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Smart TV, fireplace, books, stereo
Exterior
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
Petoskey, MI
  • Crooked Lake
    1 min walk
  • Petoskey State Park
    7 min drive
  • Schafer Bakeries
    2 min drive
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    22 min drive

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About the area

Conway

With a stay at this cottage in Conway, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Crooked Lake. .This family-friendly cottage is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Petoskey State Park.

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk
  • Petoskey State Park - 7 min drive
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 9 min drive
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 12 min drive
  • Odawa Casino - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬4 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.

FAMILY FRIENDLY COTTAGE SLEEPS 12 !!! BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED

The Crooked Lake Cottage (CLC) is a newly updated 2800 square foot cottage that has everything anyone could want in a vacation home:
Wake in the morning to a stunning sunrise from your Master Suite- take a morning Kayak to enjoy the calm and peacefulness of the Lake. Everything you could want to do on vacation is at your fingertips. Bring your boat and have it waiting at your private dock (or Rent a boat from the marina 1 half mile away). Cool off with a swim or grab a raft and float in the pristine waters of Crooked Lake. If you feel like exploring you can cruise the Historical Inland Waterways chain of lakes popping off at a sand bar to cool off or stop in for lunch at one of the restaurants along the route. If you are feeling adventurous use the CLC as a launch pad to all things Northern Michigan has to offer. Be on the Beaches of Lake Michigan in less than 10 minutes. Shop, dine and savor all things Petoskey has to offer. Golf at one of the many golf courses in area including Boyne Highlands and Bay Harbor. Mackinaw city and Island are just 25 miles down the road so be sure to put that in the books!
When returning from a long day of fun come back home to your completely updated cottage! Plenty of space to relax- hang out around the fire pit, grill out or make a gourmet meal in your well appointed Kitchen with granite counter tops and all new stainless steel appliances . With spacious bedrooms and large flat screen TV's in each room the CLC truly has something special for everyone!
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a flat-screen television is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden. Additional features at this cottage include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Anna Johnson

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

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

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 9 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Kayaking on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking 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 installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2800 sq ft (260 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 20 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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FAMILY FRIENDLY COTTAGE SLEEPS 12 !!! BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Lori V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Room for all!
Nice, clean home on inlet lake that channels to other waterways and lakes. The grandkids enjoyed the sandy beach front. It is on a busy but convenient road. Our family of 6 adults and 2 children had plenty of lounging area, bedrooms, and bathrooms. The kitchen was great with 2 convection ovens, large island, and walk in pantry. Close to Mackinaw, Boyen Mountain and Petoskey. The only thing I would warn about is no air conditioner. We stayed in cooler fall weather so that was not an issue for us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L., Woodland Park

Liked: Cleanliness
95th Birthday on the lake
Our family stayed in this home while coming to celebrate our Mom's 95th birthday. She loves to be by the lake so this was the perfect spot! I highly recommend this home if you are looking for a lakeside cabin with all the conveniences of a modern home. The location on the lake and the views are breathtaking. We met everyday with a beautiful sunrise on the lake and ended each day by the firepit and lake moonglow! The house has plenty of room to spread out and enjoy company or have some quiet time on your own. The deck is lovely and there is a dock with kayaks to enjoy the lake. We also brought our paddleboards and the lake was calm and perfect for early morning and late afternoon floats. The beds are all comfortable from king to twins. The kitchen is very well equipped with cooking and serving plates. Owner was quick to respond to texts and pleasant to work with. We are looking forward to returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Amanda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Cottage
This was the best stocked and cleanest house- just darling. It is on a very busy street but is close to everything. We had a wonderful visit and our host was fantastic!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D., Monroe, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Crooked Lake Beauty
This house is better than advertised. Tons of space. TVs in almost every room. We are totally jealous of the closet space. We loved our stay!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

SUSAN O.

Liked: Cleanliness
nice inland lake
Very nice home, we had 6 adults and lots of space. Very close to Petoskey State park, where we enjoyed the beach. The only drawback was the busy road. Lots of traffic so just had to be cautious in and out. We took a few excursions to other places in northern Michigan, the location was a good hub.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Petoskey was a great location in northwest Michigan
Our family enjoyed our stay in Petoskey. We were able to take day trips to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Mackinac Island. Our family enjoyed all the local beaches where our adult children and grandchildren loved looking for Petoskey rocks. Our accommodations met our family’s needs. There was plenty of room to spread out in the house and the lake was beautiful for sunrises and the night sky was great for star gazing. Our only issue with cleanliness was seeing a mouse in the laundry room attached to the garage and a couple of mouse droppings in the pantry. We didn’t notify owner since this was the evening before our departure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martha B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Lots of room in the house. Short drive to Petoskey, Charlevoix, and Mackinac island. Close to Petoskey state park with a nice beach.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn N.

Liked: Cleanliness
family vacation
We had 11 teenagers and adults and this was the perfect place. Very clean and spacious with lots of room for our big family group. Well-equipped kitchen and I LOVED the dishwasher!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for ski trip
The property was very clean and comfortable and was within 10 minutes of 2 ski resorts: Nubs Knob and the Highlands. The owner was very helpful and communicated very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot, no hot tub
This is a nice spot on Crooked Lake, one of the best lakes anywhere. But, the listing says they have a hot tub and they don’t. The owner was very friendly and communicative until I asked her where the hot tub was. We just figured it was an oversight on her part, but we would have loved an apres ski soak! That was part of what we booked it for. Take that off the listing and it’s 10 out of 10!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

j. michael q., Kingston, ny

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house. Great location!
House is well equipped, host is very cooperative, location on lake is beautiful and this is our 2nd stay and not our last.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Miguel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for family vacation
This is our 2nd time using this great lake home for our family vacation. The house fits our large family and dogs perfectly. The only reason, I did not leave a 5 star rating was we did run into an issue with the master bedroom shower leaking on the lower bedroom, that resulted in us not being able to use the shower in the master. The owner was responsive and did send the handyman to look at it, but this is something that should have been revealed to us prior to our stay. Overall a great house in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view of Crooked Lake
Cozy and spacious home giving 6 adults lots of room to hang together or separately if needed. 4 nice bedrooms with the master bedroom exceeding our expectations. 2 kayaks & a pool table for rainy days. The kitchen has everything for the cook and family, including a large island with many chairs to sit and relax by and a double oven and gas stove with lots of cooking utensils, pots & pans. The lake is warm and has petoskey stones in the rockier areas along the sandy point. The hiking trails begin a couple blocks away and are wide and free from limbs & debris. Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charkevoix, Boyne and even the tunnel of trees are close by for touring. After a busy day on the lake, sit by the fire pit and enjoy a fire or roast marshmallows on the many skewers that are provided. The perfect cottage for summer vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer to remember
Property was exactly what we were looking for. Kids really enjoyed the pool/ping pong table in the garage and playing on the small beach. Tons of fishing and boating and very close to everything we wanted to enjoy. We would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another wonderful week on Crooked Lake
This is the second year we stayed at Crooked lake Cottage -- and we are already planning for next summer. This year, my husband I travelled with our 2 kids, my mom and an aunt. There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and we never felt crowded. The location is SUPER convenient to so many things to do. We loved fishing, kayaking, sitting on the deck and playing ping pong. Thanks for the wonderful memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter ski 2023
Multiple-day stay with many friends and family members. The home is spacious and well-outfitted. Hosts are great to work with. I look forward to our next trip already!
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, cozy, perfect family gathering spot
We picked the fall knowing weather could go either way for outdoor excursions. This place was perfect on rainy days with two living areas to spread out. The kitchen / dining area is nicely laid out to accommodate many cooks in the kitchen. Location was also great for shopping and nice hikes for the whole fam and our pups. The little lake it’s on was beautiful each morning
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosa G., ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness
Great layout for a group gathering.
The only major complaint.... rain but that just moved us indoors to play pool and ping pong. There was plenty of room in the livingroom, den and kitchen. The kitchen table gave us plenty of room to spreadout at. There were 2 refridgerators which helped us store the extra food we brought.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jody W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation on Crooked Lake
We enjoyed our stay boating and visiting the sites. The sunrises are beautiful. The home works well for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie C., Livonia, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Crooked Lake Stay
Loved the spacious cottage, plenty of room to stretch out and enjoy the lake. My morning view of Crooked Lake from the comfort of my bed was my favorite part!!! We enjoyed our ping pong tournaments...great bonus with the property. Well stocked and spacious kitchen and we enjoyed time on the deck eating meals. We would rent again for sure!! Thanks so much Anna for your great communication and quick responses. 😎🇺🇲👍
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

2/10 Terrible

Mary H.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Total misrepresentation of this property
Upon arriving the front storm door broken and the exterior of the siding has green & black mold everywhere. This property has not been kept up. Above going inside the house had such a mildew smell especially in the cupboards and walk in pantry, laundry room and pool table area.The rugs are old and dirty we had to remove them due to the condition and smell. The reason I bring my family up north is so all my grand kids can swim, well not in this lake with all the sea weed and the gross slim at the bottom. The grill was dirty and old, also lawn chairs dirty & some were broken, lawn was covered in goose poop. All in all this property was a huge disappointment.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cori F., Grand Ledge MI

Liked: Cleanliness
2022 Family Vacation
This is the 2nd year we stayed at CLC and had another wonderful time! The weather did not cooperate and it was cool and windy so didn't take out our pontoon much but there are so many other things to do around the area that we were busy! The house was comfortable and afforded our large group of 9 plenty of space to move about. Unfortunately the beach area at the house is not the best, too many geese and that is nothing you can change so be understanding about it! A short ride out on the boat and you will find a great sandbar and you can access a beach on Pickerel Lake. The owner is very accommodating about bringing a pontoon, last year we rented from the area this year we had our own. There are also several area beaches within driving distance. The garage ping pong table also kept the kids busy and the big dinning room table gave us plenty of room to eat and play games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Molly P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lot of fun - not enough time!
Here are the things we liked and felt were excellent: - The upstairs bedrooms were great, plenty of room and light! - Large closets. - A highchair - Large kitchen, eating, and family room combination with a large island. - two large "family" rooms at the back of the house - We especially liked the "extra" room at the back of the house for quiet time. - The backyard/beach was lovely. - We really liked the deck area that had a clear "fence". We were able to let the baby and the dog be outside without worrying about safety. - The garage had a pool and pingpong which we used when it rained. - Fishing off the end of the dock -Kayaking -bonfire Here were the things we did not enjoy: - The downstairs bedroom was very small and dark with a memory foam mattress. You could hear the traffic on 31 at night. However, it had a walk-in closet that we were able to use for dressing and storage. There was an attached bathroom. - The upstairs bedroom with a Queen sized bed had a "hard" mattress. - Some of the boards on the dock was a little shaky, and we had to watch the toddlers very carefully so they would not fall off while fishing (yes they caught fish off the end of the dock, much to their delight). -The dryer was broken so we had to use a laundromat -Not enough towels for everyone's needs Overall this was a great place to spend time with family. We are thinking seriously about coming back next year. If so, we will bring beach and extra bath towels. There was lots to do very close to where we were plus lots to do on the property as well. Getting a comfortable nights sleep was the only real problem anyone had. I highly recommend the property, but suggest that a 4-day weekend was not long enough to really explore all the activities that a family might want to do. We had a great time. We are also thinking about coming back here for a winter adventure.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela F., Onsted

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
Property was exactly as described! Clean, comfortable and very well stocked with everything we needed. Water access was beautiful. Kayaks were an added bonus. Lots of things to do!. Would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022