Charming Up North River Cottage

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 467 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Alanson, MI

Crooked Lake9 min walk
Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery5 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)14 min drive
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital17 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Loft Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Spend a weekend Up North at this charming cottage. This spot is the perfect home base to enjoy everything that our idyllic area has to offer! Bring your boat and launch it at the Inland Waterway access only half a mile away. Grab a coffee and take a short walk to the river to watch the boats come by. Spend a relaxing evening cozied up by the bonfire.

Located in downtown Alanson; 15-20 min drive to Harbor Springs or Petoskey. Easy access to local golf courses, beaches, hiking, and more!

Property manager

William Zoerhof

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

View from Parking Area Near Cincinnati St of the Front Lawn & Cottage.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 28

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this holiday home is on a river. 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 Hidden River Golf and Casting Club. Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as power boating.

Alanson, MI

What's nearby

Crooked Lake - 9 min walk
Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 5 min drive
Petoskey State Park - 14 min drive
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 17 min drive
Nub's Nob Ski Area - 26 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

Northwood Family Restaurant - 3 min drive
Dairy Queen - 15 min walk
Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - 6 min drive
Burt Lake Brewery - 12 min drive
Mim's Mediterranean Grill - 10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Up North River Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming Up North River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Up North River Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming Up North River Cottage located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Crooked Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Pickerel Lake. Cheboiganing Preserve and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

7 Oct 2023

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

Quaint cottage

Perfect cottage for our stay in Northern Michigan!

Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

6 July 2023

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

Up North Vacation

Perfectly located in a central area with much to do in every direction. There was some construction on the main roadway so we had to detour to leave and come back to the property.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet T.

27 June 2023

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

our stay

Very cozy cottage. updated nicely. had everything we needed.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

3 Aug 2022

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

Cute Cottage

We enjoyed our stay. Cottage was cute and close to area destinations like Harbor Springs and Petoskey.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Misty L.

2 July 2022

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

Perfect Location!

The cottage was perfectly located to visit everywhere we wanted with just a short drive. We enjoyed the privacy and quietness of the cottage. It was very clean and decorated lovely. Communication with the host was always prompt and pleasant. The cottage had many extras that are often not provided. We loved the bakery across the street and very much appreciated the shortbreads when we arrived to the cottage. Our family of three enjoyed our stay very much!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by William Zoerhof

This area is my home and have loved every second of it. While I moved away for a period of time, it was hard to stay away. I now live here with my girlfriend and fully don't consider this a 'rental property' and hope neither will you but rather our wish is that you consider it your home away from home throughout your stay.

Why they chose this property

This property is so unique because it offers so much variety to outdoor activities. While the house is quaint, it is very secluded, away from the road with trees lining either side of the house. There is a firepit and a huge yard for your family to enjoy and make memories.

Additionally, it is 30 feet away from the river so you can jump on at any time. If you are a boater, you can drop your boat from the boat-launch (.5 miles away) and navigate several lakes (crooked, burt, mullet, etc.).

It is located in downtown Alanson so you can walk to dinner, but also a short 15 minute drive from Petoskey or Harbor Springs, a great jumping off point for any adventure.

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