Title: Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun - 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 # Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun Vacation home in Alanson with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93700000/93690600/93690567/f0e59e0d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93700000/93690600/93690567/46813f0a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93700000/93690600/93690567/5b405fb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93700000/93690600/93690567/d34a7ee3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93700000/93690600/93690567/8b76f6a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience at this fabulous property, where spacious living areas welcome you to unwind. Enjoy shared lake access to Crooked Lake, a boat launch five minutes down the road, quick trips to resort towns like Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Savor summer nights with outdoor dining or grill out in your own private space. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81875 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Air conditioning - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun This fabulous property boasts all of the luxurious amenities you desire including spacious living areas, shared lake access to Crooked Lake, a boat launch five minutes down the road, and quick trips to all of your favorite resort towns: Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Mackinac City/Island, and more. Plenty of space to grill out, play yard games, and enjoy your friends and family! You will be welcomed through the front door with new hardwood flooring and a neutral palette. A nice size kitchen with granite counter tops – perfect for cooking instead of always going out to eat. Enjoy your meals at the dining table that seats eight or continue the summer and fall nights at the outside dining. The main level of the home also offers a half bath and the spacious primary suite – complete with heated bathroom floors and a large walk-in shower. Heading up the stairs, you will find a nice landing area to sit and read or for kids to play games. There are two large bedrooms and one full bath on this level as well. If the landing area is not enough for kids to relax, they can also enjoy the second “living” arrangement in the bedroom to watch TV. This home offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience! THE FOLLOWING IS A LAYOUT OF THE HOME Main Level Living Area, Kitchen, Bedroom One/King w/ensuite (shower), Half Bathroom Upper Level Bedroom Two/King & Bunkbed (Twin/Full), Bedroom Three/King & Sofa Sleeper (Full), Full Bathroom (combo tub/shower) NEARBY DESTINATIONS Downtown Harbor Springs: 14.2 miles The Highlands/Nub's Nob: 11.6 miles Dairy Queen (ice cream): 2.7 miles Windjammer Marina (boat rentals): 5.6 miles Ryde Marine (boat rentals) 3.8 miles Downtown Petoskey: 13.1 miles Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 26.9 miles Pellston Regional Airport: 11.4 miles Petoskey State Park (Lake Michigan): 10.5 miles ABOUT US Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 15 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 amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Heated bathroom floor - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Tennis - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,875 square feet ## Similar properties ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105090000/105081200/105081117/9c272553.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rare Find.. in Petoskey , beautiful home sleeps 8 with lake frontage and woods. 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Alanson - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 6 reviews CA $180 CA $534 total includes taxes & fees Nov 10 - Nov 11 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-10&endDate=2025-11-11&selected=119140517&PinnedHotelID=119140517&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 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 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 ### Property is also known as 2203-250526 ## 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%7C45.41977%2C-84.78588&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tqjlz995nC0k-4k5HXDoOcmQWm0=) Alanson, MI #### What's nearby - Crooked Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Pickerel Lake - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Petoskey State Park - 19 min drive - 18.9 km - McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 27 min drive - 24.7 km - Odawa Casino - 31 min drive - 26.8 km #### Getting around - Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive - ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬18 min drive - ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬11 min drive - ‪Alanson Depot Restaurant - ‬5 min drive - ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun located? > Situated in Alanson, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crooked Lake and Pickerel Lake. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery is 1.5 mi (2.3 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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