Spacious Family Retreat With Crooked Lake Access

Alanson, Michigan
$403 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

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 kitchenfeatures 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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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1875 Sq Ft (174 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Desk Chair
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Sailing Nearby Sledding Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas 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

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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Review Review

  • Dwight

    Submitted Feb 27, 2025

    Stayed Feb 21, 2025

    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.

  • Carrie G.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2026

    Stayed Dec 28, 2025

    Host was great at communicating. Bedrooms are very comfortable. Easy and short drive to the slopes or Petoskey.

  • Patricia C.

    Submitted Sep 23, 2025

    Stayed Sep 5, 2025

    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

  • Sofia P.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    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.

  • Daniel G.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay.

  • Penny B.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 23, 2025

    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.

  • Donna S.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    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.

  • Houston S.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    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.

  • Brian I.

    Submitted Jun 25, 2025

    Stayed Jun 21, 2025

    Good location, house has all the amenities you could want, nice neighborhood, a lot of wildlife viewing from back porch.

  • Diane M.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    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!

  • Tawny B.

    Submitted Sep 8, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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!

  • Susan T.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 11, 2024

    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!

  • Melanie S.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jul 1, 2024

    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.

  • Mary Ann R.

    Submitted Jul 3, 2024

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    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.

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