10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
26 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway cottage for 2
Verified traveller
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
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Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake
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Located between Petoskey and Harbor Springs, Watercolor Cottage is the ultimate retreat for families. Enjoy swimming, kayaking or paddle boarding from your private dock on Crooked Lake to The Black Hole Nature Preserve or simply cast a fishing pole.
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Exceptional
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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- Dryer
- Outdoor space
- Parking available
- Barbecue grill
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About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake
You are invited to stay at Watercolor Cottage and you won’t want to miss this opportunity! Ideally located between picturesque Petoskey and Harbor Springs you will be just a short distance from all of the premiere “Up North” attractions.
Watercolor Cottage offers the perfect vacation getaway for a family. Enjoy swimming right out your doorstep, take a kayak or paddle board tour of Crooked Lake to The Black Hole Nature Preserve, or cast a fishing pole, all right from your own private dock. We also offer two boat moorings to safely keep your own boat. Crooked Lake is part of the Inland Waterways. So bring your own boat or rent one from a local marina. You also won’t want to miss the amazing sunsets each night while enjoying a campfire. The options of relaxing, fun family adventures, and exploring Northern Michigan are endless.
The designer decorated Watercolor Cottage offers 4 bedrooms and will accommodate 6 people. There is a fully furnished kitchen, outdoor grill and seating. Watercolor Cottage offers a truly relaxing and perfect retreat!
Watercolor Cottage offers the perfect vacation getaway for a family. Enjoy swimming right out your doorstep, take a kayak or paddle board tour of Crooked Lake to The Black Hole Nature Preserve, or cast a fishing pole, all right from your own private dock. We also offer two boat moorings to safely keep your own boat. Crooked Lake is part of the Inland Waterways. So bring your own boat or rent one from a local marina. You also won’t want to miss the amazing sunsets each night while enjoying a campfire. The options of relaxing, fun family adventures, and exploring Northern Michigan are endless.
The designer decorated Watercolor Cottage offers 4 bedrooms and will accommodate 6 people. There is a fully furnished kitchen, outdoor grill and seating. Watercolor Cottage offers a truly relaxing and perfect retreat!
Property amenities
Internet
- Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Food and drink
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Microwave
- Oven
- Toaster
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
Entertainment
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Dryer
- Laundry facilities
Comfort
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
Things to do
- Kayak
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
- First aid kit
- Deadbolt lock
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
Adorable Lakefront Cottage Beautiful Crooked Lake House Petoskey
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Adorable Lakefront Cottage Beautiful Crooked Lake Petoskey
Adorable Lakefront Cottage Beautiful Crooked Lake
Adorable Lakefront Cottage Beautiful Crooked Lake House Petoskey
Adorable Lakefront Cottage Beautiful Crooked Lake House
Adorable Lakefront Cottage Beautiful Crooked Lake House Petoskey
Adorable Lakefront Cottage Beautiful Crooked Lake House
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Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake Petoskey
Adorable Lakefront Cottage Beautiful Crooked Lake
Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake Petoskey
Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake Petoskey
Adorable Lakefront Cottage Beautiful Crooked Lake
About the area
Petoskey is home to this holiday home. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Great Lakes Center for the Arts and Cheboiganing Preserve. Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania! are also worth visiting. Visit our Petoskey travel guide
View more Holiday homes in PetoskeyPetoskey, MI
What's nearby
Crooked Lake1 min walk - 0.1 miles
Boyne Mountain40 min drive - 29.4 miles- Pickerel Lake4 min drive - 1.2 miles
- McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital21 min drive - 11.3 miles
- Odawa Casino25 min drive - 12.6 miles
Getting around
- Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)28 min drive
Restaurants
- Piper's Mighty Good Pizza16 min drive
- McDonald's16 min drive
- Culver's20 min drive
- Taco Bell/KFC15 min drive
- Petoskey Brewing20 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake located?
Situated in Petoskey, this holiday home is steps from Crooked Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Little Traverse History Museum are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Adorable Lakefront Cottage on Beautiful Crooked Lake Reviews
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10/10 Excellent
Dean M.
17 Sept 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall getaway
This property is the perfect getaway. Very clean and maintained in a great lake. The owners are responsive and easy to work with. We will go back.
Dean M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
10/10 Excellent
Joy M.
9 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming little cottage- Gorgeous views!
Our stay at Watercolor Cottage was delightful. It's right on Crooked Lake--and the cottage is just a few steps from a first class private dock. The view from the cottage/dock was gorgeous--especially the sunset every evening. If you're looking for a quiet, relaxing get away this is it. The king size bed in the master bedroom was very, very comfortable--one of the best we've slept on at a VRBO!
If you enjoy water sports--you can kayak, sail with a small sunfish and jet ski on the lake. My husband rented a pontoon boat at the local marina and he went out fishing every morning--even caught some fish. Heather & Jeff were super easy to work with. Jeff spent some time with my husband giving him tips on good spots to fish.
We would definitely go back.
Joy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
8/10 Good
Mikala B.
3 Aug 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage on Crooked Lake
Cottage was well stocked and very cutely decorated. Had a great week with the family. Enjoyed being on the water and brought up our own boat that we docked right there. Loved sitting on the deck and having bon fires by the water. No dishwasher or air conditioning were only down sides.
Mikala B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Lauren F.
6 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Stay At Watercolor
We had a wonderful time at Watercolor and would love to stay again in the future! The cottage is tastefully decorated, fully stocked with everything we needed, and very clean. The host had very quick responses and even accommodated a special request that we had ahead of booking. The check-in and out process was seamless. Our 17 month old son enjoyed the extra toys they had as well as the yard and my husband and I loved waking up to Crooked Lake each morning. We also enjoyed the large patio and firepit in the evening. Thank you for a wonderful stay and we hope to rent again soon!
Lauren F.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
Dean M.
20 Sept 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Covid get away
Cottage was great. Ownerss were very responsive.
Dean M.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
10/10 Excellent
jarred f.
28 Jul 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
We loved our stay at the watercolors cottage! Great swimming right off the dock. The owners were really great to work with! We can’t wait to go back!!
jarred f.
10/10 Excellent
Alison M.
10 Aug 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic cottage on quiet lake
Cottage was as advertised. We loved how close it was to water and enjoyed use of kayaks, paddle board, etc. While technically a 4 bedroom the 3rd and 4th bedrooms are really only suitable for kids as they are in a lofted space with low ceilings - in our case this worked fine. We would have loved a dishwasher in the kitchen but the sunsets and beautiful view made up for it.
Alison M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
10/10 Excellent
Jim C.
17 Aug 2018
Great family vacation
This cottage had it all. The owners have thought of everything! Had an awesome time time on the lake tubing and fishing.
Jim C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
10/10 Excellent
katie c.
13 Aug 2018
House is great and we loved our time there
House is very cute and as advertised. The lake is beautiful and we could have stayed there a month.
katie c.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
8/10 Good
Amy V.
12 Aug 2018
Lovely spot
We had a very nice week at Watercolor cottage, which we felt lucky to find since we booked late in the season. It's cozy, clean, and very cute, with a nice deck to sit on and enjoy the sunsets. Loved the fire pit. The dock and access to the owners' kayaks was perfect and we really enjoyed kayaking around Crooked Lake, which is very pretty; it's shallow and a bit mucky though, so we didn't swim. This served as a very comfortable and convenient home base for our week exploring the Petoskey area, which we highly recommend. Only 15 minutes to town. The owners were super friendly and accessible and stayed in touch to see if we needed anything and to offer recommendations for area activities. We were initially a little surprised at how close the surrounding cottages/homes were but they were mostly empty all week so we got lucky and had a quiet stay.
The only big bummer was that the washing machine was out of order, which was pretty inconvenient during a summer beachy vacation with a toddler who goes through a few changes of clothes a day. Overall this cottage is great for adults and older kids but I wouldn't really recommend it for small children as we had some safety issues with the steep open staircase (we blocked it off) and the tall dining room chairs, which were much too tippy and unstable for her use (we had to fold them and put them away). There is also an unsecured, decorative slatted door leaned against one wall that our daughter managed to pull away from the wall--thankfully it hit the back of the staircase or it would have flattened her. We didn't need to use the upstairs rooms but will say that with the peaked roof they're a bit cramped and only seem suitable for kids.
Overall we were happy with our stay and with the location, and the home is very cozy.
Amy V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018