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A deck with outdoor seating and a view of the lake at dusk.
A house with a stone chimney, a deck, and a view of the water.
A lakeside beach with a row of beach chairs, a small boat docked, and a dock extending into the water.
Coffee/tea maker, fridge, microwave, oven
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden bar stools, and a spiral staircase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Oden, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Walter Dow Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Windjammer Marina
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alanson

This chalet places you next to Crooked Lake and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Guestrooms at this chalet include kitchens, fireplaces, and patios.
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What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near Walter Dow Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near Windjammer Marina - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Odawa Casino - 19 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 33 min drive - 29.2 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brutus Camp Deli - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!

Ideally located, you are invited to this Petoskey Michigan lakefront chalet family vacation rental of unmatched beauty and unrivaled seasonal activities. This Chalet offers year attractions including water sports steps from your door, great snowmobiling to miles of trails, skiing, golfing and absolutely gorgeous views of the lake.

With all the area has to offer with its unique shops, boutiques and art galleries located in Petoskey's Gas Light District and Harbor Springs, shopping should definitely be on you list of things to do. You may also want to see if Lady Luck is with you at the Odawa Casino in town.

The shared resort offers 450 feet of waterfront access, with a one-of-a-kind shallow, hard bottom, sandy beach that stretches out at least 300 ft., with only waist deep water. This combination of beach and park-like atmosphere makes this location the most desirable on Crooked Lake. The CIRCULAR STAIRCASE leads to the two bedrooms on the second floor. Two bedrooms on the lower lever. Sorry. NO pets allowed.

The park-like property also features a private marina, with two slips available for your water crafts of up to 26 feet. Also included is a volleyball court, horseshoe pit, multiple fire pits and most of all, a tranquil setting for relaxing on a wooden swing, to watch the boats go by, read a novel or watch the fantastic sunrises or sunsets from the point.

From the lake, you can cruise the famous and historic inland waterway. It starts on Crooked Lake, goes to Burt Lake to Mullett Lake, then out to Lake Huron! There are two marinas located within 2 miles for your watercraft rental needs.

Fall is a special time of year when the trees come alive with vibrant colors. Many areas to view the color changes are great, but there is nothing as commanding as the Tunnel of Trees, along the shore of Lake Michigan. This area is just north of Harbor Springs about 20 minutes from your Petoskey Waterfront Rental.

Skiing and snowmobiling makes this the Midwest's Premier Winter Destination, with trails just waiting to be ridden. The ski resorts of Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob are only about 10 minutes from your chalet. The snowmobile trails are right out your door! Ice skating, sledding sleigh rides and ice fishing are also just a sampling of what is in store for you during your dream vacation.

Spring time bring out colorful blooms and the 21 championship golf courses open for the avid golfer, which are all within 25 miles of the resort. Hikers will also enjoy this time of the year, for its many trails and paths are waiting to be explored once again. Do not forget to visit the mighty Mackinaw Bridge and Island. It is only about 25 minutes from your Petoskey Michigan Lakefront Beach Chalet Vacation Rental.
For entertainment, guests can enjoy Smart TVs. Kitchens, washing machines, and 2 bathrooms are also available.

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Exterior
Crooked River Lodge
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  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, 876 reviews
$153 nightly
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Total with taxes and fees
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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Ski lift privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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

  • Unit size: 1,450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Awesome Beach Vacation Rental Sheltered Boat Docking Onsite

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this chalet?

This chalet is located in Alanson, just steps from Crooked Lake. You'll also find Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Round Lake within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?

No, there isn't parking available at the chalet.

Is this chalet associated with a casino?

No, this chalet is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this chalet?

No, there is no indoor pool at this chalet.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?

There are many amenities for couples at this chalet, including a fireplace, a fireplace in some accommodations, as well as a beach.

Are there hot tubs at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this chalet.

Does this chalet include breakfast service?

No, this chalet doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this chalet allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this chalet.

Are there connecting rooms at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this chalet.

How far is the airport from this chalet?

The closest major airport to this chalet is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is 11.7 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW!?

Yes, every accommodation at Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW! comes with a patio.

Awesome Family Vacation Beach and Ski Chalet - Reserve Your Ski Getaway NOW! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 153 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 153 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 153 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 153 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Wonderful location on a cool piece of property. The house is very quaint and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

CL L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely view of the lake. Great space for families with older kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

N C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and tidy. It had everything we needed for our weekend ski trip. I’m sure it’s even better in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jody S.

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

Great stay

Great location, close to Nubs Nob where my family was snowboarding. Plenty of room for 8 people and the house had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Fun trip and wonderful place!

Beautiful house! We had a ton of fun staying here while up skiing at Boyne Highlands. Great view of the lake and fun for all.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siham G.

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

Great location

Myself and my daughters had an amazing time. The house is beautiful and the location is amazing.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale F.

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

Fellas fishing trip

The house was perfect for us
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Family ski weekend

Great trip! Cabin is cozy with well stocked kitchen. Close to skiing. We loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chuck S.

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

Weekend getaway

We spent a long weekend here to attend a wedding in Petosky. The private beach and balcony overlooking the lake made for beautiful mornings and sunsets.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alli H.

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

Perfect place for a winter getaway!

Booked this super cute house for a ski trip with friends to Nubs Nob. Host was great, quick to communicate & gave us awesome recommendations for bars and restaurants in the area.Beds were super comfy, parking was easy & the layout was very social.We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ideal Vacation Home

This beautiful property is everything it is advertised to be. If I go back to Northern Michigan again, this where my group will stay! Clean, well maintained and a great view.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tabitha C.

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

Cozy w/ a great location!

We loved this little house right on the water. Big on sleeping space, though a little tight for congregating as a whole group in any one space, it fit the bill for the six adults we had. Host was very communicative and flexible. Thanks, it was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Tracy T.

Great Chalet for Families

This chalet is the gem of the resort. A great place to rent if you have kids. Many great things to do nearby and tons of amenities. Beautiful sandy, shallow beach with tons of sand to play in. Very helpful owner and a great rental expirence.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Christmas present

Clean cozy and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd W.

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

NYE ski trip

Perfect house for family - close to boyne highlands for skiing. Great kitchen and overall space (like that the upstairs is 2 bedrooms with bath) each with 2 beds - worked great for the kidsDeck and proximity to the beach were great. Want to come back in summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tresa P.

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

Christmas 2.0

Property is very nice! We loved being so close to the water. We had lots of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cindy R.

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

Wonderful views!

We loved the area and the views. The upstairs deck was amazing. We brought a boat and the little private marina was so helpful. It was perfect for us. Location was great. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Archival

8/10 Good

Vicky L.

Great Vacation spot

Great place to relax and right on the lake for easy access. Our family enjoyed the closeness of Petosky for driving and other area activities. The chalet was well equipped. The spiral staircase was a little narrow but we managed. Nice place to get away from it all but still had activities within an hours drive
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

AMAZING!!!

This was an awesome get away. The cutest place, with awesome views. Everything was laid out perfectly on what to do to get in and also check out. Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

hailee r.

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

fall getaway

This was a beautiful property that was well located in the middle of many of the area's popular attractions. This is a beautiful area in the fall, and it's perfect to come back to a fire on the private beach. The balcony that overseas the lake that is attached to one of the bedrooms, is amazing to lay out on at night time and watch the stars. I would recommend this place a 100%
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew & Kimberly C.

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

Amazing property

This was one of our best stays. We came to celebrate my moms 80th birthday and for a quick weekend getaway this was just what we wanted. The house was beautiful and fully equipped with all modern amenities. The beds were super comfy and we all had a blast. It did rain but staying inside and playing games made it such a great getaway and the town for shopping was super close. Highly recommend and we will definitely be back. Thanks Jim for a wonderful place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lakefront Chalet in MI

We stayed for three nights between Chistmas and New Years. Although we didn't get to enjoy the beach & lake because of the season, (they look great though!) the house was very nice, clean, well maintained, and had all the ammenities for a cozy stay. The upstairs is particularly spacious and attractive. It is well located - within 20 minutes of the ski hills and downtown Petoskey. I would definitely recommend this property and would stay there again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

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

Nice Family get away

Very nice and clean place located near all the area hot spots. Nice beach in front with large fire pit rings for beach fires. Easy to rent boats at local marina (Ryde) for trips up the inland passage way or around crooked lake. My only complaint is the road noise which is pretty loud in back bedrooms. I turned the fan on and that helped. Overall a really nice place. Thanks for sharing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

monica r.

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

Beach house

Beautiful setting, walkout to the beach was the best part! We had a great time spent as a family!! We used the basketball court to play many hours of four square. So many laughs! We had a bon fire almost every night! Nice that tge house was so close to Petoskey. We all throughly enjoyed ourselves!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023