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Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
On the shores of Big Crooked Lake, this charming cottage offers a serene retreat. Enjoy sunrises from the deck, private sandy beach & shallow swimming area on the property. With amenities like a furnished kitchen and fire pit with wood provided, plus two kayaks for guest use.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom84 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • 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.

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!

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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.

Rules

Boaters must follow Michigan Boating Laws. Counter clockwise around the lake. No wake in channels by the islands.
No fireworks before or after the Independence Day Holiday according to state law.

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

Property is also known as

Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County Michigan
Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan Cottage
Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan Rockford

About the area

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Rockford, MI

What's nearby

  • Grattan Township Roadside Park - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lake Cowden - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Duga Lake - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Round Lake - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Grattan Raceway - 8 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Grand Rapids Station - 33 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grattan bar & grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bostwick Lake Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paulsons Pumpkin Patch - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grist Mill - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Grattan Township Roadside Park, Lake Cowden and Duga Lake. Round Lake is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 132 out of 137 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 137 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 137 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 137 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage with good fishing and gracious hosts. We hope to come back again on the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jocelyn C.

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

Cozy, Clean, and Comfortable

The cottage was perfect for our needs. The area was lovely and the swinging chair on the beach was heavenly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the perfect summer weekend at Jackie & Jim's place! The lake house fit 3 adults and 1 toddler comfortably. The backyard was spacious enough for our daughter to run around and the neighbors were all so friendly. We loved the amenities at the property including the beach, lake, row boat, bonfire bit and grill. We couldn't have asked for a better host or Fourth of July weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamara F.

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

Perfect Spot

Great Location, clean cottage, great people!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Monticello O.

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

We had a great time! Very cozy rental with a beautiful lakeviee.

Great escape location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Reid K.

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

Great relaxing stay

Great place to stay when looking for a small place by the water. The owners were very nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Vladimir N.

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

Very pleasant stay

Very nice private community on the lake, it was sunny and quiet in the middle of May. Not yet the fishing season, but we caught some fish right from the shore. The property is awesome! Clean and very well maintained. You will like the hosts, Jackie and Jim were very nice to us, very responsive and helpful. Really enjoyed this stay, would like to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

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

Quiet and lovely

Really nice hosts and property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

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

So nice to return

We stayed at this property about four years ago and it was so nice to return! Jackie and Jim are lovely and the lake/house are really nice and relaxing. We hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

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

A1

Very nice stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom and Linda H.

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

Granddaughter’s Graduation

The cottage was perfect!! Great view of lake. We had the family over on Sunday to celebrate my granddaughter graduating and to see our great Neice for the first time. Even though it was a cold day the deck was warm due to the house blocking the North wind. Everything was just like the pictures bed was comfy and kitchen had everything you needed. Grill worked great. Will stay here again for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay S.

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

Relaxing stay at a cute “Lake”cottage!

This was our second stay at this property and we had another wonderful five days! Owners are very welcoming and provide everything you need plus more!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

pete b.

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

Lake serenity

Had a great time with local family enjoying the cottage together with us. Nice and clean , quiet and nice owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Renee B.

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

Summer get away

Relaxing family vacation by the water.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy Z.

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

Quiet, relaxing weekend

My wife and I enjoyed a quiet, relaxing weekend stay. We enjoyed fishing, taking walks along the lake, and sitting on the beach reading books. We would highly recommend this place and location. Thank you, Jackie and Jim!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

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

Cottage

Very pleasant good weather nice hosts sandy beach. Grandkids loved swimming and kayaking and fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syrintha V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property is very beautiful. Very clean and well kept. The neighbors are the nicest people, and very helpful. It was able to fit my husband, 16 year old, 7 year old, 1 year old and my pregnant self. The beach was the best. I thought it was going to be a distance away, but it was right in the backyard. So it was super convenient if anyone forgot anything in the house or needed to go to the bathroom. Also, the washer and dryer was right by the door so it was easy to take the kids sandy clothes and throw them right in the washer without tracking in so much sand. We definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle H.

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

Nice location and house

Owners were very accommodating and friendly, the lake was clean and warm, and the house was cozy. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

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

Relaxing vacation

Loved our week at cottage! Had great time fishing, boating and just exploring the interesting small towns in area. Also found fun things to do in grand Rapids, great place to spend week! Thank you jim & jackie!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barb S.

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

Recommend

Very cute and clean, fishing was excellent, close to everything
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip N.

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

Wonderful Time

Second time we have stayed. We had a woderful time relaxing on the water, fishing, visiting downtown Grand Rapids, and other local spots. Owner are wonderful people who go out of their way to make sure you enjoy your stay. Will defibitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Murphy mania

Beautiful sunrises, northern lights, lightening bugs, cool breeze, food and fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derek Z.

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

Still Great!

This is the 3rd time that we've stayed at the "yellow cottage." Its location to the beach and proximity to Rockford and Grand Rapids are definitely convenient. It is perfect for a small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent H.

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

Lake Getaway

Everything was very nice and clean. Our host supplied us with everything we needed. This was our 2nd visit and we will probably return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

Great time!

This was a perfect property for me and my 2 boys! They enjoyed swimming and fishing in the lake and of course playing with the dogs. Thanks for a great trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021