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Huge lake house. 3 levels. 10 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit.

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Take advantage of golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden at Huge lake house. 3 levels. 10 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit.. In addition to a playground and laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 28446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Huge lake house. 3 levels. 10 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. (Firewood provided!!)

    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 or put you on a waitlist.

    Also we would like to note that the property does NOT have a working AC unit, but we do provide fans in each bedroom.

    We have a water softener system attached to the entire water system that flows through all the faucets in the house. Tap water is filtered and safe to drink/cook with. The water is monitored regularly by a local water care company.

    Unfortunately, we are not able to host wedding parties, rehearsal dinners, bridal/bachelorette weekends, or other wedding related events.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside. Please pick up butts outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 4,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.

Rules

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!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

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

Smoking

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

Important information

You need to know

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 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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

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 snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Newaygo travel guide
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Newaygo, MI

What's nearby

  • A swan-shaped boat on a lake with roller coasters in the background.
    Michigan's Adventure
    42 min drive - 65.5 km
  • A modern glass building with a curved facade and a large overhang.
    Van Andel Arena
    44 min drive - 69.6 km
  • A sculpture in a garden with a greenhouse in the background.
    Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
    47 min drive - 73.4 km
  • Brooks Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Downtown Market
    45 min drive - 70.4 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
  • Burger King
    6 min drive
  • Wendy's
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge lake house. 3 levels. 10 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Huge lake house. 3 levels. 10 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Huge lake house. 3 levels. 10 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. 10 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Huge lake house. 3 levels. 10 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. located?

This family-friendly Newaygo holiday home is located on the waterfront, just steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Brooks Lake. Hess Lake is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) away.

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 77 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 77 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Location
Very nice and big and clean fishing is good the outside area was great plan to be back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience, very beautiful and cleanly house with great amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Moms Group enjoyed our stay here. Lots of space for puzzling and playing cards. Many refridgerators for our food. The bedrooms were nice and there was lots of parking! The grills were ready to go and the lake was pretty. We had a nice relaxing weekend
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was great for our family gathering. Lots of sitting rooms and the long table sat at least 20 people. Rooms & beds were comfortable and great having 4 full bathrooms when getting everyone ready. Lake was great to look at every day. Too cool to go swimming this time of year. More than enough parking and easy to find the house. Thank you for allowing us to build more family memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place overall, good communication with the host. The water had a sulfuric smell/taste which wasn’t ideal for showering. Drinking it ended up causing sickness, so make sure to boil any tap water. Nice lake though!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We used all levels of balcony views. Absolutely perfect. Everyone loved each and every minute on the property. Two downsides: the water smelled like sewer and had a slick feel. We ran out of toilet tissue. This place is an A-
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas

It was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends Christmas

We had a total if 17 people in our group. There was plenty if room and no one ever felt crowded. We had a wonderful timeand loved the vuews, even in the winter. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding Vacation

Spent a week at Brooks Lodge and it was fabulous! It accommodated our growing family very well. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and given a tour. The lodge was clean, very well stocked with everything you can think of. Owners immediately responded to our questions and had a full tank of propane delivered within a few minutes of our request. We plan on returning in the years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Four day peaceful getaway

This was a lovely, vintage home with so many charming aspects. Plenty of room to spread out people and find little nooks to read and relax. Lots of deck space overlooking the quiet lake. Well-stocked with anything you can think of. Only bummer was I the kayak wasn't ready to use (no paddle situation). Location was great, and I loved the mature trees, fire pit, dock, etc. Lots to do for a big family in the summer, so will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Great location — that was definitely the best part of our stay. But honestly we ran into some real issues that made the trip pretty uncomfortable.The water had a really strong sulfur smell in every bathroom and the kitchen. Showering was unpleasant the entire trip and cooking was a struggle. When we brought it up the host admitted they already knew about it but hadn't mentioned it anywhere in the listing. Their response was basically that we'd get used to it. There was a filter under the kitchen sink but the water came out so slowly it was barely usable. A few guests also had some skin sensitivity from the water. Some of the shower heads and sinks were visibly rusted which tells you this has been going on a while.Several bathrooms and bedrooms also had locks that didn't work — not great when you're traveling with families.Just a heads up for anyone booking in summer — AC is not listed as an amenity and is not available at the property. With a bigger group it gets pretty warm.The host replied quickly but wasn't very open to addressing our concerns. Nice location but these things need to be fixed and disclosed before booking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026