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"Just A Cottage Small"

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow

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Nestled on a ten-acre homestead, Just a Cottage Small at Four Sisters' Farm offers cozy comfort and easy access to northern Michigan's finest attractions. Explore the Tunnel of Trees, golf courses, Lake Michigan beaches, or stay in for quiet evenings with country charm.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

"Just A Cottage Small"

Come to Four Sisters' Farm and enjoy your stay in "Just a Cottage Small". This cozy little two story cottage is complete with the comforts of home. Nestled on our ten acre homestead, you'll find yourself centrally located to all of northern Michigan's finest attractions. Within a thirty minute drive you'll be able to take in such sites as the Mackinaw Bridge, Mackinaw Island, the Tunnel of Trees, numerous golf courses, Lake Michigan's sandy beaches, inland water streams and lakes great for fishing and boating, and so much more. We are located right on one of the main biking and snowmobiling trails, making it easy for year round activities. Finally, visit any number of restaurants in the area or stay in for a quiet evening in country comfort.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 and a deadbolt lock
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
Alanson, MI

What's nearby

  • Cheboiganing Preserve - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Crooked Lake - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hidden River Golf and Casting Club - 7 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rusty Saw North - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Alanson Depot Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Northwood Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pellston Market - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is "Just A Cottage Small" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at "Just A Cottage Small"?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at "Just A Cottage Small"?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is "Just A Cottage Small" located?

Located on a lake, this Alanson cottage offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 mi (5 km) of Cheboiganing Preserve and Crooked Lake and close to winter sports such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Hidden River Golf and Casting Club and Burt Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

"Just A Cottage Small" Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place nestled comfortably on a beautiful and quiet property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful and cozy. Thank you for nice getaway.Aaron
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful self contained secluded cottage with everything we needed for a 4 day break. This was perfect for my husband and myself and was close to Petoskey and Mackinac. Our hosts were friendly and helpful without being overbearing. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

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

Amazing little Cottage

This small cottage is cozy, clean and a bit off the beaten path. The scenery is absolutely stunning and it is not too far away from any activity but far enough away that you feel completely at peace. I have stayed at many B&Bs and this is by far one of the best. So clean and beautiful. I will definitely be staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

DAWN P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice place

Perfectly fine place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique property. Excellent place to stay for a couple looking for a quiet getaway. Large bedroom on lower level with a comfortable queen size bed. Upper level has the bathroom , kitchenette and a small sitting area. Large deck overlooking the farm outback. Located close to Harbor Springs & Petoskey.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ellie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean little cottage. The Host lives on the same property, maybe 100 yards from the cottage. Although, it wasn’t a problem. No wifi or TV. Very small shower if you a bigger person I don’t know how it would work. Overall great stay, and great location! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janine M.

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

Great stay

We had a great time. The property is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Great place

Great place to stay ,down fall no TV or wifi but loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

A great place to stay!

Very cute quaint cottage! Comfortable and clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted J.

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

Cozy Cottage

We enjoyed our time in the cottage, very cute and comfortable!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy S.

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

Perfect for couples

Perfect short term stay for couples. Very close all area attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia H.

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

Wonderful Stay

It was great. We got to visit relatives and this was centrally located.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt J.

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

Fantastic Spot

This little cabin is amazing. Very peaceful, super cute, and very close to all the fun Petoskey and Up North can bring. Cannot recommend it highly enough.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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

Mother/Daughter trip

This was the sweetest little cottage for our mother/daughter getaway. So peaceful, so adorable. We had a wonderful time!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie P.

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

Cute little cottage

Cute and cozy stay. the cottage was the perfect size for a weekend getaway with my bestie. Bed was comfy, water was hot, no complaints about the cottage. We loved being able to sip coffee on the porch and look at the cows grazing in the field. Close to harbor springs and petoskey. Only thing that surprised us a little was the proximity of the other buildings, we were surrounded by a house, 2 story 2 car garage, shed, and another cottage, whereas I thought we were going to be a little more isolated. Otherwise perfect stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Family Weekend

I enjoyed my stay at “Just a small cottage “. It was a good location for me centrally located between Petoskey and family in Pelston.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Two thumbs up

Great little cozy cabin! Great location for visiting both Petoskey, and Mackinac city.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Great little Place!

Highly recommend for single or couple. Quick ride to Petosky and Cheboygan plus plenty to see and do in between. Property was charming with everything you need to enjoy your stay and explore the Northern lower peninsula
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

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

awesome

we had a very good time enjoyed ourselves got to relax a lot. Enjoyed your place. Very homey thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arthur B.

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

Perfect Little Cottage

Great experience!! Perfect little cottage for our visit to Burt Lake for a family reunion. Our host was exceptional. Had an issue with the refrigerator upon arrival (10 PM). Called our host and he arrived in 10 minutes and fixed the problem. Very impressive, and most appreciated!! 5 Star experience!! Highly recommend this property and these hosts!! Well done!!
Perfect Little Cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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

Comfortable and cozy. Beautiful setting.

Nestled in the trees with a beautiful pasture and forest backdrop. A very quiet and restful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia A.

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

Perfect for our mini vaction.

The description and photos of this property were exactly what we found. We were delighted and surprised with the seasoning, spices, and assorted cooking supplies that were in the cabinet!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Marty M.

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

Cottage Small

Very cozy cottage and nicely furnished .
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dakotah C.

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

Excellent place to stay!

My boyfriend came in from Massachusetts and we booked this to stay for the weekend. What a great place! It was quaint and quiet, very relaxing and offered a place to unwind from the world. We enjoyed being television free and spent our nights playing games and cards. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024