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Bear Cabin on Crooked River in Alanson, MI

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16297.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Alanson, MI
  • Crooked Lake
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Pickerel Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Petoskey State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

3 Single Bunk Beds

Primary Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bear Cabin on Crooked River in Alanson, MI

Nestled on the bank of Crooked River at the Devils' Elbow, this charming cabin boasts enough room to host up to 16 people. Guests will feel right at home in any of the thoughtfully appointed bedrooms, bathrooms and stocked kitchen. The soothing atmosphere of this property, complete with modern amenities like WiFi, AC, whole house generator, EV Charger, 2 sets of washers/dryers, and outdoor hot tub ensures a relaxing stay. Kids will enjoy Camp Run Amuck in the custom bunkroom which includes a full bathroom and lounge area with a video game table. Everyone will enjoy evenings at the fire pit making smores or gazing at stars from the hot tub. Your group can enjoy lawn games or use the included kayaks or stand up paddle boards to check out the waterways or wave to passing boaters from the private dock where you can park your own boat. Bear Cabin has direct access to Burt Lake and Crooked Lake. Whether you want to enjoy summer or winter sports or check out local breweries or wineries or perhaps take in the stunning Fall colors driving through the Tunnel of Trees, it's easy to see why you will appreciate your time here. A short drive to Petoskey or Harbor Springs takes you to charming downtowns where you can indulge in the local culinary scene or head to the ski slopes at nearby Nubs Nob or Boyne Highlands. A short thirty minute drive will place you at Boyne Mountain where you can ski, mountain bike or walk the stunning Sky Bridge. Perhaps you prefer to stroll the quaint streets of nearby Mackinac Island and devour the world famous island made fudge. Art lovers will enjoy the popular downtown Charlevoix area. Abundant snowmobile, hiking and bike trails are also at your fingertips. If golf is your game there are numerous nearby courses to play. So gather your group of friends or family and hurry to this central Northern Michigan location to enjoy the best of all four seasons and relax at Bear Cabin in Alanson!

Property manager

Kelly K

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this cabin is on the waterfront. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures.
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Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Odawa Casino - 21 min drive - 21.6 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 22 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Randy's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Cabin on Crooked River in Alanson, MI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Bear Cabin on Crooked River in Alanson, MI located?

This family-friendly Alanson cabin is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Crooked Lake and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Pickerel Lake is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brendan G.

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

Bear cabin

The cabin is huge and well appointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

About the host

Hosted by Kelly K

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