Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond (#1)

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Excellent

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 441.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Newaygo, MI

Hardy Dam Reservoir Park
‪5 min drive‬
Hardy Dam County Marina
‪7 min drive‬
Newaygo State Park
‪9 min drive‬
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

About this property

Entire cottage on Croton Pond offers beautiful views, recreation, and fishing on the Muskegon River. The cottage is just minutes away from tubing, kayaking, hiking and biking trails. After a day of adventures, it's refreshing to return "home" to relax in this cozy and clean cottage. Pet Friendly, wifi, kayaks and paddleboat, fire pit, charcoal grill, and full kitchen amenities included. Local area has restaurants, grocery store, and gas station.

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Not suitable for babies

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Smoking is ONLY allowed outside the cottage.

Children must be well behaved and monitored at all times. Pets also must be well behaved, quiet, leashed when outside, and pick up their poo.

No parties! Also, in consideration of other guests, quiet times are between 11 pm and 7 am

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

Long-term renters welcome

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Newaygo

Located in Newaygo, this cottage is on a river. 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. Explore all the area has to offer with cycling and hiking/biking trails.

Newaygo, MI

What's nearby

Hardy Dam Reservoir Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Hardy Dam County Marina - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
Newaygo State Park - 9 min drive - 6.3 km
Sylvan Lake - 18 min drive - 18.9 km
Ferris State University - 34 min drive - 41.6 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
‪Croton Bay Trading Post - ‬6 min drive
‪Hilltop Express - ‬17 min drive
‪Norther Trails Bar & G - ‬19 min drive
‪Diner Between The Dams - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond (#1) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond (#1)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond (#1)?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond (#1) located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Hardy Dam Reservoir Park. Hardy Dam County Marina and Newaygo State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

8.6

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Jan C.

7 Mar 2023

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

Good Accommodation for the Price

Decent, clean place. Nice view of the water. Could use some sprucing up. Hosts were wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Heather G.

30 July 2024

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

Relaxing Getaway

First time VRBO customer. Process for booking was easy, description of property was accurate. Communication with host was superb. Any issues we had were quickly taken care of. It was as you would expect a cabin to be: minimalistic. All flatware, cooking and BBQ utensils, pot, pan and baking sheet were provided. Pots are sized for cabins. If you intend to cook large group meals bring your own. Very close to water, kayaks & life vests available. Paddle boat available for use.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith D.

13 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok stay for the price

Nice view of the pond. Cabin felt dirty. The bathroom stunk like rust and the toilet seat was broken. The cabin had a musty smell and the walls and cabinets need cleaned. Boat near the dock seemed to be leaking fuel or oil because the water was oily and smelled of fuel. Area was what we expected. Everyone we encountered was friendly. We didn’t expect amazing due to cost but it definitely needs some updating.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Sara C.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a relaxing stay at Castaways Cottage

The cottage was stocked with the essentials: towels, pillows, blankets, etc., though the kitchen tools and appliances were in need of a deep cleaning. In fact, the whole cottage was in need of a deep cleaning. The beds were comfortable, and overall, we were happy with the accommodations. The outdoor common areas were the best parts of the whole stay. We had many nights by the fire, and spent the days in the lake, which was very easily accessible, but does get deep very quickly. The kayaks were not usable, as they had holes worn in the bottoms of them from being dragged in and out of the lake. There was also a wasp problem on the awning that hangs over the front of cottages 1 and 2. We hiked a nearby trail one day, checked out the dam, and got some great ice cream at the Croton Bay Trading Post. Got firewood from the campground down the road. The locals were very friendly. Had a very nice lunch at The River Stop Cafe and good coffee and pastries at Timbertown Coffee in Newaygo. We had one short interaction with the hosts, who were pleasant and open to suggestions about the property. Check in and check out was a breeze.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan D.

18 Oct 2022

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

So beautiful

It was very beautiful property, and one of the cutest little Cottages I've seen. The manager was a nice man and his wife was just as nice. The only problem was a window blind that was missing. A very pleasant stay will always remember it with fondness. We'll have to plan another vacation here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Virginia C.

3 Oct 2022

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

4 day get away

We spent 3 nights and everything was very comfortable. Cozy and as clean as you can expect a rental like this to be. We were not disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C., detroit, USA

21 Sept 2022

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

Perfect location

Great location. Use of the kayaks was a bonus and appreciated!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Monte C.

31 Aug 2022

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

Little diamond in the ruff..

Can’t beat the view a d relaxation for the price .

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMES S.

24 Aug 2022

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

Great Getaway

My wife and I stayed at Castaways and had a great time. Fishing, paddleboat, and kayaking. Cabin was clean and comfortable with everything you could need.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

14 July 2022

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

Great Time

Had a great time Rustic Cabin atmosphere, friendly hosts, Fishing was great

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parker A., Canton Mi

24 June 2022

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

Fantastic and Relaxing

Very special and peaceful spot that we’ve found. We absolutely loved and enjoyed every minute of our stay and plan to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

5 Apr 2022

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

Short weekend

Just a few days, but it was very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

6 Mar 2022

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

Great customer service

Very accommodating and easy overall stay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

4/10 Poor

Sandy W.

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as pictured

Walked in and almost immediately turned around and left. Never even brought our things in. Smelled, dog hair on couch and bedding, dirty carpets, smaller than pictured, run down, cramped outdoor area to access cabin and extremely close to other cabins (one other connected). Requested refund and owner was not willing (said no complaints before). I do not usually leave bad reviews - I just move on. But this one I feel the owner should have done the right thing and at least partially refunded but instead he was rather rude.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

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Why they chose this property

Castaways Cottages are located between the Croton and Hardy Dams on the Muskegon River. There are about 10 steps down to the water’s edge. A dock extends into the water and a boardwalk runs the length of the property along the water’s edge with room to moor your boat if you choose to bring one along. While you visit, please feel free to take out the paddleboat and kayaks. Perhaps you'll catch sight of a bald eagle soaring above or a family of ducks gliding along the pond. You’ll feel the cares of life just melt away in the beauty of nature.

The cabin consists of the main living area with a seating area, tv, small eating area, and fully functioning kitchen (see photos). It has one bath and two bedrooms (one with a queen bed, and the other with a bunk bed). We provide linens, dinner ware, and basic utensils, pots and pans for cooking. Outside the cabin, under the awning, is a picnic table and a couple Adirondack chairs – a perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee.

The community space is available to all guests. It has a platform that overlooks the water, a wooden swing for relaxing, and campfire pit with bench seating.

Downtown Croton is 2 miles away and has a couple restaurants, gas station, and grocery store. We are about 10 miles away from beautiful Newaygo with more shops, restaurants, and parks. We are minutes away from North Country Trails and the Dragon Trail - popular with both hikers and bikers. Do you want a day at a beach instead? The Hardy Operator’s Village Park is a couple miles away, just east of the Hardy Dam, and offers hours of fun with its sandy beach, playground and picnic areas.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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