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Relaxing Crooked Lake Cottage - Private Dock, Large Yard, Great Fishing

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Dining
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Relaxing Crooked Lake Cottage - Private Dock, Large Yard, Great Fishing

Relax, recharge, and disconnect at this cozy waterfront cottage on beautiful Crooked Lake!

The property has a large yard with an outdoor fire pit and a wraparound deck with a beautiful gazebo. Inside, you'll find a cozy fireplace, a large kitchen and plenty of windows overlooking the lake. Our private dock offers space to dock your own boat, excellent fishing, and a pontoon available to rent for cruising the lake! Nearby there are restaurants, ice cream shops, and trails for hikers, bikers, and snowmobilers.

This single-story lake cottage is bright, open, and welcoming — with large windows throughout that offer beautiful lake views. The main living area has a cozy stone fireplace, comfortable seating, which flows into the fully equipped kitchen.

Main bedroom: King-size bed, closet, ensuite bathroom with full shower and jacuzzi

Bedroom 2: Full-size bed, dresser, closet

Bedroom 3: Full-size bed, dresser, closet

Bonus sleeping: Pull-out full-size sofa bed in second living area (perfect for kids or extra guests)

Second bathroom: Centrally located, with shower/tub combo

Laundry area: In-home washer and dryer, perfect for longer stays

Outside, there are two kayaks and a paddleboat for use on the lake.

Enjoy the lake in style! We have a pontoon boat available for rent. Our pontoon is available for $150/day or $1,000/week (must be rented for the full stay). Please let me know during booking if you are interested in the boat!

Please note: While you’re welcome to enjoy the lake from our dock and use the kayaks and paddleboat, swimming directly from the property is not recommended due to the lakebed conditions near shore.

For swimming, there's a public park with a beach and picnic tables just 1/4 mile away, easily walkable or a 2-minute drive!

For security purposes only, we have two security cameras both located on the exterior of the property. The first camera is on the front porch, covering the front door. The second camera is on the detached garage facing down the driveway.

Just minutes away, you’ll find local favorites like Twisted Sisters Pizza, Lakeside Bar & Grille, Kaleidoscope Coffee, and Ebaugh’s Whistle Stop Ice Cream. Love the outdoors? Explore the Evart City Walking Trail, Riverside Park East, or take a day trip to the scenic trails around Lake Cadillac in the Huron-Manistee National Forest (45 min drive).

Whether you're fishing, paddling, snowmobiling, or just relaxing with a book by the water, we hope you'll feel right at home at our Crooked Lake Cottage.

Property manager

Amber VanderKolk

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: There is a $50/night flat fee for pets

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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 neighborhood

Map
Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Gray Lake - 5 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Eight Point Lake - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Clear Lake - 18 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Doc & Tom Lake - 29 min drive - 20.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Oakridge Pizza & Subs - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whistle Stop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Garfield Township - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪K's Diner - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Birchwood Restaurant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Crooked Lake, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Spillway Lake and Big Cranberry Lake. Mystic Lake is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Relaxing Crooked Lake Cottage - Private Dock, Large Yard, Great Fishing Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10

My parents lived on the lake for over 20 years. When this property popped up we decided to give it a go. My husband and I and another couple, had a delightful 5 nights. We got just what we wanted, peace , quiet, and fun!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Everything was great! Amber and Randy were both wonderful. Anytime we had a question they responded immediately. Beautiful piece of property that has been well taken care of! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10

We especially enjoyed the spaciousness of this home, as well as the location and the cleanliness. Hosts were very prompt handling any minor issues we had.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10

Absolutely perfect. Everything we needed, and it was the cleanest house we have ever rented. We will definitely be back. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

This property is very clean and well kept. Lots of room to spread out. Excellent fishing lake. During the week it was like our own private lake. There were very few others using the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10

The property was clean and very close to the water. We had fabulous weather and spent most of our daytime in the gazebo enjoying the wildlife, boats etc. We enjoyed that very much. Beds were comfortable. I would like to make some suggestions to the manager/owner of the property. We have spent several weekends at VRBO spots for our weekends/ getaways so we have a little experience to fall back on. We would encourage a more informative set of instructions/information for future visitors. The initial information said to leave the cottage as we found it which led us to wonder if that meant all linens had to be clean and the cottage spotless. My daughter found it necessary to communicate with the manager to determine what was expected in terms of laundry and general cleaning (we did clean the cottage) There was no soap for the dishwasher or the clothes washer so we had to go to the store for that. Generally we have found a notebook with information regarding the way to connect to the internet, a listing of TV channels available, instructions regarding what is expected at checkout time, nearby stores, restaurants, etc. Generally speaking, pertinent information in one place and available would be very helpful to future guests. My husband was dealing with health issues and was allowed to join us by the management which we greatly appreciated. We hope the wedding they were experiencing that weekend was lovely and a happy occasion.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10

Overall, we had a great time. The location was great and not too far of a drive. Small town atmosphere, and everyone was friendly. The house is very nice and roomy. The bedrooms were spacious and comfortable. We absolutely loved the pontoon and enjoyed taking it around the lake! The house was very nice, but wish there would have been pictures of the long walk from the garage to the house. It might have changed if we would have booked. It was very hard for my mom to walk that far, so she didn't make many trips with us. One suggestion for the kitchen - more bowls (mixing/serving). We used the casserole dishes that were in the cupboard. Also, some serving spoons as well would be nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

2/10

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10

Its was peaceful and amazing. I will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10

The only snag (a small one) we had during the week was a leaky gas hose on the grill. Not a big deal since we had brought a Blackstone with us and used that instead. Randy and Amber were very easy to work with and we enjoyed our vacation very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10

Very clean, boat and lake were both very nice and the host communicated very well with us. Would definitely stay there aga!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10

The home was very comfortable, clean and had everything we needed. Amber was wonderful to deal with, very responsive and helpful. We enjoyed our stay. The week was exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10

Nice home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10

Great house to get away. Thanks for a good week of relaxing, kayaking, and bird watching.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10

The house and the lake was everything described. The location is about an hour driving to a lot of great cities so we also explored a lot of places. We enjoyed our vacation.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

property well maintained and very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10

There aren’t enough words to express how much we enjoyed our stay. We needed a peaceful quiet place and this was it!! I almost wish I didn’t need to relax, because I also know that there’s tons of fun things to do there! I feel like this is one of the places that no matter what you’re looking for it has it!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022