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Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Lake, MI
  • Crooked Lake
    1 min walk
  • Mystic Lake
    6 min drive
  • Gray Lake
    8 min drive
  • Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
    42 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront

Need a break from the hustle and bustle of life? This cottage is right for you! Large yard, two kayaks, outdoor fire pit and wrap around deck with a gazebo makes it the perfect lake house to relax and enjoy the outdoors. Inside, there is a cozy fireplace, large kitchen and many windows to see the sights on the lake. Around the lake, there are many local restaurants, ice cream shops, walking/biking/snowmobiling trails, and parks to enjoy.There is also a pontoon boat available for rent with some requirements ($1,000/week). If you are interested in this, let me know when booking.

Walking trails
- Evart City Walking Trail (18 min. away)
- Riverside Park East (18 min. away)
If you want to take a day trip, there are beautiful trails near Lake Cadillac by Huron -Manistee National Forest!! This is about 45 minutes away.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Crooked Lake. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and in-room jetted baths in the cottage.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Crooked Lake and a 4-minute drive from Big Cranberry Lake
Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Lake cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Amber VanderKolk

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg 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

General

  • Garden

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Crooked Lake Retreat/Waterfront 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 Excellent

Carol H., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness
Back to Crooked Lake
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

8/10 Good

Sandra G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mom's birthday/mini-vacation
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 Terrible

Donald D.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Crooked Lake 24
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 Excellent

Brittney C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Piece of Property
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

8/10 Good

Daun K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our mother/daughter getaway
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

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Diana E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect!
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 Excellent

John N., Lansing, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Crooked Lake Vacay
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 Excellent

Ron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place
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 Excellent

Denise A.

Liked: Cleanliness
very clean
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

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing week on the water
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 Excellent

Mason G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean!
Nice home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Valerie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice relaxing vacation
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 Excellent

Patricia K.

Liked: Cleanliness
crooked lake
property well maintained and very comfortable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Noelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A complete escape
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