Private Cottage on Crooked Lake
House in Oden, MI
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
About this house rental
Allow us to host you and enjoy this beautiful newly remodeled cottage on Crooked Lake with 100 plus feet of private frontage. Close to Petoskey and Harbor Springs. Home away from home. Featuring a Gourmet Kitchen , gorgeous furniture & on the water dock where comfort meets relaxation. This home has everything you need to have a relaxing stay in Northern Michigan.
4760 Oden Road
Alanson, MI 49706
The Cottage on Crooked Lake - just minutes from Petoskey & Harbor Springs. Pure Michigan awaits you in this newly-renovated home which has 100 feet of private frontage on Crooked Lake - part of the famed Inland Waterway. Large lawn & private dock. Bike path steps away and ski hills only 9 miles away. There is nothing quite like Northern Michigan. We can’t wait for your visit. Enjoy the lovely cottage featuring all the modern conveniences. Kick back relax and enjoy! We look forward to rehosting you for years to come!
The space
Conveniently located on US-31, heading out for exploring northern Michigan couldn't be easier.
- Petoskey Downtown (10 minutes away)
- Harbor Springs Downtown (12 minutes away)
- the Mighty Mackinac Bridge (30 miles north)
- ferry service to Mackinac Island (28 miles north)
- public boat launch (2 miles down the road)
- Nub's Nob Ski Resort (9 miles away)
- Boyne Highlands Ski Resort (9.6 miles away)
- North Western State Trail connecting Petoskey to Mackinaw
City (across the street!). This is a bike path in the summer, and
a snowmobile trail in the winter!
- The Tunnel of Trees (20 miles away) for fall colors
- Pellston Regional Airport (11 miles away)
- Maps at the Cottage for local wineries and maple syrup sugar bushes.
The Oden Island sandbar (seen from the Cottage) is one of the most popular places on Crooked Lake for mooring a pontoon and exploring the sandy lake-bottom. There are Marinas close-by for renting jet-skis by the day or week, or bring your own boat and launch at the Little Traverse Boat Launch just 2 miles down the road.
Location
Alanson, Michigan, United States
The Crooked Lake Cottage is your jumping-off point for all things northern Michigan. We are proud to be on the beautiful Inland Waterway - the chain of lakes and rivers which connects Pickerel Lake, Crooked Lake, Crooked River (which has a fully operational lock and the world's smallest swing-bridge!), beautiful Burt Lake, Indian River, Mullett Lake, Cheboygan River to Lake Huron.
Getting around
The Cottage is ideally located for those wanting to explore the area by boat, kayak, paddle board, paddleboat, bike, ski, snowmobile, or snowshoe.
During your stay
All you’ll need to bring is food and drink all other amenities are provided for a lovely stay.
Enjoy a plethora of books, games, puzzles & a cozy clean warm stay with lovely views.
We've lived all over and fell in love with Northern Michigan. We are looking forward to hosting your Michigan vacation. Whether you're coming to the area for a quick getaway, special occasion, a romantic weekend or here with your kids to have some fun in the sun and dip in the water. You are in for a treat. Stay with us for a weekend of skiing or fun filled days and fires by night for relaxing summer adventures. We would love to help you make lifelong memories at the Cottage. We are more than happy to assist with providing recommendations for everything from our local wineries, farms, & trails to events, farmers markets, music and much more!
4760 Oden Road
Alanson, MI 49706
The Cottage on Crooked Lake - just minutes from Petoskey & Harbor Springs. Pure Michigan awaits you in this newly-renovated home which has 100 feet of private frontage on Crooked Lake - part of the famed Inland Waterway. Large lawn & private dock. Bike path steps away and ski hills only 9 miles away. There is nothing quite like Northern Michigan. We can’t wait for your visit. Enjoy the lovely cottage featuring all the modern conveniences. Kick back relax and enjoy! We look forward to rehosting you for years to come!
The space
Conveniently located on US-31, heading out for exploring northern Michigan couldn't be easier.
- Petoskey Downtown (10 minutes away)
- Harbor Springs Downtown (12 minutes away)
- the Mighty Mackinac Bridge (30 miles north)
- ferry service to Mackinac Island (28 miles north)
- public boat launch (2 miles down the road)
- Nub's Nob Ski Resort (9 miles away)
- Boyne Highlands Ski Resort (9.6 miles away)
- North Western State Trail connecting Petoskey to Mackinaw
City (across the street!). This is a bike path in the summer, and
a snowmobile trail in the winter!
- The Tunnel of Trees (20 miles away) for fall colors
- Pellston Regional Airport (11 miles away)
- Maps at the Cottage for local wineries and maple syrup sugar bushes.
The Oden Island sandbar (seen from the Cottage) is one of the most popular places on Crooked Lake for mooring a pontoon and exploring the sandy lake-bottom. There are Marinas close-by for renting jet-skis by the day or week, or bring your own boat and launch at the Little Traverse Boat Launch just 2 miles down the road.
Location
Alanson, Michigan, United States
The Crooked Lake Cottage is your jumping-off point for all things northern Michigan. We are proud to be on the beautiful Inland Waterway - the chain of lakes and rivers which connects Pickerel Lake, Crooked Lake, Crooked River (which has a fully operational lock and the world's smallest swing-bridge!), beautiful Burt Lake, Indian River, Mullett Lake, Cheboygan River to Lake Huron.
Getting around
The Cottage is ideally located for those wanting to explore the area by boat, kayak, paddle board, paddleboat, bike, ski, snowmobile, or snowshoe.
During your stay
All you’ll need to bring is food and drink all other amenities are provided for a lovely stay.
Enjoy a plethora of books, games, puzzles & a cozy clean warm stay with lovely views.
We've lived all over and fell in love with Northern Michigan. We are looking forward to hosting your Michigan vacation. Whether you're coming to the area for a quick getaway, special occasion, a romantic weekend or here with your kids to have some fun in the sun and dip in the water. You are in for a treat. Stay with us for a weekend of skiing or fun filled days and fires by night for relaxing summer adventures. We would love to help you make lifelong memories at the Cottage. We are more than happy to assist with providing recommendations for everything from our local wineries, farms, & trails to events, farmers markets, music and much more!
Amenities
Air conditioner
Pets allowed
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Ski in / Ski out
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Oden, MI
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Reviews
5.0
The property was incredibly clean and welcoming! Great back yard for relaxing and building fires! My family and i so enjoyed our stay!
5.0
This host was amazing! We loved the location and proximity to Petoskey. House was clean and welcoming. Fanatic spot
5.0
We had an amazing week! We have stayed at many VRBOs and this is by far the cleanest house with some small additional items that really make it homey! We had a small issue and Christy was very responsive and immediately helpful to resolve which was much appreciated. Would definitely stay here again!
5.0
The owner was amazing at booking and communicating and this was absolutely the cleanest place we have ever rented! It was well stocked and my kids loved the snacks. It was wonderful to have the coffee selection. We also lit a new candle each night! It truly felt like home for us and we’ve never had quite that experience with any vacation rental. We LOVED the paddle boat and getting to take it out to the sandbar. We will absolutely be back to stay!
5.0
The house was very clean and modern. Beautiful views of the lake and hills, close to the ski resorts that we were there for. The host was very accomidating and provided everything we needed for an amazing stay. Looking forward to staying there again.
5.0
This is our second stay in this lovely, cheerful little lakeside cottage. It is cozy, clean, and has so many amenities and special extra touches like extra toiletries, snacks, and drinks. We appreciated the winter/holiday decor for our winter vacation and loved the games and puzzles that were available for our use. The internet was fast and reliable. We would stay again and highly recommend!
5.0
This was a lovely property. Right on Crooked Lake. It is on a busy highway St Rt 31 but the noise is minimal sitting in the back. Great Location to many places. Good restaurant accross the street. The fall folliage was beatiful and will probably be at peak the last two weeks of October.
Definately a place we will go back.
5.0
We often stay at VRBOs, and this one was one of our favorites. The place was impeccable and the owners were beyond kind and accommodating.
We will definitely be back.
5.0
Beautiful! Could not have asked for a better location, perfect view of the lake, ducklings(:,
Swans, flowers, trees, just so tranquil.
Christy and A.J. out did themselves by stocking everything you can imagine. First place that literally means just bring yourself!
We had such a good time visiting family and just generally relaxing after a hard year for both of us.
We hope to be back!
5.0
The place was clean and set up well for us. It is right off of the main road, but once you get inside, it doesn't matter much. The owners were easy to get ahold of and I felt if we needed anything they would be available. If you are sensitive as I am about scents, be sure to ask them to air it out and remove them, before you stay with there. They informed me they would be happy to do that for me next time. Overall, no inssues or complaints! It was enjoyable!
5.0
Well maintained lakefront home near Harbor Springs and Petosky. Enjoyed our stay.
5.0
This small cottage was perfect for our 4-day trip to The Highlands. It's only a 15 minute drive to the slopes and was a perfect place to stay. The cottage was clean, comfortable, cozy, warm, and well appointed. Christy has everything you will need for a winter stay. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook full meals, comfy beds, and lots of "in case you forgot it" items, too.
5.0
We loved our stay at this cottage! It is right on the lake with great views from the family/dining/living areas. The house was impeccably clean and tidy. It was well-stocked with everything we needed during our stay and then some! The hosts thought of everything! Communication was great and we knew we had help at hand if necessary. We hope to come back again soon!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at this cozy cottage on the lake! It was charming and homey! the fully stocked kitchen was so convenient for our two week stay! The property manager was very attentive! We’ll definitely be back!
5.0
Thank you for allowing us a quick trip. This trip was overdue and much needed. We were able to kick back and relax. We enjoyed the comfort, amenities and dinner right across the street. We look forward to a return trip come summer. Our hosts were fantastic and quick to respond with a welcome basket and check in during and after our stay.
5.0
Safe to say this is our new home away from home. We will be staying as often as we can. Christy and Aj are wonderful hosts and the cottage has everything we need. The restaurant across the way is super convenient and we can walk all around safely and take a quick drive to town. Thank you again.
5.0
What a wonderful place to stay. The house renovation is great! The property was clean and had everything that was necessary for a wonderful stay. Christy was a dream to work with. Thank you!! We look forward to visiting again.
5.0
Everything there and more! The view in the back yard on Crooked lake was beautiful! The cottage was very comfortable and very clean! Loved our stay here! Will be coming back to stay for sure! Thank you Christy!
5.0
Peaceful, wonderful view, relaxing, close to great restaurants. One directly across the road.
Wonderful hostess.
5.0
Loved everything about the house. It’s just the perfect cottage. The owners could not have been nicer and more accommodating.
5.0
We had such a relaxing and satisfying stay at this beautiful scenic little house. The location was so convenient to so many beautiful areas and we’d love to come back. So much attention to detail and nice little touches.
5.0
Everything we expected and more. The place was very clean and matched up with the description. It had a great up north Michigan feel. Sandbar is close. Northwood across the street is great. Close to both Petosky and Harbor springs. Great family getaway.
5.0
Beautiful cottage
Beautiful cottage with very thoughtful owners. We had a wonderful relaxing time.
5.0
Excellent stay recommend
We had a great time and will be back to the great north in the fall. Our host contacted us at the beginning and end of our stay, the cottage was very clean and comfortable. We liked not having to remember a key ( due to the key pad) and we were left a personalized card and gift basket with some snacks for our stay. We will be back and back to rent from these hosts. Thank you.
5.0
Great little get away!
We love this darling place. Close to walking trails. Great food right across the street. Beautiful views, quaint, clean, and adorably decorated. The hosts are lovely and communicated throughout our stay. We will be back.
5.0
Great place! Great fishing! Great food and entertainment near by.
Great experience!
5.0
Great little get away!
I was looking forward to a little time away with my husband and although it ended up being just me it was lovely. I was able to relax and enjoyed the sunny clean cozy feel of the cottage. The deck and view to the lake were a perfect way to unwind. I was left a small token basket with a handwritten card and things to enjoy during my stay. I will be back this summer or fall to stay again. Very pleased and would recommend, Terri
5.0
Hidden Gem
Amazing property! Owners are the best and very accommodating. 100% recommended to friends.
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Oden?
The average price for a rental in Oden is $307 per night. This rental is $80 less expensive than the average.
Is parking included with this house?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Private Cottage on Crooked Lake . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this house?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Private Cottage on Crooked Lake pet friendly?
Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.
What amenities are available at Private Cottage on Crooked Lake ?
We found 12 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, pets allowed, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, and parking.
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