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Charming Cottage on Lake

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A lakeside view with two chairs and a table on a grassy area, a dock extending into the water, and houses in the background.
A lakeside patio with a red umbrella, outdoor seating, and a view of boats on the water.
A house with a dock extending into a calm body of water, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Living area
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location
    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Lowell, MI
  • Place, McGee Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, Van Andel Arena
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage on Lake

Charming cottage available on Murray Lake located 30 minutes east of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This is a beautiful all sports late with amazing sunsets.
3 bedrooms, 1 bath, sleeps up to 6 to 8 (one queen bed for 2, one full for 1 or 2, two twins bunked for 2, two pull out sofa sleepers for 1 or 2 each.
Lawn chairs, picnic table, grill, dock, floating raft, fire pit, four paddle boards, one kayak and one rowboat available for your enjoyment. You may bring your own fishing or powered boat if you’d like.
No pets and no smoking please.
The cottage sits at the bottom of a steep driveway making the cottage right at water level (not requiring you walk down a steep incline to get to the water). For those who don't like to use the driveway, there are two additional parking spots at the top of the driveway with a staircase and a hand rope assisting you to the bottom. Two additional parking spots are available at the bottom of the driveway. Linens and towels provided. Washer and dryer on site. Central heat/air. WIFI.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
Only, small well behaved dogs that don't shed.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1624477vb
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

Lowell

Located in Lowell, this cottage is on the waterfront. Fallasburg Covered Bridge and Village and Ada Township Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Iron Horse Golf Course and Cannonsburg Ski Area. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Grattan Raceway or MSA Fieldhouse. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Lowell, MI

What's nearby

  • McGee Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 29 min drive - 35.3 km
  • DeVos Performance Hall - 34 min drive - 46.6 km
  • Van Andel Arena - 35 min drive - 47.7 km
  • Downtown Market - 35 min drive - 48.4 km

Getting around

  • Grand Rapids Station - 37 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Grattan bar & grill - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Honeycreek Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bostwick Lake Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Smyrna Bar - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage on Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Cottage on Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage on Lake?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage on Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage on Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Howard Lake, Lewis Lake and Lally Lake. Scally Lake and Round Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This lake property is a real gem and our family thoroughly enjoyed our time there. The paddle boards were a big hit with the grand kids and we all loved watching the blue herons. Having a good supply of bed linens, bath and beach towels was appreciated!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joel S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the lake, nice dock for fishing, paddle boards and row boat available for use. The driveway is steep but manageable, I actually like the extra privacy it provides. One thing I would change is to provide a 2nd fry pan (unless I didn't see another?) for those who like to cook for a family. There is a stock pot that can be used as a fry pan. I would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jun, 2026
Thank you for recommendation to add a second fry pan. I'll get one there this week.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family getaway. Will definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cottage on a great lake. The host is friendly and attentive!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven S.

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

Great family trip!

The property was very clean and included a lot of amenities for our family to enjoy during our stay. The host, Tracy, was extremely responsive and answered all our questions. This place was great for our family of 6!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Perfect getaway

This cottage was everything we were looking for to accommodate our mini vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cori R.

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

Great stay!

My family had a great time at this cottage! Tracy had great communication and was easy to work with. We would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

Great Weekend

Fishing, lake life and a great area to explore! Family getaway was wonderful.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay P.

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

Lovely lake stay

We had a great time at Tracy’s place. The house is small but cozy and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. Thanks for sharing your beautiful lake and location with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was perfect! It had everything my family was looking for on our quick getaway. We enjoyed everything the cottage had to offer; sandy beach, clear lake, floats, kayaks, paddle boards, fire pit, grill, dishes, towels, and much more. Tracy was very attentive to all my messages and check-in / check-out was easy. We are looking forward to another visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janette B.

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

Great getaway

Absolutely loved our stay at the cottage. The lake is clear and beautiful with lots of paddle boards, kayaks, floats to use. The house had everything we needed for our stay. We had a wonderful time here.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine G.

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

Lake Murray

Beautiful lake, small cottage, nice downtown area in Lowell, also an hour from Grand Haven or Muskegon. The only thing I didn't like was the driveway, but I parked at the top and walked down. Very clean, well stocked even beach towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

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

Vacay 2024

This is the second year in a row we have stayed at the this property. My kids love staying here. Very quiet and relaxing with plenty to do. House is exactly what we are looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Summer

Great time! Kids enjoyed kayaking, swimming and a little fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karin C.

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

Lake house

Our stay was fantastic. Our family of four enjoyed the home and location . The house was very comfortable and cozy and super clean. Tracy provided everything you could need. We loved the row boat and paddle boards and caught many fish right off the dock. We would definitely recommend this place for a great relaxing vacation .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

5 star stay!

This was the perfect quiet lake getaway for our family. Bunk beds for the kids—games and a perfect little sandy beach as you walk out of the house. Full kitchen that made it perfect for meals in. Just an overall great job with the amenities. Great communication with the host. We will 100% be back—thank you Tracy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Cottage with a view!

The view enough is reason to stay! Can’t thank these guys enough for opening this up to us and giving us endless memories on the lake. Our 9 year old loves to fish and spend all free time on the dock or learning the kayak. Beds were comfy & my kids loved having sleepovers in the living room & watching the sunrise on the lake. Check in was a breeze & Tracy was very easy to reach at all times!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew K.

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

Absolutely Fantastic

This is a wonderful little lake house! Perfect for a young family of 6. Beach area into the water is perfect for younger children. You can walk all the way out to the floating dock. The fishing was amazing. There is quite a bit of things to do within 20 minutes on a rainy day as well. Tracy was an awesome host and communicated well. We would definitely like to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Charming cottage on the Lake

We throughly enjoyed our stay at this cottage on Murray Lake! We brought our jet skiis and the lake was perfect for riding and tubing. The dock was perfect to tie up to and spent a lot of time fishing off it too. The cottage was super clean and stocked with everything we needed. Tracy was wonderful and quick about answering our texts. She even offered us an extra day to stay when her plans changed!! We would definitely love to come back and stay here in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri H.

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

Great stay

This was a very cute cottage and we had a great time. Our boys (ages 6 & 7) loved the swimming and the fishing. We made use of the paddle boards, kayak, swim raft, and fire pit. Communication with the owner was perfect and the place was very clean. If we had one suggestion it would be to keep kitchen towels and dish cloths on hand. It was in the notes that we had to bring them, but it was just one more thing to pack on top of sheets/blankets and bath and beach towels. Overall, we had a great stay, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2020
Thank you for the suggestion! That makes a lot of sense. We've stocked kitchen towels and dish clothes. Thanks for being a great renter!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This may be the best spot on the lake! The fishing is incredible (my 5 yr old was catching large bass on her Barbie rod with a slip bobber set at 6 ft with an offset hook using worms!) my husband brought his kayak with a fish finder and there is a huge drop off right by the raft and all the fish hang out there. The beach area and shallow shoreline are perfect for kids and the view is amazing. The house is exactly as described and was great for 2 adults and 2 kids. There was plenty of hot water, the washer, dryer and AC all worked great. The water out of the faucet or from the well on the property is some of the best water you’ll ever have. The host, Tracy, was super responsive. The only caution would be the driveway- we have an F150 that couldn’t make it up the driveway in 2wd when it rained and needed 4wd to make it up the driveway. Not a negative but when Tracy says the driveway is steep, believe it! There is a parking area on top and steps leading down to the house. So just that going in and you’ll be good. We had the best week and will be back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Had great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

sheila h.

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

Sisters weekend

It’s a beautiful place to get together with friends. Nice sandy lake bottom. Beautiful little cottage. Clean and well maintained. We had a great time. Thank you for sharing your space with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William B.

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

Amazing

Beautiful and more. everything you could ask for was there
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison G.

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

Simple so comfortable

Staying here was so relaxing! The house has such a cute cottage feel and provided everything I’d hoped for in a cottage stay- clean water for swimming, beautiful sunsets, fun fishing, all the beds were comfortable and I super appreciated the washer and dryer and how many towels were available!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Kapusansky

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. I grew up in this area and try to make it back as often as I can.

Why they chose this property

This cottage is my happy place that we purchased for our family to enjoy. We don't get to use it as much as we'd like but we don't like to see it sit vacant while others could be enjoying it too. We try to put any proceeds from renting back into the cottage to keep making it better year after year. Within the last couple of years, we updated the bathroom and living room, added a 9' sliding door to be able to see the lake from inside as well as out and added a granite countertop in the kitchen. We also added a new dock that is so handy to dock boats. The end of the dock has a double section that some have been known to use for yoga or sitting and watching the sun set.

What makes this property unique

There is something therapeutic about spending time at the lake. I highly recommend everyone gets some lake time every year.

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