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Exterior of Summerside Drive
Living Room
Upstairs Bedroom with King Bed Plus Bunk Bed
Dining Area
Aerial View

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81875 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun

This fabulous property boasts all of the luxurious amenities you desire including spacious living areas, shared lake access to Crooked Lake, a boat launch five minutes down the road, and quick trips to all of your favorite resort towns: Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Mackinac City/Island, and more. Plenty of space to grill out, play yard games, and enjoy your friends and family!

You will be welcomed through the front door with new hardwood flooring and a neutral palette. A nice size kitchen with granite counter tops – perfect for cooking instead of always going out to eat. Enjoy your meals at the dining table that seats eight or continue the summer and fall nights at the outside dining. The main level of the home also offers a half bath and the spacious primary suite – complete with heated bathroom floors and a large walk-in shower. Heading up the stairs, you will find a nice landing area to sit and read or for kids to play games. There are two large bedrooms and one full bath on this level as well. If the landing area is not enough for kids to relax, they can also enjoy the second “living” arrangement in the bedroom to watch TV. This home offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience!


THE FOLLOWING IS A LAYOUT OF THE HOME
Main Level
Living Area, Kitchen, Bedroom One/King w/ensuite (shower), Half Bathroom
Upper Level
Bedroom Two/King & Bunkbed (Twin/Full), Bedroom Three/King & Sofa Sleeper (Full), Full Bathroom (combo tub/shower)

NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Downtown Harbor Springs: 14.2 miles
The Highlands/Nub's Nob: 11.6 miles
Dairy Queen (ice cream): 2.7 miles
Windjammer Marina (boat rentals): 5.6 miles
Ryde Marine (boat rentals) 3.8 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 13.1 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 26.9 miles
Pellston Regional Airport: 11.4 miles
Petoskey State Park (Lake Michigan): 10.5 miles

ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 15 years and we understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept places, great communication, and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Alanson

Alanson is home to this holiday home. Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures. Chillermania! and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 27 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Odawa Casino - 31 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun on 11 May 2026 start from £164, 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 Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun located?

Situated in Alanson, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crooked Lake and Pickerel Lake. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great at communicating. Bedrooms are very comfortable. Easy and short drive to the slopes or Petoskey.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

peaceful , roomy family retreat

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: mini family get together for our family.....the plus was 3 king bedrooms with lots of room...this was a first trip for our 4 month grandchild and the rooms and insulation were perfect that no one heard her fussing.....very clean and well appointed

10/10 Excellent

Brian I.

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

Great UP House

Good location, house has all the amenities you could want, nice neighborhood, a lot of wildlife viewing from back porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sofia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall happy with our stay. Our check in was 2 hours later than what was expected so we started our vacation a little late because the cleaners were not complete with the home, but the property management group was keeping us updated and offered a credit for the 2 hours or later check out. We chose the later check out option. The kids LOVED the pac-man station and toys offered! I would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Lake Vacay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home. Gorgeous view. Immaculate. Spacious. Plenty of supplies.

8/10 Good

Houston S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First we want to thank the mgt team for accommodating our late check out request. They also assisted with some cleaning that needed to be done to the deck as well as locating an umbrella for the outdoor dining table. Overall the house was clean and nice. The home does need some updating in terms of paint and carpet. Kit was well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Overall a nice stay. Not a luxury experience but a nice experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Relaxing and Fun

Beautiful house with very nice decor and top notch amenities. Owner gave thorough information leading up to our stay and was quick to respond to any questions we had. This was a great place for our kids and grandkids to hangout for the week and had many great things to do within close vicinity.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

Couples Vacay

House was very nice, had everything you would ever need! Very peaceful surrounding! Loved being able to use garage for vehicle!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

Alanson

HAD A GREAT TRIP!! WOULD COME BACK AGAIN!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Modern, clean, family friendly house and garage was a good home base for winter skiing at Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands. Well stocked and well equipped kitchen made meal prep easy and quick. Thoughtful touches for kids like games and night lights and multiple TVs with hotel-like streaming experience. beach towels provided for summer fun. Location is very near Petoskey food and fun. Very quiet rural setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summerside Drive

We had a great time Up North. This was a good location, close to Petoskey and Mackinac Island. House was very clean and well equipped. Back door to deck was hard to lock but we figured it out after a few minutes!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

Great stay on near the Lake

We had a total of 6 people renting the house for a wedding at Petosega Camp. It was about a 10 minute drive, so location was great! All the bedrooms were super nice for our adult kids and spouses. They loved the Pac-Man game! Throwback for sure!! The library had a super good choice of books per my daughter-in-law.. I personally liked the heated bar in the master bathroom. Cute little house! I will stay there again if we get up in that area again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

Home away from home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great base site to explore the area. Easy distance to Mackinac Island. Very quiet with garage space to park. Would suggest a mirror on the wall of second story.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann R.

Precious Moments with Family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were in town for a celebrations of birthdays and a graduation. Alanson was a perfect location between Petoskey and Indian River where my family has established residence after coming here every summer for many years. Despite cold, rainy weather, there were plenty of games, toys and room to enjoy ourselves. I loved the landscape and the kitchen was well supplied with cooking and eating needs. The only thing that was difficult was taking the garbage on the last day to a place that was probably more than a mile away.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Wedding in Petosky

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We recently traveled to Michigan for a family wedding.... six adults and two children ( age 2 and age 6months ). The rental was perfect for us. The location and neighborhood were beautiful. Almost everything we needed for our stay was there for us. Any time we requested information or assistance, someone contacted us quickly. Instructions for checking in and out were clear. The one thing that could have made our trip easier was the communication regarding a pack-n-play for our grandson. We asked if there was one and told we would need to rent one from a local company. We decided to bring one which was cumbersome at best. When we arrived, there was one upstairs in the bedroom closet. It could have saved us transporting ours. We enjoyed the games and books left for everyone in the cute upstairs area. We would recommend this rental highly.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

Room for all

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed as a group of seven women touring fall sights/ events in the Petoskey area. There is a grocery store less than two miles away. We divided into teams and split breakfast duties in a well stocked with tools and small appliances. Although it is VERY quiet, it is not isolated, there are other houses around. The location is about nine miles north of Petoskey, so a great home base for daily excursions. It was very clean. I might recommend bringing an extra blanket. Heated bathroom floor was nice.
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tawny B.

Alanson Gem

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Alanson Gem- We loved our stay at Summerside Drive! We traveled to Alanson to visit family and friends and wanted a location that would make all of our travels easy to get to. This property was just that! Easy trips to Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island, Petoskey, Boyne City, Harbor Springs and so many others. The house was very clean with so many little perks that made it easy. Spices, laundry detergent, dishwasher tablets, and extra paper towels! Plenty of beach towels! We loved the bathroom towel warmers and heated floors in the primary bedroom on the first floor. Comfortable beds and soft linens. We took full advantage of the new propane grill too! Thank you for the great communication for arrival and all the updates on weather links etc.We found this location to exactly fit what we needs for our two couples and 2 small children under 3. If we are in the area again, we will definitely look to stay here again. Cheers to a great job Summerside Drive!
This review is from a guest who booked and stayed through a partner site and can't be verified.

10/10 Excellent

Joni B.

Updated place with ends options for activities

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a great spot for our family with 3 adult kids. We golfed 3 beautiful courses, tubed and kayaked down the Sturgeon River, biked from Harbor Springs to Petoskey, and day tripped for golf and dinner in Charlevoix. Pick a lake and you can swim a different one all week within a 30 minute drive in any direction. Got a State Park Pass? You can go 15 minutes west to the Petoskey State Park or east to the Burt Lake State Park.The house is on a peaceful natural area (former golf course) with a pond full of bird houses, heron habitat, and deer crossing through the backyard. It is well stocked with all your needs. The rental managers are very responsive and maintenance person, Adam, was friendly, knowledgeable, and a great resource for local spots to see.Only reason I didn’t rate a 5 on cleanliness is because I don’t belive it’s possible for any home to be spotless.Would rent again when we need a week of disconnected relaxation and fun!

6/10 Okay

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

Harbor/Alanson home

This home is absolutely beautifully decorated. The designers didn't think with the the master shower. Its extremely slippery and i took a fall. Our chore list led us way out of the way to take out the trash as they had to leave a map to get to the can. Tried to put the tv on for the kids while we got ready for our day trip out and it didn't work properly. No biggie we moved on and one of us entertained them. They're sticklers for cleanliness yet there is diapers in the landscaping and something unidentifiable as well. Beautiful home as i said but definitely not as welcoming as some we have stayed at. We chose to just be there to sleep sadly would likely not rent in the future or for extended stay. ESPECIALLY since we got zero response when we messaged them directly while there. To be clear we searched for rentals in Harbor springs this on popped up. Check in process was actually the worst, as far as the MANY emails and texts plus the difficult online paperwork. I hope they work on this a little so families can relax when visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

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Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 13 years and we understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept places, great communication, and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!

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