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Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 900 sq ft
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Explore the area

- Place, Round Lake
- Place, Grattan Raceway
- Place, Cannonsburg Ski Area
- Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
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 with two lithium batteries. 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 & concerts, 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! 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!
If you need grocery shopping done and delivered right to the cottage or wherever you need them delivered to in the area, please contact Angie, she is awesome and dependable: https://shop.dumpling.us/moveitllc?fbclid=IwAR0_h1nzshgDB2SsSA6Flf8jsfyO_saH9ffp9L33Wu6WpF3CpirAoXewTw4
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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 & concerts, 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! 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!
If you need grocery shopping done and delivered right to the cottage or wherever you need them delivered to in the area, please contact Angie, she is awesome and dependable: https://shop.dumpling.us/moveitllc?fbclid=IwAR0_h1nzshgDB2SsSA6Flf8jsfyO_saH9ffp9L33Wu6WpF3CpirAoXewTw4
Need baby gear during your stay? Rent cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more from BabyQuip! As seen on Shark Tank, BabyQuip offers clean, sanitized, and safe baby gear in over 500 cities! Visit https://www.babyquip.com/a/qd14nj to make a reservation. This is a new service recommended by VRBO, save the hassle of bringing your baby equipment BabyQuip will deliver whatever you need right to the cotttage!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put dirty towels in the tub.
Wash dishes
Check closets for your items.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
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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
Rockford
Located in Rockford, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and Brower Lake Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Glen Park and Deer Tracks Junction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Grattan Raceway or MSA Fieldhouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Rockford, MI
What's nearby
- Howard Lake - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
- Round Lake - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
- Grattan Raceway - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
- Cannonsburg Ski Area - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
- Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 32 min drive - 38.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern - 11 min drive
- Grattan bar & grill - 6 min drive
- Bostwick Lake Inn - 8 min drive
- Grist Mill - 9 min drive
- Paulsons Pumpkin Patch - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Jackie & Jim VanderPloeg

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.
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. We enjoy spending time in the yard, in the garden, on our deck or on the lake enjoying the sunshine.
Since Jim and I live next door, we are readily available if you need anything. We enjoy spending time in the yard, in the garden, on our deck or on the lake enjoying the sunshine.
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