Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Hot tub
Fireplace
Washer
Dryer
Barbecue grill

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Lake, MI

Crooked Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Eight Point Lake
‪13 min drive‬
Bear Lake
‪16 min drive‬
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of life? This cottage is right for you! Large yard, two kayaks, outdoor fire pit and wrap around deck with a gazebo makes it the perfect lake house to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Inside, there is a cozy fireplace, large kitchen and many windows to see the sights on the lake. Around the lake, there are many local restaurants, ice cream shops, walking/biking/snowmobiling trails, and parks to enjoy.
There is also a pontoon boat available for rent with some requirements ($1,000/week). If you are interested in this, let me know when booking.

Walking trails
- Evart City Walking Trail (18 min. away)
- Riverside Park East (18 min. away)
If you want to take a day trip, there are beautiful trails near Lake Cadillac by Huron -Manistee National Forest. This is about 45 minutes away.

Property manager

Amber VanderKolk

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Lake

Located in Lake, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Birch Valley Golf Course and Eagle Glen Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Neithercut Woodland and Alta Warren Parsons Memorial Nature Sanctuary. Brookwood Park and Clare Union Railroad Depot Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.

Lake, MI

What's nearby

Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Mystic Lake - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
Eight Point Lake - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
Bear Lake - 16 min drive - 9.4 km
Clear Lake - 20 min drive - 11.2 km

Restaurants

‪Oakridge Pizza & Subs - ‬10 min drive
‪Whistle Stop - ‬5 min drive
‪Garfield Township - ‬8 min drive
‪K's Diner - ‬12 min drive
‪Birchwood Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Crooked Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Spillway Lake and Big Cranberry Lake. Mystic Lake is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

13 October 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Back to Crooked Lake

My parents lived on the lake for over 20 years. When this property popped up we decided to give it a go. My husband and I and another couple, had a delightful 5 nights. We got just what we wanted, peace , quiet, and fun!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

2 August 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crooked Lake 24

We especially enjoyed the spaciousness of this home, as well as the location and the cleanliness. Hosts were very prompt handling any minor issues we had.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittney C.

8 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Piece of Property

Everything was great! Amber and Randy were both wonderful. Anytime we had a question they responded immediately. Beautiful piece of property that has been well taken care of! Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron C.

11 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Very clean, boat and lake were both very nice and the host communicated very well with us. Would definitely stay there aga!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

31 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A relaxing week on the water

The home was very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Amber was wonderful to deal with, very responsive and helpful. We enjoyed our stay. The week was exactly what we were looking for.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

26 November 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful

Its was peaceful and amazing. I will be back

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

26 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely perfect!

Absolutely perfect. Everything we needed, and it was the cleanest house we have ever rented. We will definitely be back. Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise A.

26 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

very clean

This property is very clean and well kept. Lots of room to spread out. Excellent fishing lake. During the week it was like our own private lake. There were very few others using the water.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Sandra G.

24 September 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mom's birthday/mini-vacation

Overall, we had a great time. The location was great and not too far of a drive. Small town atmosphere, and everyone was friendly. The house is very nice and roomy. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. We absolutely loved the pontoon and enjoyed taking it around the lake! The house was very nice, but wish there would have been pictures of the long walk from the garage to the house. It might have changed if we would have booked. It was very hard for my mom to walk that far, so she didn't make many trips with us. One suggestion for the kitchen - more bowls (mixing/serving). We used the casserole dishes that were in the cupboard. Also, some serving spoons as well would be nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N., Lansing, MI

15 August 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Crooked Lake Vacay

The only snag (a small one) we had during the week was a leaky gas hose on the grill. Not a big deal since we had brought a Blackstone with us and used that instead. Randy and Amber were very easy to work with and we enjoyed our vacation very much.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Daun K.

31 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our mother/daughter getaway

The property was clean and very close to the water. We had fabulous weather and spent most of our daytime in the gazebo enjoying the wildlife, boats etc. We enjoyed that very much. Beds were comfortable. I would like to make some suggestions to the manager/owner of the property. We have spent several weekends at VRBO spots for our weekends/ getaways so we have a little experience to fall back on. We would encourage a more informative set of instructions/information for future visitors. The initial information said to leave the cottage as we found it which led us to wonder if that meant all linens had to be clean and the cottage spotless. My daughter found it necessary to communicate with the manager to determine what was expected in terms of laundry and general cleaning (we did clean the cottage) There was no soap for the dishwasher or the clothes washer so we had to go to the store for that. Generally we have found a notebook with information regarding the way to connect to the internet, a listing of TV channels available, instructions regarding what is expected at checkout time, nearby stores, restaurants, etc. Generally speaking, pertinent information in one place and available would be very helpful to future guests. My husband was dealing with health issues and was allowed to join us by the management which we greatly appreciated. We hope the wedding they were experiencing that weekend was lovely and a happy occasion.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Donald D.

16 September 2024

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mason G.

29 November 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean!

Nice home away from home!

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie R.

27 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful lake week

Great house to get away. Thanks for a good week of relaxing, kayaking, and bird watching.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

1 August 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice relaxing vacation

The house and the lake was everything described. The location is about an hour driving to a lot of great cities so we also explored a lot of places. We enjoyed our vacation.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia K.

30 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

crooked lake

property well maintained and very comfortable

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noelle V.

15 March 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A complete escape

There aren’t enough words to express how much we enjoyed our stay. We needed a peaceful quiet place and this was it!! I almost wish I didn’t need to relax, because I also know that there’s tons of fun things to do there! I feel like this is one of the places that no matter what you’re looking for it has it!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

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