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

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Front View
View from new Cedar Deck, overlooking Croton Pond
Kitchen
Kitchen, looking towards entryway
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Newaygo, MI
  • Place, Hardy Dam Reservoir Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Hardy Dam County Marina
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Newaygo State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin 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

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

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newaygo, MI

What's nearby

  • Hardy Dam Reservoir Park - 7 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hardy Dam County Marina - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Newaygo State Park - 10 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Sandy Beach County Park - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 20 min drive - 27.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Northern Trails Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Diner Between The Dams - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hit The Road Joe's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Summer Bash - ‬7 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the 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.?

Check-out 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 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host by far goes above and beyond to make sure you stay as welcoming. Love this place! Locals are so friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed before and keep coming back -house has great kitchen fully stocked with everything you need if you want to cook. Coffee maker, with coffee and creamer.Laundry in basement.There is plenty of businesses in the area for food, grocery's, gas, etc. Communication with the owner -fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Croton property

Great property. Had everything we expected and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The updated house was spacious and clean. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare meals, and it was nice having access to a grill. The personalized touches welcoming our family were fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lance l.

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

Hana E.

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.

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

Alex I.

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

Review

Great stay thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

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

Verified traveler

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

Nicholas B.

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

Amber H.

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

Grateful

Absolutely amazing would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Jeff P.

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 traveler

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

Leeann H.

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

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Donna A., Benton Harbor MI

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

Verified traveler

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

STAN Z.

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

November trip

Great place to stay. We fished in the rain all day and everything was soaked when we got back. Luckily, we had access to a clothes dryer, dry clothes for the next day. Something to think about when booking if you are going to be outdoors also.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antoni B.

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

10/10 Excellent

John M., Jacksonville, FL

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

Steve O.

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

8/10 Good

David B.

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

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