Hope Floats Cottage on Stony Lake

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A two-story house with a covered porch and a garage.
A bedroom with two beds, a ceiling fan, and a sloped ceiling with a skylight.
A cozy living room with a blue sofa, a fireplace, wooden walls, and a staircase.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a television, and a wooden ceiling.
A small cabin with a 'WELCOME' sign, a 'MULDER' sign, and a view of a lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Stony Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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New Era, MI
  • Place, Stony Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Common area 1

3 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

New Era

Located in New Era, this cottage is near theme parks and on a lake. Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Country Dairy are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Corn Maze and Gold Rush Water Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
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Map
New Era, MI

What's nearby

  • Stony Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Electric Forest - 15 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 25 min drive - 44.3 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 41 min drive - 70.6 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Pony Expresso - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Artists Lounge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Sundance Steak Resturant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hope Floats Cottage on Stony Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hope Floats Cottage on Stony Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hope Floats Cottage on Stony Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hope Floats Cottage on Stony Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hope Floats Cottage on Stony Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Stony Lake and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Lake Michigan. Corn Maze and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super relaxing cottage. Has everything you need - nice cookware and knives, plenty of dishes and silverware, easy to make meals. Comfortable beds, great screened in porch. This Stony Lake cottage is a gem.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a very spacious cottage with a nice screen porch with lake access just across a shared driveway. We really enjoyed our stay here. We love this area very much and there are lots of things to do near by. It was a little hard to find the cottage because the address is not posted on the road but the instructions were detailed enough to find it. We had a great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage on Stony Lake
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent house

We had a large group and everyone enjoyed the stay. Host was helpful and responsive when we had questions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2025
Very glad you and your friends enjoyed your stay, at Hope Floats Cottage, Arpan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Enjoyable

The hosts were great and took good care of us. We had a family of 8 and there was plenty of room. The lake breeze and trees kept the house nice and cool.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Owners/Cottage

Hope Floats is a great cottage. It was clean and spacious and comfortable with all the amenities. It is definitely a place to keep going back to! The owners were very easy to communicate with and immediately answered any and all questions we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 January 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay, Kate! Please come back - we love return guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hope Floats

Hope floats was a great place for a family vacation. It was stocked well with anything we needed. Communication with the hosts was positive and they were very responsive. Access to the lake for kayaking and paddle boarding was easy and close.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of space and well supplied with dishes and pans. Owners communicated well and described the place perfectly. My only complaint was there was no A/C (which they disclosed) but on two nights it was well over 75 indoors (even with fans). I recommend putting. Few split units im for the rare heat waves.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

overall the property was very nice and pleasant

We were staying for the week because my granddaughter's wedding was taking place at the Heritage Barn. We were in and out most of the days with wedding events. We were please with the condition of the home except for several stains on the carpet and a molding was broken off but other than that it was great. I, as a crafter, appreciated all the cross stitch pictures that were hanging on the walls. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 September 2023
We are glad you enjoyed your stay, Sandy! Very sorry that the few small carpet stains made the stay detracted from a 5-Star stay. Given your stay in September and it being the end of cottage season and after a summer of use, a few stains can happen. We are actually planning to replace the carpet in the entire downstairs with a waterproof option that will be better suited for guests as well as far easier to care for the high traffic areas downstairs. Thanks again for staying at Hope Floats cottage!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Local family getaway

Local family getaway, the house was great and very clean. Owners were easy to contact and had no crazy expectations. We were expecting to coming in and and nothing and the house was stocked with the toilet paper, paper towel and some cleaning supplies. We were a little worried about not having central air but the house is shaded and gets a nice breeze off the lake. The only thing that I wish would have been noted was that the house doesn’t really have a nice beach access as we thought the house was closer to the beach like the houses directly in front of it. Other than that we had a great time and would recommend to others
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2023
Thank you so much for your review, Katie! We strive to provide the best possible experience for our guests and are glad you enjoyed your stay at Hope Floats Cottage!
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