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Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 284800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Newaygo, MI
  • Sylvan Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Emerald Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Pickerel Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪65 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Lower Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Lower Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Lower Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Main Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Main Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Upper Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upper Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Upper Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Lower Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit.

Built in 1908, Brooks Lodge is an historic, three-story, landmark, all seasons vacation home located on the north side of Brooks Lake in Newaygo, Michigan. Located about one hour north of Grand Rapids, Brooks Lodge offers vacationers a spacious, accommodating, and relaxing environment available by the week or for shorter term stays. Brooks Lodge is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect, and renew.

During your stay, enjoy 110 feet of sandy beach front, fishing docks, and shallow wading area. Grab a lounge chair and head to one of three spacious wood decks that offer panoramic lake views. Or hop on a paddle boat or canoe for a lake excursion. Enjoy your evenings around the fire pit overlooking the lake and watching the sunset.

Inside, is a fully furnished, 100+ year-old home that features a stone fireplace, hard wood floors, fully stocked kitchens, spiral staircases, ceramic tiled halls and baths, and ample living space for large groups, families, and retreats. Accommodates approximately 20-25 people. No pets or smoking, please.

Looking for a summer rental and wondering why the summer is blocked off? In 2005 we started as a summer rental through word of mouth. During the summer we book Brooks Lodge by the week, not by the night. Most families are repeat guests and are booking 1-2 years in advance. Because of this, we block off the entire summer. However, as we have weeks available, we will open them up on VRBO. If you have a particular week(s) in mind, please let us know and we'll check our summer schedule to see if we can open that week and book you.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 6:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
We are not a party house. Events upon approval.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside. Please pick up butts outside.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The lodge has a sensitive septic system. Flush only toilet paper. Please DO NOT flush feminine products, paper towels, baby wipes, hand wipes.
Please do not drive through the trailer park to access Brooks Lodge. This is a private community and not a public access road.
Upon leaving, please wash all dishes. Please remove bedding and throw towels in the tubs/showers. Thank you!

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
Note from host: We are not a party house. Events upon approval.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newaygo

Located in Newaygo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and Waters Edge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Newaygo State Park and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Newaygo, MI

What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Emerald Lake - 15 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 16 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Kimball Lake - 21 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Crystal Lake - 36 min drive - 31.4 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smuggler's At North Shore - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Grant Depot - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Northstar Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. ?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. located?

This family-friendly Newaygo holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cope Lake and Pickerel Lake. Foster Park and Emerald Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Aleks S.

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

Awesome property!

We were very pleased with the house! Beautiful beach and loved all the nook and crannies. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great accommodations

Was a great house to host our annual golf outing. Plenty of room and location was just what we were looking for. Fire pit was nice as the weather was a little cooler than usual.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

Clean, beautiful, met all of our needs

We had a great stay for our annual training/retreat with staff here and their other house down the street. It was clean and met all of our needs. Staff especially enjoyed the firepit on the lake. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan T.

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

Large family get together would highly recommend staying here

This house was wonderful for our large family to stay in. We rented for the weekend perfect get away for us all to get together in be on the water at a wonderful price. Plenty of space, wonderful bon fire hang out plenty of chairs, and great kitchen set up with all the amenities you eould need. A plus in our books! Thank you both so much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan M.

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

Amazing!

Wonderful location, beautiful home. Communicative, polite hosts. 10/10 stay, would easily recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Friends winter getaway

Great for a large group. We were able to have our own space while still hangout together.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Bonding Time

This property is so amazing. Absolutely beautiful place to relax after a hard day of rehearsal, and it is a great opportunity to bond with other corps members outside of our sections. It offers us a chance to get to know each other beyond the playing field.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gene L.

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

Great Lake Front house

Large, spacious, well stocked
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

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

Christmas

It was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

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

Fantastic Getaway

This group was made up of 7th-12th graders from our classical Christian school (and adults). Our school has a house system and has an ongoing competition, and this group of boys won! This house was selected for their retreat, and they thoroughly enjoyed the house and their time up north. The chaperones said the homeowners were easy to contact regarding access and if anything came up. Thank you for a great retreat! We would highly recommend this home for any large or small groups!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shah Q.

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

Beautiful Lakeview

We stayed with a group of 20 adults & kids for 2 nights, a d we don't regret our decision to choose this house. Kids enjoyed beach and deck, we had fire place and womens enjoyed beac view balconies
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

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

Excellent Property!

Such a great house and property. Our hosts were very helpful and take great care of everything. We had a blast with a large group of friends for the weekend. This house is gigantic and has plenty of space for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syed H.

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

Great place for quality time with family and friends

Thanks for offering the place. We gad a great time with a large group. Definitely would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

Drum corp perfect

This property was perfect for our weekend. Plenty of room for everyone. Great cooking space to cook for everyone, excellent bonding opportunities. Just wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sydney R.

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

Great Get Away

Was able to have a great get together with long time friends. This place looked better than the photos! The place was super clean and owners were super nice and friendly. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Love it!

Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H., Coopersville

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

VERY Comfortable!

What a relaxing space for family to gather at and it has amazing character! Who knew bookcases were so cool! 😎 Thanks for letting my family stay here, we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

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

Large group get away.

Best place we’ve ever found for a 14 person lodging. Older but clean and in great condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

RITA F.

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

very clean and roomy

We had a great time. It was a very nice house and there was plenty of room for our family group of 11. The kitchens were well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek J.

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

Great place for a large group

This place was huge. Multi-floors, lot of bedrooms, bathrooms. Enjoyed every bit of it. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Idalia J.

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

Great place!

Overall an amazing experience. We had a very intimate wedding here. The host were very accommodating and gracious. Everyone had enough room. It was a hot weekend and it was definitely at night. Everything else was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra s.

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

Wonderful week

This was a great place to stay. It is fully equipped with many kitchen supplies, as well as games, puzzles, etc. so there is always something to do if the weather keeps you indoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alvin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Stay

Only thing I have to say is that the water is well water so please keep that in mind!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

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

Family Christmas

Our family used this house for our Christmas gathering and it was great! It’s hard to find a place that sleeps over 20 and also has lots of bedrooms. We appreciated all the dishes and cooking utensils that were on hand. It was one of the best stocked houses for cooking that I’ve stayed in. It was also great that the owners were flexible with allowing a few family members to bring their dogs along. That was greatly appreciated! Thanks for sharing the house, it’s on our list for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

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

Beautiful Stay

Arriving with an entire debate team is never easy. Check in and stay were effortless. Wonderful vacation home, beautiful views. Sick VHS collection
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ryan & Jennifer Dornbush

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Since 2005, we have been sharing this rustic home and beautiful lake setting with hundreds of guests who have gathered here for family reunions, weekend getaways, church groups, and even birthday parties and weddings!

Brooks Lodge is not only a vacation rental, but our personal home that our family retreats to regularly throughout the year. We ask that you please treat it with love and care so that many more can enjoy this beautiful setting for years to come.

Why they chose this property

We were born and bred in West Michigan but after high school moved to Chicago and then onto various locations around the country. We always wanted a place to "come back home to" in Michigan. Brooks Lake was the natural choice since Ryan's family had owned a cottage on Brooks Lake since the 70s, and I grew up not far from the lake. We had always admired this amazing home and when it came up for sale, we made our move! Since 2005, Brooks Lodge has become our home away from home. We are grateful to be able to not only make our own memories here, but see other families and groups create lasting memories here, as well.

What makes this property unique

Serene. Calming. Stunning views of the lake. Family and kid friendly. A hundred feet of beach and lake access. Great for retreats and getaways anytime of the year. The perfect getaway from it all home!

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

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