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No Salt, No Sharks, No Worries

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Exterior
Sun-loungers
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Sun-loungers
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Crooked Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Petoskey State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Pickerel Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪18 min drive‬

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About the area

Alanson

With a stay at this cottage in Alanson, you'll be on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Crooked Lake. .This cottage is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery.
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What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk
  • Petoskey State Park - 10 min drive
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 13 min drive
  • Odawa Casino - 17 min drive
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

No Salt, No Sharks, No Worries

Newly renovated waterfront cottage with central air and a 2 story deck is ideally located on Crooked Lake in a unique, park like community called Watersedge Resort. The 4 bedroom, 2 full bath cottage is located on 450 feet of waterfront, with a sandy bottom beach and a private watercraft marina. The cottage is an all-season chalet which includes water sports, bike trails, skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, shopping and dinning. The one-of-a-kind shallow, sandy bottom beach stretches out more than 250 feet in less than waist deep water – Great water fun for the family. This combination of beach and park-like atmosphere makes this location the most desirable on Crooked Lake.

Fall is a special time of year when the trees come alive with vibrant colors. Jump on the paved bike trail across the road that connects Alanson to Petoskey to Charlevoix. You’re only a 6 mile bike ride to the Petoskey State Park.
Many areas to view the color changes are great, but there is nothing as commanding as the Tunnel of Trees, along the shore of Lake Michigan. This area is just north of Harbor Springs about 15 minutes from your doorstep.

The park-like property also features a private marina, with two slips available for your watercrafts of up to 26 feet. The grounds included is a volleyball court, basketball court, horseshoe pit, multiple fire pits and most of all, a tranquil setting for relaxing on a wooden swing, to watch the boats go by, read a novel or watch the fantastic sunrises or sunsets from the point.

Take a trip through the Inland Waterway on your boat or rent one from the two marinas less than 2 miles away. Crooked Lake is connected to Lake Huron by traveling through Burt Lake and Mullet Lake. It is a beautiful way to spend a sunny summer day.

Skiing and snowmobiling makes this the Midwest's Premier Winter Destination, with trails just waiting to be ridden. The ski resorts of Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob are only about 10 minutes from your cottage. The snowmobile trails are right out your door! Ice skating, sledding sleigh rides and ice fishing are also just a sampling of what is in store for you during your dream vacation.

Spring time bring out colorful blooms and the 21 championship golf courses open for the avid golfer, which are all within 25 miles of the resort. Hikers will also enjoy this time of the year, for its many trails and paths are waiting to be explored once again. Do not forget to visit the mighty Mackinaw Bridge and Island. It is only about 30 minutes from the resort.

With all the area has to offer with its unique shops, boutiques and art galleries located in Petoskey's Gas Light District and Harbor Springs, shopping should definitely be on your list of things to do. You may also want to see if Lady Luck is with you at the 'new and ultimate' Odawa Casino in town.
Sorry, no pets allowed.


Keywords: Cottage, Lakefront Property
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a phone, as well as a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kevin Birchmeier

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Basketball 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
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 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 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

No Salt, No Sharks, No Worries Cottage
No Salt, No Sharks, No Worries Alanson
No Salt, No Sharks, No Worries Cottage Alanson

No Salt, No Sharks, No Worries Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 72 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

skip d.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay
Awesome location. Loved the spacious common area, cozy beach and easy use of the paddle boards and kayaks. Lake setting was perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Missi E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place to stay!
Well stocked, very clean, plenty of room, comfortable beds, and great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

tom b.

Liked: Cleanliness
snowboard week
would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retirement Family Vacation
Wow, this was a wonderful home to stay in for my retirement from teaching vacation with my family. My husband and I had 3 adult children with us. We all had plenty of room to have our own bedroom and space. The home was a wow factor with how much they had provided. From toilet paper, paper towels, to spices, and all you could ask for in the kitchen. Plenty of linens and towels for the week. Great location to get to our destinations for the week. Loved the quaint towns and shops along the way... We enjoyed the lake and kayaks. We were looking for life jackets. Sent a message to Kevin, and we had life jackets in short order. Thank you... Will recommend this location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy waterfront cottage, perfectly located
Can't say enough good things about this property. My family and another one stayed here for a ski weekend. The house had all the amenities you could need. The beds were cozy, the location was perfect, and the property owner was a pleasure to work with. I'd definitely recommend staying here. We'd love to come back in the summer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Get Away
This property was clean, well supplied, and was modern and beautiful. We enjoyed resting and playing games there. It is a short 15 minute drive to Boyne Highlands and Nubs Nob. We would stay there again or recommend this property to a friend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
We really enjoyed the property, a short drive to Highlands and Nubs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls getaway
Great location. There are plenty of day trip options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Vacation
We had a fabulous time at this vacation rental! Kevin was wonderful from the booking process throughout our stay! This location has two gorgeous views of the lake with a beach and fire pits. It is centrally located which allowed us to venture out and explore the Island, Petosky, and surrounding areas. Our favorite find was Petosky Backlot, if you like IPA and food trucks, check it out! Thanks, Kevin! We had a great week of making memories!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly M., Decatur, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family vacation!
We were pleasantly surprised with this cottage. We gifted this trip to our three adult children and their spouses along with our first grandchild. The cottage was perfect for what we needed. The kitchen was stocked wonderfully. We just needed to bring the food. There were plenty of towels and bed linens were supplied. You just need to bring your bath needs. (Shampoo etc ). The only complaint we all had was that the beds were pretty firm. But everything else was great! We rented a pontoon less then 1/4 mile away and was able to park it at the dock in front. Grocery stores were close and Petosky was super close! We are planning to rent it again for next year!!!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girl's Weekend
This was the perfect location for a girl's weekend. The cottage is well maintained and there were plenty of beds for all of us. We enjoyed the bonfire pit on the water in the backyard. We will definitely be staying here in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sibling Sixtieth
So thankful to have found the Perfect house for celebrating a birthday weekend . Beautiful home on amazing property .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Homey and Functional
We had a wonderful ski vacation weekend with our family in this comfortable cottage. The rooms were nicely decorated and cozy with plenty of room and comfortable beds. Kitchen contained new appliances and everything necessary to cook meals - even two crockpots. We enjoyed spending time together in the main room after a long day of skiing and dreamed of returning in the summer when the lake is unfrozen since the beach area looked so enticing even with snow. Owners were very responsive and friendly. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Getaway
This cottage on the lake was a gem just outside of Petoskey. We really enjoyed the beauty of the winter from the cottage. It had a very cute, wonderful feel inside. It felt very cozy and just a nice place to rest, relax, and rejuvenate. We would definitely choose to stay here again. Very easy to get to and a very fun time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rob D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Ski Trip
The place was just like the pictures and perfect for our family of 6. Kevin the owner was very helpful. Conveniently located to the ski slopes.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Experience
We rented this property for a ski weekend getaway for 2 adults & 3 teenagers. It was perfect. The location is very convenient to Boyne Highlands, Nubs Nob, and not too far even from Boyne Mountain. It's 5 minutes away from all that Petoskey has to offer. The home itself is roomy, clean, updated and has a kitchen well stocked with cookware and pantry items. While it was perfect for our winter getaway, it could only be better for a summer one with all of it's waterfront ammenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn A.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quick trip to ski at Boyne Highlands.
We stayed two nights while our kids got to ski at Boyne Highlands...about 15 minutes away. The cottage was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isaac T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great House
Great property and even better location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cottage
Spotless and very well stocked with housegoods and kitchen supplies. Beautiful spot on the lake!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Oden Michigan
We found the facility to be excellent with no issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Refreshing
I traveled with my 11 year old son and my mom to visit family in Petoskey. This property was perfect! My son lived on the deck upstairs, with his iPad. my mom enjoyed having her coffee on the downstairs deck. I enjoyed the meeting, watching the ducks, the su noise and sunset. It was perfect for us. I will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Craig E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends trip
Had a great time fire on the beach with Beautiful sunset
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for comfort and fun!
My family of four (my husband and I along with our two boys ages 16 and 14) stayed at the property in December last year for a ski vacation at Nubs Nob and Boyne. We loved it then, and decided we wanted to stay and enjoy the property during the summer months. It didn’t disappoint!! We have a powerboat as well as a small fishing boat. We were able to bring both, keep onsite and enjoy while we were there in July. The place has everything you need to be comfortable and feel at home. It’s SUPER CLEAN, it’s spacious (our family of four had plenty of room to spread out), and The location is amazing. We hiked, biked, golfed, boated and fished! Due to Covid we didn’t shop or dine out this time, but getting to Petoskey or Harbor Springs is easy. One of the best features for me is the deck off the upstairs bedroom. We would go up there each afternoon for a happy hour cocktail and enjoy the view of the lake! Kevin was very helpful and got back to us right away each time we reached out with questions — both before our trip and during. We really love this place and would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent snowmobiling location!
First, the two minor issues: when we arrived there was only one roll of toilet paper in the house, no garbage bags, and a quarter roll of paper towel. Also, the beds are REALLY FIRM. Otherwise this place is perfect! We brought a 4-snowmobile trailer and a suburban which fit into the parking spaces even with the plowed snow. There were plenty of dishes, seating, and space. The view over.the lake was great, and the snowmobile trail was just across the road. We would rent this place again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin near ski hills
This cabin was the perfect place for our family reunion. It sleeps 12, not including the couches. The cabin is about 10-15 minutes from Nubs Nob on a beautiful lake. We had fun skiing, going to Beards Brewery and Petoskey Brewing. Something came up during our stay and Kevin was very accommodating toward us. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020