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Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views!

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A wooden deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake with boats and a dock. - Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views! (Alanson)
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Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views! provides amenities, such as a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms159 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views!

  • Island View Point is a classic "Up North" lakefront cottage on Crooked Lake, welcoming families and travelers since the 1940s. With over 80 years of history, this charming retreat blends nostalgic character with modern comfort.

    The Setting
    Enjoy 120 feet of pristine Crooked Lake frontage with sweeping views of the conservancy side of Oden Island and easy access to the popular Crooked Lake Sandbar. The shoreline features a rare sandy bottom, crystal-clear water, and minimal lake weeds — ideal for swimming all summer long.

    The Experience
    Slow down and soak it in. Start your morning with coffee at sunrise while loons call across the water, then paddle a canoe or kayak around Oden Island to explore the natural surroundings. The area's rich history comes alive here — imagine vintage wooden boats cruising the narrows, kids fishing off the dock, and ski days at Nub's Nob or Boyne Highlands. When you're ready to venture out, Harbor Springs and Petoskey offer world-class dining, golf, shopping, and the chance to hunt for the iconic Petoskey Stone.

    The Cottage
    Island View Point sleeps comfortably with 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, in-unit laundry, and a spacious deck perfect for entertaining. Recent updates include a full conversion to natural gas (2025), new roofs on all structures (2025), a high-efficiency combination boiler, and an instant hot water system — modern convenience without sacrificing the cottage's timeless appeal.

    The Location
    Situated on a quiet street with friendly neighbors, the property is conveniently close to Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Pellston Regional Airport — making it an easy destination for skiing, dining, shopping, or travel.
    We look forward to seeing you soon!

    We can refer you to a boat rental service - Pontoon Boat 24' Harris with a 90hp Honda $1800 a week $350 daily Pontoon Boat 24' SanPan with a 130hp Honda $2200 a week or $450 daily Kayaks $90 a week per kayak ( 6 sit in 1 sit on top) $30 daily Paddle boards $125 a week per board (5 available) $35 daily Lily pad floating mat $150 a week $35 daily

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Smoke-free property

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,710 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Rules

Please do not place any chairs close to the fire pit. We want everyone to be safe, especially children.

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the area

Alanson is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park, while Little Traverse History Museum and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are cultural highlights. Cheboiganing Preserve and Great Lakes Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Visit our Alanson travel guide
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Two ducks swimming in a body of water.
    Crooked Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Walter Dow Park
    13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • beach near Windjammer Marina
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Petoskey State Park
    10 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Odawa Casino
    20 min drive - 20.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Culver's
    9 min drive
  • Taco Bell/KFC
    9 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Petoskey Brewing
    9 min drive
  • Piper's Mighty Good Pizza
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Island view Lake Cottage on Crooked Lake, best views! located?

Situated in Alanson, this cottage is steps from Crooked Lake and 2.2 mi (3.5 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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10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful stay on Crooked Lake. Dan just acquired the property so a couple things need to be fixed or replaced but Dan was excellent in communicating. The beds are comfortable and the house was very clean. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026