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Rogers Pond & River Retreat | Grand Views | Kayaks

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View from large upstairs deck
Sunset views from the deck
44 steps to water and 6 kayaks for your use.
Kitchen, dining table that seats 6, and 4 bar stools.
Kitchen, dining table that seats 6, and 4 bar stools. Amazing views from kitchen
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10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 6260 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
    Hot tubHot tub
  • Washer
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  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace

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Stanwood, MI
  • Popular LocationFerris State University19 min drive
  • Popular LocationKatke Golf Course21 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Rapids Riverwalk22 min drive
  • AirportSaginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.)100 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Rogers Pond & River Retreat | Grand Views | Kayaks

Leave your worries at the door. This 3 bedroom/3 bath home has everything you need for a relaxing getaway. Enjoy the stunning panoramic waterfront views of the Muskegon River and Rogers Pond from the open floor plan. This home has vaulted ceilings and tall windows that amplify the light and the view. Enjoy two seating areas outside for grilling and chilling, along with a dock to park your boat. Relax, you're on lake time. Jump in the lake or throw in a line, you are bound to have a great time.

This 3 bedroom/ 3 bath waterfront gem will have you drooling over the views and sunsets, and snuggling by the electric fireplace by night. As soon as you walk in you will enjoy the tall windows that bring in ample light and amazing views of the waterfront. The home has a main floor master bedroom with an ensuite bath, 2 living areas for the whole family to spread out, 2 outdoor living areas to grill out and chill out, as well as a dock for your boat! Enjoy boating, fishing, swimming, and beautiful sunsets!

** Please read the full description!

We are located about 18 miles outside of the town of Big Rapids where you will find restaurants, Ferris State University, hiking, and walking trails. We are just a mile from the White Pine Trail, state land, and cross-country skiing. There are many nearby golf courses and an abundance of lakes/parks. This is a great home to enjoy the lake life/river life but yet still have what you need close by.

Our home is perfect for a summer vacation, a fall getaway to see the colors, a relaxing weekend, a fishing vacation, or even a great stopping point for hunters, snowmobilers, and nature lovers to enjoy the area.

Main Floor: Living Room w/fireplace and amazing views/sliders to upper deck | Kitchen and Dining area ( seats 6 at the table and 4 at the bar) | Main floor king bedroom with ensuite full bath | 1 shared bath with laundry

** Please note: Spa tub in master bedroom is not for guest use at this time. There are a few parts that are on back order**

Lower Level: Walkout basement to paved patio. Living area w/ fireplace and sliders to the patio. 1 King bedroom. 1 bedroom with double twin bunk beds (Please note that the top bunk weight limit is 165). 1 Full bath. 1 extra craft room/ desk area.

The Waterfront: Is it a lake? Is it a river? It's both. Our waterfront home is located at the junction of where the Muskegon River turns into Rogers Pond. The River gets dammed up downstream from us for hydroelectric power creating a slower current and wider area, this portion is known as Rogers Pond. There is always a small current running through the water. Upstream near Big Rapids, you can tube the river but at our waterfront, you can also swim, tube, ski, fish, kayak, etc. It's the best of both worlds. It is about 5ft deep at the end of our dock and can have rocks and sticks near the dock. If you want a sandy beach experience you can kayak upstream to find the local "sandbar". You will know when you find it, it is shallow and sandy. Rivers change with weather and overtime so it may not be the same experience for each guest.

We hear the fish you catch in this water is walleye and bass and more like lake fishing than river fishing near our home. We have not had a chance to test it out yet.

** We have a dock you may use to bring your boat and a boat launch across the pond. Being a river there are deep and shallow areas, unexpected logs etc. Drive your boat with care and check out the area slowly before revving her up.

** Water shoes are recommended. This is a river with logs/sticks etc in the water.

A few things to note:

**You are booking a waterfront home on a hill. There are about 50 steps to the waterfront and dock. You assume all risks associated with booking our home and waterfront activities.

** The lower paved patio does not have a railing around it and leads to a steep hill (please see photos) please watch all children and unstable adults.

**kayaks and life jackets are provided for your enjoyment. You must have a lifejacket with you when using the kayaks.

** Charcoal grill and chiminea for fire are also provided. We try to provide charcoal and wood when we can. Please be prepared to grab some from the local coppertop convenience store in Stanwood.

** This is our second home that we enjoy sharing with others when we are not there. Please respect and be kind to our home and neighbors so we can continue to offer it up to guests in the future.

** Quiet Hours 10 pm- 7 am. After 10 pm, please feel free to still enjoy our patios and firepit, we just ask that you shut down any music and talk in quiet voices.
Before 10 pm, please keep music and noise at a level your grandma would approve of! Remember, sound carries on the water. This is not a home or space for loud and rowdy gatherings. We want you to enjoy yourself and the group you are with, but if you plan to be rowdy and cannot abide by the quiet hours and respect our neighbors we kindly ask that you find another place to stay.

Property manager

Adrienne and Josh Fay

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 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

Stanwood

Located in Stanwood, this holiday home is on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Big Rapids Riverwalk, while Card Wildlife Education Center and Artworks are cultural highlights. P&J Plantiques and Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Stanwood, MI

What's nearby

  • Ferris State University - 19 min drive
  • Jim Crow Museum - 20 min drive
  • Katke Golf Course - 21 min drive
  • Big Rapids Riverwalk - 22 min drive
  • Clear Lake Golf Club - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Jimmy John's - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rogers Pond & River Retreat | Grand Views | Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rogers Pond & River Retreat | Grand Views | Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rogers Pond & River Retreat | Grand Views | Kayaks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rogers Pond & River Retreat | Grand Views | Kayaks located?

Situated on the riverfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of P&J Plantiques, Huron-Manistee National Forest and Falcon Head Golf Course. Clear Lake Golf Club and Ferris State University are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

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10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great time!
Kitchen is well stocked with anything you would need to cook/ clean. House was immaculate, only complaint was that we couldn’t stay longer! Hosts were great and very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome, Quiet, Peaceful Stay
The place is as advertised and more. We had a lovely time with in Big Rapids. Hope to come back in the summer or fall.... The place had everything we needed. Thank you so much Adrienne and Josh for hosting us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf trip
Beautiful home! Has everything you need for any type of trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Adrienne and Josh Fay

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He's from Colorado. She's from Michigan. So we just had to get a place on the water for when we visit MI! We have been hosting vacation rentals for 8 years now. Even though this home doesn't have a ton of reviews we do know what we are doing! We are an active, outdoorsy couple and hope you enjoy our second home as much as we do.

Why they chose this property

This property has amazing views from the large sliding glass doors and windows from inside the home and the 2 patios outside the home. Enjoy life on the water with some kayaks for your use. This home is located in a very quiet and peaceful neighborhood. It's a great place to relax and unwind! With the 2 living areas, it has a lot of space for your family and friends to spread out!

What makes this property unique

The Views!!!

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English
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