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Brenda's Beach House - Sandy beach, gentle sloping lake bottom.

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Property grounds
Lovely cottage directly on the lake with sandy beach
Exterior
Drone view
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Delton, MI
  • Place, Delton District Library
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Gilmore Car Museum
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Wall Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Main Floor Master

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor - Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Second Floor - Bedroom 5

4 Single Beds

Second Floor - Bedrooom 3

1 Queen Bed

Second Story - Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Brenda's Beach House - Sandy beach, gentle sloping lake bottom.

The Upper Crooked Lake is a 735-acre all-sports lake located in the Gun Lake area near Kalamazoo's premiere Gull Lake. It is located next to the quaint tourist town of Delton in Barry County, home to some of the most beautiful lakes in Michigan. Upper Crooked enjoys the lowest boat traffic of the four largest lakes in the area and is part of a chain of lakes surrounded by the Michigan State Nature Preserve (Lux Arbor). Swans, geese, cranes and loons can be seen all summer long and the fishing is spectacular!

*This property may become available for sale - inquire with host for more information.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please bring any cribs or high chairs needed.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Max 2 dogs with prior approval. Extra fee applies
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Please return any indoor or outdoor furniture to its original position.
We appreciate it when towels can be laundered prior to check out as it helps tremendously for cleaning after large groups.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Delton

Located in Delton, this cottage is on the beach. Mullenhurst Golf Course and Gull Lake View Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Cadwallader Park and Gull Meadow Farms. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Delton, MI

What's nearby

  • Delton District Library - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Wall Lake - 5 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Holcomb Lake - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Gull Lake - 7 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Kalamazoo Transportation Center - 31 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Horn Creek Pub - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hero’s Food And Spirits - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Neds - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Sajo's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Tujax Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brenda's Beach House - Sandy beach, gentle sloping lake bottom. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Brenda's Beach House - Sandy beach, gentle sloping lake bottom.?

As of 3 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brenda's Beach House - Sandy beach, gentle sloping lake bottom. on 6 Apr 2026 start from AU$784, 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 Brenda's Beach House - Sandy beach, gentle sloping lake bottom.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brenda's Beach House - Sandy beach, gentle sloping lake bottom.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brenda's Beach House - Sandy beach, gentle sloping lake bottom.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brenda's Beach House - Sandy beach, gentle sloping lake bottom. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Delton cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Glasby Lake, Dake Lake and Wall Lake. Holcomb Lake and Delton District Library are also within 3 miles (5 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. 70 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Maureen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family gathering. Beach is very nice. Slow sloping water level…great for the little ones to play! Place was clean and well stocked. Looking forward to staying again someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay, and we would love to have your family back!
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8/10 Good

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time a Brenda’s Beach House. It had everything we needed, great fishing s’mores buy the campfire and beautiful sunsets. Our only issue where the flies inside of the house we had similar issues the last time we rented this property but thought it was a one off.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Perfect. Amazing property. Has everything you need. Super Clean.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
Thank you for the kind review! We hope your family can stay with us again in the future. Cheers!
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10/10 Excellent

Teri I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a little problem with the battery of the boat and gas but the owner worked with us and we were very happy with the out come.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for the kind review. Also, thank you for your patience and assistance with the boat battery. So glad your family had a wonderful time during your stay at Brenda's Beach House!
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10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

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

Beautiful House on the Beach

This house is huge! All the rooms were clean, spacious and several outlets for multiple devices. The outside is beautifully landscaped. The neighbors were extremely friendly. We enjoyed playing cornhole, swimming at the beach and especially fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
So great to have your family stay at Brenda's! Loved the fish pics. Hope you got a great fireworks show as we had last night! Hope y'all can make it a tradition. Cheers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Family Vacation

This was our 2nd year staying at Brenda's Beach House and we had a wonderful time! Great place for extended family to get together and enjoy some quality time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
So glad your family had another great stay! Hope to have you back soon, and thank you for choosing Brenda's Beach House.
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10/10 Excellent

Bev V.

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

Great Cottage

The cottage was perfect for our family weekend away. It had everything we needed and more! We thoroughly enjoyed the house, beach and lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2023
So glad to hear your stay was delightful! Come stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrell J.

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

Wonderful

The property was excellent very enjoyable, very nice owners
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thanks so much for the kind review. It was a pleasure to have your family stay at Brenda's Beach House and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

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

Relaxing Getaway!

It was a great relaxing week with family! This house has plenty of room and was stocked with everything we needed, including a high chair. The beach area is great for little ones. I highly recommend this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
Thanks so much for the kind review! Looking forward to having your crew back in 2025!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick E.

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

Great house and responsive host

Great place. Mostly sandy beach and great home. Host was responsive to any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
Thanks for the kind rating. Hope you can stay again soon!
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

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

Family Vacation

We rented this home for our family vacation. It was perfect! Clean house and beautiful property. The sunsets were outstanding!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2023
We love those sunsets, too! Glad you had a nice visit and thank you for the kind words!
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10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

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

Great place!

Our 2nd year in a row and it was great again!!! Being so close to town and having the boat at the end of the dock is outstanding! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2022
Thanks, Jay - great to have your crew out to Brenda's Beach House again this year, and thanks for the kind review. Hope you can come out again next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Brenda’s Beach House

We had a great Labor Day weekend, everything was great, we fished, swam, golfed, and enjoyed evening cruises on the pontoon!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
So glad your crew had a great time at Brenda's Beach House! Hope you can come stay with us again :-) Cheers!
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10/10 Excellent

Julius M.

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

Brenda’s Crooked Lake Beach House

An amazing home that was perfect for our family. Beautiful views of sunrises and sunsets. Look across the lake in the fall for an amazing display of colors while swans swim by. Relaxing and centrally located to area attractions.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
Thanks so much for the kind review. Fall is a very beautiful time to visit, and we are so glad you could stay at Brenda's and hope you will come stay again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Great vacation on the lake!

This is a very nice house on the lake with all the amenities (comforts of home) for a memorable family vacation. Lots of space for family to gather. Nice sandy area and big shallow water front with sandy bottom. It was great for all kids (ages 1 - 35) and big enough for the kids to have their own space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 July 2022
Thanks so much for the review. So glad you had a great time, and we look forward to having your group out again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy H.

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

Great cottage!

Your cottage is a great place for family. Nice sandy beach for the little ones on a beautiful lake that wasn’t overly busy. We had fun fishing, boating, taking the girls tubing, kayaking, making s'mores by the fire and enjoying a couple of beautiful sunsets. Nice to relax and be together in such a comfortable cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thanks so much for the kind review of your stay at Brenda's Beach House. We are so happy to hear you had a delightful time and hope to have you back again! Cheers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

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

Great place!

My group of friends all agreed that we might come back next year. Plenty of room for 8 of us. The pontoon boat was the cherry on top, so convenient. Recommend highly!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept 2021
Thanks, Jay - we would love to have y'all back out. Our neighbors enjoyed your group!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

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

Another great year in the books

Lots of improvements from last year's visit. The beach area was a hit! The house is perfect for our large family. Great space, very clean, well-maintained. Looking forward to next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2022
Thanks,. Nicole - glad you enjoyed all the improvements and happy to host your family next year. Cheers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

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

Great Property

Very well-equipped property. Nice people. Lake was not at all congested. Good fishing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2022
Thanks for the review - glad you enjoyed your stay and the fishing!
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Brenda’s Beach House did not disappoint!!

Our family had such a great time. We brought our boat and seadoos and played on the water, fished, had some great bonfires and played bags. Brett was super helpful with all of my questions. The house is stocked with everything you could possibly need and we had a fantastic time. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2024
Thank you so much for the kind review. We look forward to having your family return!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith K.

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

Wonderful family lake vacation.

This lake house really checked all the boxes for our family of 10: nicely remodeled home, close to the water, very well appointed home and kitchen, fire pit with plenty of wood, clean, boat at the dock, great owner, nice local stores, great fishing all week, and comfortable beds and linens. We will be back next summer, thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review. So glad your family had a great time. It was great to see your "great catches" - the kids sure reeled in some big pike and large mouth bass! Look forward to having you back in 2024!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Every year is better!

This was our 8th stay and the property is amazing! The house is equipped with everything you could possibly need. Our group of 14 stays right on site all week and we are never bored! The owner is very responsive, the beach and lake are incredible and the house is so comfortable and the views are perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review. It's been such a pleasure to have your family stay at Brenda's Beach House over the years 🙏
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10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

Great Property!

First time on Upper Crooked Lake and we loved it. The house was exactly how it was listed and was perfect for our family. Tons of beds for everyone. The beach was great for the little kids and the patio/fire pit was great! The inside made it feel like you were at the Beach. Communication was great with the Owner. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2023
Thank you so much for the kind review. We are so glad your family had a great time and would be delighted to have you return. Cheers!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aric D.

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

Lovely Cottage

With the caretaker right next door you get an immediate remedy to any issue or question. Good fishing and clear water! We will be back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2022
Glad y'all had a great stay and thanks for the note.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

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

Family vacation 2022

Property was great. Actually much better than the pictures on line. They have made upgrades. We enjoyed the lake and the boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
Thanks so much for the compliments! New pics coming end of season :-)

About the host

Hosted by Brenda's Beach House

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We are Michiganders who now hail from Austin, Texas. There's nothing better than the endless summers of Michigan, where we raised our family on the lakefront. We hope our properties will bring fond memories to all our guests, their families and friends as it has for us.

Why they chose this property

We purchased and renovated Brenda's Beach House to be a mecca for our family and friends. We designed the property to be family friendly - the way we wanted it for our family. We are honored to have many perennial guests who have been staying with us since we purchased our first vacation rental in the area, in 2003.

What makes this property unique

Enjoy the benefits of a updated home and all the normal comforts of your own home. Look out the wall of windows and feel like you're on a houseboat floating on the lake. The gentle slope of the lake bottom and sandy beach are ideal for young families and elderly alike. The lake is low traffic allowing for teaming wildlife (eagles, swans, cranes, fish, turtles, frogs and more) year round.

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