Title: Crooked Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Crooked Cottage Cottage in Alanson with kitchen and patio ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96180000/96172600/96172577/ad5849bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96180000/96172600/96172577/539249f5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96180000/96172600/96172577/f6b27865.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96180000/96172600/96172577/dd006e28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96180000/96172600/96172577/209b12c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Welcome to this spacious 2-story house, perfectly suited for family gatherings. With Crooked Lake access just a stone's throw away and plenty of room to unwind in the 3-seasons porch or one of two cozy living rooms. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Crooked Cottage Bring the whole family to this great place with lots of room for fun. Centrally located and close to lots of activities. Crooked Lake access at the end of the road. This is a 2 story house with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. There is a daybed in the Great Room that can be used for additional sleeping space. There are 2 living rooms with tvs, so guests can spread out. The 3 seasons porch offers a quiet place to relax or enjoy coffee. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114280000/114277000/114276981/45c3e9a6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Bear Cottage with adorable Lake and Bear décor, 25 mi S. of Mackinaw City Alanson - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 9 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=114276981&PinnedHotelID=114276981&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/85000000/84020000/84018700/84018645/c1717b14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway Alanson - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 33 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=84018645&PinnedHotelID=84018645&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/55000000/54010000/54006400/54006346/3a30977f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family and Friends 4 Bedroom Newer Vacation Home Petoskey - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.0 Wonderful 69 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-19&endDate=2025-11-20&selected=54006346&PinnedHotelID=54006346&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44900000/44896200/44896180/9d653d20.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Luxurious Vacation Cottage - Minutes From Ski Resorts And Steps From The Lake! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 1 total pets Note from host: Well behaved dogs are more than welcome ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C45.42151%2C-84.80348&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8YiaqfiEwlrgV-xXzIcRzJBMVWc=) Alanson, MI #### What's nearby - Crooked Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Petoskey State Park - 13 min drive - 13.9 km - McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 21 min drive - 18.6 km - Pickerel Lake - 24 min drive - 17.8 km - Odawa Casino - 24 min drive - 20.7 km #### Getting around - Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 14 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬10 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬1 min drive - ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Crooked Cottage pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### What time is check-in at Crooked Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Crooked Cottage? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Crooked Cottage located? > Situated in Alanson, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Crooked Lake and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Crooked Cottage Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 15 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Liane S. Feb 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Snow much fun ❄️💙 Had a wonderful time staying at the home after spending hours on the slopes. Got to enjoy home-cooked meals and play games and just relax. It was a fabulous trip with my family. ##### Liane S. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherri F. Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Couldnt have been better This was a girls weekend away with an elementary school friend. We were going to Mackinac Island, Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Such a perfect location. We also had time for Charlevoix. All beautiful areas. As far as the property, not sure what else we could have asked for. The Crooked Cottage is set up for anything you may need. Just bring your personal hygiene items (some provided), clothes and whatever food you may want to fix. You will find all kitchen items you need, barware in the dining room, games galore, books, outdoor firepit, hammock. This place has got you set up from the first step in the door. Which is the spacious laundry room, so you can take off your shoes. There are dog treats, dog bowls, etc there as well. Note that it is indeed 2 full bath, but one is downstairs. All bedrooms are upstairs with the other bathroom. The steps are very steep but as long as you know that going in, you'll be fine. We just made less trips than we normally would have. Everything was very well appointed. The eclectic decor made it such a comfy place to stay. Communication was great with the owners. I would definitely return if in the area. ##### Sherri F. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura M. Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls get Awaya Girls weekend with friends and my dachshund Bertie. Beautiful area, nice neighbors and an incredible house to curl up and relax. Don’t bring any supplies…the house is fully stocked. We look forqrd to coming back soon. ##### Laura M. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Missy W. Jul 10, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family fun getaway We had a great stay! We are lucky to have good friends in the area, so we were afforded the local experience. I highly recommend chatting with neighbors when you stay here. They’re lovely! ##### Missy W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shondel N. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Northern Michigan Stay! Great place for the family! House was clean and had everything we needed. Host was quick to answer questions. Best of part was the well kept private backyard. Neighbors are nice too! ##### Shondel N. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina M. Jul 3, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Crooked cottage The place is lovely. Great location. We really enjoyed our stay ##### Tina M. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### kris t. May 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family fun We were in Alanson for a family event. Staying at the cottage was wonderful! Very clean and spacious. We would love to come back! ##### kris t. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert M. Feb 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property Great for family. ##### Robert M. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jan B. Oct 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Happiness in Northern Michigan! We so enjoyed our stay at The Crooked Cottage! The cottage was decorated beautifully! Each room had its own cozy and comfortable personality. The owners provided thoughtful touches with coffee, snacks, desk with writing paper & phone chargers, lap robes and dog towels, great kitchen, washer & dryer, beautifully landscaped back yard, and many more! The owners responded immediately to the few questions we had. They are amazing and went above and beyond any VRBO we’ve ever stayed in! We highly recommend The Crooked Cottage! ##### Jan B. Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lori B. Aug 12, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy & Relaxing This was such a cozy and relaxing cottage! We loved it and felt so at home there. The decor was fantastic and there were so many personal touches (games, crafts for the kids, a bulletin board to share something about your visit, etc). Plenty of towels, pillows, throws. A beautiful patio with seating and a picnic table. The lake is a at the end of the street and is beautiful, as is the neighborhood. We didn’t want to leave!! ##### Lori B. 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