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"Just A Cottage Small"

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow

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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

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

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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"

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow
Ski-in/ski-out access and barbecues are available at this smoke-free cottage. The cottage provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. A patio, a coffee/tea maker and a shower are among the other amenities available to guests.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.
Recreational amenities at the cottage include ski-in/ski-out access.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

  • Cheboiganing Preserve - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Crooked Lake - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Hidden River Golf and Casting Club - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alanson Depot Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dam Site Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Just A Cottage Small" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at "Just A Cottage Small"?

On-site parking is available at the 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

Exceptional

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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

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place nestled comfortably on a beautiful and quiet property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and cozy little cottage! Unwind cuddling on the loveseat listening to the old fashioned radio to enjoying your morning coffee on the deck... Visit the city life close by or good ol country side, Museums to flowing of inland water.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly what it’s advertised as. Add some WiFi and it would be perfect for short stay. The farm cat was delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and cozy. Thank you for nice getaway.Aaron
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 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

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

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

Janine M.

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

Great stay

We had a great time. The property is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Great place

Great place to stay ,down fall no TV or wifi but loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

A great place to stay!

Very cute quaint cottage! Comfortable and clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted J.

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

Cozy Cottage

We enjoyed our time in the cottage, very cute and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

Ellie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean little cottage. The Host lives on the same property, maybe 100 yards from the cottage. Although, it wasn’t a problem. No wifi or TV. Very small shower if you a bigger person I don’t know how it would work. Overall great stay, and great location! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Wonderful Stay

It was great. We got to visit relatives and this was centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Fantastic Spot

This little cabin is amazing. Very peaceful, super cute, and very close to all the fun Petoskey and Up North can bring. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

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

Thomas K.

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

Family Weekend

I enjoyed my stay at “Just a small cottage “. It was a good location for me centrally located between Petoskey and family in Pelston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

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

Matthew L.

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

Great little Place!

Highly recommend for single or couple. Quick ride to Petosky and Cheboygan plus plenty to see and do in between. Property was charming with everything you need to enjoy your stay and explore the Northern lower peninsula
Stayed 3 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

David C.

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

Comfortable and cozy. Beautiful setting.

Nestled in the trees with a beautiful pasture and forest backdrop. A very quiet and restful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Marty M.

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

Cottage Small

Very cozy cottage and nicely furnished .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

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