Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!
Ideally located, you are invited to this Petoskey Michigan lakefront chalet family vacation rental of unmatched beauty and unrivaled seasonal activities. This Chalet offers year attractions including water sports steps from your door, great snowmobiling to miles of trails, skiing, golfing and absolutely gorgeous views of the lake.
With all the area has to offer with its unique shops, boutiques and art galleries located in Petoskey's Gas Light District and Harbor Springs, shopping should definitely be on you list of things to do. You may also want to see if Lady Luck is with you at the Odawa Casino in town.
The shared resort offers 450 feet of waterfront access, with a one-of-a-kind shallow, hard bottom, sandy beach that stretches out at least 300 ft., with only waist deep water. This combination of beach and park-like atmosphere makes this location the most desirable on Crooked Lake. The CIRCULAR STAIRCASE leads to the two bedrooms on the second floor. Two bedrooms on the lower lever. Sorry. NO pets allowed.
The park-like property also features a private marina, with two slips available for your water crafts of up to 26 feet. Also included is a volleyball court, horseshoe pit, multiple fire pits and most of all, a tranquil setting for relaxing on a wooden swing, to watch the boats go by, read a novel or watch the fantastic sunrises or sunsets from the point.
From the lake, you can cruise the famous and historic inland waterway. It starts on Crooked Lake, goes to Burt Lake to Mullett Lake, then out to Lake Huron! There are two marinas located within 2 miles for your watercraft rental needs.
Fall is a special time of year when the trees come alive with vibrant colors. Many areas to view the color changes are great, but there is nothing as commanding as the Tunnel of Trees, along the shore of Lake Michigan. This area is just north of Harbor Springs about 20 minutes from your Petoskey Waterfront Rental.
Skiing and snowmobiling makes this the Midwest's Premier Winter Destination, with trails just waiting to be ridden. The ski resorts of Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob are only about 10 minutes from your chalet. The snowmobile trails are right out your door! Ice skating, sledding sleigh rides and ice fishing are also just a sampling of what is in store for you during your dream vacation.
Spring time bring out colorful blooms and the 21 championship golf courses open for the avid golfer, which are all within 25 miles of the resort. Hikers will also enjoy this time of the year, for its many trails and paths are waiting to be explored once again. Do not forget to visit the mighty Mackinaw Bridge and Island. It is only about 25 minutes from your Petoskey Michigan Lakefront Beach Chalet Vacation Rental.
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About the area
Alanson
Located in Alanson, this chalet is near theme parks and on the beach. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park. Cheboiganing Preserve and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.
beach near Windjammer Marina - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Odawa Casino - 19 min drive - 19.6 km
Boyne Mountain - 33 min drive - 46.9 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬8 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬6 min drive
‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?
As of 10 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW! on 13 May 2026 start from AU$380, 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 Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW! located?
Nestled on the beach, this Alanson chalet is steps from Crooked Lake and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Pickerel Lake and Petoskey State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Booked this super cute house for a ski trip with friends to Nubs Nob. Host was great, quick to communicate & gave us awesome recommendations for bars and restaurants in the area.Beds were super comfy, parking was easy & the layout was very social.We will definitely be back!
We spent a long weekend here to attend a wedding in Petosky. The private beach and balcony overlooking the lake made for beautiful mornings and sunsets.
Perfect house for family - close to boyne highlands for skiing. Great kitchen and overall space (like that the upstairs is 2 bedrooms with bath) each with 2 beds - worked great for the kidsDeck and proximity to the beach were great. Want to come back in summer!
Property is very nice! We loved being so close to the water. We had lots of room.
Tresa P.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
14 Sept 2010
Ideal Vacation Home
This beautiful property is everything it is advertised to be. If I go back to Northern Michigan again, this where my group will stay! Clean, well maintained and a great view.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you very much for the kind words. You and your family/friends are welcome back anytime.
Regards,
Jim
We loved this little house right on the water. Big on sleeping space, though a little tight for congregating as a whole group in any one space, it fit the bill for the six adults we had. Host was very communicative and flexible. Thanks, it was a great stay!
Tabitha C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Archival
8/10 Good
Tracy T.
27 Aug 2009
Great Chalet for Families
This chalet is the gem of the resort. A great place to rent if you have kids. Many great things to do nearby and tons of amenities. Beautiful sandy, shallow beach with tons of sand to play in. Very helpful owner and a great rental expirence.
We loved the area and the views. The upstairs deck was amazing. We brought a boat and the little private marina was so helpful. It was perfect for us. Location was great. Thank you!!
Cindy R.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Archival
8/10 Good
Vicky L.
4 Sept 2015
Great Vacation spot
Great place to relax and right on the lake for easy access. Our family enjoyed the closeness of Petosky for driving and other area activities. The chalet was well equipped. The spiral staircase was a little narrow but we managed. Nice place to get away from it all but still had activities within an hours drive
Vicky L.
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for the review and we are glad that you had a great vacation. We look forward to seeing you again.
This was an awesome get away. The cutest place, with awesome views. Everything was laid out perfectly on what to do to get in and also check out. Will definitely be back!!
Anne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2021
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carly B.
17 Feb 2019
Beautiful Lakeside Home
We had an amazing time here. We went snowboarding and the mountain was a short 10 minute drive. The house was clean, comfortable and the kids loved the fact that it was "a triangle house." We plan on coming back in the summer!
This was a beautiful property that was well located in the middle of many of the area's popular attractions. This is a beautiful area in the fall, and it's perfect to come back to a fire on the private beach. The balcony that overseas the lake that is attached to one of the bedrooms, is amazing to lay out on at night time and watch the stars. I would recommend this place a 100%
This was one of our best stays. We came to celebrate my moms 80th birthday and for a quick weekend getaway this was just what we wanted. The house was beautiful and fully equipped with all modern amenities. The beds were super comfy and we all had a blast. It did rain but staying inside and playing games made it such a great getaway and the town for shopping was super close. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back. Thanks Jim for a wonderful place to stay
Andrew & Kimberly C.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Archival
8/10 Good
Cindy W.
14 Sept 2017
Good beach!
Nicely equipped and located (a few minutes to Petosky). Loved having the beach out the front door and a place to fish for the kids. Next summer we will look for a cottage a little bigger with bigger beds for our family of 9. Although the picture and description lets you think the beachfront is yours, you are actually sharing it with four other cottages.
Cindy W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
Thank you for the review. You are always welcomed back. Yes, it is a shared complex which is noted in the property description.
About the host
Hosted by Jim Suzak
Hi, We are a family that love and cherish the experiences we get every time we visit our Lakefront Chalet just outside of Petoskey. We have watched our kids play, learn and grow and have been cherishing those memories that we have been experiencing for the past 22 years or so at our Beachfront Chalet. We would like to share our unit so you too can experience your own lifelong memories.