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Pickerel Lake place 🦅

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Newaygo, MI
  • Place, John Ford Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Double Beds and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living room

2 Double Futons

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Pickerel Lake place 🦅

You are welcome to bring your own boat and a free public boat launch is available. There is space on our dock to keep your boat during your stay with us Bring your family to this
2 bedroom and 1 private bathroom Home on Pickerel Lake. Wonderful boating fishing hunting. Swimming
The property has a large porch and family room.
Sleeps up to ten people comfortably. Available for your use are 4 kayaks and a canoe. Swimming is only available when you boat a small distance out to the middle of the lake. There is a no wake ordinance after 7:30 pm. Fishing is very abundant with perch. Blue gill. Bass. Pike. Walleye. There is a fire pit and a basketball court. The master suite has a queen size bed and private shower. The second bedroom has. 1 queen bed. 2 double beds. And bunk beds. The bathroom and beds are up a medium sized stair case. A full kitchen is available with new appliances. And washer and dryer. Smoking is only allowed outdoors on the patio. No loud parties please

Wisner canoe rental is just 4 miles away. They can take you down the Muskegon River in a canoe kayak or tubes . There is a golf course in Fremont waters edge.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
No LOUD parties after 11pm.Quiet TIME THANK YOU!!
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside! Please use Ashtrays.
No LOUD parties. Quite after 11pm
You are welcome to bring your own firewood
May bring pet if approved by Host first

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2044413vb
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: No LOUD parties after 11pm.Quiet TIME THANK YOU!!
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 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

About the area

Newaygo

Located in Newaygo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Waters Edge Golf Club and Hardy Dam County Marina 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. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Newaygo, MI

What's nearby

  • John Ford Lake - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Pickerel Lake - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Emerald Lake - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Little Lake Placid - 6 min drive - 8.9 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Smuggler's At North Shore - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pickerel Lake place 🦅 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pickerel Lake place 🦅?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pickerel Lake place 🦅?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pickerel Lake place 🦅?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pickerel Lake place 🦅 located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 miles (5 km) of John Ford Lake and Pickerel Lake. Cope Lake is 2.5 mi (3.9 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. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved that each of my four children had their own bed and I had my own room in this very safe and quiet retreat on Pickeral Lake. Feels like hanging out during summer vacay at The Lake Cottage up north.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Frank is an incredible guy and was there for everything we needed. This is a super cozy place with lots of outdoor space to enjoy “pure” Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2025
Thanks for staying come over again.
Verified

8/10 Good

justin h.

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

fun stay

perfect for a guys weekend get together
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda G.

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

Pickerel Lake Summer fun

Owners were very friendly and location was conveniently located, close to our family on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

Perfect views

We had a great time here. We loved the chain of lakes in the kayaks. Frank was a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Last minute getaway

We had a great time on Pickerel Lake! The owners are on site and extremely nice and accommodating. We had trouble with the booking because of it being last minute, but Laura worked to make sure it all got figured out. The lake is beautiful and we wished we could've stayed longer. Thanks again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Hanan I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Everything was good. The house was clean, all outdated, mattresses and pillows are not comfortable . it was nice having a breakfast facing the lake. The backyard is nice kids had fun on the hammock and the swing. The outside sitting is nice and we had fun doing a bon fire outside. I put 2 stars for the accuracy of listing because the house was not private, it is a sharable house . the owner is on the other part of the house that he enclosed it . And it is not ok to have a locked door from his side that has access to our side from inside the house. Overall was good
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

Great stay on Pickerell Lake

This was my first time staying on a property with the owner on the property and it worked out great. Frank was accommodating, checked in to see if we needed anything, and was friendly and easy to talk to. I noticed several things he did to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable which were greatly appreciated. The sleeping arrangements don't allow for a lot of privacy but I think it would be ideal for a family with younger children. Overall it was a great stay! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug, 2023
Thanks again for staying with us and hopefully you had a great time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Great family vacation place

The property was clean and had all of the essentials necessary for a great stay. The outdoor area/yard is amazing. There is so much room to do all of the fun activities that kids, teens and adults enjoy. We played badminton (we brought our own net and rackets), there is a basketball court which our preschool aged kids rode their bikes on for hours, firepit for roasting marshmallaws and ending the day around, as well as a great dock with place to anchor our boat while we stayed. The sandbar in the middle of the lake is a great hangout spot during the day for all ages. Frank, the owner is super nice and accomodating. He checked in a few times just to make sure we had everything that we needed and to make sure we weren't running out of anything. We made some forever family memories and cannot wait to do it all again next Summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2023
Thanks again Dan for your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william t.

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

Worked for us

Pickerel Lake is great. The property is nice in the right circumstance. One commode in a separate room from the shower, which stands alone in the main bedroom. Works great for a couple but additional people could be complicated. You have to walk through one big bedroom with 5-6 beds to get to the the master which contains the shower. The lakefront view is gorgeous but beach is weedy with no swimming at the dock. Kitchen and den area downstairs very nice as is the outside deck. The stairs going up to the bedrooms would be incredibly difficult for the mobility challenged. The hosts were wonderful and completely non-intrusive even while living in the other half of the structure.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul, 2022
Thank you Bill for staying with us hope you had a great time.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Chele M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Owner occupied duplex

Upon arrival we found out this was not a private rental as listed. The owner occupies the other half of the home. The picture of the home mislead us to believe we would have the entire home. Although the owner was friendly it felt like we were being watched.The listing said that household supplies were provided. And they were but not adequately, we had to buy more of several items.The listing also describes the shower as "private". I would not call it private. There is no door that separates the shower from the bedroom.We found a security camera inside one of the bedrooms. We couldn't tell if it had a microphone or not luckly it was facing outside. There wasn't anything in the listing about having a camera.This is a nonsmoking listing but we smelled smoke everday. I believe it was coming from the owners half. Through an adjoining door. Ultimately disappointed it wasn't disclosed it was an owner occupies rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

beth k.

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

Great Location and Views

We stayed at Frank’s place the week of July 4th with our adult kids and grandkids. Loved the space outdoors with the big tree swing, large porch, fire pit and bball court. Frank was a kind and responsive host and easy to talk to. The indoor space is separated from but part of Frank’s house. We cooked most dinners at the house and kitchen was well equipped with nice table for family meals. The bedrooms and bath and shower are all upstairs with several beds in the first room along with the private bathroom; then you walk through to the master bedroom where the shower is in the bedroom. This worked ok for our week at the lake. Just a different setup. We enjoyed using the kayaks and canoe as you can’t swim or fish at the shore/dock. Was nice to have this option. The location is great - not far from several small towns with great shops and restaurants and larger grocery stores and access to the Muskegon River; Less than an hour drive to Lake Michigan beaches. Their were LOTS of fireworks around the lake to celebrate the holiday, including our hosts own fireworks show!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2024
Thank you Beth for your nice review 😊 hope you had a great time. Please feel free to come again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise B.

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

Was very relaxing

This house was very well stock with supplies and essentials. Has a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Niki P.

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

Perfect for visiting friends in Big Rapids

The property was easy to find, not too far from a grocery store. The living room has a beautiful view of the lake. The beds were super comfortable. Five kids ages 8-14 and they all loved the lake and nobody was bored. The owners are super friendly. We spent most of our stay at the home. We went to Stearns beach park. Our friends that live in Big Rapids came to visit during the day. They said it's perfect for a long weekend. The neighbors were friendly. The Swans and ducks were cute. There were a few baby turtles and giant frogs in the lake. The swing was a huge hit with the kids. Kayaking and swimming was fun too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

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

Second stay was a success!

This is our second time staying here and the second time was even better than the first! The cabin is unbelievably well stocked, clean and comfortable. We will definitely be back. Hopefully sooner rather than later!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nimesh R.

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

Fantastic stay

Hosts were really friendly. Except for the single bathroom as mentioned in the description, everything was just perfect. The views are amazing and I would definitely visit the place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great Getaway!

Had a great time at the Pickerel lake cabin! Laura and Frank were great hosts and went out of their way to ensure we enjoyed the property. The cabin has plenty of sleeping area upstairs and nice kitchen area downstairs with a washer/dryer. Whether you are on a couple’s weekend or vacationing with the family, you have lots to do nearby. You can spend the day enjoying the lake or visit several towns that are within a short drive. Either way, you are bound to enjoy your time in Newaygo County!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Peg A.

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

Michigan YES!

We found this property very convenient to our family’s new home. The view of the lake is beyond outstanding! Only drawback was s safety issue and minor inconvenience. But the owners asked us for feedback, which we will send to them directly. Overall opinion from everyone was we would rent again but be better prepared.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

fvillarruel V.

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

Great for Families with Children

We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the Michigan hospitality. The hosts were very accommodating. The swing and basketball court were a hit with the kids. Fishing is plentiful and although no swimming access right off the property, the sandbar for swimming in the lake is broad and fun. Host made available toddler life jackets and extra kayaks which made the outing great for all of us. Note. The shower, is in one of the rooms not in the bathroom. Not a problem. Just different.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey C.

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

Perfect location and view

Perfect location right on the lake. Amazing back yard with plenty of things for the family to do. The house is so cozy and and the beds are extremely comfortable. The home owners are on-site and extremely welcoming and nice. We look forward to staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

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

Perfect lake house

I really can’t say enough about this beautiful property. The house was pristine and beyond comfortable. We didn’t want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Ethan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Nice location, you're renting part of a house, not the whole house- owners on site but friendly

backyard was beautiful view of the lake, basketball court was fun there is not a beach for kids- the picture in the listing is of the neighbor's beach owners of the house will be on site during your stay- the house is divided in half by a wall with a door- can hear talking/tv through the door sometimes place is very clean, with air conditioning in the rooms for sleeping overall would definitely stay again, would have liked more disclosure that the owners live in the other half of the house and would be on site, and that the picture of the beach was not on the property we rented. Thanks for a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marion N.

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

Nice Lake House

Property was nice Owners were very nice and helpful people
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack C.

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

Owners are incredibly accommodating and wholesome. Very welcoming stay.

Very nice house open to housing a larger group with an absolutely beautiful view of the water! Great outdoor space with fire pit and and basketball hoop.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Frank Nawara

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Our home was inherited from the family. And has been updated this year of 2020.

What makes this property unique

This property is large enough for two families

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