Crooked Lake Cottage with boat dock and sandy swimming beach!
Cottage in Oden, MI
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cottage rental
One of six privately owned cottages on Crooked Lake in a family oriented park-like setting located near the popular sand bar. This cottage is full of natural light in a comfy, pine interior with all of the necessary amenities. This is the perfect place for all seasons.
The cute one bedroom, large loft (that includes 2 queen beds), and two bathroom cottage sleeps six. The kitchen is well stocked for whatever you can imagine you might need.
450 feet of shared waterfront frontage and half is a sandy beach. Shallow and sandy bottom water makes for the BEST and safest swimming on Crooked Lake. Relax and kick back in the evening by roasting marshmallows from one of the multiple bonfire pits.
If you are interested, we have sit on top kayaks and stand up paddle boards for rent for $100 each per stay (up to one week). We have 2 child size kayaks and a lily pad (water mat) also for $50 total for your stay up to one week. We have a variety of sizes of life jackets included.
The Little Traverse Wheelway bike trail can be accessed just across the street from our cottage. Enjoy a great bike ride to Petoskey or the cute town of Alanson, just 3 miles north.
If you prefer a walk, there is a one mile walkway past the historic homes of Crooked Lake, which begins just down the street from the cottage. Our comfortable resort also includes volleyball, small basketball court, and horseshoes. You can really relax here!
There is a boat slip in private marina included with cottage rental. Jet skis can be anchored in shallow water off the beach. Cottage is approx. 100 feet from the beach and lake.
The cottage comes with the use of 2 parking spots on the road side of the cottage. The spot in front is for the owners but won’t be used very often.
Lots of restaurants, golfing, and shopping close by-and only minutes from Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob. The Odawa Resort casino is only 15 minutes from cottage and Mackinac Island is only 30 miles away. A great location!
The beach and park-like setting with boat docking makes this a unique vacation property. If you need more space, we also own property #1502387, which sleeps 8. Reserve now to rent this cozy cottage only seven miles from Petoskey and nine miles from Harbor Springs!
The cute one bedroom, large loft (that includes 2 queen beds), and two bathroom cottage sleeps six. The kitchen is well stocked for whatever you can imagine you might need.
450 feet of shared waterfront frontage and half is a sandy beach. Shallow and sandy bottom water makes for the BEST and safest swimming on Crooked Lake. Relax and kick back in the evening by roasting marshmallows from one of the multiple bonfire pits.
If you are interested, we have sit on top kayaks and stand up paddle boards for rent for $100 each per stay (up to one week). We have 2 child size kayaks and a lily pad (water mat) also for $50 total for your stay up to one week. We have a variety of sizes of life jackets included.
The Little Traverse Wheelway bike trail can be accessed just across the street from our cottage. Enjoy a great bike ride to Petoskey or the cute town of Alanson, just 3 miles north.
If you prefer a walk, there is a one mile walkway past the historic homes of Crooked Lake, which begins just down the street from the cottage. Our comfortable resort also includes volleyball, small basketball court, and horseshoes. You can really relax here!
There is a boat slip in private marina included with cottage rental. Jet skis can be anchored in shallow water off the beach. Cottage is approx. 100 feet from the beach and lake.
The cottage comes with the use of 2 parking spots on the road side of the cottage. The spot in front is for the owners but won’t be used very often.
Lots of restaurants, golfing, and shopping close by-and only minutes from Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob. The Odawa Resort casino is only 15 minutes from cottage and Mackinac Island is only 30 miles away. A great location!
The beach and park-like setting with boat docking makes this a unique vacation property. If you need more space, we also own property #1502387, which sleeps 8. Reserve now to rent this cozy cottage only seven miles from Petoskey and nine miles from Harbor Springs!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Oden, MI
££££
Reviews
10.0
Beautiful cottage with a short drive to Mackinaw and Petoskey. There's a nice beach that our kids enjoyed winding down at. We would utilize this cottage without reservations for future adventures.
10.0
The location and house was just as advertised.we had never been on crooked lake with a sandy beach.
We had a terrific week of weather,short drive to northwood family restaurant,Bob's place,and golfing at chestnut valley.
We hope to be back next summer.
10.0
This was a great place for our family to stay. It was in a quiet location outside of Petosky but close enough it to all the main attraction. The cottage was very clean and well stocked with all the things need to cook in the kitchen. Nice little beach to relax at night. The owner was also very quick to reply to any questions we and even gave us suggestion on places to visit. I would recommend this place to friends and family and would even rent again the next time going to Petosky.
10.0
Had a great weekend away for our anniversary with the kids. The use of the lilly pad was absolutely perfect and my the kids LOVED spending a bunch of time at the beach.
10.0
House was very clean and well kept. Beds were comfortable. Cluster of lake homes share a beach and small marina. Simple check-in and out. Close to everything needed while on vacation. If you have kids, renting the lily pad and kayaks is a must! Perfect vacation to Petoskey.
10.0
Cute clean cottage on Crooked Lake with shared sandy beachfront. Perfect for children, shallow waters go out for a large distance from shore. Light, bright and has everything you need for a great stay!
10.0
This cabin is cute and clean and the owners are great hosts! The location of the cottage has zero private space and is very close to the highway consequently making it too noisy for us.
10.0
We really enjoyed our time in this well maintained cottage. Being right directly on the water would be the only better thing. Thank you for sharing your place!
10.0
Perfection!!
The house was absolutely adorable and very well equipped with everything we needed. We spent alot of time on the nice sand beach and enjoying the lake view from the deck.
Megan was fantastic at answering all questions in a very timely manner. Definitely looking to rent again next year 😀
10.0
Adorable cottage
I loved this cottage. It was clean, cute and well stocked. It's in a convenient location for all sorts of activities. The little beach was clean, the water is nice and shallow and clean. Chairs and umbrellas are provided which is a major plus for me. There is a small marina to dock your boat, with a boat launch not too far away. The parking with a boat trailer is a little tight but we made it work. We will for sure stay here again.
10.0
Very nice place
The house was very nice and clean. Kitchen had everything we needed. We had campfires on tbe Beach and watched the sunset. I would highly recommend.
10.0
Great view of water from house
Very nice place to stay!!!
10.0
Excellent
Great location! Super clean! Has everything you need. Will definitely be back.
10.0
Fall trip to Michigan to see the leaves changing and experience the culture.
We had a great time in our VRBO property and the entire rental experience was flawless.
10.0
Great place to stay
Great location, communication was also great, very clean. Loved our stay here.
10.0
Weekend stay
Everything was great, very clean, communication was great, it really had everything we needed, the only thing I would recommend is the dumpster to be in a different location.
10.0
Wonderful Family Weekend
Our family thorough enjoyed our stay over Labor Day weekend. They had everything we needed to keep 3 teenage boys busy. The lake was beautiful. We have every intention on renting there again!
10.0
Family Vacation
We loved our stay in this community lakefront setting. The cottage was just as listed and we’ve already booked for next summer!!!! Highly recommended
10.0
Amazing summer vacation
We have been vacationing in the Petoskey area since I was a little kid. This is by far the best place we have stayed!
The location and beach/lake access cannot be beat. The kids (and adults 😉) loved the LilyPad and kayaks. Already planning on coming back next summer!
8.0
Great location
The beach is wonderful. Location is great.
10.0
Didn't want to leave:)
It was a great week @ Megan & Tom's cottage! The cottage was as described and pictured online. It is accurate that the front bedroom does hear road noise since it is up against a busy road, however it was not a deal breaker and did not bother us. We spent most of the time in the kitchen/living room and of course outside. It was cute, cozy and had all the essentials. Loved having a washer/dryer as well. There was a new gas grill on the property so we grilled almost every night. There is a grocery store (Olsen's) a few miles away to get groceries and bundles of wood. After grilling each night we swam and then had a fire down on the beach overlooking the lake. We also rented the kayaks to explore the lake. There is a nice 10-15 min walk along the water in front of what looked like family owned homes/cottages. Even though it rained 1/2 of our stay we made the best of it and explored. Charlevoix, Mackinac Island and the Sleeping Bear Dunes were a fun day trip. Also check out Pond Farm Winery/Brewery for lunch and drinks as well as the nature walk close by. Megan and her family were great, we met them one night doing smores and our son enjoyed a little basketball with Sander their son:) We would definitely recommend staying and we would return as well:)
10.0
Beach!!
The beach is great!!!! We had a very enjoyable stay!
10.0
Amazing vacation!!!
Megan and Tom Cole are the nicest people to rent from. Their cottage was so beautiful and clean. The decor is perfect. Beds were comfy. Well stocked kitchen. Kayaks and lily pad were right next to the cottage for easy access for my son and his friend. Any questions, we had were so quickly answered. Petoskey is close to get anything we needed. It was seriously one of the most fun and relaxing vacations we have had in awhile. We will be back!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH 😊
10.0
Very nice
The cottage was exactly like described inside. It was clean and modern with fully stocked amenities. The lake access was a nice feature. It is a shared common area, so I imagine with more than two families there it may get crowded. The kids enjoyed the water and the basketball area. This property is very much kid friendly.
The property sits feet from a busy road. It wasn’t a deal breaker for us since we were only staying for a tournament weekend.
There are two queen beds upstairs and one down stairs. The bed up stairs was very lumpy and sagged in the middle. The other queen was much more firm and overall comfortable.
Ultimately, we had a very nice stay and the owners were very gracious, making sure we had all the amenities we needed.
I would recommend this property. It is in a great location and just minutes away from Petoskey.
10.0
Lovely little lakeside cottage
We had a wonderful time at this property. Check in and check out were easy. The property owner was very responsive and did everything she could to make us feel at home and comfortable reaching out to her. She had lots of great recommendations in the area. The kitchen is well stocked. The place was very clean which we especially appreciated given the pandemic. Close to both Petoskey and Harbor Springs with lots to do in the area. You can see the lovely lake from the unit but the parking lot is between the unit and the lake. My only other complaint would be that the unit is very close to a busy road. Didn’t bother us really but could be a turn off for some. Overall very happy. Highly recommend. Would stay here again.
10.0
cozy despite the cold and rainy fall weather...
Crooked Lake Cottage was very clean and cozy for our fall get away last weekend. The property manager was very attentive prior to and during our stay. The home is a short drive from Downtown Petoskey, located right of Highway 31.
10.0
Father, Mother and Youngest Daughter Fall Break Escape
Owners were exceptional. Money well spent.
10.0
Fall vacation
Had a wonderful relaxing week away from the normal stress in life. Crooked lake and the surrounding area is amazing.
10.0
September Getaway
Great little cozy cottage. We chose it for the access to the bike & walking Trailway and private beach. We had a super view of the lake ( until cottage #4 was occupied ) Beach was a good sunset viewing spot. Oden is close to many activity spots in the Petoskey area. Be sure to check out Dutch Oven Bakery in Alanson. Ryde Marine has all sorts of watercraft for rent . Crooked Lake has always been one of our favorite spots
10.0
ALL THE UP NORTH FEELS
Great location to Harbor Springs and Petoskey. Crooked Lake is a clean lake with a sandy beach. We will be back!
10.0
Just the pandemic getaway we needed!
This cottage had all the amenities we needed to escape from further south in the state for a week. We really enjoyed the on-site beach and fire pit. There were others staying at the other 5 cottages, but beach and fire-pit space was never an issue and we always felt safely social distanced. The close proximity to the bike trail was great! We were able to ride into Alanson and into Petoskey a couple times. We cooked in the kitchen and found all the cooking implements needed and used the grill once. We also enjoyed that there was a TV in the bedroom areas and used the DVD player to watch a few movies together. The hosts were very responsive and even gave us recommendations on the one rainy day we had. We were a tiny bit disappointed there was no fudge at check-in after reading the previous reviews, but with all the pandemic concerns we understood.
10.0
a week up north with the family
The house is adorable. We enjoyed the layout and it is really done in good taste. The kitchen is set up very well with all that you need for cooking, etc. Oh yes, no teaspoons :). We loved the Petoskey area and did so much. We all enjoyed. Sarah was so helpful, very much appreciated.
10.0
Great place, excellent owners, personally make you feel very comfortable.
Best beach and play area on Crooked Lake is a bonus as well.
10.0
Had a great time. Love the location a d the beach
The house was clean and nicely appointed. Internet is shared with other house at this location so it can be a little slow at times. Great beach and lake.
8.0
Cute cottage
The property was very clean and nicely decorated. The owners were very nice and left us fudge and some condiments which was very nice!!
Beach area nice and the swimming was great.
My only complaint was the noise of US 31 in our back door. the window units helped though
8.0
Cute getaway cottage
Great location with all the amenities needed provided. Nice little beach area and dock available if you have a boat. Very cute on inside. Owner helpful and quick to respond. Rented this property many times and plan on coming back.
Only complaint is other cottages nearby (with bigger groups)sometimes can be loud and take over beach area.
10.0
Really great place
The cottage is quite cute, inside and out. The resort is exactly as described, with a sandy beach area, boat docking, and views out on the lake. The window A/C units do a nice job of keeping it cool even on the hot days, so no concerns there. The kitchen was fully equipped and had just about everything we needed, which was helpful since we eat all our meals in. The location on the lake is perfect, you are near the sandbar and can see sunsets from the beach. My only knock is how close it is to the highway, which is why I gave 4 stars for that. But the convenience of being close to town and the road has to have a drawback, I guess. The road noise is a bit loud at times but you get used to it.
The owners were amazing to deal with and took very good care of us. Overall an extremely nice stay!
10.0
Fantastic cottage on the lake
This was a great property with lake access, a volleyball net, and beachside fire pits. The house has everything you could possibly need (even forks for roasting marshmallows!). It’s close to Petoskey and Harbor Springs without all of the town traffic. It’s also close enough to do a day trip to Mackinac Island. Sarah was very helpful and answered all of our questions. We would definitely rent this place again!
10.0
So great we came back for more!
This was our second time staying at Sarah’s cottage and it was as wonderful as our first stay! Sarah was very quick to respond to all of our concerns and was a gracious host. Upon arrival, they had a box of local Murdik’s fudge waiting for us. YUM! Such a nice touch! They also provided a complete booklet of recommendations for restaurants, activities and their favorite things in the Petoskey area. You just can’t beat the location of this cottage. There is only a short drive to Petoskey, it is close to a supermarket, restaurant down the rod, etc. The lakeshore beach is fantastic with fire pits, chairs, tables and kids beach toys. There is also a basketball hoop and volleyball net with balls. We will definitely be back to visit Sarah’s cottage or any others she owns. Wonderful host, wonderful time had by all. Thank you Sarah!
10.0
We will be back!!!
Very beautiful cabin, wonderful scenic amenities, and the owners are great.
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Oden?
The average price for a rental in Oden is £271 per night. This rental is £32 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Crooked Lake Cottage with boat dock and sandy swimming beach!. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Crooked Lake Cottage with boat dock and sandy swimming beach! pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Crooked Lake Cottage with boat dock and sandy swimming beach!?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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