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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Air-conditioning
Barbecue
Deck or patio
Explore the area
Rockford, MI
Lake Cowden
Place, Lake Cowden
4 min drive
Grattan Township Roadside Park
Place, Grattan Township Roadside Park
4 min drive
Duga Lake
Place, Duga Lake
4 min drive
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
35 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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The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Put dirty towels in the tub.
Wash dishes
Check closets for your items.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Boaters must follow Michigan Boating Laws.
Counter clockwise around the lake.
No wake in channels by the islands.
No fireworks before or after the Independence Day Holiday according to state law.
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Property # 1308167vb
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 Lowell Showboat VI and Glen Park. Deer Tracks Junction and Forest Hills Fine Arts Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Grattan Township Roadside Park - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
Duga Lake - 4 min drive - 5.4 km
Grattan Raceway - 6 min drive - 8.5 km
Howard Lake - 6 min drive - 5.7 km
Getting around
Grand Rapids Station - 33 min drive
Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern - 11 min drive
Grattan bar & grill - 6 min drive
Bostwick Lake Inn - 8 min drive
Honeycreek Inn - 9 min drive
Grist Mill - 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan on 2 Aug 2026 start from AU$248, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Cozy Lakefront Cottage Getaway in Kent County, Michigan?
On-site parking is available at the 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
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The cottage was just what we were hoping for, cozy and quiet. The hosts have thought of everything you might need to make this cottage feel like home. The private beach was amazing. The fishing was great. Fantastic views. Very quiet and peaceful.
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!
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!
We had the perfect summer weekend at Jackie & Jim's place! The lake house fit 3 adults and 1 toddler comfortably. The backyard was spacious enough for our daughter to run around and the neighbors were all so friendly. We loved the amenities at the property including the beach, lake, row boat, bonfire bit and grill. We couldn't have asked for a better host or Fourth of July weekend!
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!
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.
Vladimir N.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2025
Thank you! We are glad you enjoyed your stay, come back anytime!
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.
Phillip N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2020
Glad to see you all again this year! We hope to see you next year again!
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.
Everything was very nice and clean. Our host supplied us with everything we needed. This was our 2nd visit and we will probably return.
Brent H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jackie & Jim VanderPloeg
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 yellow lab 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.
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