Title: Brookside Retreat- Charming home with lakes and rivers nearby - 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 # Brookside Retreat- Charming home with lakes and rivers nearby Vacation home in Newaygo with kitchen and patio ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/90000000/89996800/89996727/25409322.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Aerial view](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/90000000/89996800/89996727/a7dd5c2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/90000000/89996800/89996727/4b8b17ae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/90000000/89996800/89996727/e429a910.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/90000000/89996800/89996727/500d3fca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this cozy home on a quiet paved road, with a large deck perfect for sunset viewing and yard games for family fun. Enjoy the peaceful backyard with a fire pit and lawn chairs, or head to nearby public lake accesses for water activities like kayaking or fishing in Muskegon River. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Fireplace - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Brookside Retreat- Charming home with lakes and rivers nearby Welcome to Brookside Retreat! This charming home is the perfect get away to the country where your mind and body get to relax. Stocked kitchen Outdoor fire pit Fast, free internet/WiFi Two queen sized beds Smart TV Propane grill Close to hiking trails Great for fishing and hunting trips Dragon Trail nearby ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping mall ### Things to do - Bicycles - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Rafting nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105580000/105580000/105579931/bcb170b7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pickerel Lake Waterfront Cottage - with Kayaks! 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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%7C43.39143%2C-85.74614&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=6xwlD4FvoFkBpbBXlb5A2sshRc0=) Newaygo, MI #### What's nearby - Sylvan Lake - 14 min drive - 16.5 km - Emerald Lake - 14 min drive - 16.1 km - Pickerel Lake - 15 min drive - 16.1 km - Pilgrim's Run Golf Club - 24 min drive - 27.9 km - Crystal Lake - 30 min drive - 33.2 km #### Getting around - Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Smuggler's At North Shore - ‬7 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min drive - ‪KFC - ‬8 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Brookside Retreat- Charming home with lakes and rivers nearby pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Brookside Retreat- Charming home with lakes and rivers nearby? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Brookside Retreat- Charming home with lakes and rivers nearby? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Brookside Retreat- Charming home with lakes and rivers nearby located? > Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 9 mi (15 km) of John Ford Lake and Cope Lake. Pickerel Lake and Foster Park are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Brookside Retreat- Charming home with lakes and rivers nearby Reviews 10 ### 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fontae H. Oct 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing The stay was great and a magical experience ##### Fontae H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy G. Aug 15, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place We stayed here for our daughter's wedding weekend. Was perfect for what we needed! ##### Amy G. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ## 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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