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Terrific Mid Century Cottage

Find tranquility near Crooked Lake where you can hike trails with ease and unwind after exploring quaint shops.

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Property grounds
Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, video library
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 565 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

We have an additional larger house available for larger parties Vrbo 1842868

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Property manager

Patrick Kline

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Bicycle on site
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Sledding 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)

General

  • Unit size: 700 sq ft (65 sq m)

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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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: With Prior approval and pet deposit

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
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Odawa Casino - 17 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 23 min drive - 10.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Terrific Mid Century Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

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 ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Terrific Mid Century Cottage located?

This family-friendly Alanson vacation home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Crooked Lake and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Cheboiganing Preserve and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Terrific Mid Century Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Teresa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Patrick
Patrick was very accommodating
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Oden, MI stay
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy
Very nice. Had everything we needed and a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Colton Cottage
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.
Stayed 30 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Tiny House
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

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Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disappointing accommodations…
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Robert G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot close to lake and bike trails
Enjoyed our stay, would suggest some upgrades to enhance the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing week
Absolutely loved the bike path. The cottage was quaint and exactly what we needed. we would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent Spot!
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.

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding
Small but very functional. Great location and activities. Owners very helpful and accommodating. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020