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Quaint Lakefront Escape, private shoreline, Dock, Kayaks, Sleeps 6 Near Petoskey

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A campfire with chairs and a table in a grassy area near a lake.
A house with a porch, a lawn, and a flag.
A dog lying on grass near a dock extending into a lake, surrounded by trees and a clear sky.
A cozy living room with a television, sofa, and a 'Home' sign on the wall.
A kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel sink, wooden cabinets, and a window with a view of a car and trees.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Sun Porch

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this cottage is near a water park and on the beach. Little Traverse History Museum and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Michigan Central Depot Historical Marker. Big Bear Adventures and Cheboiganing Preserve are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Pickerel Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 24 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Odawa Casino - 32 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 46 min drive - 59.9 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 54 min drive - 63.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Big Oak BBQ & Ice Cream - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Vivio's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Lakefront Escape, private shoreline, Dock, Kayaks, Sleeps 6 Near Petoskey pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Quaint Lakefront Escape, private shoreline, Dock, Kayaks, Sleeps 6 Near Petoskey?

As of Nov 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Quaint Lakefront Escape, private shoreline, Dock, Kayaks, Sleeps 6 Near Petoskey on Oct 31, 2027 start from $352, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Lakefront Escape, private shoreline, Dock, Kayaks, Sleeps 6 Near Petoskey?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Lakefront Escape, private shoreline, Dock, Kayaks, Sleeps 6 Near Petoskey?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Lakefront Escape, private shoreline, Dock, Kayaks, Sleeps 6 Near Petoskey located?

Nestled on the beach, this Alanson cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Pickerel Lake, Crooked Lake, and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Devoe Beach and Indian River Golf Club are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 23 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 125 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cabin in a good location to everything we wanted to do. Beautiful evenings by the lake watching the Beautiful sunsets. This is a pet friendly cabin so expect that. Host is very attentive and helpful. Cabin has a lot of age but very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is right on the lake which makes for an ideal view and peaceful experience! The property is at the end of the road which provided us and our dogs a quiet and restful retreat. The two beds are full-size (plus bunk beds and a pullout couch) for sleeping. The hosts are responsive, have very clean quarters, offer clear info/helpful recommendations, and truly thought of everything for guests to stay comfortably. Would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing trip! Host was great and we had a wonderful time. You can’t beat the view and the quiet surroundings.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lakeside cabin at the end of a quiet road on Pickerel Lake. We took advantage of the location and paddled on the water one morning...very peaceful lake. Drive to Petoskey is a quick 25 minutes. Hosts very good at communicating and were accommodating to our needs during our stay. Would love to stay again with more time to fish and relax!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great and no complaints.Definitely will book again. My family had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our third time staying at this property and we plan on returning! This small and quaint cabin is perfect for my family of 4. Last cabin on a dead end road, with forest to one side, provides quiet and secluded environment. Lake is great, sandy bottom, and you can walk a super long way out before it gets deep. Which is great for the kids and dog to play in. Great communication by the host, always quick to return any messages or questions. Great place to stay and close enough to explore anywhere around Petoskey or even a day trip up to Mackinaw!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exactly what we wanted, beautiful clear water, shallow water with sandy bottom for kids to play in, dock which was nice for fishing and parking boat, fire pit, Michigan cottage feel. We did a lot of fishing from the boat we rented and caught pike, crappie, perch, sunfish…our kids counted 42 total fish! Owners were very good at communicating if we had any questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay - everything was exactly as described w/some bonuses not expected but wonderful touches.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cabin!

This is a great little cabin, and the location can't be beat!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
Tom- Thank you for your review. We do enjoy our little spot of heaven on the lake and we're happy to have shared it with you. We do hope you'll stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Clean, rustic cabin at the end of a private road. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
It is very small and old. Lakeview is nice but not private. Neighbor is right next door and they had parties 2 of the 3 nights we were there. Not super wild but loud talking and music. Kitchen very well stocked but no bathroom soap or shampoo so come prepared. My husband is 6’5” so the beds were challenging. For me maybe a better winter retreat. Sort of expensive for what we got.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on May 28, 2026
Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the lake view and found the kitchen well stocked. We do want to note that our listing includes detailed photos, property information, and bed sizes so guests can determine whether the accommodations will be a good fit for their needs prior to booking. Bathroom amenities are also listed in the “What’s Included” section of the listing. We understand that neighboring activity can occasionally affect the experience, especially during holiday and summer weekends, although this is unfortunately outside of our control. We appreciate your comments and thank you again for staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was beautiful and very peaceful/quiet... still close enough to get to all the activities we wanted to do. Perfect set up for us and our pup. Vickie and Scott were great hosts - communicative and extreamly accomidating.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean! We loved the location! It was very quiet and peaceful. Thank you for sharing your place!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location at the end of the road with lots of privacy. Lake right out front steps.

Worked perfect for our short stay in the area, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
Thank you Michael for your review. We agree that the location is perfect. We hope you will visit us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

We had a blast.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2022
Daniel- thank you for taking the time to review the cottage. I don't think we could ask for a better review than "we had a blast!" So glad you enjoyed yourselves and we hope you'll be back again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The whole family enjoyed this gem right on the lake. The shallow area was perfect for the small children and the adults enjoyed the kayaks and canoe. The cottage had everything we needed
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location!

Great peaceful location! Easy day trips to beautiful parts of Michigan!! Especially enjoyed seeing the swans on the lake each morning!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location 30 minutes from all our points of interest.

Pickeral lake front cabin, very functional, quiet with a terrific hi speed internet tv connection.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great up north feeling cabin.

Great up north feeling cabin, right on an amazing sand bottom lake, great for kayaking and canoeing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 30, 2020
Phyllis-we're glad you enjoyed your visit. We do love our lake and its especially good for young children. Hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cottage on Lake Pickerel

Secluded area, nice sandy beach, very relaxing. Short drive to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix, and Mackinaw City.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 6, 2020
Darby, thank you for your review. Sounds to us like you really enjoyed your stay. We do hope you'll visit us again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall getaway

We had a great time up north. We enjoyed the privacy of this cabin. View was beautiful and we loved that there kayaks to use. Will definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2021
Shannon- thank you so much for taking the time to review our property. The location of Moores Manor is perfect for relaxing and a lot of privacy! We're glad you enjoyed the kayaks. We feel the kayaks have been a great addition to our amenities list. We certainly hope to have you stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Camp

Great lake front camp. Well appointed and an excellent spot for those with dogs or small kids. Would rent again if back in the area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the privacy and having our own "beach" in the backyard. We enjoyed the kayaks and fire pit, and fishing off the long dock. The cabin was homey and had all the amenities we needed, despite being a bit dated. The hosts were responsive and kind.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Lake View

We enjoyed the beautiful view of Pickerel Lake!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2023
Peggy Thank you very much for taking the time to review our property. We agree with your assessment of the lake. It is so nice to just sit and look out over that lake, no matter what time of day. We're glad you enjoyed it too, and we hope to see you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and calming retreat.

Beautiful secluded property that is quiet and peaceful. Cool cabin that suits the area perfectly. Very nice kitchen and accommodations. Thank you for a wonderful relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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