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"Just A Cottage Small"

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Beach
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Interior
Property grounds
Nestled on a ten-acre homestead, Just a Cottage Small at Four Sisters' Farm offers cozy comfort and easy access to northern Michigan's finest attractions. Explore the Tunnel of Trees, golf courses, Lake Michigan beaches, or stay in for quiet evenings with country charm.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

"Just A Cottage Small"

Come to Four Sisters' Farm and enjoy your stay in "Just a Cottage Small". This cozy little two story cottage is complete with the comforts of home. Nestled on our ten acre homestead, you'll find yourself centrally located to all of northern Michigan's finest attractions. Within a thirty minute drive you'll be able to take in such sites as the Mackinaw Bridge, Mackinaw Island, the Tunnel of Trees, numerous golf courses, Lake Michigan's sandy beaches, inland water streams and lakes great for fishing and boating, and so much more. We are located right on one of the main biking and snowmobiling trails, making it easy for year round activities. Finally, visit any number of restaurants in the area or stay in for a quiet evening in country comfort.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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 and a deadlock
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

Map
Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Petoskey State Park - 19 min drive - 19.2 km
  • The Highlands - 21 min drive - 21.8 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 22 min drive - 22.2 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 27 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Odawa Casino - 31 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alanson Depot Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pellston Market - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Just A Cottage Small" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at "Just A Cottage Small"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Just A Cottage Small"?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Just A Cottage Small" located?

Located on a lake, this Alanson cottage offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Cheboiganing Preserve and Crooked Lake, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Hidden River Golf and Casting Club and Burt Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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"Just A Cottage Small" Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

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

Amazing little Cottage

This small cottage is cozy, clean and a bit off the beaten path. The scenery is absolutely stunning and it is not too far away from any activity but far enough away that you feel completely at peace. I have stayed at many B&Bs and this is by far one of the best. So clean and beautiful. I will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

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

Perfect for couples

Perfect short term stay for couples. Very close all area attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

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

Cute little cottage

Cute and cozy stay. the cottage was the perfect size for a weekend getaway with my bestie. Bed was comfy, water was hot, no complaints about the cottage. We loved being able to sip coffee on the porch and look at the cows grazing in the field. Close to harbor springs and petoskey. Only thing that surprised us a little was the proximity of the other buildings, we were surrounded by a house, 2 story 2 car garage, shed, and another cottage, whereas I thought we were going to be a little more isolated. Otherwise perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Two thumbs up

Great little cozy cabin! Great location for visiting both Petoskey, and Mackinac city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dakotah C.

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

Excellent place to stay!

My boyfriend came in from Massachusetts and we booked this to stay for the weekend. What a great place! It was quaint and quiet, very relaxing and offered a place to unwind from the world. We enjoyed being television free and spent our nights playing games and cards. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

timothy

Liked: Amenities
Quiet comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Lovely Cottage

The cottage was clean and every amenity was thought of. The wi-fi was out due to a lightning strike, but we spent so much time away on the lakes that it was a non-issue. We enjoyed meeting the hosts and would absolutely recommend this place!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Weekend Getaway

The house was just as described and pictured. It was very clean and comfortable. Hearing the roosters crow and watching the cows graze in the mornings made for the perfect scene to drink your coffee to out on the porch. Will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff F., Midland, MI

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

Cool little cabin

Very nice little cabin my wife loved it. We weren’t there much but it was definitely nice coming back to after a day out and about.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

David B.

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

End of year family/friends visit

Loved the cottage and its charm. Hosts were very respectful of privacy. A bit close to the main house but again, the hosts made that a non-issue. Thank you and the cottage small will remain on our list for future visits!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

2023 trip

Very nice and cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Sweet Stay

Loved our stay in the "small cottage"! It was so cozy and the perfect gateway. We loved hearing the homestead animals from our deck while sipping coffee. Easy to get to Petoskey and Mackinaw, while also being so close to a cute little small town. We loved walking on the nearby trail to take in the scenery as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Well stocked cottage with everything you need for a getaway weekend for 2. Quiet and picturesque property. Could have used a blind instead of just a sheer on the door since the bedroom is at the bottom of the stairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen

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

Happiest Little Home Away From Home

The home was just as advertised in the notes and pictures (super cute!). The location was close to Mackinaw City as well as Petosky, and the town itself was cute. Perfect getaway for a single person or a couple. Enough amenities to get you through each day and a nice place to come back to for relaxation and sleep. The hosts were extremely friendly and met me on my first night there. They also saw me when I left, and were very kind throughout my entire trip. I will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

jen m.

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

Needs more pictures and descriptions of the listing.

The cottage had an odor. More pictures of the listing would have been helpful to show the size of the shower- extremely small and the bedroom in the basement. The mattress was very uncomfortable. Sofa was small and not comfortable for two people to sit on. Overall defiantly not worth the money paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Excellent place to stay for a couple looking for a quiet getaway. Large bedroom on lower level with a comfortable queen size bed. Upper level has the bathroom , kitchenette and a small sitting area. Large deck overlooking the farm outback. Located close to Harbor Springs & Petoskey.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful self contained secluded cottage with everything we needed for a 4 day break. This was perfect for my husband and myself and was close to Petoskey and Mackinac. Our hosts were friendly and helpful without being overbearing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur B.

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

Perfect Little Cottage

Great experience!! Perfect little cottage for our visit to Burt Lake for a family reunion. Our host was exceptional. Had an issue with the refrigerator upon arrival (10 PM). Called our host and he arrived in 10 minutes and fixed the problem. Very impressive, and most appreciated!! 5 Star experience!! Highly recommend this property and these hosts!! Well done!!
Perfect Little Cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Mother/Daughter trip

This was the sweetest little cottage for our mother/daughter getaway. So peaceful, so adorable. We had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

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

awesome

we had a very good time enjoyed ourselves got to relax a lot. Enjoyed your place. Very homey thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Roy L.

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

Our time at the cottage

The property is quiet and clean and there is some charm to it. There were no big errors in the listing, but it did not identify the shortcomings of the place. First, the bedroom is on a lower level--you have to go upstairs to use the bathroom. Second, the bathroom is teeny, maybe 5x5 with a shower that's about 27" square. Third, the furnishings are so 1980s and the 21st century has not arrived. It is fine there is no TV, but also no WiFi. The bed is old fashioned mattress & box spring. A usable kitchen, but no trash can and no place to put groceries. So it worked for 2 nights, but less than ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

TIM R.

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

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Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

DAWN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place

Perfectly fine place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

A cozy little getaway

This place was exactly as advertised and exactly what I needed for my weekend away. I really enjoyed the bucolic setting on the farm, and it was perfectly situated for all of the little trips I wanted to take. The building is charming, it’s nice to see the cows and the chickens and the cat outside. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this spot
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia A.

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

Perfect for our mini vaction.

The description and photos of this property were exactly what we found. We were delighted and surprised with the seasoning, spices, and assorted cooking supplies that were in the cabinet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024