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The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake!
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Beach view
- Dryer
- Washer
- Fireplace
Explore the area

Alanson, MI
- Pickerel LakePlace, Pickerel Lake3 min walk
- Crooked LakePlace, Crooked Lake8 min drive
- Odawa CasinoPlace, Odawa Casino34 min drive
- Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)25 min drive
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About the area
Alanson
On the beach.At this Alanson vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Pickerel Lake and 3 miles (5 km) of Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Crooked Lake and Seasons of the North Winery are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
- Pickerel Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Crooked Lake - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
- Petoskey State Park - 25 min drive - 23.6 km
- McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 31 min drive - 32.7 km
- Odawa Casino - 34 min drive - 34.8 km
Getting around
- Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
- Dairy Queen - 12 min drive
- Northwood Restaurant - 13 min drive
- Alanson Depot Restaurant - 11 min drive
- Bob's Place - 11 min drive
- Burt Lake Brewery - 17 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.
The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake!
ABOUT THE RENTAL
Situated on 100 feet of private frontage on Pickerel Lake, this cozy cottage is ready for you to come relax! The main floor features an open floor plan with the living room, kitchen, and dining area overlooking the lake. (Fireplace non-operational) Enjoy meals and drinks indoors or out on the back deck with seating for six or at the picnic table located by the lakefront itself. One full bathroom found on the main level for great convenience. Take the wood staircase up to find the main bedroom with a king bed and large deck, perfect for morning coffee overlooking the lake! The second bedroom is also located in the upper level with two sets of twin bunk beds. The second full bathroom with laundry located off the two bedrooms. Dock for jumping into the water to swim, outdoor firepit for bonfires and smores, mooring for your boat and yard space to play – what more could you ask for on your summer vacation?
This cottage is a quick trip to many exquisite resort towns like Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Indian River. But don’t limit your trips to those – Mackinaw City and the Mackinac Island are a quick day trip too! Located close to Petoskey State Park, Burt Lake State Park, and plenty of unique stores and restaurants! Something for everyone in your group!
*This unit is dog-friendly and a pet fee applies, please inquire within if you plan to bring a dog with you.
*Access to water toys and boats are not included in the rental of this property. If you would like information on watercraft rentals, please reach out to us for recommendations!
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Pellston Regional Airport: 13.6 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 15.5 miles
Downtown Indian River: 8.2 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 29.1 miles
Downtown Harbor Springs: 16.2 miles
ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 13 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!
Situated on 100 feet of private frontage on Pickerel Lake, this cozy cottage is ready for you to come relax! The main floor features an open floor plan with the living room, kitchen, and dining area overlooking the lake. (Fireplace non-operational) Enjoy meals and drinks indoors or out on the back deck with seating for six or at the picnic table located by the lakefront itself. One full bathroom found on the main level for great convenience. Take the wood staircase up to find the main bedroom with a king bed and large deck, perfect for morning coffee overlooking the lake! The second bedroom is also located in the upper level with two sets of twin bunk beds. The second full bathroom with laundry located off the two bedrooms. Dock for jumping into the water to swim, outdoor firepit for bonfires and smores, mooring for your boat and yard space to play – what more could you ask for on your summer vacation?
This cottage is a quick trip to many exquisite resort towns like Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Indian River. But don’t limit your trips to those – Mackinaw City and the Mackinac Island are a quick day trip too! Located close to Petoskey State Park, Burt Lake State Park, and plenty of unique stores and restaurants! Something for everyone in your group!
*This unit is dog-friendly and a pet fee applies, please inquire within if you plan to bring a dog with you.
*Access to water toys and boats are not included in the rental of this property. If you would like information on watercraft rentals, please reach out to us for recommendations!
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Pellston Regional Airport: 13.6 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 15.5 miles
Downtown Indian River: 8.2 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 29.1 miles
Downtown Harbor Springs: 16.2 miles
ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 13 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!
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Property amenities
Beach
- On the beach
Ski
- Close to skiing
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Ice maker
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Stovetop
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
- Fireplace
- Living room
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Games
- Smart TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Garden
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
- Welcoming dogs only
- 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near a hospital
- Near the bay
- Near the marina
- On a lake
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Golf
- Tennis
- Water park
- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Winery tours 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)
- First aid kit
- Fire extinguisher
General
- Garden
- Unit size: 1,250 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
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
- Pets are welcome
- Only dogs are allowed
- Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
- Service animals are exempt from fees
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 first aid kit
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.
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. 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 first aid kit in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
2203-244141