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Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes

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A spacious kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, and a large window providing natural light.
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A deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a lake.
A well-maintained lawn with a boat docked by the water, surrounded by trees and shrubs.
A spa area with a hot tub, wooden beams, and large windows overlooking a green landscape.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Dog-friendly
  • On-site fitness centre

Explore the area

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Stanwood, MI
  • Place, School Section Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Little Tiki Island
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

+4
3 Single Bunk Beds, 1 Double Bed and 4 Single Beds

Loft

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Futon

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Stanwood

Located in Canadian Lakes, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Tullymore Golf Club and St Ives Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore School Section Lake Park and School Section Island. Travelling with kids? Consider P&J Plantiques, or check out an event or a game at Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Stanwood, MI

What's nearby

  • School Section Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • beach near Little Tiki Island - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Tullymore Golf Club - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Soaring Eagle Waterpark - 38 min drive - 62.9 km
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 40 min drive - 65.7 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Coffee & Cream - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cl Pizza Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪K J's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪St Ives Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mancino's - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

How much is parking at Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes located?

Located in Canadian Lakes, this beachfront holiday home is next to a golf course and within 2 mi (3 km) of School Section Lake Park, Tullymore Golf Club and St Ives Golf Course. School Section Island and School Section Lake are also within 2 miles (3 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. 56 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very responsive and helpful.We had a good family vacation at the house.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2026
I’m happy you and your family had a good time. Thank you again for choosing to stay at our home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You could see the care taken of this house when we walked in the door. It is beautiful and the description was very accurate. We had an amazing stay and hope to be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay very clean and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 May 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to provide a review on your recent stay at our home. We greatly appreciate you choosing to stay at our home and are happy we could provide a clean and inviting home for you and your guest to enjoy. We would be grateful if you would refer us to others that might be looking for a place to stay in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very easy to communicate with and helped solved the one problem we had immediately. The property was clean, well maintained and very welcoming. We will be planning on staying there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2026
I’m so glad to hear that we will be seeing you again in the future. It was a pleasure to have you stay at our home and would love to have you come back again. We have lots of outdoor winter activities available if you need a little get away this coming Winter 🙂
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice accommodations - exactly what was described. Plenty of toys for our kids (5-18) and a great yard for outside games. Cheryl was kind enough to order a corn hole game for our group and we gave it a good workout. Beds are quite comfortable, kitchen well-appointed (could use a large stockpot), and given the horrible heat our week, the AC was terrific. We hardly strayed from the house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2026
I’m so glad the house worked so well for your large group of many different ages 😁. It was so very hot and humid the week of your stay and we had all of that smoke from the Canadian Wildfires too But, it sounds like the house proved to be a great shelter for all. Thank you so much for the suggestion of getting a good stock pot; that is something I had not thought of and I am on the look out for one now. It truly is helpful to get your feed back and recommendations as helps me continually improve the experience for all guest that stay at our home. It was a pleasure hosting you and your Family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the house and the lake was great experience for the kids to enjoy outdoors!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2026
I’m so happy you enjoyed your time at the house. So glad it was warm enough to use paddle boats. We hope you come back to stay in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time! Hosts were very welcoming. Home was very clean and well-equipped. Lovely setting for family games. Main TV (56") was replaced with a much smaller TV. Association hours and rules were very restrictive; indoor pool closed and hours of other facilities not conducive for our use. Family loved the kayaks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We hope to continue to improve our accommodations with your honest feedback. It was a pleasure to have you and your family stay at our home. We would love to have you come back to stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay and the place checked all the boxes we were looking for, 8½ golfers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2025
I’m so glad the house worked well for your golf group. You definitely picked a spot with some great courses to choose from. We truly hope that you return in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property is by far the best Vrbo my family have rented so far! Not only is the house beautiful but it’s got plenty of room and is divided up nicely. There is plenty to do in the area and I highly recommend renting the boat for a week. You can go by boat to Antlers Steakhouse, Ice Cream shop and Pizza place. There are multiple beaches that you have access to also. Perfect place to bring the kids and dogs with plenty of activities, games, and fun! Highly recommend renting. There is also a fitness center you’ll have access to with a pool, waterslide and hot tub. The kids had a blast there too. Book it now!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious, large yard, rentable boat.. perfect combination we were looking for to host a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host seamed nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay at Big Red! The accommodations were exceptional! And the kitchen was stocked beyond our expectations. There was plenty of space for everyone to feel comfortable. Truly an excellent property for a family get-together!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was overall such a great experience, would totally recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2025
Thank you for the kind review. We are thankful that you chose our home to stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Vacation Spot

We had a terrific time - everything was exactly as posted - Cheryl was very pleasant and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2023
We are so glad that the home worked well for you and your family. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and we would love to have you all back another time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property - it had everything we needed for an amazing fun weekend with family and friends. The house is super clean and spacious situated on a great yard along the water. There was plenty of space indoors for gatherings and outdoors for yard games and some football.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Canadian lakes

Beautiful views, cozy home, great location and a very welcoming hostess. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family fun

Great family time celebrating anniversaries and Father’s Day! Loved the boat, Fire pit and kayaks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 June 2025
So glad you enjoyed your time at the house with Family and were able to take advantage of using the boat and Kayaks. We hope you will come back another time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying at this spacious home. We had a blast using the many kayaks and pontoon boat! Nights were spent around the campfire and playing cards. The little ones really enjoyed the sandy beach too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
The beach and kayaks are some of my favorite things about the house and I’m so glad everyone enjoyed it. Hope to see you again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! Easy to access and wonderfully warm and cozy for our large extended family. It was even decorated for the holidays. Plenty of space for everyone and lots of games right there for you. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thank you for your kind review. We are so glad you enjoyed the house.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful get a way

We stayed over new years and it is beautiful. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2024
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay with us over the New Year's Holiday. We do hope that you will consider coming back another time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

We came to Big Rapids for our daughter's graduation from FSU. We loved staying at this home. Cheryl was very gracious and hospitable. Our family would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2023
We would love to have you and your family return. Have a great summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We stayed for our extended family Christmas and had a lovely time.

This home was a great place for our extended family with plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed our time there and loved that it was decorated for Christmas, which we were celebrating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Dec 2022
We are so glad that you and your family enjoyed your Christmas celebration. We hope to have you back another time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Home, Great Lake

Such a cute house, plenty of room for our multi-generational family. Boating the lakes was fun and relaxing. Great getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for choosing to stay at our home and we are so glad that it worked well for you and your Family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

We had a great time. Plenty of space for everyone to sleep, hang out, and every game imaginable was available. Great back deck and a yard that's great for throwing a ball or a frisbee or anything else. Little beach space perfect for younger children and the kayaking on the lakes is great. Easy to get to and grocery nearby makes cooking for the group easy. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your complementary review of our home and amenities offered. This home seems to be set up perfectly for large groups of any kind whether it be a family of all ages or a group of adults having a getaway or celebration. I love to hear from our guest and truly appreciate your review of your experience at our lake home. We hope you will visit us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Christmas gift

Beautiful, clean, very well supplied, comfortable, so much more than we expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
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