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The Oden House

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Bedrooms: 5  |  Bathrooms: 6  |  Sleeps: 10
Beds: 2 Kings, 3 Queens
Unit Code: 2310982
Rental Type: Entire House
Check-In: 4PM  |  Check-Out: 10AM
Location: Alanson

Crooked Lake Getaway!
Enter into this charming cottage from the wraparound porch through original wood double doors. Find yourself in a cozy space with a new mid-century feel. The main level entertaining area is very spacious with a large sectional couch to fall into while enjoying the gas fireplace, music over the record player, and a few drinks with friends and family. On the opposite side of the living area is a ten-person dining room table paired with floor to ceiling original glass doors, perfect for making memories and good conversations. The full kitchen is on the back of the home with new appliances and is connected to the laundry/mudroom area leading out to the expansive fenced-in backyard. This home has five bedrooms and seven bathrooms (4 full, 3 half) giving plenty of space to let your group spread out. Bedroom one is located on the main level. There is second half bath connected to the dining room to service the rest of the main level as well. Taking the staircase to the upstairs brings you to four more bedrooms and five bathrooms – all of which at least have a half bath setup in each room creating more privacy for each guest. Each bedroom has a window A/C unit, as well as a ceiling fan. The North Western State Trail is one block away, which connects to the Little Traverse Wheelway, giving you miles and miles of asphalt trails for biking and running/walking. Located across the street from Crooked Lake and near many Northern Michigan destinations, this home is sure to be a family favorite!

NEARBY DESTINATIONS
Downtown Harbor Springs: 9.4 miles
The Highlands/Nub's Nob: 8.5 miles
Dairy Queen (ice cream): 2 miles
Windjammer Marina (boat rentals): 0.9 miles
Downtown Petoskey: 9.1 miles
Mackinaw City (to catch a ferry to Mackinac Island): 27.3 miles
Pellston Regional Airport: 11.8 miles
Petoskey State Park (Lake Michigan): 5.2 miles

Suitability
Non-Smoking, No Pets, Children Welcome
Stories: 2
Dining: 10 Seats

Kitchen
Full Kitchen, Refrigerator, Microwave, Toaster, Cookware, Oven, Dishwasher, Blender, Dishes & Utensils, Regular Coffee Maker, Keurig

Living
Air Conditioning (Wall Units), Ceiling Fan (Living Room), Linens, Iron/Ironing Board, Towels, Washer & Dryer, Gas Fireplace, Internet, Tub/Shower, Baby Gate, Highchair

Outdoor
Deck, Propane Grill, Lawn, Firepit (Firewood Not Provided), Outdoor Seating (6) 

Entertainment
TV, Games, Books

Location
Lakeview, Near Beach, Driveway Parking (6 Spaces) 

Local Activities
Paddle Boarding, Boating/Sailing, Photography, Cycling/Mountain Biking, Fishing, Golfing, Walking/Hiking, Hunting, Ice Skating, Jet Skiing, Paragliding, Roller Blading, Snorkeling, Skiing/Snowboarding/Tubing, Swimming, Water Skiing, Water Tubing, Bird Watching, Kayaking/Canoeing, Sight Seeing, Scenic Drives, Sledding, Zip Lining

Local Attractions/Services
Nearby Medical Services, Nearby Grocery, Nearby ATM/Bank, Nearby Post Office, Nearby Internet Cafe, Nearby FedEx, Laundromats, Massage Therapists, Shopping, Dining/Restaurants, Area Fitness Centers, Movie Theaters, Golf Courses, Marinas, Casino, Churches, Library, Museums, Winery Tours, Festivals, Water Parks, Spa

Another Great Stay At The Oden House
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Reviewer from North Muskegon, MI recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 3 days ending in March, 2025
Very nice property with old school charm
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Reviewer from Wyoming, OH recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 5 days ending in January, 2025
Family of 9 stayed at this property over holidays. Ample room to spreadout and everyone had their own bedroom. Road noise at night is a bit load, but we were aware prior to staying and planned accordingly.
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Lovely home with a lovely view
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Reviewer from Leonard, MI recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 3 days ending in September, 2024
Wonderful experience. Hosts were a pleasure to work with. Home was lovely and met our needs perfectly.
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Quaint & Quirky
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Reviewer from Walled Lake, MI recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 3 days ending in August, 2024
Group of senior women playing golf in the Harbor Springs area. Find it convenient to rent a home so can relax after a round to commiserate with a cocktail and munchies.
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Hometown Christmas
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Kendra D. recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 2 days ending in December, 2024
Just wonderful! Seriously one of the best spots to staycation!
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Annual 4 Couples Week Up North
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Reviewer from South Bend, IN recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 7 days ending in June, 2023
Property is in a great location and spacious; good communication with Vacation Properties staff as had a water issue one morning-corrected right away. Bathrooms for all bedrooms were a plus, and mattresses were great. The only things I'd note was the lack of closet space and property exterior needs some sprucing up.
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Great Space for a Group
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Reviewer from Saint Paul, MN recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 5 days ending in September, 2023
Six friends and I spent five days in this lovely house. The kitchen was well appointed, the porch and backyard were comfortable and the fireplace made evenings at home feel cozy. The busy road in front of the house is a challenge.
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Old School Charm
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Reviewer from North Muskegon, MI recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 3 days ending in March, 2024
Super nice property for a "ski with friends weekend"

Lots of room for all
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Wonderful family vacation spot!
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Jennifer H. from Pataskala, OH recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 8 days ending in May, 2024
Our group of 8 adults and a toddler had a marvelous family get-together here. The property managers were superb in communication, both before and during our stay. They provided items we asked about, and there was plenty of toilet paper, paper towels, dishwasher soap, and laundry detergent. The owners scheduled to have the roof replaced after our checkout and the property managers worked with us and our parking arrangements for delivery of the roofing supplies.
Each bedroom having at least its own half-bath was very convenient, and the home was spotless. We enjoyed the proximity to nature preserves, wineries, breweries, and Mackinac Island (only 1/2 hour to the ferry). If it had been warmer, water sports were also nearby. The house had lots of space where we could all spread out or gather together. Two of our group had to work remotely and the wifi met their needs. This was such a great place and experience - I would highly recommend it!
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Family Ski Weekend
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Lynette N. recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 2 days ending in March, 2024
We had a pleasant weekend at the house and service was very responsive to our questions.
The big advantage to the home is a private room and bathroom which we loved. Two did not have showers but there was one in hall. Everyone loved that.
It is an older property and could use some outside work. But the charming wrap around porch made it nice on a beautiful March weekend.
The place was clean except for two things we brought up to the owners. They promised to follow up on our concerns.
It is a nice property for a group of 10. We enjoyed our stay. Kids want to come back next year.
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Great stay and an adorable home!
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Katie S. recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 2 days ending in May, 2024
We had so much fun during our stay. The house was beautiful and had so much room for everyone. Everything was clean and set up nicely. I would definitely love to come back in the future.
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Reviewer from Royal Oak, MI recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 7 days ending in July, 2024
This was our third stay and would come back again. The bedroom/bathroom setup is ideal for a large group. Lots of privacy and personal space inside the house and a great yard and deck to spread out. Very comfortable. The property management company is easy to work with and extremely responsive.
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Winter Getaway
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Reviewer from Portage, MI recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 2 days ending in February, 2024
Enchanting stay in this beautiful, spacious yet cozy home. A separate bathroom for all five bedrooms which was amazing for this group of eight women traveling for a winter getaway. Everything we needed was available. We will be back!
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Reviewer from Milwaukee, WI recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 7 days ending in August, 2021
Thank you for a wonderful experience. Communication was prompt and helpful, both leading up to our trip and during our stay. The cottage had plenty of room for our family of 9 and the large backyard and fire pit was an added bonus.
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This Ptoperty is a Gem!
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Mary G. from Villa Rica, GA recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 11 days ending in September, 2021
We had 8 people in our party for part of our stay. Check-in was easy and well defined. All the spaces including the bathrooms were spotless. The kitchen is well equipped too. The large dining table is great for larger groups as well as the many bathrooms. The location suited our party perfectly. One thing some may find somewhat annoying is the traffic noise if you are on the front porch or in the front bedroom at certain times of the day. No problem in the rest of the rooms.Beautiful unecumbered view of Crooked Lake plus a welcome bike/walking trail to the rear of the property. Overall, we found the property to be excellent and highly recommend it. Additionally, Also Vacation Properties were very responsive to our needs.
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Crooked House on the Crooked Lake
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JAN D. from Jacksonville, FL recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 5 days ending in September, 2022
Overall great location. We went to Petoskey, Charlevoix, Mackinac Island snd Harbor Springs. All within a very close drive.
House was of sufficient size. We were 3 couples celebrating 75th and 70th birthdays.
The couch in the living room and the front porch furniture need to be replaced. Individual rocking chairs would be great. Living room couch seating was about a foot from the floor. Very difficult to get out of. Carpeting in bedrooms needs deep cleaning or replacement.
The kitchen was quite sufficient. We cooked a few meals in and had everything needed. The dining room was a great size.
Unfortunately we were so tired at night we didn't get a chance to use the fire pit. The backyard was very large and fenced
Management was very responsive for 2 small problems we had.
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North Woods Charmer
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kimball s. from Elgin, IL recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 7 days ending in October, 2022
A Great place to stay while exploring the North Woods of Michigan
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Everything you could want
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J C R. from Louisville, KY recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 3 days ending in October, 2022
Beautiful interior that was clean. Enough beds for everyone to have their own, even with larger parties. Very close to a lovely downtown area as well, would come back again!
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Vrbo stay in oden
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Reviewer from Howell, MI recommends this vacation rental
Stayed 2 days ending in April, 2022
It was a very fun stay! Cute house many bedrooms and bathrooms comfy beds which is a huge plus! Very clean well kept house I'd highly recommended we enjoyed a girls weekend and it's a quick drive to downtown Petoskey!
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