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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 565.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Master

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

1 bathroom

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Terrific Mid Century Cottage

This little cozy Early century cottage is across the street from Crooked Lake and steps away from the Petoskey-Mackinaw Bike Trail. This bike trail is over 50 miles long and you have your own private entrance. There are two beaches, a fish hatchery, and many shops and restaurants just a bike ride away! If you're visiting in the winter the trail is fantastic for cross country skiing or if you have a snow mobile, you have your own private entrance to the trails.
You also have two great marinas less than a mile away with boat, paddle board, and kayak rentals.
The property has its own fun little pond full of frogs and small fish and is truly a Northern Michigan treasure.
The property is only 10 minutes from the area ski resorts, as well as downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs and surrounded by area golf courses.

This cottage has been completely remodeled with new everything sparring no expense, this is truly a beautiful Northern Michigan cottage loaded with rustic charm while having all of the modern advantages and comforts.

Pets welcome with approval as long as they are house trained, you bring a dog crate, you please keep them off the furniture and there will be a $50 pet fee.
We are open to longer stays through the winter months, inquire with interest and info.

We have an additional larger house available for larger parties Vrbo 1842868

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
With Prior approval and pet deposit
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania! 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.
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Odawa Casino - 23 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 38 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 39 min drive - 51.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrific Mid Century Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Terrific Mid Century Cottage ?

As of 2 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Terrific Mid Century Cottage on 22 May 2026 start from AU$333, 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 Terrific Mid Century Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Terrific Mid Century Cottage ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Terrific Mid Century Cottage ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Terrific Mid Century Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Crooked Lake and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
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8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert G.

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

Nice spot close to lake and bike trails

Enjoyed our stay, would suggest some upgrades to enhance the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick O.

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

Clean and cozy

Very nice. Had everything we needed and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for choosing our place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

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

Wedding

Small but very functional. Great location and activities. Owners very helpful and accommodating. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

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

Patrick

Patrick was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you so much, it was lovely hosting you at our property!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Oden, MI stay

The property was just as described. The owner and his family live right next to the cottage and were very respectful of our privacy. They were in communication with us during our stay and in communication with us as needed. They responded to all our needs, concerns and gave us good advice about activities and things to do locally. The bike path was superb.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2024
Thank You, Craig, for the kind review! It was a pleasure meeting you and your family. You/us just got lucky with us happening to be at our other cottage at the same time you were staying; we only get to spend a few weeks a year up in beautiful Northern Michigan and live in FL full time. Thanks again, and I hope to host you guys again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

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

Colton Cottage

We lived here for a month and a half while our house was being remodeled. This is a cute and comfortable home. We had all that we needed. The host was very responsive to any questions we had. The location is great…right on the bike trail, within walking distance to a nice restaurant, bakery and lake . We highly recommend this rental.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Tiny House

Northern Michigan is beautiful in the summer. The house was smaller than we realized. There was not a place for the 2 of us to sit in the "living area" unless one of us sat on a hard stool. There was no couch/sofa or even comfortable chair. Seating consisted of a small futon (sits one) and tall backless stools in the kitchen. We did enjoy the bike trail behind the rental, as we are avid cyclists. Sleeping 7 is a huge stretch. The place could sleep 6 packed in... even that would be very tight.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2024
Thank you for the feedback; since this review, we have completely redesigned the seating area and have added two very comfy chairs as well as other seating options. Thank you so much for the opportunity to host your family.
Verified

4/10 Poor

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

Disappointing accommodations…

We were excited to explore the Petoskey area more and thought that this little cabin would be the perfect launching place. Upon first glance, it was cute and had been nicely decorated. However, in general it was a huge a let down. From the beginning, we were confused because there were two homes on the property which we were not aware of. The cabin is tucked behind one that looks much nicer. As we walked in it smelled a bit musty and was dim. The musty smell followed up home sadly and we had to leave things outside for multiple days. We had hoped to keep the windows open but half of the windows didn’t open and even if you could you would not want to because of how dirty the windows sills were. The cabin did not feel deeply clean. We noticed by the end of the night, our feet were dirty from walking around barefoot in the cabin. The beds were extremely uncomfortable and squeaky making it difficult for us to sleep. The linens all felt dirty and damp. When I pulled everything for check out, it all was super yellow and stained. The price we paid for what we got was quite the discrepancy. I let the owner know how disappointed we were and was told to not leave the negative review. The owner eventually just stopped responding and no reconciliation was made. For the cost of our stay, we would have been better off renting a nicer home on the water or a hotel. We love supporting owners up north but I would highly recommend you avoid this particular accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2024
We appreciate all feedback. As hosts deeply committed to maintaining high standards across our properties, we genuinely appreciate all input to improve our guests' experiences continually. However, it's important to provide context regarding this particular review. The guest in question sent us 21 messages during their stay, and they are still sending us messages a week after they checked out. These guests expressed dissatisfaction with various aspects, including demands to remodel and change the placement of a sink and a toilet paper dispenser in the bathroom. They complained about the fact there were spiders on and around the outside patio and they asked me to have paper products delivered to them after they used the multiple rolls provided. Despite our best efforts to address their concerns and be very nice to them the guest became increasingly rude, demanding and threatening, stating they would leave a negative review if their requests weren't met. We have reported this behavior to VRBO to ensure fairness and accuracy in guest reviews. Regarding the property itself, our 100-year-old cottage maintains a rustic charm that most guests love and appreciate, complete with an endearing woodsy aroma typical of its age. It's situated on a very spacious acre lot, sharing the space with another home but with distinct, private areas for each. This is very common to the area. We encourage prospective guests to consider our extensive track record of positive reviews, reflecting our ongoing commitment to hospitality and property care. We remain dedicated to providing memorable stays for all our guests in this beloved gem of a cottage.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Amazing week

Absolutely loved the bike path. The cottage was quaint and exactly what we needed. we would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Excellent Spot!

We greatly enjoyed our stay here. Perfect for a family, or a girls weekend. The great location places this property just a short drive from many popular places to go, and there is plenty to do on the property that makes it fun for a night in as well. The property was very clean, had all amenities provided that we could need, and the owners were communicative and friendly. Would definitely recommend this property to anyone.

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