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Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views

Family-friendly cottage in Alanson

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At Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views

Step into this beautifully preserved historic home, where original wood double doors open to a welcoming retreat filled with timeless character and subtle mid-century style. Thoughtfully designed for connection and comfort, this home is ideal for family gatherings, multi-generational stays, or group getaways in the heart of Northern Michigan.

The Common Space
• Spacious, light-filled main-level living area designed for gathering
• Large sectional sofa perfect for relaxing and socializing
• Cozy gas fireplace for cool Northern Michigan evenings
• Record player for music and ambiance
• Ten-person dining table ideal for shared meals, games, and long conversations
• Floor-to-ceiling original glass doors that bring in natural light

Kitchen & Home Amenities
• Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances for easy group cooking
• Laundry/mudroom with convenient outdoor access
• Large, fully fenced backyard—with firepit, BBQ Grill, and Outdoor porch seating
• Window A/C units and ceiling fans in every bedroom for warm-weather comfort
• Dedicated Wi-Fi for working and streaming your favorite shows

Bedrooms & Bathrooms
• 5 bedrooms | 7 bathrooms (4 full, 3 half)
• Comfortably sleeps large groups while offering privacy for everyone
• Main-floor bedroom for easy access and flexibility
• Upper-level bedrooms each include a private half bath or ensuite
• Bonus bunk room available at no additional cost

Location Highlights
• Located directly across the street from beautiful Crooked Lake - park access
• Just one block from the North Western State Trail
• Easy access to biking, running, and walking paths
• Close to the Little Traverse Wheelway
• Short drive to Northern Michigan’s favorite towns, lakes, and attractions

Home Layout
Main Level
• Living Area
• Full Kitchen
• Half Bathroom
• Bedroom One: King Bed (Garden Room) with Ensuite
• Sunporch: Bunkbed (Twin over Twin)

Upper Level
• Bedroom Two: King Bed (Woodland Room) with Ensuite
• Bedroom Three: Queen Bed (Lakeview Room) with Half Bath
• Bedroom Four: Queen Bed (Mackinac Room) with Ensuite
• Bedroom Five: Queen Bed (Under the Pines Room) with Half Bath
• Additional Full Bathroom with Sink & Shower

*This property allows two dogs, maximum. A non-refundable $150.00 cleaning fee will be charged per pet.

NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Downtown Harbor Springs: 9.4 miles
The Highlands/Nub's Nob: 8.5 miles
Dairy Queen (ice cream): 2 miles
Windjammer Marina (boat rentals): 0.9 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 9.1 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 27.3 miles
Pellston Regional Airport: 11.8 miles
Petoskey State Park (Lake Michigan): 5.2 miles

ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 14 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!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

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 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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
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.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Crooked Lake Getaway
Mid Century With Crooked Views
Mid Century Cottage With Crooked Lake Views! Cottage
Mid Century Cottage With Crooked Lake Views! Alanson
Mid Century Cottage With Crooked Lake Views! Cottage Alanson
2203-217030

About the area

Alanson is home to this cottage. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Chestnut Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating. Visit our Alanson travel guide
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Adult and Baby Loon Bonding in a Lake
    Crooked Lake
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • In my much younger and foolish days, I would downhill ski at Caberfae (Cadillac, MI) and Snow Snake (Harrison, MI).
    Boyne Mountain
    38 min drive - 28.5 miles
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    13 min drive - 8.8 miles
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    19 min drive - 10.4 miles
  • Odawa Casino
    23 min drive - 11.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Piper's Mighty Good Pizza
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    8 min drive
  • Culver's
    8 min drive
  • Taco Bell/KFC
    8 min drive
  • Petoskey Brewing
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views located?

This family-friendly Alanson cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Crooked Lake and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Pickerel Lake and Petoskey State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Allan V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy to get to many local destinations. There is a great pie shop a few steps down the road. Beds were comfortable and home had lots of room for groups.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lake view was wonderful, we spent a lot of time on the porch where there was plenty of seating for the 7 adults we had. Location was a short drive to Petoskey and a few wineries in the area. Everyone had their own space/bathrooms and beds were very comfortable. Would gladly book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an awesome house! We enjoyed our stay immensely! Out of all the properties we have stayed at, this was by far the best stocked kitchen we have used. If you needed it, you could find it! We were able to cook a full French meal and eat it in the beautiful dining room!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah L.

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

Family Fun

A really awesome older house !! Well maintained , very clean , good communication with rental company . Would visit this same property without hesitation !! It felt like home !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Holiday Vacation

Family of 9 stayed at the Oden House over the Holidays. The layout and bedrooms are great for a large gathering. This was the second time renting this property and highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

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

Fit our needs perfectly

Great location. Surprisingly large. Loved that every room had its own bathroom. Owners were a delight to work with and made the check in and checkout process simple and seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff P.

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

Happy house

Great house for family gatherings. Lots of bathrooms and large fenced yard for kids to play.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

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

Conveniently located

The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The bedrooms were big with very comfortable beds. Overall, a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

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

Relaxing and peaceful with plenty of space

We had a great stay. The house has lots of character and there was plenty of room for all of us! Great location close to Petoskey and right across from the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Hometown Christmas

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: Just wonderful! Seriously one of the best spots to staycation!

8/10 Good

Pam B.

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

Great space

This property was a great space for our group of seven. We loved the backyard fire pit, the view from the front porch and enjoyed meals around the large dining room table. A charming, warm house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Old School Charm

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: Super nice property for a "ski with friends weekend"Lots of room for all

8/10 Good

Barbara P.

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

Mature Women Who Golf

Quaint & Quirky with more than sufficient bathrooms (we are senior women after all) with large bedrooms and sufficient dining and living areas to critique our golf game while enjoying a cocktail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

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

Holiday Vacation

We stayed at the property this past week. As the other reviews noted, the road noise is a bit loud when sleeping, but as we were aware prior to the trip, we were able to prepare. The house was very clean and offered great space. The online description of the house was spot on. We will definitely book this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Great stay and an adorable home!

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: We had so much fun during our stay. The house was beautiful and had so much room for everyone. Everything was clean and set up nicely. I would definitely love to come back in the future.
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10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Winter Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. 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: Enchanting stay in this beautiful, spacious yet cozy home. A separate bathroom for all five bedrooms which was amazing for this group of eight women traveling for a winter getaway. Everything we needed was available. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
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6/10 Okay

Dorothy S.

August 2023 Stay

Comfortable dining and living room area. The house needs interior and exterior work and landscaping. Porch could use different seating. The 2 rockers were nice. Having several 1/2 bathrooms was very convenient. View of Crooked Lake was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Billie P.

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

Charming Mid-Century Cottage

Oden Home is a charming Mid-Century Cottage. It was incredibly clean which we so appreciate with children!!! It is the perfect home for several families/friends. Five bedrooms with seven bathrooms. Each bedroom had its own bathroom that provided each family their own privacy. The living and dining rooms were spacious with a dining table that was large enough for ten individuals. The kitchen had so many amenities. The hosts were fabulous and provided a guide that was detailed with great information about the cottage and surrounding area. We greatly appreciated how responsive they were to our questions. We will definitely reserve Oden House for our next family trip up north.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Wonderful family getaway location

This house was wonderful for our family of 8 adults and a toddler! There were many spaces where we could spread out or all be together. The property managers were very attentive, both before and during our stay. They provided a few items that we asked about before we arrived, and the house was stocked with plenty of essentials like toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher soap, and laundry detergent. The location was close to lots of nature preserves, wineries, breweries, and if it had been warmer, water sports. Also, it was only 30 minutes to the Mackinac Island ferry. Two of our party were working remotely and the wifi worked well for them. It was an amazing experience and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Lynette N.

Family Ski Weekend

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than 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 had a pleasant weekend at the house and service was very responsive to our questions. The big advantage to the home is a private room and bathroom which we loved. Two did not have showers but there was one in hall. Everyone loved that. It is an older property and could use some outside work. But the charming wrap around porch made it nice on a beautiful March weekend. The place was clean except for two things we brought up to the owners. They promised to follow up on our concerns. It is a nice property for a group of 10. We enjoyed our stay. Kids want to come back next year.
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon B.

Oden House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: House was very neat and clean. Definitely big enough to meet our needs. Loved the big dining room table. The sectional in the living room very soft and low to the ground. Not the most comfortable. Beds were comfy. The outside of the house could use some cleaning up. Shrubs could be trimmed, etc. Overall, I would recommend it.
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8/10 Good

Pari C.

Family Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. 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: This was our third stay and would come back again. The bedroom/bathroom setup is ideal for a large group. Lots of privacy and personal space inside the house and a great yard and deck to spread out. Very comfortable. The property management company is easy to work with and extremely responsive.

10/10 Excellent

Ann E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean and view was great 9 adults everyone had their own bathroom Kitchen well stocked easy check in. Definitely would book again
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ariella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was nicely furnished with everything we needed. The bedrooms had very good beds with comfortable linens. The kitchen was well equipped. We really enjoyed the big fenced in yard for the kids. The location was good and close to the bigger towns and the beaches.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Therese Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious the kitchen was well supplied With over 10 table settings. The walking trail being only one block away was very very nice. I would recommend going to the fish hatchery. I would say Lakeview not Lakefront since you have to cross a major road so be careful if you try to cross right across from the house because the road is busy and at 45 mph but it’s a nice little park. The bedrooms were spacious and beds comfortable. being an old house it was nice and cozy though.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025