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Exterior
Miscellaneous
Interior
Propane gas oven, microwave and full-size refrigerator
Double sink and 18" dishwasher

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Sofa Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Dining area

About this property

Croton Pond Cottage and dock- pet friendly!

A great open floor plan with lots of space for families or groups, with a fully equipped kitchen.
Bedroom 1 has a queen bed and a convenient laundry stack. Bedroom 2 has a bunk bed with a full on the bottom and twin up top. A day bed and sleeper chair in the living room provide three twin sleep spaces for family gatherings.

Park in the driveway for easy unloading of supplies and enjoy an evening around the fire pit in the side yard.

Located on a low bank with over 1300 acres of all-sports Croton pond between the dams. Enjoy freedom on the water with your V hull boat just steps away in a convenient boat lift. Great boating and fishing, with kayaks, life vests, paddles and a fish cleaning table for your use. The Dragon and North Country trailheads are close by for hiking and biking.

STR License 25-15

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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Property # 3455282vb
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

About the area

Newaygo

Located in Newaygo, this cottage is on the waterfront. 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 Sandy Beach County Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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What's nearby

  • Hardy Dam County Marina - 14 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Hardy Dam Reservoir Park - 16 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Sandy Beach County Park - 16 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 20 min drive - 22.5 km
  • Newaygo State Park - 20 min drive - 14.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Northern Trails Bar & Grill - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Diner Between The Dams - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hit The Road Joe's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Grill Kozey - ‬27 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Croton Pond Cottage and dock- pet friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Croton Pond Cottage and dock- pet friendly!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Croton Pond Cottage and dock- pet friendly!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Croton Pond Cottage and dock- pet friendly!?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Croton Pond Cottage and dock- pet friendly! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hardy Dam County Marina and Sandy Beach County Park. Hardy Dam Reservoir Park and Newaygo State Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cute little house was great for a weekend at the rodeo. We are looking forward to coming back when it’s warmer to enjoy the water!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay with a great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was everything we needed for our weekend stay. Beautiful area and the perfect location for Penny to swim. The cottage has everything you may need, comfortable beds and a big kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thanks for your kind words. So glad it worked well for you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view is amazing. The neighborhood was very quiet. The cabin is nice and roomy. This is the perfect place for a relaxing getaway!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ashleigh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great to have pet friendly option. Very close to The Dragon Trail! View was beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This trip was amazing! The house, the yard, the view and peacefulness. It was the perfect reset! Thank you Carol for sharing your place. We look forward to coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a great time. The house was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. My kids loved being able to carch a lot of fish right off the dock
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug, 2025
Thanks for your kind words- we enjoyed hearing young voices while fishing! Glad they caught a bunch!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie P.

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

Great stay

We had a lovely time at this cottage. Carol was very responsive and the location was great. We had plenty of space for the 4 of us to sleep. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2025
Thanks- glad your trip went well! Hope you had fun on the river!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great place

It's perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

Vary relaxing

Peacefull did a little fishing and relaxed
Stayed 12 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Great stay

Had a fantastic weekend. Needed the rest and relaxation and this cabin gave us just what we needed. Owners were great and beyond helpful. Close access to the lake and the boat launch. We would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2024
Thanks Chris, for being a great guest! We'd love to have you visit again- hope you get plenty of boat time this summer!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Lovely getaway

Loved the older charm and newer furnishings!!! We had good down time and loved the shade on the very hot days we were there. Especially loved the hosts pups!!!! Great towels, pillows, and other amenities were appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2024
Thanks Mary, so glad you enjoyed your visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Awesome

Absolutely beautiful location, manager was always available and helpful. I would definitely come back to stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2023
Thanks Terry- you were a great guest! We hope to see you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Renee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I had a very relaxing mini vacation. The place came with kayaks which was so nice to take a stroll up and down the lake/river. Carol was very and accommodating when we first got there. The place itself had everything we needed, but it does need a little bit of TLC. Neighbors were friendly and area was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Thanks Renee, glad you enjoyed your time! We'll keep working on little improvements!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicki d.

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

August week

Enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage was perfect for our family especially my husband who is on a walker. The kayaks were a lot of fun and the area had so much to do. The kids caught a lot of fish and the weather was perfect!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug, 2024
Thanks Vicki- so glad you and your family had a nice time! Carol
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb M.

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

Thanks Carol

Nice and cozy waterside stay. Views from the dock are great and the sunrise over the trees and water is amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2024
Thanks Caleb, I'm glad the space and weather worked out for you and your friends. Thanks for leaving everything so tidy- a nice surprise!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

All good.

Great vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Curtis N.

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

Great view

Cute cabin on the water was exactly what we needed. Great view and a good place to go swimming. Host was very accommodating and friendly. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul, 2023
Thanks for your feedback- your dogs were adorable! So glad you enjoyed your stay, Carol
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Great weekend getaway

A fantastic cottage directly on the water with dock access. Located on a quiet, dead end street. House was clean. So nice that it was pet-friendly as well. Access to kayaks on property were an added bonus! Hosts were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Enjoyed Our Stay

We had a nice time at the cottage. The neighborhood is very quiet. The lake was also quiet. Pictures are as described. We had our boat with us and husband found some good fishing spots.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2024
HI Lisa- I'm glad the fishing worked out.Thanks for being great guests! - Carol
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

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

Croton Pond Gem

This was our second year in a row staying here. We love that the cottage is just steps away from the water. The ability to dock our boat was so convenient and the fishing is great. If you’re looking for a relaxing place to unwind I highly recommend. The hosts are wonderful and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
Thanks Heather, glad it worked out again this summer. We appreciate your kind words!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather V.

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

Wonderful!!

We greatly enjoyed our stay. Each morning we enjoyed a relaxing cup of coffee on the deck overlooking the water. The location was beautiful. The cottage had plenty of room for our family and dogs. The fact that it is situated just steps from the water was a bonus, especially for our son who loves to fish! The hosts were wonderful and we highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

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

Lovely cabin on the water

We enjoyed a long weekend of boating and relaxing outside on the waters edge. The hosts were available to answer any questions we had and were very helpful. They really try do what they can to make your stay enjoyable. The kitchen was well stocked and had little extras, such as condiments, snacks and coffee, which made us feel very welcome. The beds were comfortable and the neighborhood was very peaceful. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul, 2024
Thanks Kim- so glad you had a nice time! We hope to see you and your family again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily V.

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

Comfortable and friendly

My family enjoyed the quiet comfort of the Marigold cottage. The open floor plan was nice, and it was great having a large dining table and Keurig coffee maker. Our only issue was sleeping space: The bunk bed room was only big enough for the bed itself so we had to move some furniture around, and we couldn't pull the trundle bed out in the living room without moving the TV stand, so we had to improvise. The fish were biting off the shore and dock, however, so we were happy!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Z.

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

Great little place for a weekend away

We ended up not bringing our boat due to the threat of rain, and there was really no rain! The Kitchen was well stocked, lots of room to cook. The cottage was small, but plenty of room for the two of us. We grilled outside for dinner and ate on the deck enjoying Croton pond. In the morning we drank coffee. It as quiet and peaceful.The owner had plastic wrap, coffee and filters, popcorn, bottled water and condiments for our use which was really appreciated. The home was comfy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jul, 2023
Thanks Mary for your kind words- I'm glad you had what you needed. I hope you two got a chance to fish! - Carol

About the host

Hosted by Carol

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We are happy to share our beautiful river area with guests! We are right next door to assist during your stay.

Why they chose this property

The river access is lovely- and there are large open areas for tubing and jet skis, or shore spots to explore streams and trails.

What makes this property unique

Open and accessible with a ramp at the main door, and just 8 steps to the dock.

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