See all properties
Entire home

Crooked Lake Cottage with boat dock and sandy swimming beach!

Photo gallery for Crooked Lake Cottage with boat dock and sandy swimming beach!

Front of the cottage with deck
Kitchen
Dining area
Light pine interior is airy and bright.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Downstairs Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom loft

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Crooked Lake Cottage with boat dock and sandy swimming beach!

One of six privately owned cottages on Crooked Lake in a family oriented park-like setting located near the popular sand bar. This cottage is full of natural light in a comfy, pine interior with all of the necessary amenities. This is the perfect place for all seasons.

The cute one bedroom, large loft (that includes 2 queen beds), and two bathroom cottage sleeps six. The kitchen is well stocked for whatever you can imagine you might need.

450 feet of shared waterfront frontage and half is a sandy beach. Shallow and sandy bottom water makes for the BEST and safest swimming on Crooked Lake. Relax and kick back in the evening by roasting marshmallows from one of the multiple bonfire pits.

If you are interested, we have sit on top kayaks and stand up paddle boards for rent for $100 each per stay (up to one week). We have 2 child size kayaks and a lily pad (water mat) also for $50 total for your stay up to one week. We have a variety of sizes of life jackets included.

The Little Traverse Wheelway bike trail can be accessed just across the street from our cottage. Enjoy a great bike ride to Petoskey or the cute town of Alanson, just 3 miles north.

If you prefer a walk, there is a one mile walkway past the historic homes of Crooked Lake, which begins just down the street from the cottage. Our comfortable resort also includes volleyball, small basketball court, and horseshoes. You can really relax here!

There is a boat slip in private marina included with cottage rental. Jet skis can be anchored in shallow water off the beach. Cottage is approx. 100 feet from the beach and lake.

The cottage comes with the use of 2 parking spots on the road side of the cottage. The spot in front is for the owners but won’t be used very often.

Lots of restaurants, golfing, and shopping close by-and only minutes from Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob. The Odawa Resort casino is only 15 minutes from cottage and Mackinac Island is only 30 miles away. A great location!

The beach and park-like setting with boat docking makes this a unique vacation property. If you need more space, we also own property #1502387, which sleeps 8. Reserve now to rent this cozy cottage only seven miles from Petoskey and nine miles from Harbor Springs!

Property manager

Megan Cole

Add dates for prices

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

Deck facing the water

Beach Themed Cottage on Crooked Lake - Sleeps 6

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
9.8 out of 10, (32 reviews)
Beach Themed Cottage on Crooked Lake - Sleeps 6

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
During June, July and August we prefer to book Friday to Friday.

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this cottage is on the waterfront. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Little Traverse Bay Golf Course 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.
Map
Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 10 min drive - 9.7 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 13 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Odawa Casino - 17 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 23 min drive - 10.3 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 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Lake Cottage with boat dock and sandy swimming beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Crooked Lake Cottage with boat dock and sandy swimming beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Lake Cottage with boat dock and sandy swimming beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crooked Lake Cottage with boat dock and sandy swimming beach! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Crooked Lake and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great break.

Beautiful cottage with a short drive to Mackinaw and Petoskey. There's a nice beach that our kids enjoyed winding down at. We would utilize this cottage without reservations for future adventures.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mario s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful stay

The location and house was just as advertised.we had never been on crooked lake with a sandy beach. We had a terrific week of weather,short drive to northwood family restaurant,Bob's place,and golfing at chestnut valley. We hope to be back next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vacation

This was a great place for our family to stay. It was in a quiet location outside of Petosky but close enough it to all the main attraction. The cottage was very clean and well stocked with all the things need to cook in the kitchen. Nice little beach to relax at night. The owner was also very quick to reply to any questions we and even gave us suggestion on places to visit. I would recommend this place to friends and family and would even rent again the next time going to Petosky.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend away.

Had a great weekend away for our anniversary with the kids. The use of the lilly pad was absolutely perfect and my the kids LOVED spending a bunch of time at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakeside Vacation

House was very clean and well kept. Beds were comfortable. Cluster of lake homes share a beach and small marina. Simple check-in and out. Close to everything needed while on vacation. If you have kids, renting the lily pad and kayaks is a must! Perfect vacation to Petoskey.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Cottage on the Beach

Cute clean cottage on Crooked Lake with shared sandy beachfront. Perfect for children, shallow waters go out for a large distance from shore. Light, bright and has everything you need for a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Different than expected

This cabin is cute and clean and the owners are great hosts! The location of the cottage has zero private space and is very close to the highway consequently making it too noisy for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So much fun

We really enjoyed our time in this well maintained cottage. Being right directly on the water would be the only better thing. Thank you for sharing your place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D., Boardman

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!!

The house was absolutely adorable and very well equipped with everything we needed. We spent alot of time on the nice sand beach and enjoying the lake view from the deck. Megan was fantastic at answering all questions in a very timely manner. Definitely looking to rent again next year 😀
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable cottage

I loved this cottage. It was clean, cute and well stocked. It's in a convenient location for all sorts of activities. The little beach was clean, the water is nice and shallow and clean. Chairs and umbrellas are provided which is a major plus for me. There is a small marina to dock your boat, with a boat launch not too far away. The parking with a boat trailer is a little tight but we made it work. We will for sure stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice place

The house was very nice and clean. Kitchen had everything we needed. We had campfires on tbe Beach and watched the sunset. I would highly recommend.

10/10 Excellent

Dave B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great view of water from house

Very nice place to stay!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Great location! Super clean! Has everything you need. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall trip to Michigan to see the leaves changing and experience the culture.

We had a great time in our VRBO property and the entire rental experience was flawless.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Great location, communication was also great, very clean. Loved our stay here.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

Everything was great, very clean, communication was great, it really had everything we needed, the only thing I would recommend is the dumpster to be in a different location.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Family Weekend

Our family thorough enjoyed our stay over Labor Day weekend. They had everything we needed to keep 3 teenage boys busy. The lake was beautiful. We have every intention on renting there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan & Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

We loved our stay in this community lakefront setting. The cottage was just as listed and we’ve already booked for next summer!!!! Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing summer vacation

We have been vacationing in the Petoskey area since I was a little kid. This is by far the best place we have stayed! The location and beach/lake access cannot be beat. The kids (and adults 😉) loved the LilyPad and kayaks. Already planning on coming back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Caryn F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

The beach is wonderful. Location is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kim L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Didn't want to leave:)

It was a great week @ Megan & Tom's cottage! The cottage was as described and pictured online. It is accurate that the front bedroom does hear road noise since it is up against a busy road, however it was not a deal breaker and did not bother us. We spent most of the time in the kitchen/living room and of course outside. It was cute, cozy and had all the essentials. Loved having a washer/dryer as well. There was a new gas grill on the property so we grilled almost every night. There is a grocery store (Olsen's) a few miles away to get groceries and bundles of wood. After grilling each night we swam and then had a fire down on the beach overlooking the lake. We also rented the kayaks to explore the lake. There is a nice 10-15 min walk along the water in front of what looked like family owned homes/cottages. Even though it rained 1/2 of our stay we made the best of it and explored. Charlevoix, Mackinac Island and the Sleeping Bear Dunes were a fun day trip. Also check out Pond Farm Winery/Brewery for lunch and drinks as well as the nature walk close by. Megan and her family were great, we met them one night doing smores and our son enjoyed a little basketball with Sander their son:) We would definitely recommend staying and we would return as well:)

10/10 Excellent

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beach!!

The beach is great!!!! We had a very enjoyable stay!

10/10 Excellent

Stacy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing vacation!!!

Megan and Tom Cole are the nicest people to rent from. Their cottage was so beautiful and clean. The decor is perfect. Beds were comfy. Well stocked kitchen. Kayaks and lily pad were right next to the cottage for easy access for my son and his friend. Any questions, we had were so quickly answered. Petoskey is close to get anything we needed. It was seriously one of the most fun and relaxing vacations we have had in awhile. We will be back!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly & Justin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Very nice

The cottage was exactly like described inside. It was clean and modern with fully stocked amenities. The lake access was a nice feature. It is a shared common area, so I imagine with more than two families there it may get crowded. The kids enjoyed the water and the basketball area. This property is very much kid friendly. The property sits feet from a busy road. It wasn’t a deal breaker for us since we were only staying for a tournament weekend. There are two queen beds upstairs and one down stairs. The bed up stairs was very lumpy and sagged in the middle. The other queen was much more firm and overall comfortable. Ultimately, we had a very nice stay and the owners were very gracious, making sure we had all the amenities we needed. I would recommend this property. It is in a great location and just minutes away from Petoskey.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kent H., United States

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little lakeside cottage

We had a wonderful time at this property. Check in and check out were easy. The property owner was very responsive and did everything she could to make us feel at home and comfortable reaching out to her. She had lots of great recommendations in the area. The kitchen is well stocked. The place was very clean which we especially appreciated given the pandemic. Close to both Petoskey and Harbor Springs with lots to do in the area. You can see the lovely lake from the unit but the parking lot is between the unit and the lake. My only other complaint would be that the unit is very close to a busy road. Didn’t bother us really but could be a turn off for some. Overall very happy. Highly recommend. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Megan Cole

Host profile image
Tom and Megan Cole have lived locally in Petoskey for over 20 years. We've spent 10 summers on Crooked on our pontoon and have been looking for the right spot to call a vacation home.

Why they chose this property

Crooked Lake is a great lake for diversity and family fun--- the sand bar, the Black Hole, fishing, all types of wildlife, the locks and the swinging bridge in Alanson. The setting that Water's Edge provides allows for a little of everything while still being very convenient to Petoskey and Harbor Springs.

What makes this property unique

The proximity of this property to the sandbar as well as the great boat slip makes water adventures an easy escape. If you choose to stay put, the swimming beach is the best on the lake.
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback