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Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan

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Road sice of the cottage.
View from the deck.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rockford, MI
  • Grattan Raceway
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Cannonsburg Ski Area
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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 manager

Jackie & Jim VanderPloeg
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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

About the area

Rockford

Located in Rockford, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park and Brower Lake Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Glen Park and Deer Tracks Junction. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Grattan Raceway or MSA Fieldhouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockford, MI

What's nearby

  • Round Lake - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Grattan Raceway - 10 min drive - 8.5 km
  • Cannonsburg Ski Area - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Amway World Headquarters - 27 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 32 min drive - 38.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Grattan bar & grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grist Mill - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bostwick Lake Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Honey Creek Inn - ‬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.

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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Randy H.

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

Awesome Place On A Beautiful Lake

This was our second visit to this cottage and like the first it was an amazing stay. Just couldn’t ask for anything nicer. Cottage is equipped with anything you could possibly need including a very nice bottle of wine upon arrival. Located on a quiet dead end street in a great neighborhood and our hosts Jim and Jackie are two of the nicest people you could ever meet and fun to visit with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

Anita R.

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

Amazing

Introduced my sister to the other half of the family. This is the Cole’s version.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen E.

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

Great spot!

We had a great few days at this cute little cottage! It is clean and well stocked. The kids loved swimming in the lake - so nice to have a sandy beach. We explored Grand Rapids a bit which wasn’t too far away. Owners are super nice and readily available. We hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy H., Warren

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

Fall get away

We really enjoyed the cottage and its amenities. Everything was clean and working properly. The location was very convenient for what we wanted to do in the area. Our hosts were helpful and generous. We hope to stay again in warmer weather so we could get out into the lake more.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

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

Paradise

Wonderful location. Beautiful sandy beach in your back yard! Husband had a lot of fun fishing. Close enough to Grand rapids for museums and zoo, for the rainy days. Definitely will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jackie & Jim VanderPloeg

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I bought this cottage in 1993, it had a vacant lot next door to it. When my husband & I got married, we sold his house in Lowell, MI. and built a house on the adjacent vacant lot. This is where we currently live with our two yellow labs, Remington and her pup Liberty. I work full time in the Architecture field, Jim is retired from the construction field.

Why they chose this property

Jim grew up in the Ada, MI. area, I have lived in the Big Crooked Lake area all of my life and love it! My family owns the farmland across the road & live within walking distance.
This is a newly remodeled cottage on a dead end gravel road. The property is flat, so there are no stairs to the lake. The house is one level with no steps needed to enter the house.
The neighborhood is very friendly and all enjoy the lake and socializing with each other. Neighbors are families, working couples and retirees.

What makes this property unique

We have a large vegetable garden on the property and will share our fresh vegetables when in season! Enjoy fresh vegetables without the work of gardening!
Since Jim and I live next door, we are readily available if you need anything. We enjoy spending time in the yard, in the garden, on our deck or on the lake enjoying the sunshine.

Languages:

English

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