Title: Lakehouse Getaway - Grand Rapids Area - Murray Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock, Hot Tub - 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 # Lakehouse Getaway - Grand Rapids Area - Murray Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock, Hot Tub Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78428200/78428130/cd5faff2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78428200/78428130/0f044fbb.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78428200/78428130/177e021a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78428200/78428130/w2048h1364x0y3-6c72b552.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78430000/78428200/78428130/abd1a6b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to this serene lakefront retreat, just 25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids. Enjoy expansive views of Murray Lake through 18 feet of glass in the kitchen and unwind on the sprawling deck with a propane grille and outdoor dining table or soak in the Jacuzzi hot tub on a separate patio. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Lakehouse Getaway - Grand Rapids Area - Murray Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock, Hot Tub Located only 25 minutes from downtown Grand Rapids, this is the perfect place to escape. Murray Lake is a large all sports lake with 320 Acres of space. The lake's signature "horse-shoe" shape and deep water make it great for many activities such as skiing, wakeboarding, fishing, kayaking (2 provided), paddle boarding, and swimming. This single story home is located at the end of a culdesac, so it is a safe and quiet place to relax. There is parking in the driveway for around 4 vehicles. (2 stall garage is locked for owner's storage) This lakefront home has updated cabinetry, luxury vinyl planking, bathrooms, quartz countertops throughout, and much more. The kitchen is spacious with an 8', wine fridge, keurig coffee maker, regular coffee maker, ninja blender, toaster, GE Profile appliances, and is stocked with everything for most of your cooking needs. As you stand in the kitchen you will enjoy the expansive 18 feet of glass viewing the water. There is a cozy lakeside living room with an electric fireplace providing heat as well as accent lighting for any occasion. Outside there is a sprawling deck with ample seating, a propane grille, a covered sitting area, and outdoor dining table for enjoying a meal in the sunshine. Off to the side there is a patio with a Jacuzzi hot tub! The yard has plenty of space for yard games, there is a swing set for smaller children (9 years and younger), and a sandy beach with lounge chairs and a dock to enjoy the water. 2 Kayaks are located on the beach for guest use (life jackets are provided and required). Back inside the house there are 3 main bedrooms off to one side of the house with beds to sleep 8, as well as an expansive back Great Room with a 85" TV and Sonos sound system along with additional beds to sleep 6 more. This is a great setup for 2 or 3 families that would enjoy their own space for their sleeping arrangements. The master bedroom features a pillow top king size mattress and a private bathroom. Both TV's are setup with complimentary YouTube TV as well as the option for you to login to any of your own accounts, such as Netflix, Hulu, and many others. There is high speed internet coverage across the entire house. The home is setup with a Ring Security System. This house is close to many local conveniences such as the Village of Cannonsburg, featuring Honey Creek Inn, Parnell General Store, or go the other way to downtown Lowell. Arrowhead Golf Coarse is only 2 miles away or stop at Red Barn to grab some ice cream and let the kids play in the petting zoo. Come and see how enjoyable a weekend on the lake can be! House Rules: \--- Quiet Hours - Guests must lower the volume of any/all noises that could be heard from neighboring properties from 9:30pm - 10:00am. \--- No Parties - No parties of any kind are permitted. \--- No Pets - We love animals, however, pets are not allowed on the property. \--- No Smoking/Vaping - No smoking or vaping anywhere inside of the house or on the property. \--- Hot Tub - No more than 6 people at a time. Children must be under adult supervision. Large amounts of sand left in the hot tub due to guests not washing their feet will subject them to an additional $250 cleaning fee. \--- Owners Space - The garage and the locked closet in the back great room are off limits to guests and used for owner storage. \--- Security/Cameras - House is set up with a Ring security system as well as 4 outdoor only cameras. The location of the cameras are as follows: Garage wall facing the driveway The doorbell adjacent to the front door facing the porch Lakeside roof gable viewing the lake Back corner of house facing the deck, patio, and lake \--- Boats/PWCs- Pontoon boat is NOT included, but may be available upon request. \--- All other boats or watercrafts must be approved by the owner. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### 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 - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - 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 - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33710000/33704100/33704002/65214b3b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Oasis on Murray Lake, just NE of Grand Rapids Lowell - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 64 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-24&endDate=2025-12-07&selected=33704002&PinnedHotelID=33704002&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64090000/64080900/64080834/0ce2ba5b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Northern Michigan Feel. 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Hot Tub - No more than 6 people at a time. Children must be under adult supervision. Please wash your feet if sandy. Boats - Pontoon boat is not included, but may be available upon request. Other watercraft requests please contact owner. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock 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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.03717%2C-85.37240&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FJ73De9K9GiEHnrh_U_HWbRB0xs=) Lowell, MI #### What's nearby - Howard Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km - McGee Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km - Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 27 min drive - 33.6 km - DeVos Performance Hall - 32 min drive - 44.5 km - Van Andel Arena - 32 min drive - 44.5 km #### Getting around - Grand Rapids Station - 36 min drive - Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 34 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Grattan bar & grill - ‬9 min drive - ‪Bostwick Lake Inn - ‬14 min drive - ‪Paulsons Pumpkin Patch - ‬11 min drive - ‪Grist Mill - ‬11 min drive - ‪Smyrna Bar - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakehouse Getaway - Grand Rapids Area - Murray Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock, Hot Tub pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Lakehouse Getaway - Grand Rapids Area - Murray Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock, Hot Tub? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lakehouse Getaway - Grand Rapids Area - Murray Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock, Hot Tub? > Check-out is at 9:30 AM. ### Where is Lakehouse Getaway - Grand Rapids Area - Murray Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock, Hot Tub located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Howard Lake, Byrne Lake, and McGee Lake. Lally Lake and Lewis Lake are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lakehouse Getaway - Grand Rapids Area - Murray Lake - Sandy Beach, Dock, Hot Tub Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 25 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith G. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Murray Lake house It was great. Beautiful accommodations and great location. ##### Judith G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurel Y. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect! Kitchen is gorgeous, as is the whole house. We had family stop by and we had lots of room for everyone to help prepare food on the oversized island.Really the best place we’ve ever stayed at!! ##### Laurel Y. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barb & Steve L. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Rental Perfect for a family of 7. Lake access was beautiful and we enjoyed the property and the area. ##### Barb & Steve L. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jonathan D. Jun 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful Lake House We really loved staying at this house on the Lake. The house and location was outstanding. We would absolutely stay there again! ##### Jonathan D. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan D. Aug 1, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location This was a great location and the owner was extremely responsive and helpful. Highly recommend! ##### Ryan D. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacklynn B. Jul 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! Amazing property, extremely clean and well kept. Brandon was very responsive and helpful through the whole process. Perfect for a large group. ##### Jacklynn B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan M. Aug 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful views of the lake! The kitchen area is roomy & stocked with a good amount of dishes and utensils. The island is great for serving dinner on and had space for 4 people to sit at with room for the rest of us at the kitchen table.. The family room/bedroom had plenty of space for the grandkids to play in. The bedrooms were a decent size with large enough closets to store clothes in. We had 13 people, 8 adults & 5 kids and fit comfortably in the house. . We spent most of our time outside either on the decks or beach area. The grandkids absolutely loved the sandy beach and swimming in the lake. We had a great time! ##### Susan M. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristi G. Jun 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful get away location We came to the area for a wedding in Lowell and it was an amazing location for us. The amenities were fabulous. Brandon was very flexible with us and a great communicator. ##### Kristi G. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jake B., Medina, OH Aug 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing week with our adult children We loved this quiet lakeside retreat. Had a few days of rain but the incredible bonus room was a great escape on those days. We rented the boat as well which we thoroughly enjoyed. I would definitely stay here again. ##### Jake B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kraig S. Jun 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We had a family group of 10 people stay at the house and there was plenty of room. We enjoyed spending time outside on the deck that was shaded by a large tree and the water was very warm. Theake was active but not too active to prevent swimming and paddle boards. ##### Kraig S. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thaira W. Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Murray lake Absolutely awesome clean,wonderful layout,ranch, ,sandy beach shallow for kids ,plus plus swing set , hot tub and pontoon for rental bring your personal stuff and don’t worry about nothing else thanks Brandon had a wonderful time, great week getaway 👍😊 ##### Thaira W. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Phil K. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great time! House is amazing with everything you need! Very clean and spacious! Backyard is perfect for being outside all day! ##### Phil K. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### karin w. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beach and View Truly Special Thank you for a warm and welcoming stay. Kitchen well equipped and very pretty, we were on the deck all the time for dining and conversations, internet and TVs worked great, kayaks fun, beach shallow for our 2 year old nephew who visited as well as the beach toys and swing set, sunset perfect. We lucked into the 4th of July fireworks on the lake too, truly special. ##### karin w. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kristina G. Jun 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family bliss This is a beautifully appointed property, obviously loved, not overdone, spacious and well laid out without being an overwhelming amount of "luxury square footage", very manageable with a large family on a lovely, clean, placid lake in a beautiful neighborhood. We treasured every moment of our stay - 6 kids, two parents, and an excited Grandma! ##### Kristina G. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Teresa H., Belding Michigsn Sep 6, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family holiday The home on Murray Lake is beautiful. The great room was such a hit for the kids and the kitchen was amazing! Brandon was very responsive and was a great host. The beach was definitely more mucky than we like and we would have LOVED a ladder to climb after swimming off the end of the dock! ##### Teresa H. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brett F. Jul 11, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer family vacation Everything on our stay was great. We had 3 kids and 9 adults. There was plenty of room. The house is clean, well maintained, and had all the features/supplies we needed. The backyard, deck, and lake access is perfect as well. We usually pick a different location every year to vacation. This property has everyone thinking about returning to Murray Lake again next year. ##### Brett F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jaime E. Sep 5, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Labor Day weekend wedding Clean, updated place & great layout. Mattresses were comfy & nice pillows. comfy space to hang out with fam & play cards - great views - perfect for am coffee outside. I think I washed my hair with body wash one day so only suggestion is label the shampoo, conditioner & body wash. We really enjoyed this house. Thank you! ##### Jaime E. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Elizabeth S. Sep 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### We never wanted to leave! This was a great home base for my family as we visited the Grand Rapids area to see family and do some sight seeing. We felt right at home in this house and it was exactly as listed and pictured. Brandon was very responsive and friendly in all communications. The house has been beautifully updated and had all of the amenities we could need! Lots of towels (beach and bath), cooking utensils, toiletries, etc. The scenery could not be more lovely either! We enjoyed taking the kayaks out, swinging on the swings, grilling, and just enjoying sitting on the deck looking out at Murray Lake. We were traveling with a large group (5 adults and one infant) and there was plenty of space for us all. Everyone had their own bedroom and we used the pack n play and high chair at the house for our baby. We did not want our trip to end and we would love to come back and stay here again! Thank you to the hosts for opening your home for other families to make memories in it! ##### Elizabeth S. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Aaron B. Aug 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy While I'd love to echo the others, I can't get to a 5 star for this one. I'll explain with some pros & cons:Pros- Good size home with plenty of beds for our 2 families.- Beautiful lake and nice waterfront.- Layout, kitchen, and back porch are all pretty well designed.Cons- Too often missing those thoughtful and helpful touches that make a VRBO easier when living and cooking for a week. - Like chairs for the firepit. There are beach chairs nearby, but.. when you're paying nearly a grand a night, you'd hope for more.- Or nothing on many of the walls throughout. It looks too much like a bachelor pad.- Or the worst designed fridge (door flips open instead of closing when you swing it shut) and stove (touchpad.. just bad) - Or almost no towel hooks in the baths. I could go on, but you get the idea. I sound high maintenance (and probably am a little), but for us it boiled down to the higher cost, higher expectations math.I do want to be fair, none of those annoyances are deal breakers (we had a great time after all), but they are all fixable. And pretty easily. ##### Aaron B. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan B. Dec 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay in a winter wonderland We had a comfortable winter stay at this beautifully designed and appointed Murray Lake house. Everything was as advertised and we had no problems at all. Brandon, the owner, was great to communicate with. Snow removal was even provided while we were there! ##### Dan B. Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Julie P. Nov 29, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Home with a Lovely View This is a beautiful and family friendly home. The home is well designed, recently updated, and exceptionally clean. The kitchen is stocked with all of the essentials (we made our traditional Thanksgiving dinner while we stayed). We enjoyed the hot tub, BBQ grill, and the bean bag games. The owners made great use of the available space and we didn't feel crowded at all even with 6 of us. The beds and furniture we comfortable and clean. If you're looking for a place that's large enough for a family, has a beautiful lake view and is spotlessly clean, choose this home. We'll definitely return if we're in the area. ##### Julie P. Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nancy F. Nov 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful House We enjoyed our stay at Murray Lake house and recommend it for others. The house was very nice with open floor plan. It was very nicely finished, very clean and roomy. We had fresh snow and the driveway and walks were cleared daily which was great. The lake was very beautiful to view. ##### Nancy F. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad F. Aug 23, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Place Was Amazing Great place! Everything was nice and in working order, the location was great, nice open floor plan, it was great and I highly recommend it. ##### Chad F. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Lois D. Aug 17, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### beautiful view In consideration of having to pay a cleaning fee, I was disappointed that the first day there was distressing due to: no propane and a grill that needed to be cleaned, clogged shower, outside needed to be swept. Overall, nice remodeled kitchen, nice deck and out back porch, nice beach area. Kayaks were fun ##### Lois D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer S. Aug 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house We enjoyed everything about the house. It was clean and the sheets and towels smelled super clean. The furniture was comfortable and the outdoor space was really nice. We would stay again for sure. ##### Jennifer S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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