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Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 10279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Alanson, Michigan
  • Crooked Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Petoskey State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Odawa Casino
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Alanson

A family-friendly stay in Alanson awaits you at this cottage. You'll be steps from Crooked Lake and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. .Accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and 5.5 bathrooms. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A fireplace, a patio and a sofa bed are also available.
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What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 16 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 18 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Odawa Casino - 19 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬8 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views!

Mid-Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views - Quick Trips to Northern Michigan's Favorite Local Spots!

ABOUT THE RENTAL
Enter into this charming cottage from the wraparound porch through original wood double doors. Find yourself in a cozy space with a new mid-century feel. The main level entertaining area is very spacious with a large sectional couch to fall into while enjoying the gas fireplace, music over the record player, and a few drinks with friends and family. On the opposite side of the living area is a ten-person dining room table paired with floor to ceiling original glass doors, perfect for making memories and good conversations. The full kitchen is on the back of the home with new appliances and is connected to the laundry/mudroom area leading out to the expansive fenced-in backyard. This home has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms (3 full, 4 half) giving plenty of space to let your group spread out. Bedroom one is located on the main level with a full bath attached. There is second half bath connected to the dining room to service the rest of the main level as well. Taking the staircase to the upstairs brings you to four more bedrooms and five bathrooms – all of which at least have a half bath setup in each room creating more privacy for each guest. Each bedroom has a window A/C unit, as well as a ceiling fan. The North Western State Trail is one block away, which connects to the Little Traverse Wheelway, giving you miles and miles of asphalt trails for biking and running/walking. Located across the street from Crooked Lake and near many Northern Michigan destinations, this home is sure to be a family favorite!

NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Downtown Harbor Springs: 9.4 miles
The Highlands/Nub's Nob: 8.5 miles
Dairy Queen (ice cream): 2 miles
Windjammer Marina (boat rentals): 0.9 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 9.1 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 27.3 miles
Pellston Regional Airport: 11.8 miles
Petoskey State Park (Lake Michigan): 5.2 miles

ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 13 years and we understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept places, great communication, and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!

Property manager

Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 5.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Crooked Lake Getaway
Mid Century With Crooked Views
Mid Century Cottage With Crooked Lake Views! Cottage
Mid Century Cottage With Crooked Lake Views! Alanson
Mid Century Cottage With Crooked Lake Views! Cottage Alanson
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Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views!?

The closest beach to Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views! is Harbor Springs Beach (10.9 km).

Does Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views! have a pool?

No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.

Does Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views! have a waterslide?

No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.

Is Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a water park, laundry facilities and highchairs, it's no surprise that Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views!?

No, Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views!?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Billie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Charming Mid-Century Cottage

Oden Home is a charming Mid-Century Cottage. It was incredibly clean which we so appreciate with children!!! It is the perfect home for several families/friends. Five bedrooms with seven bathrooms. Each bedroom had its own bathroom that provided each family their own privacy. The living and dining rooms were spacious with a dining table that was large enough for ten individuals. The kitchen had so many amenities. The hosts were fabulous and provided a guide that was detailed with great information about the cottage and surrounding area. We greatly appreciated how responsive they were to our questions. We will definitely reserve Oden House for our next family trip up north.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jean J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nub’s Nob

Fantastic stay. Really lovely home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Vacation

Family of 9 stayed at the Oden House over the Holidays. The layout and bedrooms are great for a large gathering. This was the second time renting this property and highly recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fit our needs perfectly

Great location. Surprisingly large. Loved that every room had its own bathroom. Owners were a delight to work with and made the check in and checkout process simple and seamless.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Barbara P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mature Women Who Golf

Quaint & Quirky with more than sufficient bathrooms (we are senior women after all) with large bedrooms and sufficient dining and living areas to critique our golf game while enjoying a cocktail.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cliff P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Happy house

Great house for family gatherings. Lots of bathrooms and large fenced yard for kids to play.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family getaway location

This house was wonderful for our family of 8 adults and a toddler! There were many spaces where we could spread out or all be together. The property managers were very attentive, both before and during our stay. They provided a few items that we asked about before we arrived, and the house was stocked with plenty of essentials like toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher soap, and laundry detergent. The location was close to lots of nature preserves, wineries, breweries, and if it had been warmer, water sports. Also, it was only 30 minutes to the Mackinac Island ferry. Two of our party were working remotely and the wifi worked well for them. It was an amazing experience and I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Conveniently located

The house was very clean and had everything we needed for our stay. The bedrooms were big with very comfortable beds. Overall, a very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday Vacation

We stayed at the property this past week. As the other reviews noted, the road noise is a bit loud when sleeping, but as we were aware prior to the trip, we were able to prepare. The house was very clean and offered great space. The online description of the house was spot on. We will definitely book this property again.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Douglas E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Reunion

For ~25 years 4 couples got together for a long ski weekend in Northern MI. After many years apart we came together from as far away as Washington to enjoy a 4 day reunion. We had a wonderful time, the house fit our needs well, and it was very close to many of the places where we had built memories together.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space

This property was a great space for our group of seven. We loved the backyard fire pit, the view from the front porch and enjoyed meals around the large dining room table. A charming, warm house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and peaceful with plenty of space

We had a great stay. The house has lots of character and there was plenty of room for all of us! Great location close to Petoskey and right across from the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

James D.

family gathering

Great house for bedrooms and private bathrooms!! Absolutely a rare find if this is important. We were disappointed in the over cleanliness of the exterior of the property. We did not know how busy Rt 31 is and hearing the traffic continually was more than we expected, but this is not the listing fault. The Kitchen lacked in many areas, not quite updated as the listing stated. Overall had a dirty unorganized feel to it. There was not even enough glasses for our 6 guest. We had to use coffee cups to drink wine or cocktails. The bathrooms did not all have body soap or shampoo, had to go out an buy some. This is really a mixed review, we loved many aspects of this house but disappointed in many too. This property has SOO much more potential with a little bit more eye to details.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sisterhood Trip

My three sisters and I booked this beautiful house for a long weekend. We were each able to have our own bedroom and bathroom which was great! The house was clean and welcoming with everything we needed for our stay. Beds were very comfortable, the wraparound porch was so nice, and the location was great for trips into Petosky and Mackinac City. The home is located right on US 31 and there is some traffic noise, but that didn't bother us at all. We would highly recommend this home for anyone with a larger group. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Classic Old School Charm

Great location to ski areas and a couple of nearby restaurants. Super clean and everything was as advertised. Only negative is road noise if you are a light sleeper.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Presidents Weekend

Great house and location. It meet all of our needs. We would definitely rent here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and comfortable space

This house was perfect for our group. We all had a lot of space and the kitchen/dining/family room were spacious and very comfortable. The communication with the property manager was wonderful. Thanks for a wonderful stay, we hope to be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Texans White Christmas

What a wonderful stay! If you are looking book now. This place looks just like the pictures and has so much space for everyone to spread out. There were 6 people staying for a week and felt like home right away. Location is perfect to downtown Petoskey. Communication with the property manager was wonderful. Made our trip an absolute pleasure. We are already trying to figure out summer plans at this location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

New years perfection

Our yearly new years get away was supported by the Oden house. 15 minute dive to Nubs and Highlands, plenty of space for two families, and enough couch space for everyone to relax after a long day. Great spot to support a skiing vacation or visiting downtown Petoskey.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

kimball s.

Liked: Cleanliness

North Woods Charm

This Mid-Century Cottage is just that, Mid-Century, with modern amenities added. As a child my family of 9 spent two weeks every summer in Sister-Lakes MI. in cottages like this one, where my aunt lived. It was fabulous. This reminded me of that. This is a great place to relax and recharge after spending all day exploring North Michigan and all it has to offer! Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Elaine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Space

Perfect place for a girls weekend! My group of 5 had the luxury of their own bedroom and bathroom space to retreat to when needed. The dining room and living room had plenty of room to hang out. Lake view right across the street! This property is right on US31, so there is traffic noise, but it would not stop us from renting this proerty again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

JAN D., Kentucky

Crooked House on Crooked Lake

Overall we had a great time. The house is very charming. Old w great quirkiness. Great central location. We visited Petoskey, Charlevoix, Harbor Springs, Indian River and Mackinaw Island. We had 2 minor problems (no water due to well pump circuit breaker trip) and smoke alarm battery. Both problems were handled very quickly and satisfactorily. Thank you Danielle. Kitchen has everything needed, laundry availability is a plus. Bedroom on first floor is also a plus. Beds were comfortable. There is a nice fire pit surrounded by chairs and wood was provided. Unfortunately, or fortunately, we were so busy we didn’t get a chance to use it. The downsides were the carpeting in the bedrooms. They were all quite stained. The front porch furniture was uncomfortable(except for the rocking chair).Replacing with all rocking chairs would be great. The couch in the living area is very very low to the ground. We used the chairs from the dining area to watch tv instead of the couch. The outside porches and windows could use a good cleaning. Overall we liked the house a lot. Just a few updates/ cleaning would make it wonderful.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Pari C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location! Spacious & comfortable

We had a terrific time! The home is in a great location and the bedroom/bathroom set up is ideal! Beds are extremely comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need. The rental process was easy and management was responsive. We would stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Terry L.

great experience

ref. and stove needed cleaned towels and wash cloths were wet in all bathrooms overall it was a great location and lots of room for10 guest
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Sarah E.

Amazing location and cozy vibe

We loved this getaway spot for a week-long family vacation. We wanted a place that was in close proximity to great places up North and this place was it! A definite highlight was the view of the lake across the street and the amazing bike trail behind the house. We also loved the yard and spent a lot of time relaxing out there. Like other reviewers noted, it is on a busy road but the noise wasn’t bad and became white noise. The one thing that was a little unfortunate was the inconsistency with cleanliness. There were some things that you can tell were cleaned from the last visitors but we found random trash under beds and couches and parts of the home were not vacuumed as well as we were expecting. Otherwise, we loved it and would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022