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Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun

Alanson vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 81875 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Petoskey State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alanson

In Alanson .You'll find Crooked Lake and Pickerel Lake within 2 miles (3 km) of this vacation home. Also, Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery is within 2 miles (3 km) and Cheboiganing Preserve is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pickerel Lake - 3 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Petoskey State Park - 19 min drive - 11.5 miles
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 25 min drive - 14.7 miles
  • Odawa Casino - 28 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Petoskey Brewing - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun

This fabulous property boasts all of the luxurious amenities you desire including spacious living areas, shared lake access to Crooked Lake, a boat launch five minutes down the road, and quick trips to all of your favorite resort towns: Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Boyne City, Mackinac City/Island, and more. Plenty of space to grill out, play yard games, and enjoy your friends and family!

You will be welcomed through the front door with new hardwood flooring and a neutral palette. A nice size kitchen with granite counter tops – perfect for cooking instead of always going out to eat. Enjoy your meals at the dining table that seats eight or continue the summer and fall nights at the outside dining. The main level of the home also offers a half bath and the spacious primary suite – complete with heated bathroom floors and a large walk-in shower. Heading up the stairs, you will find a nice landing area to sit and read or for kids to play games. There are two large bedrooms and one full bath on this level as well. If the landing area is not enough for kids to relax, they can also enjoy the second “living” arrangement in the bedroom to watch TV. This home offers the perfect blend of seclusion and convenience!

NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Downtown Harbor Springs: 14.2 miles
The Highlands/Nub's Nob: 11.6 miles
Dairy Queen (ice cream): 2.7 miles
Windjammer Marina (boat rentals): 5.6 miles
Ryde Marine (boat rentals) 3.8 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 13.1 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 26.9 miles
Pellston Regional Airport: 11.4 miles
Petoskey State Park (Lake Michigan): 10.5 miles

ABOUT US
Vacation Properties of Northern Michigan is a rental management company located in downtown Petoskey. We have been operating for 14 years and we understand the importance of vacation and the anticipation leading up to it. We care about our travelers and take pride in our portfolio of rental properties. We encourage you to look us up online and reach out if you have any questions or concerns about the property. Our goal is to provide you with the best vacation possible with clean/well-kept places, great communication, and fun environments so that you keep coming back. Northern Michigan has our hearts, and we want it to have yours too!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Heated bathroom floor
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,875 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

  • No pets 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

2203-250526

Frequently asked questions

How close is Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun to the airport?

This vacation home is 11.1 mi (18-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun to the beach?

This vacation home is 12.3 mi (24-min drive) from Devoe Beach and 12.8 mi (25-min drive) from Harbor Springs Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Odawa Casino (28-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun to downtown Alanson?

This vacation home is 1.7 mi away from Alanson.

Reviews

Escape To The Lake! Boat Launch Nearby and Close To All Northern Michigan Fun Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sofia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall happy with our stay. Our check in was 2 hours later than what was expected so we started our vacation a little late because the cleaners were not complete with the home, but the property management group was keeping us updated and offered a credit for the 2 hours or later check out. We chose the later check out option. The kids LOVED the pac-man station and toys offered! I would stay here again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Houston S.

Liked: Cleanliness
First we want to thank the mgt team for accommodating our late check out request. They also assisted with some cleaning that needed to be done to the deck as well as locating an umbrella for the outdoor dining table. Overall the house was clean and nice. The home does need some updating in terms of paint and carpet. Kit was well equipped. Beds were comfortable. Overall a nice stay. Not a luxury experience but a nice experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian I.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great UP House

Good location, house has all the amenities you could want, nice neighborhood, a lot of wildlife viewing from back porch.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay on near the Lake

We had a total of 6 people renting the house for a wedding at Petosega Camp. It was about a 10 minute drive, so location was great! All the bedrooms were super nice for our adult kids and spouses. They loved the Pac-Man game! Throwback for sure!! The library had a super good choice of books per my daughter-in-law.. I personally liked the heated bar in the master bathroom. Cute little house! I will stay there again if we get up in that area again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summerside Drive

We had a great time Up North. This was a good location, close to Petoskey and Mackinac Island. House was very clean and well equipped. Back door to deck was hard to lock but we figured it out after a few minutes!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing and Fun

Beautiful house with very nice decor and top notch amenities. Owner gave thorough information leading up to our stay and was quick to respond to any questions we had. This was a great place for our kids and grandkids to hangout for the week and had many great things to do within close vicinity.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Julia H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Harbor/Alanson home

This home is absolutely beautifully decorated. The designers didn't think with the the master shower. Its extremely slippery and i took a fall. Our chore list led us way out of the way to take out the trash as they had to leave a map to get to the can. Tried to put the tv on for the kids while we got ready for our day trip out and it didn't work properly. No biggie we moved on and one of us entertained them. They're sticklers for cleanliness yet there is diapers in the landscaping and something unidentifiable as well. Beautiful home as i said but definitely not as welcoming as some we have stayed at. We chose to just be there to sleep sadly would likely not rent in the future or for extended stay. ESPECIALLY since we got zero response when we messaged them directly while there. To be clear we searched for rentals in Harbor springs this on popped up. Check in process was actually the worst, as far as the MANY emails and texts plus the difficult online paperwork. I hope they work on this a little so families can relax when visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Alanson

HAD A GREAT TRIP!! WOULD COME BACK AGAIN!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Couples Vacay

House was very nice, had everything you would ever need! Very peaceful surrounding! Loved being able to use garage for vehicle!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023