Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge!

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A building with a glass enclosure overlooking a body of water, with sunlight streaming through the windows.
A modern house with a stone exterior, a wooden deck, and a view of a lake.
A kitchen with a brick backsplash, wooden cabinets, a coffee maker, and a shelf with mugs spelling out "PAR".
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and a mounted deer head.
A kitchen with a bar area, wooden flooring, and large windows.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Alto, MI
  • Place, Campau Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Davenport University
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Alto

Located in Alto, this cottage is on the beach. Ada Township Covered Bridge and Fallasburg Covered Bridge and Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Dolan Nature Sanctuary and Calvin College Ecosystem Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Lowell Showboat VI and Patterson Ice Center. With kayaking, power boating and fishing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Map
Alto, MI

What's nearby

  • Campau Lake - 6 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe - 8 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Davenport University - 10 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Patterson Ice Center - 12 min drive - 20.4 km
  • MSA Fieldhouse - 13 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Grand Rapids Station - 25 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Keiser's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Nighthawk - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Alto cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Campau Lake, Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe and Dolan Nature Sanctuary. Watermark Country Club and Fallasburg Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. House was in great shape and living room/kitchen is larger than photos appear.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location . Prefect get away !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is so cozy and relaxing. Just what we needed for a fun filled girl’s weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was absolutely beautiful and relaxing. Everything you need for a great family trip. 10/10 we’ll be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay!

Very quiet and peaceful stay. Would definitely go back.
Beautiful view from the beach. Even caught a few Bass.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything we needed was available. The weather was lousy which was only the fault of Mother Nature, so we were unable to fully enjoy the outdoors area but overall it was a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, we enjoyed our stay. Even considering this location for an annual get together.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

Can’t say enough good things about this place. Loved the location of where it was at. No neighbors bothering you, it was very peaceful. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great family escape!

An excellent place to get away and enjoy pure Michigan! The bird life, fishing and sunsets are everything you would want for a lake side lodge. This lodge was as advertised and has all the amenities needed for a great stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful property

Very peaceful. We loved the view.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautiful and exactly what we were hoping for. Our family had so much fun around the campfire and out on the kayaks. The place was very clean, comfortable, and well taken care of. We’d love to come back again—especially in the winter!”
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

The property was very nice, relaxing and clean. The owner was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise in MI

We’ve stayed at lots of properties over the years but rarely find a location so perfect and a property so clean and so well maintained. The property has everything you would need to have a great time. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Coffee pot needs to be replaced. View and tranquil environment was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2025
Thank you! We will get that coffee pot upgraded! ;) Hope to see you down the road!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Buddies and I had an amazing long weekend. The private beach and kayaks were wonderful. We really enjoyed the lake during the day, and the peaceful setting was just what we needed to relax and recharge. Evenings were spent playing board games around the large table, laughing and making memories with friends. The cottage was incredibly comfortable, spotless, and well-stocked with everything we needed. It truly felt like a home away from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage is really nice, comfortable, tastefully decorated and accommodated the 6 of us very well. Kitchen and bathrooms are very nice, great screened porch, lots of games, videos etc. Beautiful inside and out. Location was lovely, out in the country on the water but a very quick drive into the city. A couple of the beds were comfortable, some not so much. But overall, a wonderful and very clean place to stay. Excellent owner communication. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax in nature

The property is beautiful and secluded and the house was amazing. The host responded to all messages quickly and was extremely helpful with any questions we had. We enjoyed playing games on the screened in porch, fishing on the dock, and taking the kayaks out at sunset. The internet connection was not the strongest, but we enjoyed watching a wide selection of VHS tapes. There is lots of wildlife to watch and beautiful landscaping. It’s a short drive to Meijer Gardens and John Ball Zoo. We would definitely stay again if given the chance!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was an amazing weekend at the Hemingway Lodge. Check-in and communication with the host was smooth, and the place was very clean. There are a ton of activities for all ages on the beach, in the water or in the cabin. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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