Across the street from Crooked Lake, this charming Early century cottage offers a warm welcome with a private entrance to the Petoskey-Mackinaw Bike Trail. Explore nearby beaches, fish hatchery, shops and restaurants by bike or take advantage of kayak rentals at one of two marinas less than a mile away. Unwind in your cozy retreat surrounded by area golf courses and just 10 minutes from ski resorts.
Reviews
8.68.6 out of 10
Excellent
Entire home
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 565 sq m
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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About this property
Terrific Mid Century Cottage
This little cozy Early century cottage is across the street from Crooked Lake and steps away from the Petoskey-Mackinaw Bike Trail. This bike trail is over 50 miles long and you have your own private entrance. There are two beaches, a fish hatchery, and many shops and restaurants just a bike ride away! If you're visiting in the winter the trail is fantastic for cross country skiing or if you have a snow mobile, you have your own private entrance to the trails. You also have two great marinas less than a mile away with boat, paddle board, and kayak rentals. The property has its own fun little pond full of frogs and small fish and is truly a Northern Michigan treasure. The property is only 10 minutes from the area ski resorts, as well as downtown Petoskey and Harbor Springs and surrounded by area golf courses.
This cottage has been completely remodeled with new everything sparring no expense, this is truly a beautiful Northern Michigan cottage loaded with rustic charm while having all of the modern advantages and comforts.
Pets welcome with approval as long as they are house trained, you bring a dog crate, you please keep them off the furniture and there will be a $50 pet fee. We are open to longer stays through the winter months, inquire with interest and info.
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Beach towels
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
On a river
Things to do
Bicycles
Optional golf privileges
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Parasailing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Sledding nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Spelunking nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: With Prior approval and pet deposit
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Alanson, this holiday home is near a water park and on a river. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Great Lakes Center for the Arts. Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania! are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling. Visit our Alanson travel guide
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much is parking at Terrific Mid Century Cottage ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Terrific Mid Century Cottage ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Terrific Mid Century Cottage ?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Terrific Mid Century Cottage located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Crooked Lake and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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Terrific Mid Century Cottage Reviews
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Excellent
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The property was just as described. The owner and his family live right next to the cottage and were very respectful of our privacy. They were in communication with us during our stay and in communication with us as needed. They responded to all our needs, concerns and gave us good advice about activities and things to do locally. The bike path was superb.
We lived here for a month and a half while our house was being remodeled. This is a cute and comfortable home. We had all that we needed. The host was very responsive to any questions we had. The location is great…right on the bike trail, within walking distance to a nice restaurant, bakery and lake . We highly recommend this rental.
Northern Michigan is beautiful in the summer. The house was smaller than we realized. There was not a place for the 2 of us to sit in the "living area" unless one of us sat on a hard stool. There was no couch/sofa or even comfortable chair. Seating consisted of a small futon (sits one) and tall backless stools in the kitchen. We did enjoy the bike trail behind the rental, as we are avid cyclists. Sleeping 7 is a huge stretch. The place could sleep 6 packed in... even that would be very tight.
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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We were excited to explore the Petoskey area more and thought that this little cabin would be the perfect launching place. Upon first glance, it was cute and had been nicely decorated.
However, in general it was a huge a let down. From the beginning, we were confused because there were two homes on the property which we were not aware of. The cabin is tucked behind one that looks much nicer. As we walked in it smelled a bit musty and was dim. The musty smell followed up home sadly and we had to leave things outside for multiple days. We had hoped to keep the windows open but half of the windows didn’t open and even if you could you would not want to because of how dirty the windows sills were. The cabin did not feel deeply clean. We noticed by the end of the night, our feet were dirty from walking around barefoot in the cabin.
The beds were extremely uncomfortable and squeaky making it difficult for us to sleep. The linens all felt dirty and damp. When I pulled everything for check out, it all was super yellow and stained.
The price we paid for what we got was quite the discrepancy. I let the owner know how disappointed we were and was told to not leave the negative review. The owner eventually just stopped responding and no reconciliation was made.
For the cost of our stay, we would have been better off renting a nicer home on the water or a hotel. We love supporting owners up north but I would highly recommend you avoid this particular accommodation.
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We greatly enjoyed our stay here. Perfect for a family, or a girls weekend. The great location places this property just a short drive from many popular places to go, and there is plenty to do on the property that makes it fun for a night in as well.
The property was very clean, had all amenities provided that we could need, and the owners were communicative and friendly. Would definitely recommend this property to anyone.