Within a short walk of Crooked Lake, this vacation home is within a mile (2 km) of Pickerel Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 24 min drive - 13.4 miles
Odawa Casino - 28 min drive - 15.5 miles
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 18 min drive
Restaurants
Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - 11 min drive
Dairy Queen - 8 min drive
Northwood Family Restaurant - 10 min drive
Bob's Place - 7 min drive
Petoskey Brewing - 18 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.
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!
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 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!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio. There's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms and a dining area. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.
Property manager
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan
Languages
English
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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
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
This property doesn't allow pets
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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.
Property is also known as
2203-250526
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do close to this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Alanson, a short 13-minute walk from Crooked Lake and also 19 minutes on foot from Pickerel Lake. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery is also within a driving distance of 1.5 mi.
Is there parking available at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
What do couples enjoy most about Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun?
Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as tennis.
Are there hot tubs at Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home offer breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is 11.1 mi away (18 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun?
Yes, every accommodation at Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun comes with a deck with some featuring water views.
Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Modern, clean, family friendly house and garage was a good home base for winter skiing at Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands. Well stocked and well equipped kitchen made meal prep easy and quick. Thoughtful touches for kids like games and night lights and multiple TVs with hotel-like streaming experience. beach towels provided for summer fun. Location is very near Petoskey food and fun. Very quiet rural setting.
Dwight
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Diane M.
Sep 15, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on near the Lake
We had a total of 6 people renting the house for a wedding at Petosega Camp. It was about a 10 minute drive, so location was great! All the bedrooms were super nice for our adult kids and spouses. They loved the Pac-Man game! Throwback for sure!! The library had a super good choice of books per my daughter-in-law.. I personally liked the heated bar in the master bathroom. Cute little house! I will stay there again if we get up in that area again!
Diane M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan T.
Jul 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Summerside Drive
We had a great time Up North. This was a good location, close to Petoskey and Mackinac Island. House was very clean and well equipped. Back door to deck was hard to lock but we figured it out after a few minutes!
Susan T.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Melanie S.
Jul 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing and Fun
Beautiful house with very nice decor and top notch amenities. Owner gave thorough information leading up to our stay and was quick to respond to any questions we had. This was a great place for our kids and grandkids to hangout for the week and had many great things to do within close vicinity.
Melanie S.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Julia H.
Sep 18, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Harbor/Alanson home
This home is absolutely beautifully decorated. The designers didn't think with the the master shower. Its extremely slippery and i took a fall.
Our chore list led us way out of the way to take out the trash as they had to leave a map to get to the can. Tried to put the tv on for the kids while we got ready for our day trip out and it didn't work properly. No biggie we moved on and one of us entertained them. They're sticklers for cleanliness yet there is diapers in the landscaping and something unidentifiable as well. Beautiful home as i said but definitely not as welcoming as some we have stayed at. We chose to just be there to sleep sadly would likely not rent in the future or for extended stay. ESPECIALLY since we got zero response when we messaged them directly while there.
To be clear we searched for rentals in Harbor springs this on popped up. Check in process was actually the worst, as far as the MANY emails and texts plus the difficult online paperwork. I hope they work on this a little so families can relax when visiting.
Julia H.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeremy W.
Sep 12, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Alanson
HAD A GREAT TRIP!! WOULD COME BACK AGAIN!
Jeremy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laurie R.
Sep 3, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Couples Vacay
House was very nice, had everything you would ever need! Very peaceful surrounding! Loved being able to use garage for vehicle!