Charming 3 bedroom cottage between Croton & Hardy Dams with Dock available.

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View from new Cedar Deck, overlooking Croton Pond

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6125.4 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Outdoor space

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Newaygo, MI

Hardy Dam Reservoir Park
‪9 min drive‬
Hardy Dam County Marina
‪11 min drive‬
Newaygo State Park
‪13 min drive‬
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

This beautiful cottage is located in Croton, MI, approximately 40 miles north of Grand Rapids. It has been completely remodeled with beautiful craftsmanship. This charming cottage is fully furnished, including bedding and kitchen amenities. It offers a tranquil view from a large deck and boat access to the 1200+ acre all sports lake. The lake provides excellent fishing all year with world-famous steelhead fishing in the Muskegon river less than 1 mile away!

Dock parking for a boat is available upon request.

All local establishments (restaurants, a bar, bank, gas station, grocery store) all within close walking distance. Dishwasher, washer, dryer, and central air conditioning all included!

Housekeeping: This cottage is cleaned between each family of renters. We ask you to please be respectful of our property and leave it in the same condition you found it in. We also ask you to please wash and dry your linens before departing and leave them folded on the end of your bed.

Property manager

Robert Budnick

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newaygo

Located in Newaygo, this cottage is on a lake. Hardy Dam County Marina and Newaygo State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Hardy Dam Reservoir Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Newaygo, MI

What's nearby

Hardy Dam Reservoir Park - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
Hardy Dam County Marina - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
Newaygo State Park - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
Sylvan Lake - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
Ferris State University - 38 min drive - 44.9 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
‪Croton Bay Trading Post - ‬19 min walk
‪Hilltop Express - ‬13 min drive
‪Norther Trails Bar & G - ‬14 min drive
‪Diner Between The Dams - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3 bedroom cottage between Croton & Hardy Dams with Dock available. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 3 bedroom cottage between Croton & Hardy Dams with Dock available.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 3 bedroom cottage between Croton & Hardy Dams with Dock available.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3 bedroom cottage between Croton & Hardy Dams with Dock available. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hardy Dam Reservoir Park and Hardy Dam County Marina. Newaygo State Park and Sandy Beach County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Hana E.

9 Oct 2024

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

Vacay!

It was really great and we got to hangout in the sunroom!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette R.

24 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful village and home

Very nicely furnished, comfortable and everything we could need for our stay. Close to restaurants and across street from the lake and wonderful views. Recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lance l.

23 June 2024

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

Great location

House was clean and owner was great

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

21 Oct 2024

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

Grateful

Absolutely amazing would recommend to anyone!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

3 Oct 2024

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

Spacious, clean and comfortable!

The cottage was wonderfully equipped, appointed, and located. Enjoyed grilling on the deck, making campfires, or just getting cozy on the couch after a full day of paddling, or mountain biking.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Apr 2024

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

Another great stay

We have stayed here for a number of years and enjoyed all of our stays. Very comfortable and perfect for 2 friends. Thanks, again, Robert.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex I.

12 Oct 2023

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

Review

Great stay thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

8 July 2023

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

Lovely stay

We enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage was very clean and decorated so nicely. The owners were wonderful about communicating with us. We were an hour from the beach and very close to hiking trails.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

3 Sept 2024

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

Family Reunion

We stayed here as part of family get together. The cottage is clean and comfortable. The driftwood bar and grill across the street can be a bit noisy on summer weekends, not the fault of the owner. Lovely deck out front. Be sure to read the check out cleaning procedures in advance.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leeann H.

1 July 2024

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

Nice stay! Couldn’t ask for anything better

Was a tad confused on the checkout for cleaning but hopefully we did it right! Thank you for the stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

8 July 2023

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

Staycation

We live in town and needed a little getaway while dealing with a loss in the family.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

21 Aug 2023

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

Excellent vacation!

The house was clean, the location is excellent, and Bob did a great job communicating. I stayed at this house with some friends and spent each day mountain biking the Dragon trail. All of us were happy with our stay and would definitely come back again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Another Great Stay

Charming Cottage with plenty of room for 2 friends. A convenient place for 2 Fishermen to stay with access to numerous Muskegon River boat ramps, and to a number of restaurants in nearby Newaygo. Our second stay, and the host, Robert could not be more accommodating. Thanks again for great stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

29 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A., Benton Harbor MI

10 Oct 2023

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

Annual Fall Getaway

This year our getaway took us to Newaygo/Croton area. We rented this cottage because it was near the Newaygo State Park. The cottage was very nice and exceeded our expectations. Plenty of room. Kitchen stocked very well Close to a small grocery store, tavern and a coulpe restaurants. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for sharing you place.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

1 July 2024

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

Excellent cabin, great price.

Very happy with this rental. Booked a week for a fishing trip with friends, and was very satisfied. The property does not have it's own dock (is across the street from the lake), but the owner gave us the use of his dock which was just down the street. Cabin is very well taken care of and clean. Bed are comfortable, living space is sufficient for at least 4-6 adults to hang out comfortably, and deck makes for some interesting people watching at the bar across the street. There is live music on the weekends at the bar, but even with the loud music outside, inside was plenty quiet.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Jan 2023

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

A Very Comfortable Cabin

Great spot for 2 fishing buddies to hang out while we were on our semi-annual fishing excursion to the Newaygo area. Well equipped with just about everything you could need. We'll consider it again in 2023.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Antoni B.

31 July 2023

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

Amazing Getaway

I would highly recommend this beautiful cottage. Amazing location, if you love fishing or boating. The owners are super nice and reply to your requests or questions in a timely manner. The one down side is the phone and internet service, it's not the greatest but you are there to relax not to lose yourself in social media.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

David B.

7 Aug 2024

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

Comfortable

This cottage was well-supplied and comfortable for my family of four. It's across the street from the lake, and close enough to many outdoor recreation opportunities (lake, river, forest hiking trails). Wifi was provided, but was slow and unreliable. There is a bar across the street that sometimes had live music, and at those times was loud. Owner demands that guests wash and fold bed linens on checkout day.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John M., Jacksonville, FL

14 July 2019

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

Still a great place to stay

We stayed here before and it was perfect again. Very clean, comfortable and close to our family. Only concern is that Soffit lights outside come on at 10:15 at night. They shine in the bedroom. You can turn them off, but they reset each day.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S., Indianola, IL

16 Aug 2023

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

Lovely Cottage

The house was great for our family of 5. Very clean and comfortable! Lots of supplies in the kitchen and plenty of bath towels. The location is right across from the Driftwood Bar. We never heard noises from the bar (although the neighbors did show movies on Friday and Saturday nights that were a bit loud). Busy at the bar on the weekend with cars parked out front. The location was easily accessible to the lake, grocery store, and ice cream. We really enjoyed the house! Be aware that they want you to wash all towels and sheets before leaving, so it’s hard to get out early. The owners were very responsive and great to work with!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., High Point

5 Oct 2023

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

Cute Cottage

I rented this 3 bedroom thinking some of my kids would stay the weekend. None of them could in the end. Although I had company for dinner most nights I was alone after that. My Dad died last Oct and we because of famiiy issues couldn't do the memorial until this Oct. My son also recently died in July and the time alone was good for me.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Joyce S.

30 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Family reunion

House was nice but too many stairs for older adults. Stairs were steeper than normal and NO handrail on steps to upper bedroom. The worst was being REQUIRED to launder bed linens and towels we used. Never had to do that before and I hope this isn't a trend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

28 July 2023

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

Perfect Place

This cottage has it all. Super comfortable and roomy for our family of 4. The boys had their own rooms and lots of space. The master bedroom had a very comfortable bed and pillows. The pantry was well stocked with seasonings for cooking and more. The kitchen had many appliances and amenities. Plus coffee makers with sugar and creamer. It was such a great stay. The town itself is so friendly. We enjoyed a night at The driftwood bar across the street, ice cream at The Jetty and delicious pizza at the Croton Bait shop. The bikes were used to travel around and explore the area as well. The beach area is about a 5 min walk but not too bad and it has plenty of parking if you have a lot of stuff. Robert and Pam were super kind and friendly. This was our first time using VRBO and it was an amazing experience. Plus we loved having a washer and dryer available to wash up all our laundry before heading home. Thanks for some great family time and memories.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

27 Dec 2022

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

Another 5 star experience

This was our second time staying at this property and it didn't disappoint. The location is perfect, the house is cozy and fully equipped with everything you need. The owners are extremely accommodating and make the whole process seamless. This is now our "go to" home when we're in town visiting family! We'll definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

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