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

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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Lakeside view of Brenda's Beach House
Lovely cottage directly on the lake with sandy beach
Quaint patio with Adirondacks, bench seating, picnic tables, firepit and grill.
Great firepit built into the patio with amazing sunset views.
Beautiful, endless Michigan sunsets from the southeast vantage point...

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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.
Max 4 cars without written permission. Pontoon available for rent onsite. Permission required for guest watercraft.
Please do not place fish entrails in garbage, use sealed bucket on site. Please place in garbage bin Thursday night before trash day (Friday).
Please help us be neighborly by keeping your guests on our lot. The rockwall by the water reflects the side boundaries.

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 - 2.9 km
  • Wall Lake - 5 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Dake Lake - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Gilmore Car Museum - 5 min drive - 6.3 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

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

A wonderful family home for vacation

The home was nicer than we anticipated. The front room space is larger than the pictures show. And wonderfully large kitchen. We had a fire every night. The beach is good for wading and little people, weeds start at the end of the dock. One can enjoy the lake best with a boat - we tubed, swam and fished our way around it. Bait shop, Grocery stores and coffee shops close by. Our family enjoyed the stay very much! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Beth P.

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

Summer at the Lake

My family had a very nice stay. Everything was clean. Plenty of silverware/dishes and appliances. Everything worked well. We loved having a fire every evening and sitting around talking around the fire pit. An abundance of electric outlets. AC worked and we enjoyed having extra fans in all the rooms. We also used the pontoon boat and had a great time cruising the lake. Beautiful sunsets every night.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Couldn't ask for better

Our extended family of 6 adults and 5 kids have been renting lake houses for an annual vacation since 2015. This house was perfect. Spacious, proper furnishings indoor and out, room for all of us to eat together at the large dining picnic table, clean, functional, solid dock and reliable boat, nice beach, ample parking, prompt communication with owner, property manager nearby if needed. All of this made our stay an absolute breeze from start to finish. The location is wonderful, sunsets over the lake, quiet street for morning walks, ice cream shop less than a half mile down the road. Couldn't have asked for anything better.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane V.

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

Family Vacation

I typically don’t rent a home more than once but have already booked Brenda’s Beach House for next year. It was everything and more for our family. Kitchen was well equipped, beds comfortable and loved the sand and water. Fishing was great as pike, bass, bluegill and crappie were caught. Being close to the town was an added plus. Brett was so responsive and kind with any questions and Greg (neighbor) was so helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

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

Family Fun Made Easy

Incredible week long stay at Brenda's Beach House with 6 adults and 7 kids of all ages. Great communication. Easy check in process. Stocked with nearly everything our large group needed for a week at the lake including amazing sunsets! Our group is already discussing our next trip back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Doris R., Wyoming

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

Great fishing

Had a great time. My 4 grandsons enjoyed the fishing, swimming, and playing games in the spacious cottage. Loved the kitchen—well stocked with dishes, etc., a lot of bedrooms, and ample living spaces. We rented the pontoon boat and enjoyed the freedom to cruise around the lake and fish in different areas. All ready planning on returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another great year

We had a fabulous time, as always. This was our 3rd year in a row. Only a few recommendations to improve upon, a few we've mentioned in the past. The upstairs shower door needs replaced. It is nearly impossible to get out of once inside. We had a few kids screaming for help and a toddler with a pinched hand. As an adult, I too struggled to open it every time. The bedrooms could really use actual blinds on them for light blocking - for those that go to bed early (kids) and those that try to sleep in (adults). Lots of loose door handles throughout, including the back slider. The kitchen cabinets and closets could use a good thorough clean out. Lots of small appliances that are no longer working and a hodge podge of chipped and/or broken dishes and utensils. Bedding and pillows have seen better days and coule really use some updating. This was our only real complaint this year: we had to strip almost all the beds the first night after pulling the covers back. They had sand, hair, and other various stains throughout. Also, no s'mores this year with the picture frame like last year. Oversight? Overall, this is a great space, great home, and we plan to come back again and again. Our annual family tradition of coming here is something we look forward to and upon arriving, it's like coming home. It's familiar, comfortable, and so relaxing. Only a few misses on details that would go a really long way if addressed! Brett and Greg are both great and a joy to interact with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Julius M., Santa Rosa Beach, FL

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

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

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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