Enjoy the beautiful views of the Muskegon River near Hardy Dam and Dragon Trail

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2 bedroomsSleeps 2

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Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Outdoor space
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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Newaygo, MI

Hardy Dam Reservoir Park
‪2 min drive‬
Hardy Dam County Marina
‪4 min drive‬
Newaygo State Park
‪6 min drive‬
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to Paradise Resort #3. A 2 bedroom Efficiency Apartment now available for nightly rentals in Croton Township. Professional month to month stays may be available, message to inquire. Just 8 miles from US 131 (exit 125). 20 miles from Big Rapids. 18 miles from Fremont.
Monthly rentals include all utilities, internet, and trash removal. Deposit required on monthly rentals. No pets.
We are a small resort on the Muskegon river with only 4 rentals. Our quaint backyard overlooks the Muskegon River in a park like setting that is unmatched to any accommodations around. Once you arrive you will enjoy the peacefulness and relaxing atmosphere. Kayaks are available for use June thru September. Fishing from the dock is a favorite, and of course bonfires in the evening. Only a couple miles from the new trail system The Dragon Trail which has rave reviews from both hikers and Mountain Bikers. Bring your boat, we have trailer parking available along with dockage.
Sleeps up to 4. Queen bed in main living area, full bed in additional bedroom. Roll away twin available.

Property manager

Melissa Russo

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Newaygo

Located in Newaygo, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Hardy Dam County Marina and Newaygo State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Hardy Dam Reservoir Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Newaygo, MI

What's nearby

Hardy Dam Reservoir Park - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
Hardy Dam County Marina - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Newaygo State Park - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Sandy Beach County Park - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
Ferris State University - 31 min drive - 39.3 km

Getting around

Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪Croton Bay Trading Post - ‬8 min drive
‪Hilltop Express - ‬20 min drive
‪Norther Trails Bar & G - ‬21 min drive
‪Diner Between The Dams - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the beautiful views of the Muskegon River near Hardy Dam and Dragon Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the beautiful views of the Muskegon River near Hardy Dam and Dragon Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the beautiful views of the Muskegon River near Hardy Dam and Dragon Trail?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the beautiful views of the Muskegon River near Hardy Dam and Dragon Trail located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Hardy Dam Reservoir Park. Sandy Beach County Park and Newaygo State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

16 Oct 2024

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

Very beautiful!!!

Very nice location, away from the big city. Nice river access.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig T.

20 Nov 2024

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

Great little getaway

Stayed here for a couple of days to spend the weekend fishing for steelhead on the Muskegon River. Accommodations were great; ample space for my husband and I, well stocked, clean and fun decor! Cozy and cute. The fishing was great too! Will definitely return.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda G.

4 Sept 2024

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

Honeymoon get away

This place was more than we could imagine. Beautiful overlook on the river with a swing, camp fire at night, and kayaking on the river.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

30 July 2024

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

Two night get away

We had a wonderful, relaxing two night stay! The property was beautiful, clean and welcoming. Melissa, the host was fantastic about answering questions and was very quick to get back with us! Would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

21 Oct 2023

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

Great place and value

Property manager Melissa is great. Very accommodating and friendly. Suite was very clean and comfortable. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim N.

10 Mar 2023

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

Great Space!

This was a terrific place for the two of us to stay. Nicely furnished and spotless! And Melissa was very proactive in keeping us informed of the weather, and she checked in on us after we arrived. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

11 Aug 2024

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

Nice setting, cute efficiency!

Perfect for two people who had lots of outdoor plans. We basically slept, showered, and ate breakfast here, but could have spent more time on site relaxing in the gazebo or heading down to the dock. Mini fridge and microwave were perfect for what we needed. Very clean space , with cute decor.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Penelope H., Marquette, MI

19 June 2023

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

Great!

Clean, quiet, scenic. Hosts were so welcoming. Close to bike trailhead. We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

18 Aug 2023

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

Turning 50

We enjoyed cozy cabin like rooms

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

18 Aug 2022

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

Amazing view

The property was very beautiful, I loved the view! We had no problems and everything went smoothly :)

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat H.

3 July 2024

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

Very nice place with lots of character

Very nice place. Clean and the outside setup was unique with lots of options for fun or relaxing time. Would recommend it to anyone staying in the area. The host was very accommodating and friendly. We drove through the night and weren't arriving until very early in the morning. They had our unit ready with lights and AC on.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

26 June 2024

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

Perfect!

What a great property this is. The grounds are well maintained and have nice amenities and beautiful sunset views of the river. Our room was very comfortable and decorated perfectly. Again, all the amenities you could ask for. The hosts have really done a great job to provide everything you could want for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. It is a great value for all you get. We're looking forward to going back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

30 May 2024

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

Beautiful

My husband and I stayed here for a short getaway. The place is very clean and well kept, cozy, and many amenities provided. The host is super kind. We spent most of our time fishing, we caught a ton of perch right off the pier, we also caught northerns, and bass. We used their kayaks, up and down the river, the river is beautiful and full of wildlife.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell M.

3 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful Quiet Getaway

My girlfriend and I stayed here New Year’s Eve. It was beautiful and quiet. The property has cool outdoor sitting areas and a beautiful view of the water. Melissa was a very responsive and accomodating host! She made everything very simple and easy for check in and check out.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eugene H.

8 June 2023

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

Hidden Gem

Almost a fairy tale setting, this hidden gem is perfect for a peaceful getaway. The property is on the water and has a beautiful, calming landscape. We enjoyed sunsets from the dock and the swing--so relaxing. The room was super comfy and met all our needs for a two-day stay. Melissa and Remy (the canine greeter) were the perfect hosts!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

23 Aug 2023

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

Relaxing

We used the rental as a home base during our trip, making day excursions to Michigan's Adventure, Fishing, hiking the Dragon Trail, and riding dune buggies at Silver Lake. But we also spent a lot of time at home base, and enjoyed the property! Our host was great and extremely responsive too .

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy

29 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Cute well kept property right on the river. There is one large room with queen bed, desk, table, and kitchen, and then a second small room with a queen sized bed. The bathroom is accessible from the main room. Property was pristine, and view was gorgeous

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diana N.

12 July 2023

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

Perfect Little Getaway

We couldn't have asked for a better spot to stay for our little weekend get away. We had someone in the room next to us most of our stay and we only heard them a few time through the wall. Which is nice. Most of the time when you stay in small places like this you can hear your neighbors. It is super close to the dam. I would definitely recommend this place for a couple retreat.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hildegard J.

1 July 2024

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

What a Treat!

It is such a cute property and there are many little surprises!! We stayed here for four nights and five days and we actually hated to leave. Our little cabin like room had some luxurious touches along with some novelty touches that just made it seem extra special. Our host Melissa was very responsive and kind. Our cabin was well equipped for anything we needed. We didn't get the chance to partake in any of the outdoor activities that this property offered, but maybe next time. 😉

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger E.

10 Aug 2023

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

Nice place

Very well-appointed and comfortable lodging. Good water access from the high Bluff, but the stairway to the water was steep and long. Not for older people the kitchen needed some attention: there was no spatula for cooking, and the coffee was lace with s’more‘s or caramel, if you’d like that sort of drink. Otherwise, easy to find and check in, and very private, even though there are four units at this location. Charming.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie K.

13 Mar 2023

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

Just as advertised

We missed one of our nights there because it snowed and we couldn't get up to MI from OH. When we did get to the cottage, it was just as advertised and spotless. Cleanliness is very important to me and that it was. This is a delightful place to stay. We were still seeing things the next day that we hadn't noticed before. It was delightful.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Melody

30 June 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

Lovely property with lots of flowers, seating, and peacefulness to watch the birds and river. We expected to have a detached cabin and were surprised to find that apartments had been built into a garage instead. It completely met our needs and was beautifully decorated, clean, and secure. While yard games were available outside, we would have appreciated a deck of cards and a board game or two. We packed in groceries and cooked with electric skillet, dishes and kitchen supplies were excellent. I also didn't realize there would be no housekeeping during our 3 night stay, but we found the garbage and took it out. Plenty of towels to last our entire stay. Appreciated the extra blankets when it turned cold at night and the gas flue was turned off so no heat, though we were never cold - the unit stayed warm - not too warm, not too cool.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

john

21 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda C G.

30 Oct 2022

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

Perfect accommodation for what we were looking for for our weekend!

The unit was very clean, nicely decorated. The set up was very nice, enough of everything! Melissa the owner was friendly and very hospitable!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

16 Oct 2022

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

Comfy & cozy

My husband and I had a wonderful stay. We enjoyed the room and the beautiful grounds. We enjoyed fishing off the dock and bon fires in the evening. The host, Melissa, was attentive and quick to respond.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

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Hosted by Melissa Russo

New owners as of October of 2020

Languages:

English

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