Grand Old Cottage

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Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Oden, MI

Crooked Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Petoskey State Park
‪9 min drive‬
Odawa Casino
‪16 min drive‬
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This traditional turn of the century cottage is on Crooked Lake. Large wrap around front porch and side yard. This grand old cottage has 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, large living room, dining room which seats 10, large kitchen with butchers block, maids room, and laundry. Food pantry, pan pantry, and glass pantry are just a few examples of the amenities of this old cottage. There is plenty of room for a large family. Cable in living room and maids room. Large side yard for croquet, badminton , or volleyball. Sunning platform at the end of dock. This cottage has been in our family for three generations, but we are offering it to you for a few weeks this summer. Great place to bring the family together and start your own Northern Michigan tradition. We are close to Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Mackinaw City providing a large selection of shopping, dining and golf. Miles of bike trails just steps from the cottage. Two marinas on the lake for boat rentals to enjoy the historic inland waterway, ultimately connecting you to the Great Lakes.

Property manager

Julia Rupp

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Alanson

Located in Alanson, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Oden, MI

What's nearby

Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Petoskey State Park - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 12 min drive - 13.3 km
Odawa Casino - 16 min drive - 16.7 km
Nub's Nob Ski Area - 22 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬9 min drive
‪Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Grand Old Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Grand Old Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Grand Old Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Grand Old Cottage located?

This family-friendly Alanson holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Crooked Lake and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center. Lake Michigan and Petoskey State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Regina V.

9 August 2022

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

Perfect family getaway

We had a wonderful week at this house! It was my husband and Me, our 3 month old, and our dog. The house was well stocked with kitchen basics, bath towels, lake towels, soaps, and grill. The lakefront access, fenced in yard, and gated deck were amazing for us as a family especially with our dog. He was off leash all week and we all lived outside from wake up to bedtime. The dock was safe, water was cool, and we laid on lawn chairs all day. We would definitely stay here again - no complaints! Owner was super responsive to questions and has seamless check in / out. Close to town and wineries if you want to explore! The only con is no AC as it was warm during the nights, however, the house had many box fans in each room to help.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

amsran172 S.

1 September 2021

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

Great place for families

We had a great time at this property! The large wrap around porch was nicely fenced in so our dog and 16 month old granddaughter could safely be contained. The kitchen was fully stocked with everything we needed. This place had a ton of charming character. It was hot for many of the nights we were there but there were fans in every room. The owner Julia was very responsive and accommodating. We had a nice week at the Lake House. Ann

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan I.

11 July 2021

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

Family get together

Our family spent a week at this lovely cottage. Grown children, infant and dogs enjoyed the comfortable house and wonderful front porch. The owner was readily available at any time.

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S., Naperville, IL

21 July 2020

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

Amazing Week

We had an amazing week on the lake, with everything we could have needed and more in this charming old lake home. The home was the perfect size, with a huge front porch for relaxing and a huge dining room for dinners and game nights. The home had everything you would need to entertain and the hosts were very gracious and welcoming. Highly recommend this home for a family vacation .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

ann w.

13 August 2018

PERFECT

We had a wonderful week at a perfect cottage. The porch provided the perfect setting for morning coffee and evening cocktails. We had the entire family around the dining room table (10 adults and two children). It could not have been nicer. Thank you Julie!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

mike s.

7 September 2017

Nice Lakefront Cottage with Great Porch

This house had everything that we needed. Master bedroom upstairs overlooked the lake. Bedrooms for everybody. Don't need to bring anything as owner had thought of everything. We ate all of our meals on the porch, breakfast through dinner (inside dining room very large if want to eat in). Grilled out a couple of times. Nice eating outside with the covered porch overlooking the lake. Tied up our pontoon boat to the dock - very convenient. House also located within walking distance of local marina. Running/bicycle trail also across street.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deedie D.

1 September 2017

So relaxing!

Six of us -- a family of 5 with three older boys, my husband, me and the boys' uncle, thoroughly enjoyed this cottage. As one reviewer wrote, if you want granite countertops and modern accoutrements, this may not be for you. But we were charmed by the comfort, the nooks and crannies, the history, the kitchen and dining areas that made me feel I'd entered a world where many a happy family spent their time. Bedrooms with sinks in the corner! A wrap-around porch you could not set foot on without wanting to sit down with a good book and a glass of wine. All of us fought for naps on the hammock. The sidewalk that runs up and down a long length of the lake became an evening walk tradition. And best of all is Julia, the owner, who readily shares information about places to see in the area, and is very responsive to questions. The whole thing felt like a real getaway.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

28 October 2014

Amazing house...like a movie set

My family has rented this house for a week for the past two summers and it is simply incredible. It's a true lake house, with an amazing porch, a huge lawn for frisbee throwing and a swim dock into the lake. The house is wonderful with large bedrooms, lovely art and a huge dining room table for family meals and game playing. The owner is absolutely lovely and someone we now count as a friend. If you want granite countertops and stainless steel everything, this is not your spot. If you want to stay in a home that feels like it's been loved by your family for generations, this is it. We love everything about it. Look for the messages written by "summer staff" from the 20’s written on the walls of the maids room off the kitchen. This house is a treasure.

About the host

Hosted by Julia Rupp

Winter in Columbus, OH. Been coming up for generations.

What makes this property unique

Lake view from the large porch. Great place to watch the beautiful sunsets, or relax after a day on the lake.

Languages:

English

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

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