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Property grounds
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden island with stools, a gas stove, and a wine bottle.
A living room with a sectional sofa, a wooden rocking chair, a small round table, and a black trunk.
A two-story house with a covered patio area, outdoor seating, and a small deck.
Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Delton, MI
  • Place, Delton District Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Gilmore Car Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wall Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Lake Hideaway: A world away from your worries

Beautiful and private lake cottage newly renovated from top to bottom on Crooked Lake in Delton, MI. This four bedroom, two full bathroom house is a perfect two-family rental, set up for kids and families with a large yard, almost 80 feet of lakefront, and large patio and deck, and a huge fire pit for bonfires right next to the lake. House has a detached, screened in gazebo for enjoying the outdoors in the evening - without the mosquitos! Brand new dock and boat slip is in for the summer and public lake access is available, so bring your boat! Three one-person kayaks are also available for exploring the lake. When you tire of fishing, swimming, lying on the deck and reading, or playing in the yard with the kids, there is wifi, TV, and games and books for all ages (pack and play and beds with guardrails also available for the little ones). Groceries, liquor, and the fantastic Daily Grind coffeeshop are just a 10-15 minute walk away, and yet the cottage is well off the main road and quiet enough to hear just the crickets and frogs at night. Wake up to an amazing sunrise on a calm glass lake and have a glass of wine watching the deep red sunset from the gazebo at night.
This property is a two story, but has one master bedroom and full bath on the first floor as well as a second master on the second floor, along with two other rooms perfect for kids. Come stay at our relaxing hideaway. You may never want to leave!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property # 1055317vb
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
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

About the area

Delton

Located in Delton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Gilmore Car Museum and Barn Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Cadwallader Park and Gull Meadow Farms. Kayaking, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Delton, MI

What's nearby

  • Delton District Library - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Wall Lake - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Dake Lake - 6 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Gull Lake - 7 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 31 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tujax Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Neds - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Horn Creek Pub - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Sajo's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Hero’s Food And Spirits - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lake Hideaway: A world away from your worries pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Lake Hideaway: A world away from your worries?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Lake Hideaway: A world away from your worries?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Lake Hideaway: A world away from your worries?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Lake Hideaway: A world away from your worries located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Glasby Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Delton District Library and Dake Lake. Wall Lake is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bryan M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great lake house getaway
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time with the family. We had a few cooler days but really enjoyed time reaading in the hammock swings.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle V.

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

Wonderful Stay!

Wonderful home right on the water and great location and convenient to grocery store and restaurants! The house had everything we needed with kayaks and floats and everything we needed inside the house as well and communication with the owner was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lynn N.

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

Relaxing lakefront home

It was exactly as the pictures on line and we had a nice stay, loaded with everything you need. The owner was very accommodating. Would recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon L.

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

Great lake cottage

We had a great week on Crooked Lake - the cottage had everything we needed, the 3 kayaks were fun, and the screened gazebo with hammock chairs a great place to hang out. Communication with Meredith easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie Z.

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

Summer Fun

We had a great stay at this property with things to do for both the adults and kids! The doc and water where great for swimming and jumping and the fishing is great. The property was exactly as described and as the pictures showed. We had plenty of room for all 9 of us, 4 adults and 5 kids
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda N.

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

Beautiful Sunsets

We enjoyed our stay on Crooked Lake and enjoyed the crochet swings in the screened in building by the lake. Our toddler loved the swing set and slide. We brought our fishing boat and caught some awesome fish. We would recommend that owners purchase new mattresses for a better nights sleep! Overall we had a great family weekend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen H.

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great get a way

Meredith was great as a host, very responsive to some housekeeping issues we had upon arrival. Overall we had a wonderful time at the cottage. It is very well stocked, even provides beach towels. Kids and adults had fun with the kayaks, swimming, the enclosed hammock area was a bit hit also. It is a very nice lake and location. The house cleaners could do a better job- they vacuumed and cleaned bathrooms, but left beds not made well, under the beds, cobwebs, crumbs in furniture, and overlooked cleaning out refrigerator. Meredith was great though and was able to send them back out to the house. My only recommendation is to hire a different cleaning company!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Wonderful Summer Getaway

We loved staying here! The lake was beautiful and the sunsets were picture perfect. After a fun day of boating on the water the hammocks were a great place to sit and relax. The kids had a blast as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Marie M.

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

We enjoyed our stay. Good accommodations.

Fun vacation week with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott M.

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

Wonderful place to stay - had a great time!!!

Lake house was very clean and well stocked with amenities.. The lake was very nice and clean. We caught a lot of fish right from the dock. Sunfish, blue gills and large mouth bass. The living room is a little small, but we all fit in there comfortably. The owner was very responsive and answered all our questions. Would definitley stay there again !!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anwar U.

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

Absolute Awesomeness !!

Great property, has Air Conditoning, gas stove and oven. RokuTV has Netflix Hulu and Disney apps, you just need to login to your account. Beds are comfortable and have blankets. They even provide towels. You get two parking spaces. You get a private fenced beach. There is an island in the lake to kayak to, etc. Great 4th of July fireworks at the lake. Grocery store and gas station are less than 7mins drive. Tennis courts nearby at Hastings Highschool. Holland beach had volleyball courts, a Dutch windmill park, and a cool boardwalk community. Thank you Meredith for sharing your wonderful home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike Helmuth H.

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

Nice place that accommodates large boat!

Place was very clean and comfortable. Living room was a little small to sit everyone. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

The kitchen ceiling was very low I had a friend that 6 foot four hit his head many times.

We had a great time the weather could’ve been better for golfing and fishing No mention of a fee for putting in your own boat and taking it out. Overall we had a good time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Vicky F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Crooked Lake

Meredith was excellent with communication. It was a nice getaway, although the weather didn’t cooperate most of the time we were there. But we were able to explore Holla d and Saugutuck. I would suggest this property for a small family since the kitchen area and family room area are very small. But we enjoyed our time away!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria T.

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

Delton cottage 2020

Enjoyed the property very much. The property manager was very responsive and nice to work with. Would have liked a little more beach or sandy bottom for the kids and a little more accessible firepit, but overall, we had a wonderful time in a lovely cottage on a beautiful lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Perfect lake house

House was fantastic! Clean, well- supplied, and such a great location. We fished, kayaked, swam, and enjoyed beautiful sunsets. Lake was clean and warm, and the yard and hammock house were wonderful. Fire pit was great for s’mores in the evening. Kitchen had everything we needed. Roku was nice on a rainy day- kids could watch a movie. I would definitely stay here again, and have shared the listing with family and friends.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl K.

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

Great stay, everything as advertised!

Very well equipped house. Quaint, cozy, inviting, and a great community. Wonderful lake access!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Archival

6/10 Okay

Mick J.

Mother Daughter Getaway

We stayed for a long weekend the end of October, my four daughters and I. Very nice location and great for a getaway. Even thought the weather was cold it was place to spend some quality time together, after a full day of shopping. Meredith was great about answering emails when we had a question. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jane C.

Wonderful home to share for a family from age 65 to 4 years old.

This lake house has been updated to be very comfortable inside and outside. The bedrooms and full bath upstairs made it easy for the young families to be away from all the activity going on downstairs when naps were needed. Having a bathroom within access of coming from outside was very handy. The counter area of the breakfast bar was perfect for serving the meals and the table was large enough for our family to sit together. My granddaughters were thrilled with the many toys to play with and the selection of videos. The yard and swing set and patio and lake and screen house were everything a family needs when sharing the beautiful Michigan weather. My family will stay here again when visiting our family. Thank you to the owner family for always being available to answer when we had questions.
Archival

8/10 Good

Marney T.

Quiet week of relaxation

Lovely property. We really enjoyed the screened in gazebo, as well as the swimming area and dock. House was roomy enough, and had what we needed. Comfy and cozy. Living room is a little tight, but hopefully you are spending most of your time outdoors! Quick note - if you are using the kayaks, the green one is very tough to maneuver. Tippy and hard to keep straight. My poor husband actually capsized it - he is an experienced kayaker - the center of gravity is just extremely small. Thank goodness he was wearing a life jacket, as we were in the center of the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Just what our family was looking for!

We had a wonderful stay on crooked lake thanks to Meredith! The house is perfect for families looking for a lakefront getaway. The fenced in backyard, playset and shallow lake approach made it possible for our kids to fully enjoy the trip as well. The lake was clean and not very busy (even on Labor Day) we were able to dock our boat as well. Hopefully we can come back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

Perfect Lake Hideaway for a Family

We couldn't have picked a better rental for our family vacation! The house was even better than the listing promised. An outside screened-in gazebo provided a bug free oasis to enjoy the beautiful sunrises and sunsets over Crooked Lake. With three young children, traveling can be difficult, but this property made easy and enjoyable. We were pleasantly surprised by a swing set in the back yard, a fire pit just steps from the lake, and a dock with a slide at the end, pointed straight into the water. Inside the house were books and dvds for the adults to enjoy and a trunk with books, puzzles, games and movies for the kids. The kitchen was stocked with all the cookware we could ever need AND plastic cups with lids, and plates with fun designs that made my kids feel right at home...and made me more relaxed that they couldn't break anything. The instructions for nearby shops and activities were perfect for what we needed. There were so many options for day trips and activities that we actually ran out of days to do everything we wanted. This area provided the perfect blend of relaxing family time and fun vacation activities for all of us. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2017

About the host

Hosted by Meredith Lynn Wilson

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We are a vagabond family, wife born in Battle Creek, hubs in from New Zealand and kids from everywhere in between. We currently live in Texas and spend part of our summer here, working remotely, so our kids can enjoy Michigan summers and time with their grandparents and cousins.

Why they chose this property

We bought this little place as a refuge from the insanity of our busy lives and a place to have closer to family. We put a lot of love and heart into fixing it up this year and making it our own. We look forward to sharing it with you and your family, and only ask that you treat it with kindness and as you would one of your own properties.

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