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Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach

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A wooden swing set by a lake with a clear view of the water and distant land.
A spacious living area with a dining table, white chairs, a blue sofa, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a window.
A living room with a fireplace, a television, a blue sofa, and a desk with chairs.
A modern living room with a blue sofa set, a wooden dining table with chairs, a fireplace, and a large window with a view of a grassy yard.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, stove, and dishwasher.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cozy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crooked Lake
Sleeps 6•2 bedrooms•3 beds

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Walter Dow Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Windjammer Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom loft

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach

One of six privately owned cottages on Crooked Lake in a family oriented park-like setting located near the popular sand bar. This cottage is full of natural light in a comfy, pine interior with all of the necessary amenities. This is the perfect place for all seasons.

The cute one bedroom, large loft (that includes 2 queen beds), and two full bathroom cottage sleeps six. The kitchen is well stocked for whatever you can imagine you might need.

450 feet of shared waterfront frontage and half is a sandy beach. Shallow and sandy bottom water makes for the BEST and safest swimming on Crooked Lake. Relax and kick back in the evening by roasting marshmallows from one of the multiple bonfire pits.

The Little Traverse Wheelway bike trail can be accessed just across the street from our cottage. Enjoy a great bike ride to Petoskey or the cute town of Alanson, just 3 miles north.

If you prefer a walk, there is a one mile walkway past the historic homes of Crooked Lake, which begins just down the street from the cottage. Our comfortable resort also includes volleyball, small basketball court, and horseshoes. You can really relax here!

There is a boat slip in private marina included with cottage rental. Just let us know if you're considering bringing a boat! Jet skis can be anchored in shallow water off the beach. Cottage is approx. 100 feet from the beach and lake.

The cottage comes with the use of 2 parking spots on the road side of the cottage. The spot in front is for the owners but won’t be used very often.

Lots of restaurants, golfing, and shopping close by-and only minutes from Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob. The Odawa Resort casino is only 15 minutes from cottage and Mackinac Island is only 30 miles away. A great location!

The beach and park-like setting with boat docking makes this a unique vacation property. If you need more space, we also own property #1502387, which sleeps 8. Reserve now to rent this cozy cottage only seven miles from Petoskey and nine miles from Harbor Springs!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1289660vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this cottage is on the waterfront. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Chestnut Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Cheboiganing Preserve and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Walter Dow Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Windjammer Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Odawa Casino - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 33 min drive - 46.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brutus Camp Deli - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach?

As of 25 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach on 1 Jun 2027 start from £850, 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 at Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crooked Lake Cottage with sandy swimming beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Crooked Lake and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Round Lake and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Megan Cole

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Tom and Megan Cole have lived locally in Petoskey for over 20 years. We've spent 10 summers on Crooked on our pontoon and have been looking for the right spot to call a vacation home.

Why they chose this property

Crooked Lake is a great lake for diversity and family fun--- the sand bar, the Black Hole, fishing, all types of wildlife, the locks and the swinging bridge in Alanson. The setting that Water's Edge provides allows for a little of everything while still being very convenient to Petoskey and Harbor Springs.

What makes this property unique

The proximity of this property to the sandbar as well as the great boat slip makes water adventures an easy escape. If you choose to stay put, the swimming beach is the best on the lake.

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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