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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms1710 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Alanson

This cottage places you next to Crooked Lake and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a Smart TV.
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What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near Walter Dow Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • beach near Windjammer Marina - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Odawa Casino - 20 min drive - 12.6 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 34 min drive - 29.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell/KFC - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬7 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.

Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views!

Island View Point is a classic "Up North" lakefront cottage on Crooked Lake, welcoming families and travelers since the 1940s. With over 80 years of history, this charming retreat blends nostalgic character with modern comfort.

The Setting
Enjoy 120 feet of pristine Crooked Lake frontage with sweeping views of the conservancy side of Oden Island and easy access to the popular Crooked Lake Sandbar. The shoreline features a rare sandy bottom, crystal-clear water, and minimal lake weeds — ideal for swimming all summer long.

The Experience
Slow down and soak it in. Start your morning with coffee at sunrise while loons call across the water, then paddle a canoe or kayak around Oden Island to explore the natural surroundings. The area's rich history comes alive here — imagine vintage wooden boats cruising the narrows, kids fishing off the dock, and ski days at Nub's Nob or Boyne Highlands. When you're ready to venture out, Harbor Springs and Petoskey offer world-class dining, golf, shopping, and the chance to hunt for the iconic Petoskey Stone.

The Cottage
Island View Point sleeps comfortably with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, in-unit laundry, and a spacious deck perfect for entertaining. Recent updates include a full conversion to natural gas (2025), new roofs on all structures (2025), a high-efficiency combination boiler, and an instant hot water system — modern convenience without sacrificing the cottage's timeless appeal.

The Location
Situated on a quiet street with friendly neighbors, the property is conveniently close to Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Pellston Regional Airport — making it an easy destination for skiing, dining, shopping, or travel.
We look forward to seeing you soon!

We can refer you to a boat rental service - Pontoon Boat 24' Harris with a 90hp Honda $1800 a week $350 daily Pontoon Boat 24' SanPan with a 130hp Honda $2200 a week or $450 daily Kayaks $90 a week per kayak ( 6 sit in 1 sit on top) $30 daily Paddle boards $125 a week per board (5 available) $35 daily Lily pad floating mat $150 a week $35 daily
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. The cottage also includes a washing machine.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,710 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Rules

Please do not place any chairs close to the fire pit. We want everyone to be safe, especially children.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
  • 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.
  • 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 carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Alanson, just steps from Crooked Lake. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery is also within a driving distance of 4.1 mi.

Is parking available on site at Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views!?

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

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views! good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this cottage, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each cottage, and some feature lake view.

Does Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views! have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views! have connecting rooms available?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is 11.4 mi away (15 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views!?

Yes, every cottage at Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views! comes with a patio and some offer lake views.

Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views! Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful stay on Crooked Lake. Dan just acquired the property so a couple things need to be fixed or replaced but Dan was excellent in communicating. The beds are comfortable and the house was very clean. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026