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The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake!

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A wooden deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A two-story house with a front porch, a red door, and a view of a lake.
A dining area with a round table and chairs, large windows with lake views, and a ceiling fan.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and a large window with a view of trees.
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6116 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪23 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).
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What's nearby

  • Pickerel Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 22 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Odawa Casino - 32 min drive - 32.6 km
  • Headlands International Dark Sky Park - 44 min drive - 62.1 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 46 min drive - 59.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Vivio's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 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 property allows two dogs, maximum. A non-refundable $150.00 cleaning fee will be charged per pet. 
*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!

THE FOLLOWING IS A LAYOUT OF THE HOME
Main Level
Living Area, Kitchen, Sofa Sleeper (Queen), Full Bathroom (shower)
Upper Level
Bedroom One/King, Bedroom Two/Two Bunkbeds (Twin/Twin), Full Bathroom (shower)


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 15 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!

OTHER THINGS TO NOTE
After booking on this platform, you must enter into a rental agreement with Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan to confirm your booking fully.

Access codes and other important rental details will be sent via text seven days before your arrival. This number is how you will reach us if you need assistance during your stay. We are a local rental management company, and our texting software provides the quickest way to answer questions on all our booking platforms.

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

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.
    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

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake! to the airport?

This vacation home is 13.7 mi (24-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake! to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake! to downtown Alanson?

This vacation home is 3.4 mi away from Alanson.

The Sweet Seclusion Cottage with 100 feet of Private frontage Pickerel Lake! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 30 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 30 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 30 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 30 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn O.

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

Great place to stay!

This is a great place to stay to enjoy the inland waterway. Very quiet lake and can watch the sunset from the middle of the lake. We took the inland waterway to the Cheboygan river and had a few great days of boat trips from this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

Great time!

Awesome home on an amazing lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ANNE S.

Lovely Northern Michigan trip!

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: This house is perfect! Super clean, just overall lovely trip for our family!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lori P.

Great place to stay

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: This is our second time at this location. Our only thing with this place is the water has an eggy smell to it. Everything else is great.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasi W.

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

Incredible...everything was perfect!

Could not have enjoyed this trip more. The house was just as pictured...the view was so much more! We loved the gradual walkout into water that was so clear. The whole process was made simple by the owners. Beyond responsive...and so friendly. We had a cool/rainy day but we made the most of it in Petoskey. It was a short drive and well worth it. Cannot wait to return...thanks for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice H.

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

Summer fun

We really enjoyed our stay, Kayaked, paddle boarded, floated on the water, It was very peaceful. We did bring a memory foam mattress topper because we remembered from last year the bed feeling pretty firm and that helped a lot. The house was well stocked with what you need in the kitchen, except for a frying pan - a quick text to the property manager resolved the issue immediately. i highly recommend this property and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Kyle D.

Nice place on the lake

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: We had a small get-together at this house with some friends. It was clean on arrival, AC was on, and toilet paper out front for us. What I can really appreciate was that there was not a long "to-do" list or a list of rules when you first walk in. Easy in, easy out. Not far from Petoskey at all, lake was really warm, no light pollution at all from the neighbors to enjoy the stars, fire pit was good to go, plenty of seating around it. There was coffee and spices provided, plenty of cookware. I think the only complaint I heard was the sulfur smell of the water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

ANNE S.

Lovely Northern Michigan trip!

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: This house is perfect! Super clean, just overall lovely trip for our family!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah w.

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

Great Summer Getaway

We had a great time staying in this cottage. The cottage is very well stocked and equipped. The owners have thought of everything. We enjoyed the lake, the fire pit and the nice deck. It was an added benefit that our dog Moxie could join us on our summer vacation. Overall a great getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Great place for a quiet and relaxing vacation.

Wonderful place for a family vacation. The house was very clean and stocked. We enjoyed swimming in the lake, which was clear and seaweed free. The lake is pretty quiet and the views are beautiful. Downtown Petoskey is only 15-20 min away. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Very relaxing

Very clean home in a very quiet neighborhood. The back was a plus with tons of open land so there were lots of deer to look. The fire pit was very large and peaceful to sit around looking out at the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Beautiful lakeside home

Met all expectations. It was just as described on site. It was especially nice that linens were provided Great base location enabled easy access to Mackinac island, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Harbor Springs, Torch Lake etc. We enjoyed the fire pit and also swimming in the lake from the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Amazing place on lake

This was our second visit to this property, and we enjoyed it as much as our stay last year. Very roomy, clean, well stocked, and pet friendly. Great view on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrice H.

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

Very relaxing

The place was immaculate. We really enjoyed being outside the whole week. We brought our kayaks and paddle boards and used both almost everyday. We did go on 2 longer bike rides one into Harbor Springs starting at the fishery and one into Petoskey The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook and prep our meals. The grocery store in Conway was a great place to pick up groceries. We are hoping to come back next summer. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Fantastic!!!

What a gem! We found the house clean and welcoming. We have stayed at several cottages over the past few years, this one was far and away the most thoughtfully stocked with everything you might need. Beautiful lake is steps away. Wonderful spot to kayak and bird watch. Bald eagles and Northern Flickers abound. Owners are attentive and helpful. 25-30 minute drive to Petosky and Harbor Springs. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Nice lake view

Very clean and beautiful interior. Great kitchen and storage. Back decks (upper and lower) great for watching lake. Very nice Sandy bottom lake front that is almost entirely free of reeds and deep enough for bringing a boat in close. We typically rent in Petoskey to be closer to family living there and this was a great alternative week for us - much quieter than the city. Internet is DSL with only 1-2 mbps and connecting can be intermittent if that’s important to you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy W.

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

Even Better Than Last Year!

We love staying at this house, the owners are fantastic, the house is fully stocked and in the best location, close to everything you love about the Petoskey area. We rented a boat and wave runners from the local marina and had a blast tubing, fishing and wave runnering. It was the perfect combo of fun and relaxation. Can’t wait to come back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

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

Clean and comfortable

This cabin was such a great place for my family and I to spend a week in Michigan! It was beautifully decorated and very well stocked. The dock/mooring access was so perfect for keeping our rental boat. We explored the nearby rivers and lakes, such as Burt Lake, Crooked River, Pickeral Lake and much more! We visited local shops and restaurants, had campfires and swam off the dock in addition to lots of boating! Dove was so helpful and so kind! We had an amazing experience at this cabin and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

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

Fantastic property

Would stay here very summer! Great, quiet house on a secluded part of Pickerel Lake. The home is well stocked for cooking and enjoying the chain of lakes. Hosts are very responsive to any question or issue. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

liz e.

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

Lake getaway

We enjoyed the house and property. The house was clean and well supplied. The lake was fabulous for swimming, boating and fishing. We took our boat through the Alanson lock and went into Burt lake. What an enjoyable trip. Just wish we had more time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Wonderful Cottage

We were really happy with our stay at this amazing cottage. It was exactly what was described in the listing and the pictures. It was so well stocked in the kitchen, as well as the bathrooms, linens, etc. It was very clean, also. The property managers were very helpful and very nice to deal with. The location was perfect, the lake was great, and we truly enjoyed our stay. We were sad to have to leave. We would live to return sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

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

Peaceful Getaway

We loved our stay and plan on returning. It was so quiet and peaceful. The house was everything we needed. If you just want to relax and enjoy the lake this is the place for you. If you want to eat out every night this might not be the best choice. The house is only a short drive (10 minutes) into Alanson but there was really only one restaurant and a Dairy Queen. The kitchen was extremely well equipped with standard items plus a stand mixer, food processor, immersion blender and Keurig. We did not have mobility issues but the stairs are a bit steep to the second floor and on the porch down to the yard. My husband was really happy to have the storage area to store his bicycle at the back of the garage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

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

Great stay

Nice location. Plenty to do around the area. Very clean. Very well stocked. We enjoyed our stay !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leslie G.

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

Northern Michigan Pet Friendly Gem

Wonderful experience from the moment we reserved. Dove Day was very helpful with any questions. The house was gorgeous, clean, and fully stocked with necessities. Just bring groceries and your good to go. Property located on a more quieter lake which was perfect for kayaking and fishing. Your located near all the popular sites. I would definitely rent again. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Beautiful area for boating

Everything was great, Not much room on property for maneuvering boats, tuff getting in and out and the boat launch is on the other side of lake. Other than that we had a great time the home was perfect!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020