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

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

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

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

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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
3896 sq ft
Bedroom 1
    1 queen bed
    1 double bed
Bedroom 2
    1 king bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 4
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 5
    1 queen bed
Common area
    2 double beds
    3 twin/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

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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

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

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

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

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Water sports equipment on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • 1 unit
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,896 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in 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
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 neighborhood

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this vacation 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. Be sure to check out 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?

Check-out 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 vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crooked Lake and Pickerel Lake. Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 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