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Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit.

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Property grounds
Exterior
8 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 28446 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
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  • Barbecue grill
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  • Fireplace
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  • Free WiFi
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  • Outdoor space
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  • Washer
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Explore the area

Map
Newaygo, MI
  • Popular LocationNewaygo State Park35 min drive
  • Popular LocationMichigan's Adventure56 min drive
  • AirportMuskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)60 min drive
  • Popular LocationLake Express Ferry Terminal61 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit.

Built in 1908, Brooks Lodge is an historic, three-story, landmark, all seasons vacation home located on the north side of Brooks Lake in Newaygo, Michigan. Located about one hour north of Grand Rapids, Brooks Lodge offers vacationers a spacious, accommodating, and relaxing environment available by the week or for shorter term stays. Brooks Lodge is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect, and renew.

During your stay, enjoy 110 feet of sandy beach front, fishing docks, and shallow wading area. Grab a lounge chair and head to one of three spacious wood decks that offer panoramic lake views. Or hop on a paddle boat or canoe for a lake excursion. Enjoy your evenings around the fire pit overlooking the lake and watching the sunset.

Inside, is a fully furnished, 100+ year-old home that features a stone fireplace, hard wood floors, fully stocked kitchens, spiral staircases, ceramic tiled halls and baths, and ample living space for large groups, families, and retreats. Accommodates approximately 20-25 people. No pets or smoking, please.

Looking for a summer rental and wondering why the summer is blocked off? In 2005 we started as a summer rental through word of mouth. During the summer we book Brooks Lodge by the week, not by the night. Most families are repeat guests and are booking 1-2 years in advance. Because of this, we block off the entire summer. However, as we have weeks available, we will open them up on VRBO. If you have a particular week(s) in mind, please let us know and we'll check our summer schedule to see if we can open that week and book you.

Property manager

Ryan & Jennifer Dornbush

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside. Please pick up butts outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 4,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Note from host: We are not a party house. Events upon approval.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Brooks Lake 9 Bedroom Vacation Home
Brooks Lake 9 bedroom Historic Vacation Home Newaygo

About the area

Newaygo

Located in Newaygo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and Waters Edge Golf Club 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 Englewright Lake. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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What's nearby

  • Pilgrim's Run Golf Club - 24 min drive
  • Newaygo State Park - 35 min drive
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 55 min drive
  • Michigan's Adventure - 56 min drive
  • Lake Express Ferry Terminal - 61 min drive

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Hilltop Express - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tiny's Tasty Treats - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. located?

This family-friendly Newaygo holiday home is located on the waterfront, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Arboretum Park and Englewright Lake. Fremont Lake Park and Pilgrim's Run Golf Club are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 46 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 46 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Syed H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for quality time with family and friends
Thanks for offering the place. We gad a great time with a large group. Definitely would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Siblings Weekend
Spend the weekend with nine of my siblings and their spouses. Great time was had by all. enjoyed the seventeen of us being under one roof. Will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Four day peaceful getaway
This was a lovely, vintage home with so many charming aspects. Plenty of room to spread out people and find little nooks to read and relax. Lots of deck space overlooking the quiet lake. Well-stocked with anything you can think of. Only bummer was I the kayak wasn't ready to use (no paddle situation). Location was great, and I loved the mature trees, fire pit, dock, etc. Lots to do for a big family in the summer, so will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Stay
Arriving with an entire debate team is never easy. Check in and stay were effortless. Wonderful vacation home, beautiful views. Sick VHS collection
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Drum corp perfect
This property was perfect for our weekend. Plenty of room for everyone. Great cooking space to cook for everyone, excellent bonding opportunities. Just wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a large group
This place was huge. Multi-floors, lot of bedrooms, bathrooms. Enjoyed every bit of it. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends Christmas
We had a total if 17 people in our group. There was plenty if room and no one ever felt crowded. We had a wonderful timeand loved the vuews, even in the winter. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Love it!
Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great day
I think I can speak for all of us when I say that it was a great stay and a really cool house! We packed all the housewares things that we thought we needed, but they had everything for us. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dan and Marji V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for a whole lot of people
The best thing about this property is that it can sleep a whole slew of people. Nine bedrooms over three floors. A huge outdoor picnic table on one of the decks will seat probably 16 or so people easily. There are other eating places too, but none that can accommodate that many people all together. It's a great place for people to stay who don't really like each other. Three floors, each with its own kitchen area mean that nobody actually has to interact with the other people in the house if they don't want to. There's a lot of room to spread out and avoid each other if that's your goal. :) The beach is great for swimming or sunning. A big patio area with a firepit has room for a whole bunch of people to gather together as well. Lots of parking also makes it ideal for a large group gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sydney R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Get Away
Was able to have a great get together with long time friends. This place looked better than the photos! The place was super clean and owners were super nice and friendly. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Vacation
Spent a week at Brooks Lodge and it was fabulous! It accommodated our growing family very well. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and given a tour. The lodge was clean, very well stocked with everything you can think of. Owners immediately responded to our questions and had a full tank of propane delivered within a few minutes of our request. We plan on returning in the years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mick & Mj M., Omaha, Nebraska

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion win!
We loved staying at this house, it fit us all comfortably together (20, plus infants) and it had all the cooking supplies, beds, chairs, etc.. we needed for our group! The one sad thing was out of our 4 day stay, we only got 2 days on the lake...on day 2 the Brooks Lake Agriculture sprayed herbicide/anti-bacterial chemicals on the lake...this was unexpected and sad, as it shortened our boating and playing in the water. Not the hosts fault! Just a sad coincidence. Otherwise the hosts were wonderful, the house was great and the property was fun for old and young. (not the nicest furniture, appliances, etc...but great for our group, as there was no fear of 'breaking' something or ruining anything with the little ones around! But clean!) One last recommendation is to bring black out curtains! None of the windows had curtains, just light blinds, and it was VERY bright to sleep in the rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamyla B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Celebrating a 50th Birthday
My husband’s goal was to go on a fishing trip with our friends. We could never find a property close enough to home that checked all of the boxes until now!! Great property perfect for our group and for fishing! Property was clean and the perfect place for our group to unwind and celebrate.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Namira A., Detroit, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, spacious, and responsive
We loved how much space there was at this lovely, clean house. Plenty of fridges, plenty of beds and bathrooms, and plenty of parking. The lake was lovely, even in the middle of February. When we reached out about an issue with the upstairs beds, they were quick to brainstorm a solution, respond, AND to check up on us after to make sure the solution worked for us. They are very receptive to feedback and we felt well taken care of in this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for large groups! Would stay again!
We had a perfect stay - love this place and would stay again! We had an extended family get together that we only do every other year and have multiple families and generations get together and this place was perfect with the many bedrooms and the levels for folks to spread out and get privacy when privacy is needed and be together in living spaces when wanting to be together. The multiple kitchens and living spaces worked out well and kitchens had everything we needed to be able to cook large meals for our extended group. We had up through 82 yrs old and the main level was perfect for our family members that have issues climbing stairs. Kids loved the secret door :) Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

James H., Coopersville

Liked: Cleanliness
VERY Comfortable!
What a relaxing space for family to gather at and it has amazing character! Who knew bookcases were so cool! 😎 Thanks for letting my family stay here, we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to have a family reunion. Beautiful lake good fishing. Very large place that can host
We had a very good experience with this place. We have rented many other places over the last 10 years. This place would probably be rated by me as one of the top places to stay for a large family get together.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Taylor S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
We had a wonderful time in your home. Almost so big we got lost! :) thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Large group get away.
Best place we’ve ever found for a 14 person lodging. Older but clean and in great condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

RITA F.

Liked: Cleanliness
very clean and roomy
We had a great time. It was a very nice house and there was plenty of room for our family group of 11. The kitchens were well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Ladies retreat weekend in Newago
Our group of 20 ladies had an amazingly relaxing weekend in Newago at this beautiful home on the lake. We enjoyed using the kitchen that was well stocked with the essentials for cooking. We also enjoyed the wonderful water front with paddle boats, a canoe and kayak. We had great bonfire time around the bonfire pit with lots of comfortable seating provided. Thank you for a great weekend! We would love to come again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful week
This was a great place to stay. It is fully equipped with many kitchen supplies, as well as games, puzzles, etc. so there is always something to do if the weather keeps you indoors.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
This property was perfect for our needs. Large, airy space for groups of people who also want smaller family units for privacy or a bit of downtime. The house is clearly a quirky large vacation home that was developed over a long period of time, adding to the charm. Lots of balconies. Great kitchens for feeding groups. Places to swim, fish, kayak, and walk in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abby W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Even better in person
Great house & property for a large group or multiple families. Pictures don’t do it justice. Very cool house, tons of space right on a beautiful lake. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022