Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views | Cottage in Alanson
5 Bedroom Cottage in Oden, Alanson
Step into this beautifully preserved historic home, where original wood double doors open to a welcoming retreat filled with timeless character and subtle mid-century style. Thoughtfully designed for connection and comfort, this home is ideal for family gatherings, multi-generational stays, or group getaways in the heart of Northern Michigan.
The Common Space
• Spacious, light-filled main-level living area designed for gathering
• Large sectional sofa perfect for relaxing and socializing
• Cozy gas fireplace for cool Northern Michigan evenings
• Record player for music and ambiance
• Ten-person dining table ideal for shared meals, games, and long conversations
• Floor-to-ceiling original glass doors that bring in natural light
Kitchen & Home Amenities
• Fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances for easy group cooking
• Laundry/mudroom with convenient outdoor access
• Large, fully fenced backyard—with firepit, BBQ Grill, and Outdoor porch seating
• Window A/C units and ceiling fans in every bedroom for warm-weather comfort
• Dedicated Wi-Fi for working and streaming your favorite shows
Bedrooms & Bathrooms
• 5 bedrooms | 7 bathrooms (4 full, 3 half)
• Comfortably sleeps large groups while offering privacy for everyone
• Main-floor bedroom for easy access and flexibility
• Upper-level bedrooms each include a private half bath or ensuite
• Bonus bunk room available at no additional cost (upon request)
Location Highlights
• Located directly across the street from beautiful Crooked Lake - park access
• Just one block from the North Western State Trail
• Easy access to biking, running, and walking paths
• Close to the Little Traverse Wheelway
• Short drive to Northern Michigan’s favorite towns, lakes, and attractions
Home Layout
Main Level
• Living Area
• Full Kitchen
• Half Bathroom
• Bedroom One: King Bed (Garden Room) with Ensuite
Upper Level
• Bedroom Two: King Bed (Woodland Room) with Ensuite
• Bedroom Three: Queen Bed (Lakeview Room) with Half Bath
• Bedroom Four: Queen Bed (Mackinac Room) with Ensuite
• Bedroom Five: Queen Bed (Under the Pines Room) with Half Bath
• Additional Full Bathroom with Sink & Shower
*This property allows two dogs, maximum. A non-refundable $150.00 cleaning fee will be charged per pet.
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Downtown Harbor Springs: 9.4 miles
The Highlands/Nub's Nob: 8.5 miles
Dairy Queen (ice cream): 2 miles
Windjammer Marina (boat rentals): 0.9 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 9.1 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 27.3 miles
Pellston Regional Airport: 11.8 miles
Petoskey State Park (Lake Michigan): 5.2 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!
Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views is located in Oden. Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views provides accommodation, featuring Kitchen, Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, among other amenities. This Cottage features Kitchen, Wellness Facilities, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, to make your stay a comfortable one.
Historic 5BR Cottage Near Trails with Crooked Lake Views has 5 Bedrooms , 5 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 10 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Oden has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Oden, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.
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Amenities
Policies
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 host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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
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