10/10 Excellent
Jody V.
2 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage
Jody V.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Cozy Bear Cottage with adorable Lake and Bear décor, 25 mi S. of Mackinaw City
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Alanson, MI
- Crooked Lake3 min walk
- Petoskey State Park11 min drive
- Pickerel Lake24 min drive
- Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)18 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Queen Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Bear Cottage with adorable Lake and Bear décor, 25 mi S. of Mackinaw City
Nestled in Crooked Lake, this delightful cottage is a peaceful retreat for guests seeking a serene getaway.
Relax on the enclosed front porch, complete with a smart Roku TV. For the fishing enthusiasts, grab a fishing pole and a tackle box and walk down to the water. Round out your day with a board game or cards from the available supply or a sit down in the dry sauna.
Cozy up amidst the bear themed décor before a warming fire in the rock gas fireplace underneath a vaulted ceiling. Dining for 6 at this lakeside cottage will satisfy all your vacation desires.
A full kitchen with ample amenities will make this your home-away-from-home. And the kitchen wouldn't be complete without the stocked Keurig coffee bar.
More inclined to embrace the outdoor experience? Fire up the patio grill or nestle around the firepit in one of the colorful Adirondack chairs. Grab a book and climb into the hanging bench swing on the porch.
Don't over pack - Washer and dryer are available for your convenience.
We hope you fall in love with Crooked Lake and enjoy all the beauty it has to offer - just like us.
*****
2 blocks walking distance from Crooked Lake for swimming and fishing.
A small beach is 4 blocks away.
Attraction and places close by:
25 mi. to Mackinaw City
10 mi to Petoskey
6 mi to Petoskey State Park
10 mi to Harbor Springs
2 mi to Alanson
26 mi to Charlevoix
Additional nearby attractions and activites:
golfing, biking, hiking, swimming, boating, vineyards and restaurants.
Take a ferry to Mackinac Island, where you can rent bikes or walk to tour the island. Enjoy more shopping and great food.
Fall travelers:
Don't miss out on fall colors with the historic tunnel of trees.
Make a trip to pond Hill Farms for some cider, pumpkin bowling, and other fall activities.
Relax on the enclosed front porch, complete with a smart Roku TV. For the fishing enthusiasts, grab a fishing pole and a tackle box and walk down to the water. Round out your day with a board game or cards from the available supply or a sit down in the dry sauna.
Cozy up amidst the bear themed décor before a warming fire in the rock gas fireplace underneath a vaulted ceiling. Dining for 6 at this lakeside cottage will satisfy all your vacation desires.
A full kitchen with ample amenities will make this your home-away-from-home. And the kitchen wouldn't be complete without the stocked Keurig coffee bar.
More inclined to embrace the outdoor experience? Fire up the patio grill or nestle around the firepit in one of the colorful Adirondack chairs. Grab a book and climb into the hanging bench swing on the porch.
Don't over pack - Washer and dryer are available for your convenience.
We hope you fall in love with Crooked Lake and enjoy all the beauty it has to offer - just like us.
*****
2 blocks walking distance from Crooked Lake for swimming and fishing.
A small beach is 4 blocks away.
Attraction and places close by:
25 mi. to Mackinaw City
10 mi to Petoskey
6 mi to Petoskey State Park
10 mi to Harbor Springs
2 mi to Alanson
26 mi to Charlevoix
Additional nearby attractions and activites:
golfing, biking, hiking, swimming, boating, vineyards and restaurants.
Take a ferry to Mackinac Island, where you can rent bikes or walk to tour the island. Enjoy more shopping and great food.
Fall travelers:
Don't miss out on fall colors with the historic tunnel of trees.
Make a trip to pond Hill Farms for some cider, pumpkin bowling, and other fall activities.
Property manager
Misty Hill
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Leave any used couch beds open
Wash all dishes
Take all trash to the garbage cans behind the cottage
Only place two kitchen-size trash bags in each garbage can
Start a load of towels in the washing machine; leave extra towels on the bathroom floor
Turn off any heaters used (every room has a thermostat except the back living room)
Turn off the hallway A/C unit
Clean out the refrigerator (you may leave unopened food or condiments)
Close and lock all windows and doors
Please double-check for personal items before departing
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Alanson
Located in Alanson, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Alanson, MI
What's nearby
- Crooked Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Petoskey State Park - 11 min drive - 12.0 km
- Nub's Nob Ski Area - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
- Odawa Casino - 21 min drive - 21.0 km
- Pickerel Lake - 24 min drive - 17.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Taco Bell - 10 min drive
- Culver's - 10 min drive
- Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - 8 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 2 min drive
- Northwood Family Restaurant - 14 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Lizanne P.
11 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place, peaceful and quiet.
Lizanne P.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Crystal H.
7 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage Great Getaway Spot
Crystal H.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Misty Hill
I live in Missouri, but my family has owned this cottage for over 50 years. We want to share our beautiful cottage with others so they can experience the beauty of Crooked Lake and all the fun things to do within 30 miles of our cottage.
Why they chose this property
Crooked Lake is a great place for family fun. We have a black hole, fishing, the lock, a swing bridge in Alanson; we can kayak around the island, and there are all types of wildlife. Don't forget to stop by the Dutch Oven in Alanson to get your fresh cinnamon bread.
What makes this property unique
We love the water, fishing, golfing; how close it is to Mackinac Island (grab your fudge), Mackinaw City where you can see the Mackinac bridge while eating Alice's caramel corn, Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Charlevoix. This is truly a treasure in Northern Michigan
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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