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Gorgeous renovated cottage on Croton Pond

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Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Newaygo, MI
  • Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Hardy Dam Reservoir Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Sandy Beach County Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond (#1)

About the area

Newaygo

With a stay at this cottage in Newaygo, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and a 5-minute drive from Hardy Dam Reservoir Park. .This ski cottage is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hardy Dam County Marina and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Newaygo State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hardy Dam Reservoir Park - 5 min drive
  • Hardy Dam County Marina - 6 min drive
  • Newaygo State Park - 8 min drive
  • Sylvan Lake - 17 min drive
  • Ferris State University - 33 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Croton Bay Trading Post - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Hilltop Express - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Norther Trails Bar & G - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Diner Between The Dams - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Gorgeous renovated cottage on Croton Pond

This Immaculate 1200 sq ft cottage is only a 50 minute drive north of Grand Rapids and is located on the beautiful 1350 acre Croton waterway (between the Croton and Hardy dams). Completely remodeled with white kitchen, quartz counters, bright new bathroom with seated shower, 2 bedrooms (each one with a queen bed ), 2 sitting areas (one with a queen size sofa sleeper and the other with a large gray sectional that seats 6). Our open floor plan cottage has a beautiful dining area with vaulted ceiling and a large, expandable table that seats up to 10, offering panoramic water views with its surrounding windows. Relax on our large wrap-around deck and enjoy the breeze that comes off the river, but if it gets too warm, escape into the comfy cottage with central air conditioning. Chill at the fire pit or fish along our 100 feet of sea wall frontage with 2 docks. Sway on our beautiful waterfront swing as you sip your morning coffee and look for the majestic bald eagles who nest in the treetops just across the river. Enjoy 5 bikes that are available for your use and ride them along the roadside bike path that extends from the Croton Dam to the Hardy Dam. There are also 6 kayaks (Five adult-size and one youth size) available for you to go exploring on the water. Gorgeous retaining walls and numerous outdoor activities in the area make this cottage the perfect place for your family to relax outdoors and enjoy the perfect location on the river.

The area surrounding Eagles Landing Cottage has much to offer, including great restaurants, shopping, and river tubing (with Wisner rentals available at Croton Dam). We are near the family-friendly Croton Campground and the Croton Trading Post, which serves delicious pizza and Hudsonville ice cream, enjoyed by all the locals. Bring along your mountain bikes, since we're just two miles away from the trailhead for the 47 mile "Dragon" mountain bike trail.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
After a day on the slopes, enjoy recreational amenities, which include ski-in/ski-out access.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Todd Zondervan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee grinder
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking is “only” permitted at the fire pit.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Cycling on site
  • Golf on site
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Property is also known as

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Gorgeous renovated cottage on Croton Pond Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sue J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience.
Property just as pictured. Clean. Beautiful location. LOVE the beautiful window view of river. The spacious deck, seating, and dedicated fire pit all got frequent use! We saw bald eagles twice directly across river. Very peaceful and quiet. Use of kayaks an added bonus. My husband and I were there to take advantage of The Dragon Trail mountain bike trail around perimeter of Hardy Dam Pond. This VRBO was perfectly located for short drive to various segment access points. Would definitely stay here again if in the area. Hosts were great as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Holiday Getaway
The house is absolutely beautiful. The owners did incredible designing and laying out this beautiful house on Croton Pond. There is nothing quite like the peace of drinking your morning coffee at the table in a warm house with a full window view of the water. The house was absolutely the perfect size for my family of 4. The linens and kitchen are well stocked for any needs that could come up. The house was very clean and clearly well taken care of. Highly recommend staying at Eagles Landing!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

LYNETTE E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Always a pleasure
Todd and Dawn have great rental properties. The location is great. Even in the off season it is beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

Liked: Cleanliness
PEACE FULL
We loved it very nice will stay again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
We rented the both properties and shared space with 10 adults, 4 kids, and 2 infants. It had everything and the views, amenities at both properties were top notch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Property
Eagles Landing was the perfect place for our girls weekend getaway! Todd and Dawn were amazing hosts. We will definitely be back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Colorless Color Tour
Due to the warmer than usual temps this October, there wasn't much autumn color in Mid Michigan. No worries tho! The cottage was fantastic and we had a wonderful time. This cottage has everything you need for a comfortable and fun trip. And the views of Croton Pond are spectacular. Dawn and Todd are attentive and gracious hosts. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding!
The cottage is gorgeous and Todd and Dawn have supplied everything you could possibly need. The outdoor space is beautiful. The view of the river is amazing and it is so peaceful and quiet. We fished right off of the dock. We've been doing home rentals, B&B's, etc. for YEARS now and this is by far the best place we have ever stayed at. Todd and Dawn are super nice and respond promptly to any questions and/or concerns. Don't pass this one by!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

FRED H.

Liked: Cleanliness
5 star cabin for sure
This cabin is special... bright, cheerful decor with everything you need to have a great stay. Great view and access to the lake. Sun room overlooking the lake is beautiful. Watch for the bald eagles flying right in front of the deck. Owners were gracious and friendly. Everything in the write up was exactly correct. 5 stars 🌟
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Waterfront Cottage
The house was clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. The outdoor space in back had nice, shady seating areas to sit and take in the beautiful river views. We didn’t have much luck fishing, but enjoyed kayaking and cruising the lake and river in a pontoon. Host couple were very nice and made us feel welcome!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing week on Croton Pond
My family had a great week and the house was just what we expected, clean, updated and a great location. Todd and Dawn are great hosts and provided us with everything we needed. Thank you and plan to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Spot to Relax
I booked this house/cottage as a surprise for my boyfriend’s 40th Birthday. We absolutely loved every minute of our stay! The property was immaculate: very clean, gorgeous views, with lots of activities like kayaking, and fishing, a fire pit, and even a pontoon boat to rent. The bed and pillows were very comfortable and clean. I was a little nervous that there would be road noise as the property is close to the road in the photos, but that was not the case. The road has very little traffic and almost no road noise. I also like to mention that the river was fairly quit too - even on Memorial Day Weekend. There was not a lot of loud boat traffic like you might expect. The property is located at a shallower point in the river so there was minimal boat/jet ski traffic which was nice and made our stay relaxing. The property owners were very kind accommodating as well. Thanks Dawn & Todd for the awesome stay! We are definitely considering renting this place again. Maybe even again yet this year if we can! :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Imelda A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best Mini Vacation Ever!
We are so grateful to Todd and his wife for the opportunity to stay at their beautiful cottage and for a wonderful experience. The cottage is absolutely stunning, very homey and it has a breath taking lake view which I miss so much! The beds and couches are so comfortable. There is so much to do. This cottage is perfect for both winter and summer. We had an amazing time! So grateful for such a wonderful stay! We can’t wait to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Kaleb T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Newaygo Cottage
Incredible cottage with awesome views and access to water. Clean and cozy, hosts go above and beyond to make sure a great experience is had. Highly recommend hosts and property!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!!
Cute little town with a gorgeous view of the fall colors! It was a short stay but we'll worth it! The cottage was super nice as well.

10/10 Excellent

LYNETTE E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great week on the River
It was a beautiful fall week on the river. The colors were spectacular. We cruised the river from one end to the other. The house was again a comfortable and homey place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

LYNETTE E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful spot on the muskegan river
The house is beautiful and the river is spectacular. There are many activities to enjoy, kayaking, fishing, star gazing, bike riding and many more. It really was a great vacation.Todd and Dawn are great hosts and run a wonderful and peaceful oasis here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kristy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and relaxing riverfront getaway!
This place was perfect for us! The amenities were fantastic, the beds were comfortable, and the setting is peaceful and quiet. We were thrilled to find this place for a 3 night visit with family, and we're already planning a return visit! Thank you for hosting us, Todd & Dawn!

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

Absolute beautifully renovated cottage on the river.
The owners were there to greet us with very high energy and excitement (as we also had) as we were the first renters of their newly remodeled family cottage. They were extremely welcoming and gave us all the information we needed. The cottage itself is absolutely beautiful and cozy, and can’t wait to stay again! Thank you Dawn and Todd!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019