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Crooked Lake Express | Original train car of Grand Trunk Western 2579

Experience life on the tracks in this charming train-turned-retreat where you can unwind after hiking or biking nearby.

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TV
Interior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire apartment

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms37 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Crooked Lake Express | Original train car of Grand Trunk Western 2579

The Grand Trunk Western 2579 is now resting in the heart of Northern Michigan as Crooked Lake Express 2579. Maintaining the industrial feel of an authentic train while bringing modern charm, the Crooked Lake Express creates a unique experience! Queen bed, twin bunk-beds, 1.5 bath + kitchen. Located along the North Western State Trail and across from the Little Traverse Township Boat Launch on Crooked Lake.

North Western Trail State: Enjoy this 32.2-mile point-to-point trail near Conway, Michigan. Generally considered an easy route. This is a popular trail for hiking, road biking, and running, but you can still enjoy some solitude during quieter times of day.

Little Traverse Township Boat Launch: Located directly across the street. Enjoy water activities nearby.

Little Traverse Township Beach: Located 1/2 mile south, along US31

You will have full access to the red caboose.

There is AC and Wifi

Bedroom 1 | Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 | Twin Bunk Beds, 4 single beds. Top beds can be pushed up for additional head space or easily pulled down.

Things to note before booking:
-Some areas are very tight, like the half bath and the space around the bed of the bedroom. Please keep this in mind when booking.

Property manager

Crystal

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 400 square feet

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Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
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
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

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 7 min drive - 4.3 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 11 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 12 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Odawa Casino - 15 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Lake Express | Original train car of Grand Trunk Western 2579 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Crooked Lake Express | Original train car of Grand Trunk Western 2579 located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is steps from Crooked Lake and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Petoskey State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Crooked Lake Express | Original train car of Grand Trunk Western 2579 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 3 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 3 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 3 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 3 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shawna U.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

Quaint cosy unique experience
The rental was just as described and was an amazing experience. The theming matches the train car perfectly. As described there are a couple tight spaces (namely the half bath) but you’re in a real train car. We loved our time and thought it was an amazing experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

Girls weekend!
Great Location .so cute with lots of original fixtures that take u back in time. Beautiful view with a close walking/biking trail. Very clean. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024