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Charming 3 bedroom cottage between Croton & Hardy Dams with Dock available.

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Sun-loungers
3 bedrooms, in-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
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Nestled in Croton, MI, this beautiful cottage offers a tranquil retreat with a large deck and boat access to the 1200+ acre all sports lake. Enjoy excellent fishing year-round and world-famous steelhead fishing less than 1 mile away on the Muskegon river. With dishwasher, washer, dryer, central air conditioning included and local establishments within walking distance.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom125 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming 3 bedroom cottage between Croton & Hardy Dams with Dock available.

This beautiful cottage is located in Croton, MI, approximately 40 miles north of Grand Rapids. It has been completely remodeled with beautiful craftsmanship. This charming cottage is fully furnished, including bedding and kitchen amenities. It offers a tranquil view from a large deck and boat access to the 1200+ acre all sports lake. The lake provides excellent fishing all year with world-famous steelhead fishing in the Muskegon river less than 1 mile away!

Dock parking for a boat is available upon request.

All local establishments (restaurants, a bar, bank, gas station, grocery store) all within close walking distance. Dishwasher, washer, dryer, and central air conditioning all included!


Housekeeping: This cottage is cleaned between each family of renters. We ask you to please be respectful of our property and leave it in the same condition you found it in. We also ask you to please wash and dry your linens before departing and leave them folded on the end of your bed.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone
  • Safe

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,350 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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 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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Charming 3 Bedroom Cottage Between Croton Hardy Dams

About the area

Map
Newaygo, MI

What's nearby

  • Hardy Dam Reservoir Park - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Hardy Dam County Marina - 11 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Newaygo State Park - 13 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Sylvan Lake - 25 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Pilgrim's Run Golf Club - 30 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Northern Trails Bar & Grill - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Diner Between the Dams - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hit The Road Joe's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Grill Kozey - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming 3 bedroom cottage between Croton & Hardy Dams with Dock available. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming 3 bedroom cottage between Croton & Hardy Dams with Dock available.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming 3 bedroom cottage between Croton & Hardy Dams with Dock available.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Charming 3 bedroom cottage between Croton & Hardy Dams with Dock available. located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hardy Dam Reservoir Park and Hardy Dam County Marina. Newaygo State Park and Sandy Beach County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Charming 3 bedroom cottage between Croton & Hardy Dams with Dock available. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 95 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The updated house was spacious and clean. The kitchen had everything needed to prepare meals, and it was nice having access to a grill. The personalized touches welcoming our family were fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

lance l.

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

Great location

House was clean and owner was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette R.

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

Beautiful village and home

Very nicely furnished, comfortable and everything we could need for our stay. Close to restaurants and across street from the lake and wonderful views. Recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex I.

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

Review

Great stay thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Another great stay

We have stayed here for a number of years and enjoyed all of our stays. Very comfortable and perfect for 2 friends. Thanks, again, Robert.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy Y.

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

Lovely stay

We enjoyed our stay very much. The cottage was very clean and decorated so nicely. The owners were wonderful about communicating with us. We were an hour from the beach and very close to hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

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

Staycation

We live in town and needed a little getaway while dealing with a loss in the family.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

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

Spacious, clean and comfortable!

The cottage was wonderfully equipped, appointed, and located. Enjoyed grilling on the deck, making campfires, or just getting cozy on the couch after a full day of paddling, or mountain biking.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

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

Excellent vacation!

The house was clean, the location is excellent, and Bob did a great job communicating. I stayed at this house with some friends and spent each day mountain biking the Dragon trail. All of us were happy with our stay and would definitely come back again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Another Great Stay

Charming Cottage with plenty of room for 2 friends. A convenient place for 2 Fishermen to stay with access to numerous Muskegon River boat ramps, and to a number of restaurants in nearby Newaygo. Our second stay, and the host, Robert could not be more accommodating. Thanks again for great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leeann H.

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

Nice stay! Couldn’t ask for anything better

Was a tad confused on the checkout for cleaning but hopefully we did it right! Thank you for the stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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

Family Reunion

We stayed here as part of family get together. The cottage is clean and comfortable. The driftwood bar and grill across the street can be a bit noisy on summer weekends, not the fault of the owner. Lovely deck out front. Be sure to read the check out cleaning procedures in advance.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great

Great
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna A., Benton Harbor MI

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

Annual Fall Getaway

This year our getaway took us to Newaygo/Croton area. We rented this cottage because it was near the Newaygo State Park. The cottage was very nice and exceeded our expectations. Plenty of room. Kitchen stocked very well Close to a small grocery store, tavern and a coulpe restaurants. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you for sharing you place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

STAN Z.

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

November trip

Great place to stay. We fished in the rain all day and everything was soaked when we got back. Luckily, we had access to a clothes dryer, dry clothes for the next day. Something to think about when booking if you are going to be outdoors also.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Antoni B.

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

Amazing Getaway

I would highly recommend this beautiful cottage. Amazing location, if you love fishing or boating. The owners are super nice and reply to your requests or questions in a timely manner. The one down side is the phone and internet service, it's not the greatest but you are there to relax not to lose yourself in social media.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

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

Excellent cabin, great price.

Very happy with this rental. Booked a week for a fishing trip with friends, and was very satisfied. The property does not have it's own dock (is across the street from the lake), but the owner gave us the use of his dock which was just down the street. Cabin is very well taken care of and clean. Bed are comfortable, living space is sufficient for at least 4-6 adults to hang out comfortably, and deck makes for some interesting people watching at the bar across the street. There is live music on the weekends at the bar, but even with the loud music outside, inside was plenty quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

David B.

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

Comfortable

This cottage was well-supplied and comfortable for my family of four. It's across the street from the lake, and close enough to many outdoor recreation opportunities (lake, river, forest hiking trails). Wifi was provided, but was slow and unreliable. There is a bar across the street that sometimes had live music, and at those times was loud. Owner demands that guests wash and fold bed linens on checkout day.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S., Indianola, IL

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

Lovely Cottage

The house was great for our family of 5. Very clean and comfortable! Lots of supplies in the kitchen and plenty of bath towels. The location is right across from the Driftwood Bar. We never heard noises from the bar (although the neighbors did show movies on Friday and Saturday nights that were a bit loud). Busy at the bar on the weekend with cars parked out front. The location was easily accessible to the lake, grocery store, and ice cream. We really enjoyed the house! Be aware that they want you to wash all towels and sheets before leaving, so it’s hard to get out early. The owners were very responsive and great to work with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Joyce S.

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

Family reunion

House was nice but too many stairs for older adults. Stairs were steeper than normal and NO handrail on steps to upper bedroom. The worst was being REQUIRED to launder bed linens and towels we used. Never had to do that before and I hope this isn't a trend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy J.

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

Perfect Place

This cottage has it all. Super comfortable and roomy for our family of 4. The boys had their own rooms and lots of space. The master bedroom had a very comfortable bed and pillows. The pantry was well stocked with seasonings for cooking and more. The kitchen had many appliances and amenities. Plus coffee makers with sugar and creamer. It was such a great stay. The town itself is so friendly. We enjoyed a night at The driftwood bar across the street, ice cream at The Jetty and delicious pizza at the Croton Bait shop. The bikes were used to travel around and explore the area as well. The beach area is about a 5 min walk but not too bad and it has plenty of parking if you have a lot of stuff. Robert and Pam were super kind and friendly. This was our first time using VRBO and it was an amazing experience. Plus we loved having a washer and dryer available to wash up all our laundry before heading home. Thanks for some great family time and memories.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Grateful

Absolutely amazing would recommend to anyone!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hana E.

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

Vacay!

It was really great and we got to hangout in the sunroom!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth B., High Point

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

Cute Cottage

I rented this 3 bedroom thinking some of my kids would stay the weekend. None of them could in the end. Although I had company for dinner most nights I was alone after that. My Dad died last Oct and we because of famiiy issues couldn't do the memorial until this Oct. My son also recently died in July and the time alone was good for me.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023