The Hideaway of Crooked Lake | Cottage in Alanson

9.6 (30 Reviews) |   1 Bedroom  1 Bathroom  4 Guests
Ponshewaing Cottage | The Hideaway of Crooked Lake

1 Bedroom Cottage in Ponshewaing, Alanson

Looking for the perfect Northern Michigan escape? Be sure to check out this cozy cottage nestled on a private drive with shared access to Crooked Lake.
The Hideaway is an older cottage full of character with a private backyard and shared access to Crooked Lake. It actually has some fun history behind it and was used as a hideout by bank robbers back when the Mackinaw City bank heist took place. We wanted to keep that historical feel so this place has that traditional lake cottage charm with some modern conveniences that will make your stay more comfortable.
It is located on a small, shared easement close to the main US-31 highway. There are only about 5 houses on Cedar Lane. It is close to the main highway US-31, but is tucked behind a row of trees to help with the noise and privacy. There is a shared access point to Crooked Lake at the end of of the private drive. Kayaks are available for your use, the main bike path is across the road, and marina is in walking distance.
The Hideaway is also conveniently located near Harbor Springs Downtown (10 minute drive), Petoskey (12 minute drive), the Mackinac Bridge (30 miles north), and Mackinac Island Ferry Service (28 miles north).
For summer guests, it’s located close to local marinas, the bike trail, hiking, state parks and much more! For fall and winter guests, it’s located close to orchards, the tunnel of trees, snowmobile trails, and the ski hills.
We were born and raised in Northern Michigan and love all that it has to offer! We can’t wait to host your stay and are more than happy to help with local recommendations.

The Hideaway of Crooked Lake is located in Ponshewaing. The Hideaway of Crooked Lake provides accommodation, featuring Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, among other amenities. This Cottage features Parking, Balcony/Terrace, Sports/Activities, to make your stay a comfortable one.

The Hideaway of Crooked Lake has 1 Bedroom , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 4 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Ponshewaing has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Ponshewaing, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Heating
  • Air conditioning
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Fireplace
Kitchen
  • Stovetop
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • Beach sun loungers
  • Beach towels
Parking
  • Onsite parking
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Kayak on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Marina nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
Guest Services
  • Travel crib
  • Children's dinnerware
  • Iron/ironing board
Internet
  • Free WiFi
Outdoors
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio
  • Outdoor furniture
Security/Safety
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

Reviews

Cas S.
Aug 16, 2025 11:29:13 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: It was delightful! The place was extremely clean, spacious despite the small size, and had everything we could need. (Including a washer and drier in case you didn't pack enough clothes or might want to pack light and just do laundry.) On top of meeting our needs, they provided a handy guide to the area in case we didn't already know it, and a few extra amenities that went above and beyond. A little fire pit in the back, kayaks in the shed, quality internet and good tv options with the Roku. If the weather got too hot or too cold, there was a handy window ac unit, and a cute little stove fireplace in case it got cold. We never needed heat, but that AC was a godsend! The weather was delightful, and Ponshe is always welcoming. We enjoyed the water, walks down to the boathouse, and plenty of stargazing. When we weren't out on the town or exploring little Traverse Bay, we were in the hideaway enjoying a delicious homemade breakfast with goodies from the local Dutch Oven Bakery, and Plath's Meats! Can't wait till next year.
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