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Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access

Alanson vacation home with kitchen

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A two-story house with a front porch, a small attached garage, and a well-maintained garden with various plants and a pathway leading to the entrance.
A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a granite countertop, a built-in dishwasher, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.
A corner seating area with a view of a field and buildings through a large window.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, wooden chairs, and a view of a snowy landscape through the windows.
A two-story house with a covered patio and a small deck.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8174 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Alanson

In Alanson .You'll find Crooked Lake and Pickerel Lake within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Also, Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery is within 2 miles (3 km) and Cheboiganing Preserve is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 19 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Odawa Casino - 27 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 41 min drive - 55.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Brutus Camp Deli - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬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.

Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access

Located just minutes from ski resorts, charming waterfront towns, golf courses, hiking trails, and year-round outdoor recreation, this home is perfectly situated for every season. Guests will also enjoy shared access to beautiful Crooked Lake, making it easy to spend sunny days on the water.

Inside, you’ll find a warm and inviting interior with new hardwood flooring, a neutral designer palette, and thoughtfully curated spaces for gathering and relaxing. The modern gourmet kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and everything needed to prepare memorable family meals. Gather around the dining table with seating for eight, or step outside to enjoy dinner on the patio.

The spacious main-level primary suite offers a true retreat with heated bathroom floors, a large walk-in shower, and spa-like comfort after a day of exploring Northern Michigan. Upstairs, guests will find two additional bedrooms, a cozy landing area stocked with board games, books, and a Pac-Man arcade game, plus a second living space—perfect for kids to unwind with a movie or enjoy their own hangout area.

Outside, there’s plenty of room to relax and reconnect, whether you’re grilling dinner or enjoying evenings under the stars.

Home Layout & Sleeping Arrangements
Main Level
- Spacious living area
- Fully equipped gourmet kitchen with granite countertops
- Dining area with seating for 8
- Half bathroom
- Primary Suite: King bed, ensuite bath with heated floors and walk-in shower, and a rain shower feature

Upper Level
- Bedroom Two: King bed + Twin/Full bunk bed
- Bedroom Three: King bed + Full sofa sleeper
- Full bathroom with tub/shower combo
- Cozy landing area with board games, books, and Pac-Man
- Second living space perfect for kids and families

Guest Access
- Guests will have private and exclusive access to the entire home, backyard, and all its amenities during their stay.
- Your stay also includes shared lake access to beautiful Crooked Lake.
- For those bringing their own watercraft, a public boat launch is conveniently located just five minutes down the road.


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

Interaction With Guests
This property is professionally managed by Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan, a local company with over 15 years of experience. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible through clean, well-kept properties and great communication. We are available to assist you during your stay, and the best way to reach us is via the text number provided with your arrival details.

Other Details To Note
Arrival Details: Access codes and other important rental information will be sent to you via text message 7 days prior to your arrival.
Security: For your safety and the security of the property, exterior security cameras are located on the front and side doors.
Communication: The text number provided for your arrival details is the best way to reach our team for any assistance needed during your stay.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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
  • Deadbolt lock

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

2203-250526

Frequently asked questions

How close is Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.1 mi (18-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.3 mi (24-min drive) from Devoe Beach and 12.8 mi (25-min drive) from Harbor Springs Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Odawa Casino (28-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access to downtown Alanson?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Alanson.

Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

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

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was great at communicating. Bedrooms are very comfortable. Easy and short drive to the slopes or Petoskey.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brian I.

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

Great UP House

Good location, house has all the amenities you could want, nice neighborhood, a lot of wildlife viewing from back porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

peaceful , roomy family retreat

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: mini family get together for our family.....the plus was 3 king bedrooms with lots of room...this was a first trip for our 4 month grandchild and the rooms and insulation were perfect that no one heard her fussing.....very clean and well appointed
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

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

Couples Vacay

House was very nice, had everything you would ever need! Very peaceful surrounding! Loved being able to use garage for vehicle!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

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

Alanson

HAD A GREAT TRIP!! WOULD COME BACK AGAIN!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Lake Vacay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful home. Gorgeous view. Immaculate. Spacious. Plenty of supplies.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sofia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall happy with our stay. Our check in was 2 hours later than what was expected so we started our vacation a little late because the cleaners were not complete with the home, but the property management group was keeping us updated and offered a credit for the 2 hours or later check out. We chose the later check out option. The kids LOVED the pac-man station and toys offered! I would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dwight

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Houston S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First we want to thank the mgt team for accommodating our late check out request. They also assisted with some cleaning that needed to be done to the deck as well as locating an umbrella for the outdoor dining table. Overall the house was clean and nice. The home does need some updating in terms of paint and carpet. Kit was well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Overall a nice stay. Not a luxury experience but a nice experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

Home away from home

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great base site to explore the area. Easy distance to Mackinac Island. Very quiet with garage space to park. Would suggest a mirror on the wall of second story.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

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

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann R.

Precious Moments with Family

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We were in town for a celebrations of birthdays and a graduation. Alanson was a perfect location between Petoskey and Indian River where my family has established residence after coming here every summer for many years. Despite cold, rainy weather, there were plenty of games, toys and room to enjoy ourselves. I loved the landscape and the kitchen was well supplied with cooking and eating needs. The only thing that was difficult was taking the garbage on the last day to a place that was probably more than a mile away.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Virginia G.

Room for all

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed as a group of seven women touring fall sights/ events in the Petoskey area. There is a grocery store less than two miles away. We divided into teams and split breakfast duties in a well stocked with tools and small appliances. Although it is VERY quiet, it is not isolated, there are other houses around. The location is about nine miles north of Petoskey, so a great home base for daily excursions. It was very clean. I might recommend bringing an extra blanket. Heated bathroom floor was nice.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Penny B.

Wedding in Petosky

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We recently traveled to Michigan for a family wedding.... six adults and two children ( age 2 and age 6months ). The rental was perfect for us. The location and neighborhood were beautiful. Almost everything we needed for our stay was there for us. Any time we requested information or assistance, someone contacted us quickly. Instructions for checking in and out were clear. The one thing that could have made our trip easier was the communication regarding a pack-n-play for our grandson. We asked if there was one and told we would need to rent one from a local company. We decided to bring one which was cumbersome at best. When we arrived, there was one upstairs in the bedroom closet. It could have saved us transporting ours. We enjoyed the games and books left for everyone in the cute upstairs area. We would recommend this rental highly.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Joni B.

Updated place with ends options for activities

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a great spot for our family with 3 adult kids. We golfed 3 beautiful courses, tubed and kayaked down the Sturgeon River, biked from Harbor Springs to Petoskey, and day tripped for golf and dinner in Charlevoix. Pick a lake and you can swim a different one all week within a 30 minute drive in any direction. Got a State Park Pass? You can go 15 minutes west to the Petoskey State Park or east to the Burt Lake State Park.The house is on a peaceful natural area (former golf course) with a pond full of bird houses, heron habitat, and deer crossing through the backyard. It is well stocked with all your needs. The rental managers are very responsive and maintenance person, Adam, was friendly, knowledgeable, and a great resource for local spots to see.Only reason I didn’t rate a 5 on cleanliness is because I don’t belive it’s possible for any home to be spotless.Would rent again when we need a week of disconnected relaxation and fun!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Tawny B.

Alanson Gem

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Alanson Gem- We loved our stay at Summerside Drive! We traveled to Alanson to visit family and friends and wanted a location that would make all of our travels easy to get to. This property was just that! Easy trips to Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island, Petoskey, Boyne City, Harbor Springs and so many others. The house was very clean with so many little perks that made it easy. Spices, laundry detergent, dishwasher tablets, and extra paper towels! Plenty of beach towels! We loved the bathroom towel warmers and heated floors in the primary bedroom on the first floor. Comfortable beds and soft linens. We took full advantage of the new propane grill too! Thank you for the great communication for arrival and all the updates on weather links etc.We found this location to exactly fit what we needs for our two couples and 2 small children under 3. If we are in the area again, we will definitely look to stay here again. Cheers to a great job Summerside Drive!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023