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Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes

Family-friendly beachfront location with outdoor pool

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
23ft pontoon.12 people, inquire with host to rent for an additional fee
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 22314.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Lake of the Clouds
  • Place, Tullymore Golf Club
  • Place, St Ives Golf Course

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

About this property

Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes

Welcome to Big Red, your lakefront home-away-from-home located in the heart of the Canadian Lakes community—just an hour north of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

This spacious, family-friendly retreat offers an open floor plan, a huge deck, and plenty of room for the entire family—and maybe a few friends too! Whether you're enjoying quiet mornings by the water or fun-filled days on the lake, this home has everything you need for a memorable stay.

Step out the back door and right onto your private sandy bottom beach and boat dock on a quiet no wake lake—perfect for swimming of all ages, boating, fishing or simply soaking up the sun. Want to get on the water? A 23ft pontoon boat is available for rent during your stay. You can even explore multiple connected all-sports lakes by boat without ever leaving the water!

Looking for a fun twist? Cruise up into a nearby cove by pontoon and pick up pizza, ice cream, or coffee—right off the shore! It’s a one-of-a-kind experience your whole crew will love.

What You'll Love:
• Open-concept living space with room to gather and relax
• Expansive deck overlooking the water—ideal for BBQs, sunsets & stargazing
• Private beach area + dock for easy lake access
• Dog-friendly! Bring your furry family members
• Less than a mile from grocery stores, restaurants, pizza, coffee shop and ice cream
• Pontoon boat available for an additional fee
• Sleeps up to 22 people.

Resort-Style Amenities (through Canadian Lakes Association):
• Winter Sports Park at The Canadian Lakes Castle: snow tubing, cross-country skiing, outdoor ice rink, and Christmas light show
• 5 golf courses within 5 miles – Tullymore, St.Ives, The Highlands, The Pines, and The Royal
• Pickleball, tennis, basketball & volleyball courts
• Indoor/outdoor pools, hot tub, sauna & fitness center
• Multiple beaches, parks & on-site restaurant
• Even a dog park for your pup to enjoy!

Whether you’re making memories on the water, hitting the golf course, ice fishing or warming up by the fire in winter, Big Red is your perfect year-round lake escape.

Security Note: For your safety and peace of mind, exterior security cameras with audio are installed around the outside of the home. There are absolutely no cameras or recording devices inside the home.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place all trash bags in the garage.
Put any furniture that you moved back in its original place. Same with games and puzzles etc.
Don’t forget to clean the gas grill if you used it. Thank you.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Place items back where you found them; such as chairs, pots, pans, games, puzzles, appliances, outdoor chairs. etc.
If anything is broken at check in please let the host know immediately to avoid replacement fees. Pick up your dog droppings in the yard.
Bring your own beach and pool towels. If you use the gas grill you are responsible for cleaning it so it is ready for the next guest.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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

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

  • Lake of the Clouds - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • School Section Lake - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tullymore Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • St Ives Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tulleymore Golf Course - 7 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Royal Grille - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee & Cream - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪K J's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cl Pizza Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪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

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

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

Family Getaway

Great weekend with a family, like most, that has too much going in their daily lives. House was perfect, clean, well stocked, and comfortable. Enjoyed the large deck, backyard, beach, boat, and a great game of Monopoly!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Michigan 2025

Great location and property for our group of 16, with kids ages 2 to 17. House was very clean and well maintained, with lots of seating both indoors and out. Our group had great luck with pike fishing, and the little ones really enjoyed the sand and playing in the water. The chain of lakes was nice to paddle boat and kayak on. Host was very responsive and pleasant. Great experience here, and would definitely come to this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ela W.

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

8/10 Good

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house and property were very nice. We enjoyed our stay but were a little disappointed in the lack of disposable products that were provided. We were running very low on toilet paper by the end of our stay. The kitchen did not have any saran wrap, aluminum foil, ziploc bags, or dishwasher soap/pods. I know these things are probably not required to be at the property, but we appreciate it when they are.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was overall such a great experience, would totally recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home with plenty of room for the 15 of us. Everything was as described. The yard and beach area was great for the kids. We enjoyed using the kayaks and paddle boats and having a camp fireto make smores. We had a lot of family fun on the pontoon and fishing was good. We created so many great memories with our adults kids and grandkids. The host was very good with communication and we highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yussef G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Ed B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful experience for a 3 family getaway (13 people & dog). A lot of little touches make the home very inviting. House is located conveniently near a grocery store and a few restaurants. We rented a boat and went to the dockside ice cream shop which was awesome... Definitely hard to beat the experience of watching a sunset while eating ice cream on a boat. Lots of indoor games available, but thankfully the weather was great so we got to enjoy kayaking, the paddle boat and the pontoon. We caught some bluegill, crappie, and 2 catfish right off the dock. Went around the lake and also caught some nice largemouth bass. Great house and experience and would love to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

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

8/10 Good

Darlene R.

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

Loys of room

We had a lot of fun staying together at this home with lots of room for our family of 12.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dirty 30

My friends, family and I had an amazing weekend staying in your beautiful home to celebrate my 30th birthday! We loved the spacious backyard and view of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

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

A Great Getaway

Great house with enough space for a large group to sleep and play comfortably. Great location, we used the community pool and could walk to antlers! Water is pretty intense well water so we brought our own to drink. I would say that is the most inconvenient thing but otherwise a fantastic stay and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Beautiful Christmas Gathering

Our family met here for Christmas this year and it was absolutely lovely. Beautiful holiday decor and the hot cocoa bar was a hit with the kids. The home is exactly as pictured (except the exterior is red now instead of grey, which confused me upon arrival). Plenty of space for the family to spread out but also well-designed for the whole group to be in one room watching a holiday movie and playing games. We also used the pool at the clubhouse and the kids loved the comfortable water temperature and the slide. I would definitely recommend this home to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

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

Fun

Our first family vacation ever and want to do it every year now. You had something for everyone .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Another Memorable Weekend in the books

This was our second stay at this property. Cheryl is an amazing host and the property is perfect for our group of families. The property is clean, spacious and has everything you need for a fun weekend. We are already planning our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Clean and roomy house

Great house for our family of 12. Very nice place to stay! We had plenty of room and liked the comfy beds and couch. Nicely decorating. Kids enjoyed the sandy beach area, fishing off the dock and going out on the lake with the paddle boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Perfect Canadian Lakes Getaway!

We came up to Canadian Lakes for a holiday weekend with three other families of our cousins. The property was clean, spacious and just what we needed. The host was incredibly kind, prepared and communicative. We are looking forward to booking with them and this property again. This was close to everything in the town and had everything we needed. Thank you, for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

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

Great Golf Trip

We rented Cheryl's house for a golf trip with 12 guys. The house was outstanding! Plenty of room for everyone, the house had everything we needed! I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to get away. Would be ideal for a big family looking to get away to a lake house over the summer as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Fabulous Vacation

I stayed with family (6 adults, 2 children), in early spring. Given the time of year we had cool temperatures and some rain but none of that affected how much we enjoyed our stay. The home is beautifully decorated, clean, and all the rooms and bathrooms were comfortable and well appointed. The open floor plan and big table and couches let everyone be together. A highlight for me is the outdoor space with great views of the lake off the gated deck and a big yard with tons of wildlife and cozy a fire pit by the water with great stargazing, it is beautiful. We wanted to get onto the water and the owner went out of their way to get the pontoon launched early for us. The kids loved the paddle boat and the older kids loved the kayaks. We went to the clubhouse pool, it isn’t very big, but still relaxing and the kids loved the pool. The attention to details was really what stood out most to us. Small details like a popcorn maker and both indoor and outdoor games, having a few laundry pods available because I forgot to bring some, even a big electric griddle to do a large amount of French toast so we could all eat together; once we had groceries we didn’t need to leave because they have thought of everything. Also, right from booking the owner was great communicating and very accommodating. They understand what makes great memories. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Jessica M.

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

Get away

The house is a wonderful little getaway for fmaily and friends. It was very spacious with all the families we had and kids. The kids loved all the games and the basement was wonderful for them. It was nice that all the adults had their own space as well. It was little disappointing that we were under the impression that we were able to use the pool, but once we got to the pool we had to pay a fee to get in.. as we thought all Canadian lakes amenities were included per the description Over all it was a wonderful stay we all had a blast, just wished there was little bit more information on the amenities part.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Dick B.

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

Holiday get together

Nice location and very spacious and comfortable home. Fireplace was inoperable and basement TV either didn’t work or we couldn’t make it work w/o instructions. Owner responded quickly to inquiries.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Cheryl Nykamp

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My husband and I hope to build many happy memories in this home with our friends and family and would like others to do the same. We want to provide a clean and comfortable home for everyone to enjoy.

Why they chose this property

This property is made for fun with its open floor plan and full basement to play games and hang out in. There is even a fun bunk room in the basement that any group of kids would love to sleep in. The upper level has a loft with a queen size bed over looking the kitchen, dining and living room. The home offers water views and a huge deck as well as a spacious back yard with a fire pit and private beach and dock.

What makes this property unique

Availability to ALL of Canadian Lakes amenities such as indoor heated pool, hot tub and sauna as well as a fitness center. The property has a Castle with a Winter Park offering Ice skating, a tubing hill and cross country skying.

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