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Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat!

Alanson accommodation with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Terrace/patio
TV, fireplace
Dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 164000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Place, Cheboiganing Preserve
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Burt Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Alanson

On lake.At this Alanson cottage, you'll be within 3 miles (5 km) of Cheboiganing Preserve and 6 miles (10 km) of Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Crooked Lake and Pickerel Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Cheboiganing Preserve - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Burt Lake - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Crooked Lake - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 12 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Hidden River Golf and Casting Club - 12 min drive - 5.9 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Brutus Camp Deli - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬12 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.

Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat!

Riverfront Hammock | Large Yard w/ Private Hot Tub | Gas Grill w/ Prep Space (Propane Provided)

Perched on an inland bend of the Crooked River, this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Alanson vacation rental calls all waterfront explorers to its shores! Launch your water toys from the boat slip, savor BBQ feasts, and end each night in the hot tub or by the fire pit. In between, fill your days with biking, golfing, or skiing. The choice is yours!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 3: 4 full beds, 2 twin beds
- Bedroom 4: 1 queen bed
- Additional Sleeping: 1 crib

INDOOR LIVING
- Smart TVs, dining table
- Gas fireplace, board games
- Air hockey, Pac-Man game
- Steam shower, walk-in closets

OUTDOOR LIVING
- River access on-site, boat dock w/ slip
- Private hot tub, fire pit, hammock, cornhole
- Patio, dining area, gas grill w/ prep space (propane provided)
- Beach chairs & towels
- 2 external security cameras (facing out)

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher
- Drip & Keurig coffee makers (bring your own coffee), blender, toaster, microwave
- Baking/cooking basics, dishware & flatware, trash bags & paper towels

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Washer, dryer, laundry detergent, iron & board, hangers
- Linens & towels, hair dryer

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story cottage, step-free entry via garage
- Bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor

PARKING
- Driveway (5 vehicles)
- Trailer parking available off-site

-- THE LOCATION --

- On Inland Waterway w/ access to 4 lakes: Pickerel, Crooked, Burt & Mullet Lake
- 12 miles to The Highlands at Harbor Springs
- 20 miles to Tunnel of Trees
- 33 miles to Boyne Mountain Resort
- 65 miles to Chippewa County International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story cottage offers step-free entry through the garage
- Your safety matters. This property features 2 exterior security cameras: 1 camera is on the front facing the driveway, and 1 camera is on the back facing the boat well and fire pit. The cameras are outward facing and do not look into interior spaces. The cameras record video and sound when activated by motion

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 4,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

  • 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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

520602

Frequently asked questions

How close is Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat! to the airport?

This cottage is 8.4 mi (11-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat! to the beach?

This cottage is 16.1 mi (24-min drive) from Devoe Beach and 16.9 mi (26-min drive) from Harbor Springs Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat!?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat!?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat! have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat! to downtown Alanson?

This cottage is 2.8 mi away from Alanson.

Fire Pit & Lake Views: Cozy Crooked River Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Anne F.

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

Short stay

Easy stay with plenty of beds for guest.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and great accommodations. Came for skiing with friends and family ages 20-54 the house was perfect for all of us. The bunk room was great for the 20 year olds and the 3 other rooms were wonderful for the couples. Hot tub was wonderful after a day of skiing. Had a small issue with smoke alarm and owner was very prompt and issue was resolved. Would definitely rent this house again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Multi-Family Ski Trip

This property was awesome! Very new and modern house with everything as advertised and more. Fit our 3 families of 4 just perfect. Everything was fully stocked and ready to go. Nubs and Highlands were a 20min drive, but the property was worth the trip. Would love to rent again in the summer to enjoy the inland waterway.