Title: Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge! Beachfront cottage with kitchen and patio ![On the beach, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104278300/104278209/w1170h862x0y0-65667229.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104278300/104278209/w1168h873x1y0-980bbdb2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104278300/104278209/7dde099c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104278300/104278209/4cf97113.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/105000000/104280000/104278300/104278209/261a4140.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to nature at Hemingway Lodge, where serenity and adventure meet. Unplug on a large private beach with breathtaking waterfront views, or paddle across the lake in a kayak or paddle boat. Enjoy evenings by the bonfire pit and relax on the screened-in porch. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge! Escape to nature, unplug, and make memories that will last a lifetime at the Hemingway Lodge! This updated camp style home transports you into serenity with: \- Breathtaking waterfront views \- Large private beach \- Kayaks \- Paddle boat \- Beach bonfire pit \- Screened-in porch \- Boat launch (no motor/no wake lake) \- Fishing & Ice Shanty \- Arcade game \- Retro VHS w/ a closet full of nostalgic games & movies \- Vintage bikes \-Large Green Space Relax and unwind as the sun sets on a day well-lived! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - 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. - Single level property - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a zoo - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Swimming 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 - Bicycles - Garden - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34326300/34326271/52fdf83b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The River House of Alaska, Michigan located Southeast Grand Rapids, pet friendly Alaska - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 206 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=34326271&PinnedHotelID=34326271&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32630000/32627400/32627384/w1350h899x0y0-8260f450.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Campau Lake Sunshine, hot swim spa tub, King Bed lakefront Alto - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Gym 8.6 Excellent 11 reviews CA $233 CA $349 total includes taxes & fees Nov 9 - Nov 10 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-09&endDate=2025-11-10&selected=32627384&PinnedHotelID=32627384&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91320000/91311800/91311737/346fb95d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Campau Lake Sunny Days, King Bed hot tub, boat, kayak Lakefront Alto - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Gym 8.4 Very good 10 reviews CA $437 CA $614 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=91311737&PinnedHotelID=91311737&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94730000/94726800/94726720/961c40be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Campau Lake Sunnydays Studio Lakefront Alto - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.0 Wonderful 2 reviews CA $207 CA $317 total includes taxes & fees Nov 4 - Nov 5 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=94726720&PinnedHotelID=94726720&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/83000000/82950000/82945800/82945750/5080267e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stunning View Beautiful Home on the Thornapple River Alto - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 21 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-17&endDate=2025-11-18&selected=82945750&PinnedHotelID=82945750&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18990000/18980100/18980036/2b1354d7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 3-Story Luxury Escape w/ Arcade Room • Hot Tub • Fire Pit • BBQ Grills & More! 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Take trash bags to breezeway or trash bin next to the garage. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Long-term renters welcome 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=42.868233,-85.39039&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:qqtdG%7CxdhO%3FU%3FU%40S%3FU%40U%40S%3FUBU%40S%40U%40SBUBSBSBUBUBQBSDUBSDSDSDSDSDSFQDSFQDSFQFQHQFQFSHOFQHOFQHOHQJMHQHMHOJOHMJOJMJMJMJMJMJKJKLMJILKLMJILILKLILGLKLGLGLINGLGLELGNGNELELENCNELCNCNCNCLCNANCL%3FNANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40L%40NBNBNBLBNBLDNDNBLDNDLFNFLFLDLFNHLFLFLJLFLHJJLHLHLLJJLJJJJJLLJJJLJLJLHLJNJLHNJNHLHPHLHPHNHPFPHNFNHRFPFPFPFPFRDPFRDPFRDRDRBRDRDRBTDRBPBTBTBRBR%40T%40RBT%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FRATATARATCTARARCTCRCRCTCRERCTERERCPERERGREPGREPGRGRGPGPGPIPGPINGPINIPININININKNILKNKLILKNKLKLKJMLKJKJMJKJMJMHMJKHMHMHMHMHMFOFMFMFMFOFMDODMFOBODMBOBMDOBOBO%40MBO%3FOBO%40O%3FO%3FM%40O%3FO%3FOAO%3FO%3FOAMAOAOCMAOCOCOEMCOCOCMEMGOEOEMGMEMIOGMGMGMIMIMIMIMIMKKIMKMKKIMMKKKKKMKMKMKOKMKMIOKMIOIOIOKOIOIQGOIOGQIQGQGQIQGQGSESGQESGQESESESEQESCSEUCSCSCUCSCSCUCSASAUAUCS%3FUAUAS%3FUAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9eQU82LT3tBS7IffPZtjeNE9rL8=) Alto, MI #### What's nearby - Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe - 8 min drive - 14.7 km - MSA Fieldhouse - 11 min drive - 18.6 km - Calvin College - 13 min drive - 22.2 km - Woodland Mall - 14 min drive - 23.2 km - Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 17 min drive - 28.5 km #### Getting around - Grand Rapids Station - 25 min drive - Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 18 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Alto Bar (AB) - ‬3 min drive - ‪Keiser's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge!? > Check-in begins at 3:30 PM. ### What time is check-out at Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Waterfront Lake Cottage w/ Private Beach - Kayak at the Hemingway Lodge! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Alto cottage is within 12 mi (20 km) of Lowell Showboat VI, Golf Club at Thornapple Pointe, and Watermark Country Club. Fallasburg Park and E.O.Wilson Biophilia Center are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? 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