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River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island!

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Located on the beautiful Croton Pond portion of the Muskegon river, Croton Island Resort offers a charming retreat. Unwind with a BBQ feast on your private deck or relax by the water at your shared island dock and lounging area. A secondary guest house provides additional comfort for larger groups.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 131496 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island!

Now is the time to check out some of the best views in all of Newaygo County! We are happy to welcome you to Croton Island Resort. Located on the beautiful Croton Pond portion of the Muskegon river, you'll love all that the area has to offer.

The main homes offers 3 bedrooms and 1 bath and oozes with charm and comfort. You will love the updated kitchen, Knotty Pine interior, and the insanely large deck space! We provide a wonderful grilling space outside, complete with two grills, including a Blackstone for your cooking pleasure.
Home comes complete with access to a shared island with dock and lounging area.

Additionallythere is a secondary guest house available for your use. It offers a Queen bed, Sleeper Sofa, a Kitchenette and an additional full Bathroom! Sleeps 4 additional people.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,496 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 22

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Located in Newaygo, this cottage is 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. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Newaygo, MI

What's nearby

  • Hardy Dam Reservoir Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Hardy Dam County Marina - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Newaygo State Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Sandy Beach County Park - 8 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ferris State University - 35 min drive - 27.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northern Trails Bar & Grill - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Diner Between the Dams - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Hit The Road Joe's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Grill Kozey - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island! located?

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

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Reviews

River Front Home with Amazing views and a shared private island! Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Angelita P.

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

Beautiful location!

We rented this house to be close to family during a weekend gathering. It was really nice- the views and location on the water was beautiful. Bonus was the place was very cool during a heat wave too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rob S.

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

Nice house!

This was a nice getaway with my family nice private area with dock.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Annual Kayak weekend

Property was very clean, lots of space for a large group to spread out and enjoy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe C.

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

Fantastic location!

Lots of space indoors and out. Plenty of room for a group to spread out and enjoy the various amenities. Host is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari W.

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

Croton

Place was perfect for us
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph W.

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

Family fun

I live in Hawaii so I booked this on line and had numerous conversations with the owner of the property to answer any of my questions was plenty of things to do at the property and also has 2 parks near by Great time Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richie C.

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

Amazing property

My group found this to be the perfect spot for a weekend get away. The deck and dock are fantastic and the hot tub was very clean. The park across the street is great for all ages. If you wanted to hit a beach there is a public park 5 minutes away with a nice one. I would recommend this property to anyone and would 100% book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pao Y.

Hosted a fun family trip here and we had a blast. The kids had plenty to do with the nearby parks and beaches. The house is what you would expect from a house on the river, no frills just all the things you need to have fun. ProBeautiful viewsKitchen was updated and had all the utensils/pots you would need to cook/grill.Not a photo queen Vrbo with all those fancy pillows and misc trinkets everywhere, which was nice. Fishing from the dock was fun, could dock a boat there.Big rear porch with nice view and lots of stairs.ConsSome bugs and spiders here and there but that didnt ruin any of the fun. The guest house needs some updates, smells like grandma closet?
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

James S.

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

Family Celebration/Memorial

We thought is was very nice with great view and setting. Lots of space, huge garage for inclement weather. We went into the town - Newaygo - and found it to be very quaint and interesting, lots of little shops and old bookstore. Great place......................Jim
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Great family vacation

The house was great. Everyone had their own space. Nice and cool (air conditioning). Great large deck area. There are about 60 stairs to get to the river, I would keep that in mind depending on who is staying there (ie handicap, families with small babies) Beds inside home besides bunk beds were very firm, a little uncomfortable for our preference. Beautiful kitchen, Huge garage for toys or parking, we utilized it during a big rain storm. Mother in law suite was perfect to have our own space whenever we needed it with great air conditioning. Hot tub was a great bonus too. The couch was nice but fell apart often as we had two older toddlers and moms with babies sitting on it constantly. Had to remake (regroup/refluff) it quite a few times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paul K.

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

It worked for us.

We stayed here for a fishing trip. The inside of the house was clean but lacked a table and chairs to each meals at. The outside was good enough for our needs. We had a good time. Thanks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie C.

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

Quiet with a Riverview

Our group of 12 enjoyed our stay at Seth's and would recommend it to anyone looking to book in this area. We choose this location because part of our trip involved a day at MI Adventure which was only about a 45 min drive from the home. Communication to Seth was great when we reached out due to needing additional towels, he had them shipped next day. There was also an issue with the hot tub but when I informed him he made the drive the next morning to address the issue which was appreciated! We would rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcel V.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

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

Enjoyable water access.

We enjoyed the deck & were very thankful for the great AC and the wifi worked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022