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Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway

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Property grounds
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table football

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway

Get ready to experience the comforts of home in our remarkable short-term rental! This beautiful house offers three inviting bedrooms, perfect for a peaceful night's rest after a day of adventures in scenic Northern Michigan. The spacious bathroom is thoughtfully equipped to meet all your needs, and the well-stocked kitchen makes cooking delightful meals for your loved ones a breeze.

But wait, there's more! Our rental includes a generous basement with two additional beds, ideal for accommodating larger groups or families. The basement also houses entertaining games like air hockey, a pool table, and an arcade cabinet with 300 classic games, along with extra living space for your enjoyment. For your convenience, a washer and dryer are available in the basement.

Our outdoor area is a haven for relaxation and creating cherished memories with your dear ones, complete with a propane grill and a cozy fire pit.

Inside, you'll discover three comfortable and tastefully decorated bedrooms: a king bed in bedroom 1, a queen bed in bedroom 2, and a full bed in bedroom 3. But there's more to explore - our spacious basement boasts two full beds, perfect for accommodating larger groups or families. Check out our photos to see for yourself!

To make your stay hassle-free, we provide a starter pack of essential items, regardless of your stay's duration. Here's what you'll find in the home:

- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Dish soap
- Garbage bags (1 per day)
- Hotel-sized shampoo and bar soap
- Kitchen essentials (pots, pans, utensils, dinnerware, cups/mugs/wine glasses, toaster, Keurig, salt, and pepper). We also include a limited supply of coffee pods to get you started.
- Bath towels (Please note: beach towels are not provided)
- Linens and extra pillows
- Extra blankets

We understand that you may have your own specific needs and preferences, so we've compiled a list of items you might want to bring or purchase during your stay. Please note that for health and sanitary reasons, we do not provide cooking spices or condiments. Here's what you'll need to supply:

- Personal toiletries
- Personal electronics chargers
- Laundry pods/detergent
- Groceries/Condiments/spices/coffee pods
- Beach towels
- Local firewood (please refrain from bringing wood from outside the area)

We consider pets to be part of the family, which is why we happily welcome up to two dogs in our rental! There is a non-refundable pet fee of $100, a small price to pay to have your furry companions with you during your vacation.

To ensure the comfort of all guests, we kindly request that you clean up after your pets in the yard before checking out. Failure to do so will result in an additional charge of $50.

Don't wait! Book your stay today and relish an unforgettable Northern Michigan vacation with your entire family, including your cherished pets!

Property manager

Jason and Marie Maltese

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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 deadlock
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

About the area

Map
Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 9 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Petoskey State Park - 13 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Odawa Casino - 20 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Nub's Nob Ski Area - 26 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rusty Saw North Stakehouse & BBQ - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Northwood Family Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bob's Place - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Randy's Mighty Good Pizza - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway located?

This family-friendly Alanson holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Crooked Lake and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Pickerel Lake is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Northern Michigan Vacation Getaway Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing stay
This is an amazing property in a great town. Walking distance to boutique stores along with a bakery and restaurants. The game room basement had us researching for our own arcade system by the end of the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Cheryl R.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Bed bugs
The rental was ok until unfortunately we had bedbugs in the main bedroom. I did let owners know and they offered cleaning and changing up bedding . We declined offer while still there. We stayed in the other rooms in which we didn’t find any more bedbugs in those rooms. It made it an uncomfortable stay. It was very disappointing that I didn’t hear from the owners after we left. Not a single message to see how we were doing. I do have pictures of the bugs and my feet. . I have hesitation to speak unkindly but I feel now this was not acceptable. Please review and get back to me. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North Getaway
We had a great time on our Northern Michigan Vacation getaway. Location very convenient to Petosky downtown, Petosky State Park and a short drive to Mackinaw City. Thought we could have a problem with only one bathroom but it was large and worked perfectly for us. Hot week we were there so did suggest to owners to provide fans for people sleeping in basement.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie R.

Family Vacation
The place is very nice! The carpet was a little sandy, but overall the place was pretty clean. My family enjoyed the time we spent there. A possible improvement recommendation would be to add a second bathroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynsey D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for extended families
House was exactly as listed, central location and easy to get to both Mackinaw City and Petoskey. Enjoyed our stay and good setup for multiple family units.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Howard R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Everything very comfortable. Location was great for biking as house was literally on the trail. Good restaurants a short walk away
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic place to stay!
We book a different location every year for our family vacation. This home exceeded our expectations and was close to every place we wanted to travel/visit. If we ever chose Michigan for our vacation again, we would chose to stay here again! Great for a family to stay with tons of activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Piper R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for family
Clean house, fun basement game area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Stayed here for a golf trip! Super nice and clean. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay! The property is roomy, clean, and well appointed. Our only suggestion would be to add a second bathroom in the basement.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Visit
We stayed at this property to visit family for a long weekend in November. The house was clean, cozy and had all the amenities for a fun weekend getaway. The kids loved the basement! We hope to return in the summer. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena Z., Nashville

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome vacation
I was very impressed with the house. I love the fact that we could cook our meal. Plus we were in the middle of Petoskey and Mackinac. The house was wonderful and the host left us a welcome basket was a treat. My pets were happy and our daughter was happy she had her own space. It was a amazing experience and i hope that we can rent it again.I will recommend this house.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic stay!
I was in town for work. This was in close proximity and gave me the much needed relaxation at the end of the day. The only minor issue was that there were limited carpet/rugs (for my pet). She had a hard time getting around on the slippery floors so I had to improvise with blankets and rugs that I brought with us. Otherwise, everything was wonderful! The added treats were perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pam J., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
We really enjoyed the comfort of this home. Was a great fit for a girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savana H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
Amazing place to stay, perfect for a quick weekend trip with friends! Within driving distance to do day trips to Mackinaw, the UP, etc. Everything was just as advertised and the host was very friendly and quick to communicate. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly P., Jackson

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip to Mackinac Island
My sisters and I took my mom (5 in group total) on a summer trip to Mackinac Island area for a long weekend. The house is lovely, extremely clean, well designed, many amenities and sleeping accommodations for each of us, we all slept like a rock. The house close to Mackinac Island, Mackinac City and tons of local cute shops and restaurants. We decided to cook most meals and the stove, grill, and kitchen supplies were exceptional, they had everything we needed to cook excellent meals and enjoy them in the main living area. The game room was an absolute suprise, we all spent an afternoon laughing and playing like kids; air hockey, foosball, arcade games, pool, recreational area for movies and lounging. The last night we enjoyed the firepit, relaxing and talking abt the fun we had; Mackinac Island, the Lumberjack show, the casino, a local vineyard that was absolutely quaint, good wine, performers... such a great trip. The homeowners were responsive, helpful and wonderful to work with. Book your stay, you'll love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Cardinal Rule P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Alanson Home
We loved our stay at the Alanson home. It was super clean. The neighborhood had a variety of homes and I wasn't comfortable letting my kids bike around alone with a house that looked very run down a few doors down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

christopher w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation/wedding
My family and I stayed the week in preparation for our oldest daughter’s wedding. Love the area and proximity to so many places. Very clean home and tucked away in a quiet corner within walking distance of downtown Alanson. Downstairs game room was a bonus between running around.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Alanson Long Weekend
We had a great stay in Alanson. Great location to walk anywhere in Alanson and short drive to Petoskey, Mackinaw, Indian River and Harbor Springs. House was extremely clean and perfect size for our family and grandkids. Perfect amount of rooms and fun game room downstairs for our grandson. Overall it was a great long weekend. Thank you Jason and Marie.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness
In the middle of it all!
The house is super clean and the location made it easy for day trips to Mackinaw, Wolverine, and Black Lake. The large TV's and the pool table were very nice. The gas grill made cooking easy and everything worked well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hans K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Clean and up to date property. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice
They place was very clean and open. There was plenty of blankets pillows and kitchen stuff. It looks just like the photos and is very comfortable. It is walking distance to the town of alanson and very close to petoskey. We stayed there for a family graduation party which was only a few blocks away so it was very convenient. The host responded very promptly to any emails that were sent. we would book it again if we needed at place to stay in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josie V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accurate listing
This rental was everything we expected and more. We were very pleased that the pictures in the listing were very accurate. The home was super clean, & well kept! There were plenty of blankets & towels to accommodate 9 guests for a three night stay. The property owner was very helpful and answered all of our questions prior to arrival. Check in was a breeze and we felt right at home during our stay. We would recommend this property!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janette P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family vacation was a success!
The house was very nice and we had more than enough room for our family! We will definitely be back in the future! Thank you :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location - ski up north
We love this place. Second trip this winter. Great location (close to Highlands and Nub’s) with all the amenities. Huge finished basement - great for sleeping and hanging out. 3 comfortable bedrooms on the main level - open kitchen for dining and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023