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Hope Floats Cottage on Stony Lake

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A two-story house with a covered porch and a garage.
A small cabin with a 'WELCOME' sign, a 'MULDER' sign, and a view of a lake.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a television, and a wooden ceiling.
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.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Garage parking available

    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Stony Lake
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

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

Where you'll sleep

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

About this property

Hope Floats Cottage on Stony Lake

The Experience:
You'll enter a whole new world the moment you turn off the main road as you travel down a pine tree lined road until you descend down a drive to your cottage away from home.
Make forever memories at all-sport Stony Lake, MI. Hope Floats is your perfect getaway for fishing, golfing, boating, exploring local wineries, breweries, hobby and dairy farms. Come to relax and recharge at this secluded cottage with access to the lake and dock--launch your own boat at the public boat launch.

Enjoy the following activities in the local area:
Lake Michigan
Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo
Stony Lake Stables
Country Dairy
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
Michigan's Adventure
Double JJ Resort and Golf Course
Multiple golf courses
Chartered fishing opportunities
Wineries and breweries

The Property:
Hope Floats is approximately a 2,200 square foot cottage that has remained in the same family since the 1950s. Over the years a second story was added, doubling the space, and a large garage was built (we are open to renting the garage for an additional fee).

There are four private bedrooms, an open kitchen, dining, and living room. The laundry room is perfect for washing and drying your clothes after a long day of playing. The upstairs has two bedrooms, a full bathroom, and a large common space for additional sleeping quarters, playing games, and watching good movies.

Hope Floats is surrounded by large trees that provide ample amount of shade and privacy. It is a short walk to the water and dock. The property between the cottage and water is an easement with adjacent neighbors. The easement can be used for overflow parking, throwing a football, and taking in the sun.

Additional Amenities include -
Microwave
Oven
Full refrigerator
4-burner range
Games
Screened in porch
Full laundry room with washer and dryer
55” screen smart RokuTV
Fiber Internet
Gas Grill
Outdoor gas fire pit

Hope Floats looks forward to making your stay comfortable and memorable.

Please note: We have a Ring security system on the garage of the property which allows us to ensure the safety and security of the property.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Respect neighbor's property

Fireplace cannot be used.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3120987vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 hiking and cycling nearby.
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New Era, MI

What's nearby

  • Stony Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - 9 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 26 min drive - 44.7 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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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!

About the host

Hosted by Joe Byker Chris Mulder

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Things in life typically evolve, and Stony Lake is no different in that respect. During the 1800s, the Stony Lake area was harvested for its timber; then in the 1900s it transformed into a summer playground and retreat for campers and families while still maintaining its commercial free charm to this day.

Stony Lake’s 200 acre lake is miniscule compared to the 86 billion acres of water on this earth, but those 200 acres are extremely special for a lot of reasons. Some of us have been visiting Stony Lake for the last forty-four years, others for less than that, but regardless of how long we have been affiliated with Stony Lake, we keep returning, year after year, and this is why:

Why they chose this property

We don’t use this loosely, but Stony Lake is a little heaven on earth for the following reasons–1. It’s not Washington D.C (enough said), 2. we’re not sure if there is traffic in heaven, but there definitely isn’t traffic around Stony Lake, 3. the loudest sound is the occasional powered parachute and we’re good with that, 4. kids and parents can generally be free from modern day trappings, 5. It is safe. 6. very strong sense of community ranging from local faith organizations to the Stony Lake Property Owners Association’s fishing tournaments, boat parades, ice cream socials, picnics, sail boat races, and possibly an annual pickleball tournament in the future, 7. Multi-sport lake–fishing, duck hunting, wake-boarding to stand up paddle boarding, and even ice skating when safe; and when the cottage turns into “hunt camp,” 8. Driving distance to breweries, wineries, horseback riding, amusement parks, and sand dunes, 9. Tubing down Stony Lake channel to The Oval 10. The people of Oceana County.

What makes this property unique

There is no better place to learn about the beauty of our exceptional planet, how to hook a fish, harness the wind, water ski behind a speedboat, how to roast a marshmallow, dream big while watching shooting stars, and having the time to dig into a good book. What is less considered is the multi-generational learning that happens at a place like the cottage. In many cases, a cottage draws multiple generations, a place where both grandparents, their children, and grandchildren can find general harmony. It is a place where the older generations teach the younger generation to explore and learn. It is a place where the older generation can tell stories without being pushy and there is actually time to listen, and learn. In essence, a cottage typically is a safe place that encourages multi-generational learning.

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English, Spanish

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