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Crooked Lake Express

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A stationary red and black train car with a platform and steps, number 2579, labeled 'CROOKED LAKE EXPRESS' on the side.
A modern train interior with a sofa, armchairs, a TV, and large windows offering views of the outside.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, and a microwave. There are red chairs and a dining table.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted light switch, and a framed quote on the wall.
A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, white tiled walls, a white vanity with a sink, and a window providing natural light.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fun for everyone
    Enjoy a variety of top-rated games for endless fun and relaxation.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Crooked Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Petoskey Outboard Cruising Club
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Little Traverse Township Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Conway

Located in Conway, Crooked Lake Express is near a water park. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chestnut Valley Golf Club and Happy Days and Nights Winery. Cheboiganing Preserve and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Take some time off to enjoy the winery tours in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding nearby.
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Petoskey Outboard Cruising Club - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • beach near Little Traverse Township Playground - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • beach near Little Traverse Township Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • beach near Windjammer Marina - 2 min drive - 1.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ron’s Bar & Backyard - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Lake Express pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Crooked Lake Express?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crooked Lake Express?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Lake Express?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Awesome place to stay! Very clean and unique. I would highly recommend it. Great host too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2025
We're thrilled you enjoyed it and really appreciate the recommendation. Hope to have you back aboard soon! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
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10/10 Excellent

Great Stay

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: Loved it.Property management was great!
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul 2025
Thank you for staying at Crooked Lake Express! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Crooked Lake Express was a fun place to stay with kids. Loved the inside train whistle that you could pull the cord on and the easy access to the bicycle trail. Would have been across the board 5 star rating except we arrived after dark and I could not locate the key lock or easily find in my phone who to call.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept 2025
Thank you for your review! We’re so glad your family enjoyed Crooked Lake Express, especially the fun train whistle and the easy access to the bike trail. We’re sorry to hear about the difficulty in finding the lockbox after dark. For future reference, we send out the digital guide link with all home details, including the lockbox code and our contact information, both 7 days before arrival and again the day before. We’ll review our instructions to make sure they’re as clear as possible. We’d love to welcome you back again! - Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
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