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River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Bathtub, towels, toilet paper
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 131496 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Newaygo, MI
  • Place, Hardy Dam Reservoir Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Hardy Dam County Marina
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Newaygo State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newaygo

This cottage places you next to Huron-Manistee National Forest and within a mile (2 km) of Hardy Dam Reservoir Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Hardy Dam Reservoir Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hardy Dam County Marina - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Newaygo State Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Sandy Beach County Park - 8 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ferris State University - 28 min drive - 27.9 miles

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northern Trails Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Diner Between the Dams - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hit The Road Joe's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Grill Kozey - ‬23 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island!

Now is the time to check out some of the best views in all of Newaygo County! We are happy to welcome you to Croton Island Resort. Located on the beautiful Croton Pond portion of the Muskegon river, you'll love all that the area has to offer.

The main homes offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bath and oozes with charm and comfort. You will love the updated kitchen, Knotty Pine interior, and the insanely large deck space! We provide a wonderful grilling space outside, complete with two grills, including a Blackstone for your cooking pleasure.
Home comes complete with access to a shared island with dock and lounging area.

Additionallythere is a secondary guest house available for your use. It offers a Queen bed, Sleeper Sofa, a Kitchenette and an additional full Bathroom! Sleeps 4 additional people.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,496 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 22

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Newaygo, just steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest. You'll also find Hardy Dam Reservoir Park and Hardy Dam County Marina within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

Yes, there is a garage.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cottage include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Are there hot tubs at River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island!?

Yes, this cottage has a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies at River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island!?

Yes, every accommodation at River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island! comes with a deck with some featuring lake views.

Reviews

River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matt D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay! Entire family had a good time. Enjoyed the hot tub, fished the dock quite a bit and went for a couple hikes in the area. Lots of outdoor space to enjoy and there was a surprising amount of space inside as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett A.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Turn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. We rented and docked a pontoon. A good time was had by all. Clean and roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay . Plenty of room , clean and meet our needs perfectly. Would definitely stay again if and when I come back to Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family vacation

The house was great. Everyone had their own space. Nice and cool (air conditioning). Great large deck area. There are about 60 stairs to get to the river, I would keep that in mind depending on who is staying there (ie handicap, families with small babies) Beds inside home besides bunk beds were very firm, a little uncomfortable for our preference. Beautiful kitchen, Huge garage for toys or parking, we utilized it during a big rain storm. Mother in law suite was perfect to have our own space whenever we needed it with great air conditioning. Hot tub was a great bonus too. The couch was nice but fell apart often as we had two older toddlers and moms with babies sitting on it constantly. Had to remake (regroup/refluff) it quite a few times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Pao Y.

Hosted a fun family trip here and we had a blast. The kids had plenty to do with the nearby parks and beaches. The house is what you would expect from a house on the river, no frills just all the things you need to have fun. ProBeautiful viewsKitchen was updated and had all the utensils/pots you would need to cook/grill.Not a photo queen Vrbo with all those fancy pillows and misc trinkets everywhere, which was nice. Fishing from the dock was fun, could dock a boat there.Big rear porch with nice view and lots of stairs.ConsSome bugs and spiders here and there but that didnt ruin any of the fun. The guest house needs some updates, smells like grandma closet?
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Angelita P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location!

We rented this house to be close to family during a weekend gathering. It was really nice- the views and location on the water was beautiful. Bonus was the place was very cool during a heat wave too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice house!

This was a nice getaway with my family nice private area with dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcel V.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

My group found this to be the perfect spot for a weekend get away. The deck and dock are fantastic and the hot tub was very clean. The park across the street is great for all ages. If you wanted to hit a beach there is a public park 5 minutes away with a nice one. I would recommend this property to anyone and would 100% book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet with a Riverview

Our group of 12 enjoyed our stay at Seth's and would recommend it to anyone looking to book in this area. We choose this location because part of our trip involved a day at MI Adventure which was only about a 45 min drive from the home. Communication to Seth was great when we reached out due to needing additional towels, he had them shipped next day. There was also an issue with the hot tub but when I informed him he made the drive the next morning to address the issue which was appreciated! We would rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W., Hawaii

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun

I live in Hawaii so I booked this on line and had numerous conversations with the owner of the property to answer any of my questions was plenty of things to do at the property and also has 2 parks near by Great time Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness

It worked for us.

We stayed here for a fishing trip. The inside of the house was clean but lacked a table and chairs to each meals at. The outside was good enough for our needs. We had a good time. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Croton

Place was perfect for us
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Celebration/Memorial

We thought is was very nice with great view and setting. Lots of space, huge garage for inclement weather. We went into the town - Newaygo - and found it to be very quaint and interesting, lots of little shops and old bookstore. Great place......................Jim
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic location!

Lots of space indoors and out. Plenty of room for a group to spread out and enjoy the various amenities. Host is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable water access.

We enjoyed the deck & were very thankful for the great AC and the wifi worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Kayak weekend

Property was very clean, lots of space for a large group to spread out and enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022