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Terrific Mid Century Cottage

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Across the street from Crooked Lake, this charming Early century cottage offers a warm welcome with a private entrance to the Petoskey-Mackinaw Bike Trail. Explore nearby beaches, fish hatchery, shops and restaurants by bike or take advantage of kayak rentals at one of two marinas less than a mile away. Unwind in your cozy retreat surrounded by area golf courses and just 10 minutes from ski resorts.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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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.

Terrific Mid Century Cottage

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio
A garden and barbecues are available at this smoke-free holiday home. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, a stovetop, a microwave and a dishwasher. For a bit of entertainment, a Smart TV comes with a DVD player, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a coffee/tea maker and a dining table.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers DVD players and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

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

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • 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
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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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

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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: With Prior approval and pet deposit

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the area

Located in Alanson, this holiday home is on a river. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Alanson travel guide
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Adult and Baby Loon Bonding in a Lake
    Crooked Lake
    3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • In my much younger and foolish days, I would downhill ski at Caberfae (Cadillac, MI) and Snow Snake (Harrison, MI).
    Boyne Mountain
    38 min drive - 46.2 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area
    14 min drive - 14.6 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    19 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Odawa Casino
    23 min drive - 19.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Piper's Mighty Good Pizza
    6 min drive
  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Culver's
    9 min drive
  • Taco Bell/KFC
    9 min drive
  • Petoskey Brewing
    9 min drive

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 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Terrific Mid Century Cottage ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Terrific Mid Century Cottage located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Crooked Lake and 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Terrific Mid Century Cottage Reviews

Reviews

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8.6

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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 traveller

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

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 traveller

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.