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Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan

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Lake side of the cottage.
Road sice of the cottage.
View from the deck.
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Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Rockford, MI
  • Popular LocationGrattan Raceway9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCannonsburg Ski Area14 min drive
  • Popular LocationFrederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park26 min drive
  • AirportGrand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan

Enjoy sunrises from the deck of our quaint, little 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage on Big Crooked Lake in Kent County, Michigan. Big Crooked Lake is a 152 acre, all sports, private lake, with great fishing for blue gill, perch, bass, pike and walleye. Private sandy beach & shallow swimming area on the property. There is also a no-wake cove, accessible by boat, where people anchor their boats to swim and socialize. The cottage is 900 sq. ft. and it will sleep 4 comfortably, one bedroom has a queen size bed, the other has two twin beds. Many amenities included such as a furnished kitchen, including basic food staples, dishes, coffee maker, also hair dryer, linens, iron & ironing board, bedding, towels & beach towels. We are also providing a grill, patio furniture, lawn/beach chairs, fire pit & fire wood and a sandy beach and dock! Fishing poles are available, but we recommend bringing your own favorite gear. We provide a 12' rowboat for our guests, which works great for fishing and paddling around the lake, it also has an electric motor. There is a private boat launch available if you want to bring your own boat, which you can dock at our dock and park your trailer at the cottage. Please be sure that any watercraft brought in from other lakes is clean and free of invasive species. All boaters must operate within the State of Michigan Boating Laws and BCL Association rules.There is a dock available on the property for fishing/swimming from and docking one boat.
We also have two kayaks for our guests to use.

The cottage is located near Rockford, MI. We are located within 12 miles of many cities, including northeast Grand Rapids, Cities of Rockford, Belding and Lowell. The smaller villages of Cannonsburg, Parnell and Grattan are within 5 miles and provide dining, pubs, convenience stores, bike paths, hiking, mountain biking and zip lining. Downtown Grand Rapids is 25 miles away. Grand Rapids features sporting events, a large conference center, restaurants, bars, museums and Art Prize! Nearby activities also include many golf courses, Meijer Gardens, West Michigan Whitecaps, minor league baseball team and many river walks & festivals with live music & Picnic Pops at the Cannons burg Ski Lodge throughout the summer! We are 15 minutes away from Blythefield Country Club where the LPGA tour stops in June.
This is a quiet, friendly neighborhood on a dead-end gravel road, with young families, working couples and also retired people. The owners live next door and are readily available to assist if there are any questions or concerns.
We also offer a reduced rate for weekly rentals of 7 nights or more.
Working remotely? We now have high speed (400mbps) internet! Enjoy the view of the lake while working!

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Jim & Jackie VanderPloeg
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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Rockford

Located in Rockford, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and Provin Trails Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Deer Tracks Junction and Patterson Ice Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Grattan Raceway or MSA Fieldhouse. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockford, MI

What's nearby

  • Grattan Raceway - 9 min drive
  • Cannonsburg Ski Area - 14 min drive
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 26 min drive
  • Van Andel Arena - 31 min drive
  • John Ball Zoo - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Grand Rapids Station - 34 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern - 11 min drive
  • Bostwick Lake Inn - 8 min drive
  • Grist Mill - 9 min drive
  • Grattan bar & grill - 6 min drive
  • Honey Creek Inn - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H., Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall get away
We really enjoyed the cottage and its amenities. Everything was clean and working properly. The location was very convenient for what we wanted to do in the area. Our hosts were helpful and generous. We hope to stay again in warmer weather so we could get out into the lake more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing stay at a cute “Lake”cottage!
This was our second stay at this property and we had another wonderful five days! Owners are very welcoming and provide everything you need plus more!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing vacation
Loved our week at cottage! Had great time fishing, boating and just exploring the interesting small towns in area. Also found fun things to do in grand Rapids, great place to spend week! Thank you jim & jackie!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cottage and great location
The cottage was very clean and perfect for the week. The lake was beautiful, just wish we had more time to enjoy the water. The owners were very nice and helpful. We had a very bad storm and lost power. The owners were right there to assist with a generator and got the lights and well running. Thanks for being so nice! I would highly recommend this cottage and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Paradise
Wonderful location. Beautiful sandy beach in your back yard! Husband had a lot of fun fishing. Close enough to Grand rapids for museums and zoo, for the rainy days. Definitely will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jim & Jackie VanderPloeg

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I bought this cottage in 1993, it had a vacant lot next door to it. When my husband & I got married, we sold his house in Lowell, MI. and built a house on the adjacent vacant lot. This is where we currently live with our two yellow labs, Remington and her pup Liberty. I work full time in the Architecture field, Jim is retired from the construction field.

Why they chose this property

Jim grew up in the Ada, MI. area, I have lived in the Big Crooked Lake area all of my life and love it! My family owns the farmland across the road & live within walking distance.
This is a newly remodeled cottage on a dead end gravel road. The property is flat, so there are no stairs to the lake. The house is one level with no steps needed to enter the house.
The neighborhood is very friendly and all enjoy the lake and socializing with each other. Neighbors are families, working couples and retirees.

What makes this property unique

We have a large vegetable garden on the property and will share our fresh vegetables when in season! Enjoy fresh vegetables without the work of gardening!
Since Jim and I live next door, we are readily available if you need anything. When we aren't working at our jobs, we are in the yard or in the garden enjoying the sunshine.

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