Charming cottage on Crooked Lake - the ideal retreat for families & friends!

Alanson, Michigan
$376 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

One of six privately owned cottages in a unique, park-like community called Waters Edge on Crooked Lake. This cottage has tons of charm and is very well maintained. The pine beam ceilings create a cozy yet open feel. It is perfect for one or two families and great for all seasons!

Our immaculate cottage has 4 bedrooms and 2 full baths. On the main floor there is a full bathroom and two bedrooms each with a queen bed. On the second floor there is a bathroom with a shower as well as a bedroom with two twin beds and the master bedroom with a King size bed.

It has a fully stocked kitchen with everything you'd need for your vacation. There is a maximum of 8 persons allowed.

We share 450 feet of lake frontage with the 6 cottages. The beach area is shallow and the sandy bottom makes for the best and safest swimming on Crooked Lake. Relax and kick back in the evening by roasting marshmallows from one of the multiple bonfire pits.

The Little Traverse Wheelway bike trail can be accessed just across the street from our cottage. Enjoy a great bike ride to Petoskey or the cute town of Alanson, just 3 miles north.

The resort also includes volleyball, small basketball court, and horseshoes. You can really relax here!

We have a protected marina area with a spot for you to bring your boat or rent one from one of the two close marinas just North and just South of the cottage. Jet skis can be anchored in shallow water off the beach. Enjoy partial views of the lake from the deck of the cottage which sits back back approximately 50 feet from the lake.

There are many restaurants, and lots of golfing and shopping close by and we are minutes from Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob. The Odawa Casino is 15 minutes from the cottage and Mackinac Island is only 35 miles away. A great location!

The beach and park-like setting with boat docking makes this a unique vacation property. If you need more space, we also work with the owners of cottage #1289660 which sleeps 6. Reserve now to rent this cozy cottage only seven miles from Petoskey and nine miles from Harbor springs!

Maximum 8 persons. No pets, no smoking.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 1350 Sq Ft (125 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Water Park Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital On The Lake
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Handrails In Stairways If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Molly M.

    Submitted Aug 26, 2025

    Stayed Aug 17, 2025

    We had a fantastic stay. The house was clean and perfect for our friend reunion. We loved being right by the lake and had a wonderful time!

  • Erin S.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    Great location! Neighbors are very friendly. Beach is great. We brought our boat and used their slot which was easy. It was a warm week (80 plus) and only the upstairs bedrooms are air conditioned, downstairs was very hot!

  • Anita C.

    Submitted Jun 23, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Cottage and beach were great . Sarah very helpful !!

  • Adam L.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed Jun 3, 2025

    Perfect. No notes. Sarah and Ty were some of the best hosts we’ve ever had. The space was inviting and cozy. The location with a private beach can’t be beat. All of the little touches in the home were wonderful, even down to labels of what goes where and what switches controlled which lights. Even my meticulous wife couldn’t think of anything that would’ve made the place any better. We can’t wait to come back again.

  • Sally S.

    Submitted Sep 6, 2024

    Stayed Sep 1, 2024

    Relaxing….hosts were awesome

  • David S.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    We enjoyed our stay! Great location

  • Jessica E.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2023

    Stayed Aug 18, 2023

    We had a great stay! The owners gave us a heads up on construction along the way, which was awesome! The cottage is beautiful and was everything and more the pictures show. We really enjoyed our stay and would return in a heartbeat!

  • Shelby C.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2023

    Stayed Jul 7, 2023

    We stayed for a week with our 2 boys (ages 8 and 10) and had a great time! Very clean and well-equipped cottage that was perfect for our family. Absolutely love the beach area and how shallow the lake is for kids to play safely, and our boys enjoyed the basketball court right off the beach. Sarah was super responsive, accommodating and helpful with recommendations in the area and fun tips! We look forward to coming back next year!

  • Carolyn W.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2022

    Stayed Aug 19, 2022

    My family spent a wonderful week at this great cottage filled with sunshine, watersports, kayaking/paddleboarding, bike riding, sunsets, bonfires, beautiful sunsets, and fantastic family memories. This cottage is in a great location, had plenty of room, was clean and nicely decorated. Sarah is a fabulous host: responsive and accommodating! We would recommend it highly to anyone looking for a great get away.

  • NAncy and Mike C.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2022

    Stayed Jul 29, 2022

    This was a wonderful family cottage with a lake view in a small group of homes that included a basketball court, volleyball net, sandy well-kept beach with tables and umbrellas and a large walk-in shallow swim area. No weeds! There are 2 fire pits available on the beach and another out by the marina area. Easy to rent boats nearby for tubing. Owner supplies and delivers lily pad, kayaks, and an SUP board for a fee. Great communication and help from Sarah, the owner. There is also a marina area to park a boat. There is much to do for families in the area and some good restaurants also. The lake is clear. The sky was beautiful at night! Thanks for a fun week! We recommend for a casual and relaxing vacation.

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Includes taxes and fees
$376+
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