Accommodating 10 guests, this cottage features 5 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Enjoy lake views from the patio while engaging in water activities at the nearby marina. Adventure seekers can explore motorboating options close by. Located on the lakefront, it offers easy access to Crooked Lake and Petoskey State Park.
Highlights
Room to spread out
Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Crooked Lake
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Barbecue grill
Patio
Washing machine
Refrigerator
Internet
Explore the area
Alanson, MI
Crooked Lake
Place, Crooked Lake
1 min walk
beach near Walter Dow Park
Place, beach near Walter Dow Park
7 min walk
beach near Windjammer Marina
Place, beach near Windjammer Marina
12 min walk
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
17 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 5
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Full Bathroom
Full Bathroom
Half Bathroom
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
About this property
Waterfront Alanson Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Access!
Picture yourself lounging lakeside when you stay at this 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath vacation rental in Alanson. Located just steps from Crooked Lake and feauturing a private dock, this cottage has everything you need for a fun-filled getaway! Take a short drive to Harbor Springs and indulge in local shopping and dining, or head to Crooked Vine Winery to taste local wines instead. Whether you prefer sightseeing, relaxing, or on-the-water adventures, this gem has you covered!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Victorian Home | Gas Grill | Free WiFi | 2,200 Sq Ft
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 Twin Beds | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed | Bedroom 5: 2 Twin Beds
PURE MICHIGAN: Crooked Lake (on-site), Petoskey State Park (5 miles), Oden Island Nature Preserve (8 miles), Petoskey (8 miles), Bayfront Park (8 miles), Bear River Valley Recreation Area (8 miles), Harbor Springs (9 miles), Mackinaw Island - ferry required (30 miles) WINERIES: Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery (5 miles), Happy Days and Nights Winery (6 miles), Gabriel Farms & Winery/Four Labs Beer & Cider (7 miles), Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery (7 miles), Petoskey Farms Vineyard & Winery (8 miles), FarmHouse Vineyards (8 miles) ON THE PUTTING GREEN: Chestnut Valley Golf Course (6 miles), Wequetonsing Golf Club (8 miles), Arthur Hills Golf Course (9 miles), The Heather Golf Course (9 miles), Springbrook Golf Course (19 miles) AIRPORTS: Harbor Springs Airport (5 miles), Pellston Regional Airport (11 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This 2-story cottage requires 2 steps to enter. While it offers a bedroom and full bath on the 1st floor, additional interior stairs are required to access the remaining bedrooms and bathrooms on the 2nd floor - NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning
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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 and a first aid kit
About the area
Alanson
Located in Alanson, this cottage is on the waterfront. Little Traverse History Museum and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Chestnut Valley Golf Club. Cheboiganing Preserve and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.
beach near Windjammer Marina - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
beach near Petoskey Outboard Cruising Club - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 16 min drive
Restaurants
Culver's - 8 min drive
Taco Bell/KFC - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Petoskey Brewing - 8 min drive
Ron’s Bar & Backyard - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront Alanson Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Access! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Alanson Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Access!?
As of 24 Sept, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Alanson Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Access! on 15 Aug, 2027 start from S$2,688, 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 Waterfront Alanson Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Access!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront Alanson Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Access!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront Alanson Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Access!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront Alanson Cottage w/ Dock & Lake Access! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Crooked Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Round Lake. Lake Michigan and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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Great location, front porch was the spot to be. Nice view, rolling hills, beautiful sunsets. The house was dated, no updates I’ll just leave it at that.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience and for the kind words about the location, the front porch, and those sunset views over the rolling hills. The home is a cottage dating back to 1902, and we’ve made updates over the years while preserving its original character. We appreciate the feedback and will continue caring for the home with that balance in mind.
The location is perfect, close to the destination spots. House is very old, has a musty odor and sulfur smell to the water, and we noticed missing smoke detectors and a loose stair banister on the way upstairs. Would be nice to have 2 showers. Plenty of towels, dishes, great porch facing the lake. Fun to sit on anytime of day and play games, cards etc. Overall a very nice time.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2026
We're so glad the location worked out well and that you enjoyed the porch overlooking the lake for games and card nights. The cottage is on a well, so we'll check into the sulfur smell when the hot water runs. All smoke detectors have been checked out, and we weren't aware the stair banister was loose, so thanks for bringing that to our attention, we'll check into it. Glad you had a nice time overall.
Great house with plenty of space. Nice touch with having beach towels available. The cornhole boards were an added bonus as well. We totally enjoyed our stay and would recommend to others
Great, turn of the century Michigan summer cottage for a large group. Really enjoyed it. Had to wash the master bed sheets and mattress pad because they smelled like musty sweat. After that all good. Easy to communicate with the owner when we needed. Highly recommended!