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Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable

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A single-story house with a front porch, a small front yard, and a pathway leading to the entrance.
A room with a sliding glass door leading to a deck with a stone border and a metal chair.
A house with a well-maintained lawn, two large trees, and various shrubs.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a sink, a window with blinds, a painting on the wall, and a potted plant.
A room with a wooden ceiling, a large window with blinds, a chair, a small table, and a telescope.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Crooked Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • High-speed internet
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Oden, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Walter Dow Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Windjammer Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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

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About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this cottage is near theme parks. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Map
Oden, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Walter Dow Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • beach near Windjammer Marina - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Odawa Casino - 19 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 34 min drive - 47.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ron’s Bar & Backyard - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage Home Crooked Lake Alanson by Petoskey Harbor Springs Mackinac WIFI Cable located?

Situated in Alanson, this cottage is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Crooked Lake and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Round Lake and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home. We loved the walking:biking trail right behind the house.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was exactly as advertised. In fact, exceeded our expectations. EveryDetail has been thought of, is here and in perfect working condition- which has not always been our experience in vacation rentals. We don’t want to leave. We’ve had a fabulous week. I 100% recommend this property. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice warm and cozy place to rent, well supplied and felt like home immediately . Rob was so very kind and helpful with any questions or concerns we might have had. Also he responded very quickly. We checked in (easy to do) late in the day to drop off our things and when we got back to our car to go to the store for supplies our battery was dead. Before we arrived Rob had told us about the neighbors next door being relatives and available for any urgent problems so I knocked on their door to ask about local places we might call for car services, and found the kindest elderly couple who invited me in and not only gave me the local auto info but bottled water to get us through the night, and asked if there was anything else we needed. I would strongly recommend this cottage and would definitely stay again..
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oden cabin

Host's very friendly, cabin very charming clean and very relaxing. Many things to do in nearby area
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last Minute Get-a-way

Super cute, landscape is gorgeous, this has everything you need. Nice little patio, to sit and relax.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the bike path

Great stay. Directly on bike path, for easy access to Petoskey, Alanson or Harbor Springs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

50th high school reunion.

Cute cabin. Perfect for two people. Close to many attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was so nice. It was cozy with the cabin theme decor. The neighbors on each side are very nice people. The host thought of everything needed for a stay. The location was perfect for the places we wanted to go to. It was a wonderful stay for us. And would definitely go back. Thank you to the host for making it a memorable stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fishing trip

We fished several lakes in the area and explored harbor springs the cabin was comfortable and we really enjoyed the back deck and walking/bike path
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation

Nice location to explore the area but a bit noisy, its right off the highway.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Comfortable. Super yard, deck and fire pit. Near great restaurants. Walking trail at back yard.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A week of peace.

My sister and I spent a week here in June. The cottage is cozy. The back deck was the place to relax. The sounds of the birds and other creatures were mesmerizing. The neighbor’s garden is gorgeous and a pleasant addition to the woodsy backyard. Very nice neighbors.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful and cozy cottage near everything in Northern Lower Peninsula

Quiet, well-stocked cottage with fire pit, immediate access to US-31 and sitting directly on Petoskey-Mackinaw City trail was only 5-35 minutes to so many adventures. It provided the perfect place to relax, recharge and recount those ziplining, parasailing, horseback riding and other adventures around the fire after the day was done. The owners were also great, and very responsive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Oden

Vary comfortable cottage. The owners were quick to respond to the few issues that needed resolution. The neighbors on both sides were very nice and fun to be around.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to daughter’s home

We were about 2 miles from where our daughter’s home. There is a bike/walking path out the back door. Our daughter’s family walked the path several times to come visit us. I walked 2 miles on the path each morning. My husband and I fun this home very nice. We would go back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful accommodations

The cottage was very well equipped for our stay. We really appreciate a washer and dryer while on vacation. It was also clean and cute! The owners were responsive and nice to work with. We loved the walking/bike trail close to the cottage and walked it every day. In addition the cottage had a great location. We were easily able to go to Harbor Springs and Petoskey (the best fudge in Michigan can be found at Howse's Fudge in Harbor Springs). We also made an easy trip to Wilderness State Park in northwest corner of the lower peninsula. It was beautiful and a perfect place to hike and swim.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Beauty of Northern Michigan

My son and I came to the area for training at Kilwins in anticipation of opening a Kilwins in Brevard, NC. The home was perfect, comfortable, with two bedrooms and an adequate kitchen and outdoor grill. I enjoyed the walking pathway behind the home which goes on for miles. I met the neighbors on either side and they were very friendly. We ate at the restaurant just three doors down and it proved to be very, very good. We would stay at this home again were we ever to return; it's a beautiful area!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

In desperate need of upgrades/updates to home furnishings

Fine if you can sleep in anything but the beds were HORRIBLE. They need to get new mattresses- especially in the back bedroom. The bedding/linens were shabby and could use a refresh. Not that well furnished as compared to other VRBO's we've stayed in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

This cottage is perfect for what we needed. As this was a working vacation, we were not concerned about waterfront (which this does not have at all) but there is a little beach on Crooked lake a short drive away. We had 2 adult couples and it worked very well. The area was quick to a lot of "Up North" destinations. The cottage was clean and appointed very well. Great yard. The owner was very helpful and responded quickly. He even checked in a couple times while we were there to see if we needed anything else.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location

very cute cottage in a perfect location. close to petoskey, Harbor spirngs, charlovoix , alanson and most importantly the damn site inn. (best chicken in Michigan.) Vivios in indian river has the most amazing pizza. The back yard and bike trail were wonderful. we had many fires at night and walked on the bike trail many nights after dinner. The charloviox beach was the best in my opinion (quiet, calm and free) Petoskey beach was good but it cost $9/day and was a bit crowded and windy. small hint of mildew smell in the cottage but febreeze was helpful. Had a wonderful visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute cottage

Rob was quick to help us figure out the key lockbox - after you align the numbers in the code, pull the face of the lockbox down from the top. We liked the cozy cottage and back yard very much. Important note, if someone in your group will sleep in the back bedroom: wear earplugs at night!! There's a water machine of some kind in the closet and it's LOUD whenever cold water is used in the cottage. Rob was quick to offer ideas on fun things to see in the area and overall very responsive.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Location description inaccurate

This was not directly on lake- There’s a busy road (Rt31) , then several homes across the street ,so No views directly of Crooked lake, from the house. Location was great for our Daily side trips. Furniture couch, including beds ; need to be updated ,as very uncomfortable (worn out). At night the lights were so low , so it was to hard to read or play games. Parking vehicle so far away from home made it difficult for senior visitors , to get up and down the steps and walk on uneven pavers ,to unload car of our supplies. Neighbors very helpful and back yard deck was beautiful place to unwind in the evening and watching birds/black squirrels in the morning. Bike/walking trail in the back yard was nice too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2023 Family Vacation Petoskey Area

We stayed at the Cottage for a week while family camped nearby at Petoskey State Park. Daytime visits were to the Park & other Petoskey parks, Harbor Springs, Tunnel of Trees, Sault Ste. Marie, Mackinaw City, St. Ignace & Walloon Lake. Thoroughly enjoyed the use of the bike path right behind the cottage; rode every day for many miles and also took walks,. Sometimes just sat on the back patio enjoying the lovely yard & a good read. Enjoyed exploring the art galleries in Harbor Springs and just took in the charm filled town. We walked to Northwood several times & always enjoyed an excellent meal. We also grilled some delicious steaks from Toski Sands Market, shopped at D&W Fresh Market, Crooked Tree Breadworks & Olesons for food & supplies. House of Pies & Tom's Mom's Cookies provided great dessert! We ate at Beards Brewery with the whole family (including a 2 and a 4 year old w/ a lot of energy). It was delicious & they were very gracious. The cottage was well stocked and had all that we needed. It was very convenient & close to many destinations to explore. We would love to visit the Cottage again sometime!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Good but not Great

The bed in the large bedroom was awful, the mattress was essentially springs, no cushion. We ended up spending $200 dollars on a mattress topper just so we could sleep, and still wasn't great. There is a chipmunk and mice problem. They were getting in through the bedroom closet and crawling up behind the dishwasher. I love chipmunks buy after buying a live trap and not being able to trap them and having one crawl up my leg while in bed at 6:40AM I had to use rat traps. I trapped 3 chipmunks and 4 mice within a week's time. The kitchen is well stocked but there is an odor problem under the kitchen and bath sink, possible moisture. If it wasn't for that we probably would not have cut our vacation short by 3 days and came home.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Work Space

Good internet. Great shower.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
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