[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views! Family-friendly cottage in Alanson ![Smart TV, fireplace, books, music library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67580000/67573700/67573677/ffd0db7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67580000/67573700/67573677/b56a3b03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67580000/67573700/67573677/c1b6f784.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67580000/67573700/67573677/5ed7dc4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67580000/67573700/67573677/30f2f6bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views!, you can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 103000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - 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. ### 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 Step into this charming historic home, where original wood double doors open to a cozy, character-filled retreat with a touch of mid-century style. The spacious main level invites gatherings, featuring a large sectional sofa, a gas fireplace, and music on the record player—perfect for relaxing evenings with friends and family. Across the room, a ten-person dining table sits beside floor-to-ceiling original glass doors, creating the ideal setting for shared meals and conversation. The full kitchen boasts modern appliances and connects to the laundry/mudroom, leading out to a large fenced backyard. With five unique bedrooms and seven bathrooms (4 full, 3 half), there’s plenty of space for everyone. One bedroom is located on the main floor, while the upstairs offers four more bedrooms, each with its own half bath or better for added privacy. Every bedroom includes a ceiling fan and window A/C. Need extra sleeping space? Ask about the bonus bunk room, available at no additional cost. Just one block away, the North Western State Trail connects you to miles of biking, running, and walking paths along the Little Traverse Wheelway. Across the street, you’ll find beautiful Crooked Lake, with Northern Michigan’s favorite destinations all within easy reach. Whether you’re gathering for family fun or a group getaway, this home is sure to become a 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 14 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 cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling 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 ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55470000/55460900/55460868/d260243d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Beautiful Waterfront Property Harbor Springs - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 46 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-19&endDate=2025-10-20&selected=55460868&PinnedHotelID=55460868&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110430000/110424200/110424184/916f337f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Come Make Memories at the Blue Bird Lake House! 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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 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 2203-217030 ## About the area Alanson is home to this cottage. 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. Traveling with kids? Consider Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating. [Visit our Alanson travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Alanson.dx500770) [View more Cottages in Alanson](https://www.expedia.ca/Alanson-Cottages.d500770-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C45.42198%2C-84.82529&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=slUavhTHK4Gre-PTO5ilxvA5CrY=) Alanson, MI ### 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/KFC - ‬8 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive - ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Mid Century Cottage with Crooked Lake Views! located? > This family-friendly Alanson cottage is within 2 mi (3 km) of Crooked Lake and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. 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