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Family-Friendly Lakefront Home w/ Huge Yard, Free WiFi, Firepit, Furnished Deck

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
5 bedrooms, Internet, bed sheets
TV, DVD player, video library
Reviews
8.8

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

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Alanson, MI
  • Popular LocationCrooked Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationPickerel Lake4 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)18 min drive
  • Popular LocationMcLaren Northern Michigan Hospital24 min drive

Space details

5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, sleeps 14
362 sq m
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    Bedroom 3
      Bedroom 4
        Bedroom 5
          1 queen bed
        Common area
          2 double beds
          3 single beds

        About this property

        Entire place

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

        Family-Friendly Lakefront Home w/ Huge Yard, Free WiFi, Firepit, Furnished Deck

        Summerside Dreams

        Our calendar is updated in real-time & our nightly rates are accurately displayed. Simply enter your desired dates and click 'Book Now!'

        Plan that next big family vacation at this spacious, five-bedroom home where you can easily enjoy Michigan's 47 miles of scenic inland waterway starting on Crooked Lake traveling through Pickerel Lake, Burt Lake, and Mullet Lake all the way to Lake Huron. Inside this two-story getaway, you'll find a well-equipped, full kitchen with a breakfast bar, a dining table for eight, and an inviting living area with a large sectional sofa and a flatscreen TV for movie nights. Outside, fire up the gas grill and dine al fresco on your furnished deck or at the picnic table out in the enormous grassy back yard where you'll also find a firepit for nighttime fun. For sleeping options, this home offers five bedrooms, two of which are on the lower-level, plus an expansive, kid-friendly top-floor with privacy screens, TVs, and a lounge area with a table and chairs for board games or laptops for remote work or schooling.

        Things to Know
        Free WiFi

        This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC

        Parking notes: There is free parking available for 6 vehicles.

        Dock details:



        Damage waiver: The total cost of your reservation for this Property includes a nightly damage waiver fee, plus tax if applicable (the “Damage Waiver”). (A discount may be applied for stays of 28 nights or longer, if permitted.) The Damage Waiver covers you for up to $3,000 of accidental damage to the Property or its contents (such as furniture, fixtures, and appliances) as long as you report the incident to the host prior to checking out. The Damage Waiver fee eliminates the need for a traditional security deposit.
        More information can be downloaded from the "Rental Agreement" on the checkout page.

        Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 21 years of age to book. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.

        Property manager

        Vacasa of Michigan

        Languages

        English, French, German, Italian, Spanish

        Property amenities

        Beach

        • Near the beach

        Ski

        • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

        Internet

        • Available in the house: Internet access

        Parking and transport

        • On-site parking options include a garage
        • On-site parking

        Kitchen

        • Fridge
        • Stovetop
        • Microwave
        • Oven
        • Dishwasher
        • Ice maker
        • Coffee/tea maker
        • Cookware/dishes/utensils
        • Toaster

        Bedrooms

        • 5 bedrooms
        • Bed sheets provided

        Bathroom

        • 3 bathrooms
        • Towels provided

        Living spaces

        • Living room
        • Dining room

        Entertainment

        • TV with cable/satellite service
        • DVD player
        • Video library

        Outdoor areas

        • Patio
        • Garden
        • Firepit

        Laundry

        • Washing machine and dryer
        • Near coin laundry

        Comfort

        • Air conditioning
        • Heating

        Pets

        • No pets allowed

        Suitability/Accessibility

        • Smoke-free property
        • Note from host: Smoking is not permitted anywhere on the premises.

        Location highlights

        • On the lake
        • On the waterfront
        • Near a hospital

        Things to do

        • Water sports equipment
        • Kayaking on site
        • Kayaking nearby
        • Ice skating nearby
        • Sledging nearby
        • Mountain biking nearby
        • Cycling nearby
        • Wildlife and game walks nearby
        • Hunting nearby
        • Power boating nearby
        • Hiking/biking trails 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
        • Deadbolt lock

        General

        • Unit size: 3896 sq ft (362 sq m)

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        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 10:00 AM

        Special check-in instructions

        You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

        Pets

        Pets not allowed

        Children and extra beds

        Children are welcome

        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, a first aid kit 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

        Property is also known as

        61383

        About the area

        Alanson

        Located in Alanson, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Little Traverse History Museum and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery and Hidden River Golf and Casting Club. Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

        What's nearby

        • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk
        • Pickerel Lake - 4 min drive
        • Petoskey State Park - 20 min drive
        • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 24 min drive
        • Odawa Casino - 28 min drive

        Getting around

        • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 19 min drive

        Restaurants

        • Northwood Family Restaurant - 11 min drive
        • Dairy Queen - 9 min drive
        • Petoskey Brewing - 19 min drive
        • Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - 12 min drive
        • Burt Lake Brewery - 18 min drive

        Frequently asked questions

        Is Family-Friendly Lakefront Home w/ Huge Yard, Free WiFi, Firepit, Furnished Deck pet-friendly?

        No, pets are not allowed at this property.

        What time is check-in at Family-Friendly Lakefront Home w/ Huge Yard, Free WiFi, Firepit, Furnished Deck?

        Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

        What time is check-out at Family-Friendly Lakefront Home w/ Huge Yard, Free WiFi, Firepit, Furnished Deck?

        Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

        Where is Family-Friendly Lakefront Home w/ Huge Yard, Free WiFi, Firepit, Furnished Deck located?

        Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Crooked Lake and Pickerel Lake. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

        Reviews

        8.8

        Excellent

        Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 19 reviews" "
        Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 19 reviews" "
        Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
        Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
        Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

        7.4/10

        Cleanliness

        Reviews

        10/10 Excellent

        Eric V.

        Liked: Cleanliness
        Tons of space for large group
        Great spot located relatively close to area ski resorts, with TONS of space for a large group and many beds for great sleeping capacity. House was relatively clean and easy to access as well, great affordable option for a large gathering place up north!
        Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

        8/10 Good

        Jeremy B.

        Disliked: Cleanliness
        Ski Trip
        The property is listed as VRBO but uses a management company called Vacasa. The emails from Vacasa are not spam but they really want you to get their app for communication. Once I did, it was easier. The house initially looked great. Main areas look clean. After being there and noticing more, it is not cleaned like a hotel. Things like food on dishes that the dishwasher baked on, we washed before using. Trash on bathroom floor, some cobwebs. Not a big deal, it is someone’s vacation home, not a hotel. But between the pans and the windows open, we rated overall cleanliness 2 -3, it’s not “dirty”, but it also had some things that could use a little better attention. If you have realistic expectations, it’s easy to overlook, this house is great for a couple of families to share. Looks like it is an amazing summer/lake house. A few windows were open upstairs when we arrived so the upstairs was 40F. Once the heat was directed upstairs this was not an issue after the first night. It was freezing the first night. Would stay here again. Any issues were minor. 4/5 overall. Thanks for sharing your place.
        Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

        8/10 Good

        Thomas M.

        Liked: Cleanliness
        Golf
        Great location
        Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

        6/10 Okay

        Diane H.

        Disliked: Cleanliness
        Excellent location but
        The house is a good size location is excellent but it needs to be deep cleaned inside and out. It needs to be maintained better. Furniture needs to be sturdier mattresses need to be replace pillows need to be replaced cobwebs inside and out. Exterior needs to be power washed garage needs to be cleaned out weeds need to be pulled deck needs to be cleaned up
        Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

        8/10 Good

        Sherrill P.

        Liked: Cleanliness
        Tiding up
        A review was already submitted.8/25/2023 the place & location was absolutely wonderful, so much to do at location for family fun.first entertaining we were greeted by spider webs around the front door and all over front back porch,..under downstairs tv a good amount of dust has accumulated (floor).over all a wonderful family vacation home.loved it..
        Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

        10/10 Excellent

        Katie B.

        Perfect place for an extended family gathering!
        This property was absolutely perfect for our extended family reunion. We comfortably slept 4 families and could have fit another! We had kids ranging from age 4-18. The yard was great for late night bonfires, fishing off the dock, or playing football in the grass. Stores are not too far and we easily rented a boat at the marina to dock at the house for the day. Our only complaint was about a few cleanliness issues upon arrival, but the host was very responsive and addressed everything right away. I would definitely stay here again!
        Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

        8/10 Good

        Robert M.

        The house was big enough to handle our family & friends.
        Asking your guests to deliver the garbage to an offsite location a few miles away since the cleaning fee is just shy of $300 is excessive.We didn’t mind removing all the sheets from the beds as requested. Lots of spiders. May help to treat for them since it’s next to the water.
        Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

        10/10 Excellent

        Brian R.

        Liked: Cleanliness
        Great property!
        Perfect property for a bigger group with younger children. The yard was very large which was great for activities and campfires. Although there wasn't a beach, the lake was very swimmable off of the dock. There were plenty of water toys in the garage, including a large "lily pad" which the children loved. I don't believe it was noted in the description, but there was an extra refrigerator in the garage. It's always nice to have extra space when there are multiple families. I would absolutely book this property again!
        Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

        10/10 Excellent

        Doug D.

        Liked: Cleanliness
        extended family vacation
        Enjoyed our stay. Wonderful accommodations for the 11 of us.
        Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

        10/10 Excellent

        Danielle B.

        Liked: Cleanliness
        Great stat!
        Stayed while our boys had a baseball tournament in Indian River. It was the perfect place for us and the boys. Tons of room, lots to do, worked out perfect!
        Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023