Secluded Family- and Pet-Friendly Cottage

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Fireplace
Parking available
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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New Era, MI

Stony Lake
‪3 min walk‬
Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm
‪9 min drive‬
Electric Forest
‪17 min drive‬
Ludington, MI (LDM)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

Bunk Room

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Main Room

2 Single Beds

Master

1 King Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Crib

3 bathrooms

Bedroom 2 Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Nestled in five acres of woodland, Stony Lake Cottage is the perfect getaway for your family. Fill your days swimming, fishing, lounging, and boating on Stony Lake or Lake Michigan, or enjoy golfing, site-seeing, dune climbing, antiquing, and more. Stony Lake Cottage offers a welcome retreat, with handy amenities like a washer/dryer, full kitchen, fireplace, outdoor dining and fire pit.

The property is a 3 bedroom, 3 bathroom private residence that sleeps up to 12 people. The Master Bedroom is furnished with a King Size bed, a sofa, a queen size futon, and Crib, with a Full Size Accessible Bathroom. The Second Bedroom includes a King Size bed and Twin size futon chair, with a Full Size bathroom (shower). The third bedroom is furnished with a set of bunk beds (Full Size bottom bunk), a Twin bed, and a Twin trundle. The third bathroom is complete with a dual vanity and bathtub/shower safe for children. In the Living Room, enjoy the cozy Gas Fireplace, as well as a Twin day bed with Twin trundle. The Full Size Kitchen integrates into the Dining Area and Living Room space. Appreciate the connected garage parking and on-site laundry at no cost. There's also a basketball court, patio table, and fire pit in the yard for you to enjoy!

The cottage is located on the south side of Stony Lake (not a lakefront property), which makes access to local attractions easy - Lake Michigan, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Michigan's Adventure, golf courses, bike trails, and more. The public Stony Lake County Park with a boat slip is a short 0.3 miles west. Ludington, Silver Lake, Pentwater, Montague, Hart, and Whitehall are all within 30 minutes.

Property manager

Alicia

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

New Era

Located in New Era, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Gold Rush Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

New Era, MI

What's nearby

Stony Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - 9 min drive - 7.6 km
Silver Lake State Park - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
Gold Rush Water Park - 16 min drive - 11.7 km
Electric Forest - 17 min drive - 15.7 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬3 min drive
‪Country Dairy - ‬12 min drive
‪Cellar 36 - ‬6 min drive
‪Oceana Winery - ‬5 min drive
‪Plan B Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Family- and Pet-Friendly Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Secluded Family- and Pet-Friendly Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Family- and Pet-Friendly Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Family- and Pet-Friendly Cottage located?

This family-friendly New Era holiday home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Stony Lake and Lake Michigan. Silver Lake State Park and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

30 June 2022

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

Great location

House and location were great for us - easy access to beaches & dunes - deer in yard when we arrived!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

14 Aug 2022

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

My only suggestion to improve our stay would be to have a listing/bulletin board of area attraction.

We had a great visit and especially enjoyed the outdoor space at this property

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

17 June 2022

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

New era

Enjoyed our stay at property. Quiet & peaceful. Great location

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

30 July 2024

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

Peaceful place

This place is tucked away and very peaceful. Only like a 15 minute drive to the dunes. Great place for a larger group. Kids were able to play in sandbox and ride bikes around. Would definitely go back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virgil N.

16 Aug 2023

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

Virgil

Had a wonderful Time < would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Prudence J.

12 Aug 2024

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

Family Vacation

The location was great. Close to numerous things to do. Remote enough to enjoy just our family with no neighbors in sight. The house was big and laid out nicely. So, when the early risers of the family were up and talking, they didn't disturb the ones who wanted to sleep in. All in all, it was a nice vacation.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

lynn j.

22 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Fun

Property was good and as advertised

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leta M., Palos Hills, Illinois USA

28 July 2022

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

Great Ranch style home for outdoor enthusiasts!

Home had plenty of beds and bathrooms for our family group of 12, ages 8 to 70. The outdoor sport courts provided many hours of fun! The proximity to the beach and Lake Michigan were outstanding . Highly recommend this home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

28 June 2023

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

Great cottage

Everything went fine and we had a great time. We replaced a toilet handle in the master bedroom and there is low water pressure in the bathroom behind the kitchen, but had no other problems. Thanks for everything.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Brandon D.

20 July 2023

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

parking

Great parking for us with 4 trucks and trailers with room for 2-3 more. Bit far to drive our highly modified vehicles back and forth to dunes but doable. Handicap accessibility was decent. Need to build a small ramp at one of the sliding glass doors for wheelchair bound to get in/out without having to have an assist. Would stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

2/10 Terrible

Mike P.

4 Sept 2022

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

Expect Mice & Intrusions

Expect mice, feces, uncomfortable beds/couches, and constant intrusions by the manger/owner. From the first night, the large bedroom had mice. There were mice feces on the counters in the living space as well. I politely messaged the owner on the 2nd day looking for cooperation to resolve this, she responded 3 days afterwards by trying to blame us for this, disregarding the fact that there are clear rodent dwellings on the side of the house of that room. During the time between, we used tents and campers to avoid sleeping in this room. Some of these guests were from Germany and were disgusted by the situation. She eventually confirmed this was ok in person, but then changed her mind that night and sent messages saying the opposite through VRBO. The following 3 mornings she barged uninvited into and onto the property. We had a previous agreement to pay extra to allow us to host additional people for a night, since I was also hosting a family reunion in a city to the south and expected it to go longer. My wife decorated the house and property so that my family members that missed our wedding in Germany could get a feel for it and leave messages and write in the same guest books. The host saw this as an opportunity to demand more money from us. We never exceeded the number of people we said we would have that night, and never exceeded the overnight capacity at any point. Most nights we had less than half of the rated capacity. Nonetheless, she continues to unreasonably claim that we must pay for a "once every 3 year" septic tank pumping.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa T.

26 Aug 2021

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

Great Time in MK

We had a great time at this home with our family and another family. We had a total of 4 adults and 6 kids under the age of 7. We all slept very comfortably with the two king beds, cribs, and lots of bother beds around. We loved the privacy of the home and that our kids could play in the yard! This home is a great location to beaches, Michigan Adventure, Lewis Farm, Country Dairy, etc. We enjoyed a day at Ludington State Park as well! I would say just be prepared for no internet, no TV, and limited cell service. (We all kinda welcomed a break from technology, but some things were challenging!) Great trip!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

30 June 2021

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

Wonderful Getaway

It is a beautiful cottage! Loved the private bathrooms in 2 of the bedrooms!! There's alot of sleeping spaces. The yard and surrounding area was awesome! Close to Stony Lake and the sand dunes. Our family had a wonderful time! The only negative thing I could say is we did not have WI-FI service in most of the home. Highly recommend for a relaxing getaway!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

27 June 2021

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

Perfect place to stay for a larger group.

House was beautifully set up. Outside area was amazing. Loved the volleyball net, basketball court. Inside was set up for lots of eating areas. Bedrooms has plenty of sleeping space. 3 showers worked out perfect for us. Nights out by the campfire made for amazing family time. Location was very close to everything we wanted to experience. We definitely recommend to stay here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

6 Sept 2020

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

Great house

This was a great experience .The house was very nice , wcheelchair accesible with roll-in shower, bed at wcheelchair height and anything we needed was provided .We all had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Mark W.

18 Aug 2020

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

Peaceful and spacious getaway

Plenty of space for our large family, comfortable and clean. Enjoyed volleyball and campfire and all the outdoor space! Close to beaches and ice cream and fishing!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lori L.

18 Aug 2020

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

Nice place to stay.

Enjoyed the large yard and the garage.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

17 Aug 2020

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Absolutely gorgeous property with so much room for activities. Very thankful of an awesome host, and would recommend a stay to anyone looking to have a weekend away from the business of everyday life.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jonathon K., Kansas City, MO/United States

25 July 2020

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

Spacious indoors and out

Responsive and courteous! The property is well kept and perfect for yard games. Everything was as expected, with the exception that our our son was disappointed the basketball hoop was broken. I’m sure that they’ll fix it and that shouldn’t prevent you from staying here if you like the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

6 July 2020

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

Great property, everything we needed.

Beautiful little Cottage, off the lake with plenty of room and very secluded. Stayed there with a family of 4 and had more room than necessary, rabbits and deer in the yard, and all the amenities you need except a Keurig. Great location with access to Stony Lake, like Michigan, Silver lake , Ludington, Pentwater, and more. I would highly recommend this place.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S., Grafton, IL

30 June 2020

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

Already planning another visit!

This cottage could not have been more perfect for our families!! We had two couples and five children. The layout was open and spacious with plenty of room for everyone! Having three bathrooms, including one with a tub, was also a big plus with so many kids!! We were pleasantly surprised to find an additional crib in the second King bedroom, along with a high chair in the kitchen! The owners truly thought of everything! And Mary was quick to respond to any questions I had. We spent much of the weekend at the Silver Lake dunes and beaches which was a scenic 20 minute drive from the cottage. We recommend going through the week if you don’t like big crowds. But it was fun to watch the other riders! There were lots of ice cream shops and little stores, along with a small entertainment park for the kids! Beautiful views and amazing weather!! We also enjoyed hanging out at the cottage and letting the kids run around the spacious and private back yard. We loved being able to cook while watching the kids through the large sliding doors! And the indoor/outdoor flow was epic (according to my 6-year-old). The cottage was clean, well-stocked, and beautifully decorated. We did not want to leave!! We plan to return next year for a longer stay! Thank you for such an amazing weekend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

About the host

Hosted by Alicia

Why they chose this property

It's the perfect all seasons family getaway. Summers bring opportunity for swimming, horseback riding, golfing, dune exploration, cycling. Falls bring beautiful colors as well as hiking, fishing, and antiquing. Winters are full of fresh powder, ice fishing, skiing, snowmobiling, etc. And with spring comes fresh asparagus, bird watching, tulip festival in Holland, and more.

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 2

Bunk Room

Main Room

Master

3 bathrooms

Bedroom 2 Bath

Main Bath

Master

Spaces

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