You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
FAMILY FRIENDLY COTTAGE SLEEPS 12 !!! BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED
The Crooked Lake Cottage (CLC) is a newly updated 2800 square foot cottage that has everything anyone could want in a vacation home: Wake in the morning to a stunning sunrise from your Master Suite- take a morning Kayak to enjoy the calm and peacefulness of the Lake. Everything you could want to do on vacation is at your fingertips. Bring your boat and have it waiting at your private dock (or Rent a boat from the marina 1 half mile away). Cool off with a swim or grab a raft and float in the pristine waters of Crooked Lake. If you feel like exploring you can cruise the Historical Inland Waterways chain of lakes popping off at a sand bar to cool off or stop in for lunch at one of the restaurants along the route. If you are feeling adventurous use the CLC as a launch pad to all things Northern Michigan has to offer. Be on the Beaches of Lake Michigan in less than 10 minutes. Shop, dine and savor all things Petoskey has to offer. Golf at one of the many golf courses in area including Boyne Highlands and Bay Harbor. Mackinaw city and Island are just 25 miles down the road so be sure to put that in the books! When returning from a long day of fun come back home to your completely updated cottage! Plenty of space to relax- hang out around the fire pit, grill out or make a gourmet meal in your well appointed Kitchen with granite counter tops and all new stainless steel appliances . With spacious bedrooms and large flat screen TV's in each room the CLC truly has something special for everyone!
Property manager
Anna Johnson
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Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car required
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Ice maker
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Games
Smart TV
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Dock
Firepit
Garden
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 9 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Kayak
Water park
Water sports equipment
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
Rafting nearby
Sailing nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit 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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
Property is also known as
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Family Friendly Cottage Sleeps 12 !!! Beautifully Updated
About the area
Petoskey, MI
What's nearby
Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Petoskey State Park - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
Nub's Nob Ski Area - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
Odawa Casino - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 5 min drive
Culver's - 5 min drive
Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - 7 min drive
Dairy Queen - 6 min drive
Northwood Family Restaurant - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is FAMILY FRIENDLY COTTAGE SLEEPS 12 !!! BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at FAMILY FRIENDLY COTTAGE SLEEPS 12 !!! BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at FAMILY FRIENDLY COTTAGE SLEEPS 12 !!! BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is FAMILY FRIENDLY COTTAGE SLEEPS 12 !!! BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED located?
This family-friendly Conway cottage is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crooked Lake and Lake Michigan. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Petoskey State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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FAMILY FRIENDLY COTTAGE SLEEPS 12 !!! BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED Reviews
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Reviews
10/10
We had a great stay. The house in a great location and had ample space for the 12 of us.
Jon K.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
Very comfortable accommodations for the six of us. There was a lot of room to hang out, eat and play games after returning from the skiing.
Dave B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
Worked great for our family’s annual ski trip. House layout is great. I’ve never rented a place that was so well stocked. Had everything.
Michael B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10
House is well equipped, host is very cooperative, location on lake is beautiful and this is our 2nd stay and not our last.
j. michael q.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
8/10
This was the best stocked and cleanest house- just darling. It is on a very busy street but is close to everything. We had a wonderful visit and our host was fantastic!
Amanda R.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Loved this home- plenty of room and beds for all 10 adults. Close to Nubs and Boyne highlands. Great surprise was the garage with pool table not in the description and was also great to hang store and dry snowboarding equipment. Will rent again l.
Wendy K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10
The property was very clean and comfortable and was within 10 minutes of 2 ski resorts: Nubs Knob and the Highlands. The owner was very helpful and communicated very well.
Diane S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10
This house is better than advertised. Tons of space. TVs in almost every room. We are totally jealous of the closet space. We loved our stay!!!!
Chris D.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Property was exactly what we were looking for. Kids really enjoyed the pool/ping pong table in the garage and playing on the small beach. Tons of fishing and boating and very close to everything we wanted to enjoy. We would stay here again.
Matt M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
Multiple-day stay with many friends and family members. The home is spacious and well-outfitted. Hosts are great to work with. I look forward to our next trip already!
Laura B.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023
8/10
The property made accommodations for very young and old! The house provides generous space for all. Large walk in closets in each bedroom, a large pantry in kitchen along with an large island and counter space. Very nice!
Phyllis H.
10/10
Highly recommend! Wr had a group of 12 and everyone slept comfortably. Excellent location even being on a busy road. We had a variety of ages. The game room in heated garage was a big hit with pool table and darts. We were able to close the door to the main house to avoid the teenage noise! We skied Nubs knob which was a short drive. We went bowling at Northern Lights and walked around downtown Petoskey. Centrally located to most activities and also spent most of our time hanging at the house. It was spacious and very comfortable! The owner was very nice and quick to respond to our questions. We will definitely be back.
Brigette Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
This is the second year we stayed at Crooked lake Cottage -- and we are already planning for next summer. This year, my husband I travelled with our 2 kids, my mom and an aunt. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and we never felt crowded. The location is SUPER convenient to so many things to do. We loved fishing, kayaking, sitting on the deck and playing ping pong. Thanks for the wonderful memories!
Michele L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
Our family enjoyed our stay in Petoskey. We were able to take day trips to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Mackinac Island. Our family enjoyed all the local beaches where our adult children and grandchildren loved looking for Petoskey rocks.
Our accommodations met our family’s needs. There was plenty of room to spread out in the house and the lake was beautiful for sunrises and the night sky was great for star gazing.
Our only issue with cleanliness was seeing a mouse in the laundry room attached to the garage and a couple of mouse droppings in the pantry. We didn’t notify owner since this was the evening before our departure.
Donna M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Our family stayed in this home while coming to celebrate our Mom's 95th birthday. She loves to be by the lake so this was the perfect spot! I highly recommend this home if you are looking for a lakeside cabin with all the conveniences of a modern home. The location on the lake and the views are breathtaking. We met everyday with a beautiful sunrise on the lake and ended each day by the firepit and lake moonglow! The house has plenty of room to spread out and enjoy company or have some quiet time on your own. The deck is lovely and there is a dock with kayaks to enjoy the lake. We also brought our paddleboards and the lake was calm and perfect for early morning and late afternoon floats. The beds are all comfortable from king to twins. The kitchen is very well equipped with cooking and serving plates. Owner was quick to respond to texts and pleasant to work with. We are looking forward to returning.
Nancy L.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
8/10
This is a nice spot on Crooked Lake, one of the best lakes anywhere. But, the listing says they have a hot tub and they don’t. The owner was very friendly and communicative until I asked her where the hot tub was. We just figured it was an oversight on her part, but we would have loved an apres ski soak! That was part of what we booked it for. Take that off the listing and it’s 10 out of 10!
Josh H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10
Cozy and spacious home giving 6 adults lots of room to hang together or separately if needed. 4 nice bedrooms with the master bedroom exceeding our expectations. 2 kayaks & a pool table for rainy days. The kitchen has everything for the cook and family, including a large island with many chairs to sit and relax by and a double oven and gas stove with lots of cooking utensils, pots & pans.
The lake is warm and has petoskey stones in the rockier areas along the sandy point. The hiking trails begin a couple blocks away and are wide and free from limbs & debris. Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charkevoix, Boyne and even the tunnel of trees are close by for touring. After a busy day on the lake, sit by the fire pit and enjoy a fire or roast marshmallows on the many skewers that are provided. The perfect cottage for summer vacation.
Lisa M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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6/10
The property was nice and spacious the interior was updated. There were some issues though: the electrical seemed to have problem and some outlets didn't work and the plumbing also had some leaks. The back screen had a large hole in it which meant either we kept the door closed or spent the evening with bugs (there is no AC and the temps were in the 90's) so not an easy choice. The washing machine seemed to use dirty water because anything you washed had a very distinct sewer smell to it. Over we had a nice vacation and did enjoy the stay I think if these things were addressed and maybe add a couple ac units it would be perfect.
Aimee B.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
10/10
Courtney W.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
8/10
Nice, clean home on inlet lake that channels to other waterways and lakes. The grandkids enjoyed the sandy beach front. It is on a busy but convenient road. Our family of 6 adults and 2 children had plenty of lounging area, bedrooms, and bathrooms. The kitchen was great with 2 convection ovens, large island, and walk in pantry. Close to Mackinaw, Boyen Mountain and Petoskey. The only thing I would warn about is no air conditioner. We stayed in cooler fall weather so that was not an issue for us.
Lori V.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
10/10
Jerry M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10
Very nice home, we had 6 adults and lots of space. Very close to Petoskey State park, where we enjoyed the beach. The only drawback was the busy road. Lots of traffic so just had to be cautious in and out. We took a few excursions to other places in northern Michigan, the location was a good hub.
SUSAN O.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10
Lots of room in the house. Short drive to Petoskey, Charlevoix, and Mackinac island. Close to Petoskey state park with a nice beach.
Martha B.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
We had 11 teenagers and adults and this was the perfect place. Very clean and spacious with lots of room for our big family group. Well-equipped kitchen and I LOVED the dishwasher!
Marilyn N.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
8/10
This is our 2nd time using this great lake home for our family vacation. The house fits our large family and dogs perfectly. The only reason, I did not leave a 5 star rating was we did run into an issue with the master bedroom shower leaking on the lower bedroom, that resulted in us not being able to use the shower in the master. The owner was responsive and did send the handyman to look at it, but this is something that should have been revealed to us prior to our stay. Overall a great house in a great location.