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Crooked Lake Cottage-Lakefront Cabin

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Property grounds
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Manistique, MI
  • Place, Grand Island
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Munising Falls
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, Pictured Rocks Golf Club
    ‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Other Space 2

2 Double Sofa Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Crooked Lake Cottage-Lakefront Cabin

The perfect cottage for all seasons! Enjoy tranquility inside the coziest home away from home located inside the Hiawatha National Forest in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Relax and cook dinner on the charcoal grill while over looking the lake. Crooked Lake Cottage includes two bedrooms (Full Bed & 2 Twins), full kitchen and bath, a sandy beach perfect for swimming, bring your watercrafts and unload, public dock on site. The living room contains a sleeper sofa and the basement has 2 futons plus a rollaway bed for additional sleeping. Adult and Children sized life vests located in the basement for guest use as well as plenty of kids water toys. There is a Row Boat and a Paddle Boat for guest use on the property. Close to restaurants and dining, and in perfect proximity for those looking to enjoy activities and attractions in the areas of Munising, Manistique and Grand Marais.

FOR LARGER GROUPS: We also manage the property next door, Pointview Cottage, this cottage sleeps 6 and also allows pets! Reach out to us directly if you need assistance booking both.

Kitch-iti-Kipi (The Big Spring) is one of Michigan’s most popular attractions, it welcomes over 60,000 visitors annually. It is a short, 32 minute drive from the cottage!

***Door code will be released the day of check-in for security purposes.

**PETS! Airbnb may only charge you for the 1st pet, you will be requested to send an additional $50 plus tax ($53) per pet. Our pet policy is $50/pet plus tax plus an additional one time cleaning charge of $30. If Airbnb does not collect this amount you are still responsible. We're respecting your pet, so please respect our pet policy. Clean up after your pet, please do not allow pets on furniture. Please keep kenneled if left alone. If your pet barks when you are gone, please do not leave it alone.

***If you are booking through Airbnb or VRBO you will receive a separate contract from Pictured Rocks Vacation Rentals. In order to receive check-in information you will be required to sign this.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Beach view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Manistique

Located in Manistique, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hiawatha National Forest and Lark Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Manistique, MI

What's nearby

  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore - 32 min drive - 41.8 km
  • Grand Island - 33 min drive - 43.3 km
  • Munising Falls - 33 min drive - 44.0 km
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club - 34 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Indian Lake State Park - 47 min drive - 56.3 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 91 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack Pine Lodge and Campground - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Haywire - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Boot Lake Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Lake Cottage-Lakefront Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Crooked Lake Cottage-Lakefront Cabin?

As of 25 Nov, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crooked Lake Cottage-Lakefront Cabin on 29 Nov, 2025 start from S$427.58, 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-Lakefront Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Crooked Lake Cottage-Lakefront Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Lake Cottage-Lakefront Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crooked Lake Cottage-Lakefront Cabin located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manistique cottage is steps from Hiawatha National Forest and 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Lark Lake. Straits Lake and Mike White Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

7.4

Good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 29 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Check-in

8.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

7.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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4/10 Poor

Rae E.

Crooked Lake Cottage

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house has a beautiful view and access to Crooked Lake. Munising is an easy drive away, with many other things to do in the area. The house though is old and outdated.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Perfect escape

We had a wonderful weekend and stay. It was sad to leave, neither of us wanted to go back! Hopefully next time we can stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Laura D.

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

The Tester Suster’s

We enjoyed ourselves our stay! It was as central to places we wanted to see in Manistique and Munising. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Crooked Lake Cabin!!

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 stayed at the beautiful Crooked Lake cabin for a little getaway from our hectic life. We absolutely loved the view of the lake and the cabin! We made many meals during our stay and had adequate cookware. The cabin was everything we expected! I especially loved the row boat! We look forward to staying here again in the future!

6/10 Okay

Lisa B.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Cozy and Quiet

The home was a bit on the smaller side for our family but we enjoyed the deck, Lake, and sightseeing. There are no dressers or closets to put clothes or stash belongings so we felt a little cramped. My oldest did not feel safe sleeping on the top bunk (no railing) so they both slept on the pull out couch. We made it work for the few days we were there. It was centrally located for the places we visited.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Peter G.

Too much for too little

The rental was about twice as much as it should have been. They have a lawn mower, boat motor, and snowblower stored in the basement which gives the whole cabin a gasoline smell. There was a rank odor coming from under the sink unit so all of the silverware, utensils, and pots and pans had to be washed prior to use and left out on the counter tops. Unless you use paper dishware all of the time, there was not enough dishes. All of the furniture on the deck had to be cleaned to be used. The beds really need mattress covers to soften them up a bit also. Overall, the location was excellent and the cabin was comfortable though.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2017
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2/10 Terrible

Lynn C.

Worse Vacation Ever

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Pictured Rock Rental Website stated that the cottage has a queen size bed when in fact it is a full size and the mattress is worn out. After reading reviews this past January, I called the rental company and was told that the mattress would be replaced. When I arrived my husband and I could not sleep together as we rolled together. I went down in the basement and found a box that a mattress topper came in. The owner did not replace the mattress. I had to sleep on the couch for 5 days. The room is to small for a queen size bed and it does not have room for a dresser or a chest of drawers. There are no closets in the house so we had to use the other bedroom that has bunk beds in it to put our clothes. There is a chest in the other small room but it was full linen for the downstairs futon. My other concern was the outlet located right above the kitchen facet. It has not approved GFI outlet nor does the bathroom have one.I was constantly fearful of getting shocked if I plugged anything in the outlet. There was also a electrical cord like you would plug into a computer running from the outlet at the kitchen facet to the top of the refrigerator. I am 5'2" and I could not reach the microwave. My husband had to put things in the microwave for me. As far as the property, the lake was beautiful. If you have a family I would seriously think about renting it as there is no place to store you clothing unless you want to put your clothing down stairs and have to bring it back upstairs. I do not like giving bad reviews but I think people should know if a rental has any problems. All the owner has to do is replace the outlets with a GFI in the kitchen and the bathroom. Replace the mattress with a new one. If you read the reviews the bed situation had been going on for 5 years. Why would an owner not want his renters to have a decent bed to sleep in when they are on vacation! Vacation is a time to relax and rest. I did not get any rest while I was there!!!!
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4/10 Poor

A guest from Sauk Centre, MN

Not worth the amount of money spent

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Water in basement tried to contact property owners after arrival 3 times. No response. Cigarette butts and beer cans outside. Floor on upper level very unstable. Should have someone replace floor joists. Wasnt informed that the water might be bad until after payment was made. The water smells awful...like rotten egg. The screens had a bunch of holes in so it was very warm inside because bugs would come in if opened said windows. Fridge might need replacing soon as it didn't cool when we got there. The pictures online are very deceiving. My family and I still enjoyed our trip and made the best out of the situation. Also might want to put up blinds or curtains on upper patio doors.
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6/10 Okay

Barbara H.

Beautiful spot! Bad bed.

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: The cottage was very clean when we arrived. It is located on a wonderful spot on the edge of the Hiawatha National Forest. A very quiet spot meant to be enjoyed. The only issue we had is the mattress on the bed is bad and as an older couple we were not able to sleep together as I would roll to the middle. I spent my three nights on the lower bunk in the next room. Missed snuggles with my husband if 48 years. Otherwise, it was wonderful and a perfect distance from Munising where we enjoyed a cruise of Pictured Rock. I would recommend this property to those with strong backs!
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8/10 Good

Ashley S.

Sarjent Crooked Lake Stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Floors planks seemed to be separating. Some areas of the floor felt bouncy, like it wasn't sturdy - especially near the kitchen sink. Other than that, everything was good. I would stay here again.

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

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

Great stay experience

The cottage was clean and it had everything we needed. The laces is beautiful. My children enjoyed it very much. If you’re like me and read all the reviews before renting. Please forget the bad reviews. This place is small but it has everything you need to have a great experience. Would I stay here again? YES! Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Carol J R.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Things Got Fixed Up

Nice informal cabin on lake. Didn't receive pass code and directions to cabin two days in advance as expected. Furnace isn't work upon arrival but got fixed. Water tastes funny and smells like rotten eggs. Use bottled water. Slats under grandmother's bed fell out on second night. Property manager finally nailed them to the frame. Power went out for seven hours right after the bed was put back together. Could have noted that there would be no bath soap or shampoo in bathroom. Two dogs accompany you when outside. Would recommend not feeding them, unless you want their constant companionship. Cabin seemed sanitized but could include information on this in property information. Could also explain that the landline is useful only for calling the local numbers mentioned in the handbook. Trees around cabin are lovely as is the view of the lake.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Julian B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Poor

Beds were very uncomfortable. We ended up sleeping in the car. Grill didn’t have propane, someone brought one later that day and it’s still didn’t work. We didn’t even eat. We checked out the very next day. Could not stay there another 2 days. Waste of time and money. Very very unhappy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W., Bay City, MI

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

We had a great time at Crooked Lake!

My husband and two boys (5 and 3) had a great stay at Crooked Lake. The cabin is really nice and fit our family of four well. If you have a larger group, you would have to stay downstairs in the walkout basement. I'm guessing that would be pretty cold in the winter! The TV had a Roku stick and you can login to things like Netflix, Prime, Hulu if you have a subscription which was nice for our kids to wind down before bed. Another amenity not listed is a gas grill. We wish we would've known in advance and we would have brought things to grill. Overall, we loved our stay. The cabin is close to Waterfalls and Munising or if you never want to leave, the cabin is perfect to enjoy the lake and the views!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Casey R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Remote cabin on the water. Overall a beautiful location. The mosquitos are bad.

Remote location nestled in the woods on a beautiful lake. Overall we had fun. The cabin is much smaller than we expected.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

8/10 Good

Mary H.

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

Exactly what we were looking for

We hoped to find a simple, modern cottage on one of the inland lakes in the center of the U.P. That is just what this cottage turned out to be. We didn't have to camp in the rain and had a beautiful week up north.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Wes H.

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

Great place!

The cabin was clean and cozy. It had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. Getting to Munising and Pictured Rocks was quick and easy. Great little place to explore the UP from.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennie K., Dearborn, Michigan

Cute and cozy. Peaceful. Great location.

We had a great stay. We loved that there was everything we needed to get started. This cottage was clean and comfortable, peaceful and quiet It's definitely a place to relax after a day on the sleds. It's is close to all snowmobile trails. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Anthony V.

Pictures Might Oversell It

Great location, great view. But there wasn't as much room as I would've thought from the photos and ad. 5 men were too many for this cottage. The well water was a bit ripe, but you can get past that. Overall The property and the location were excellent, the pictures really make the rooms seem larger than they are.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018

6/10 Okay

Don K.

Crooked Lake Cottage stay Jan 2018

The cabin was large enough for four of us to stay. The original ad said it would sleep 6-8. The 5th thru 8 people would have to sleep in an unfinished basement on hideaway beds. The main draw back was the water smell. I believe a new well needs to be drilled or a good water filtration system needs to be installed. The view was great, right on the lake and very-very quiet. We were close enough to the snowmobile trails that we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Vicki A.

peaceful and quiet. did not like the house water at all

this could be a 5 star GEM with a little update. the water in the house is AWFUL very bad smell we have stayed in many places with well water nothing smells like this water it stinks. we used bottled water for everything. the bed needs a new mattress very hard,we enjoyed the sunset we had bonfire going every other night my wife and i enjoyed the peaceful and quiet time we had. owner responds to any question within minutes we are not knocking the place down just telling the owner what it needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Misty H.

Beautifully Peaceful

We absolutely loved our stay! The lake was gorgeous, secluded, and not overpopulated. Exactly what we were looking for! The cabin was spacious and well stocked with supplies to get us started. It's located about halfway between Manistique and Munising, leaving about a 25 minute drive either way. Perfect! We were able to sit right next to the water and enjoy our campfire. It was such a beautiful and peaceful spot, I wanted to cry when we left. Next year we will stay longer! The only reason I didn't give this property a 5 star rating is because the beds were very firm, a little uncomfortable, and the lack of blinds or shears in the living room left us with a lack of privacy. If someone was sleeping on the futon out there, they'd wake up very early in the morning. We also wished we could have brought our dog as well but this particular property doesn't allow pets. Max the local neighborhood dog comes around a lot and gives free cuddles! He was so cute! We are already trying to plan another stay here next year! Thanks for a wonderful stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Stunning setting, easily accessible and close to activities and restaurants and town.

Property was as advertised and more. Beautiful setting and situated close to area activities and towns. Cabin positioned well to capture ambiance of area and viewing of wildlife and lake. Maria was a gracious and accommodating host that provided support and accommodations for our needs. Interior of cabin was clean and well maintained, equipped and comfortable. City of Munising and surrounding area offered local flavor, excellent restaurants and access to the beauty and history of Lake Superior. Recommend the Haywire, 387 and Tanglewood restaurants. Putvin Drug Store is the place to go in Munising for everything! A great experience, with long lasting memories. Highly recommend for couples or families. A loud shout out and props to Maria for her friendliness, attention to detail and high level of customer service during our stay. We will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

Very peaceful. We will be back.

There is a beautiful view of the lake. It's a very relaxing place to stay. We were there during the fall for the colors, some near by water falls and to see Pictured Rocks. It is a convenient place to stay to see a lot of the upper peninsula of Michigan. We highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Karen B.

Clean, quiet and a lake!

This cabin is clean and most quiet! If you're looking to get unplugged from the world this is your stay! Close enough to Munising and Manisique for eateries, sight seeing. The lake has lots of fish in it too and they were delicious! Good for the soul stay! Tim & Karen
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2016

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