Title: Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond #3 - 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 # Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond #3 Lakefront cottage in Newaygo with kitchen ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76330000/76328200/76328183/535a7f31.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76330000/76328200/76328183/ad17935a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76330000/76328200/76328183/07dbb10b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76330000/76328200/76328183/2d6f5a4e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76330000/76328200/76328183/a118f022.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Experience the serenity of Croton Pond at this charming cottage, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. Enjoy water activities like kayaking and paddle-boating or relax by the fire pit after a day of hiking and biking nearby. With WiFi, full kitchen amenities, and local restaurants just minutes away, you'll feel right at home. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 3450 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - 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. ### Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond #3 Entire cottage on Croton Pond offers beautiful views, fishing and recreation on the Muskegon River. The cottage is just minutes away from tubing, kayaking, hiking and biking trails.. After a day of adventure, it's refreshing to return "home" to relax in this cozy & clean cottage. Fire pit, paddleboat & 2 kayaks (in season, shared), picnic table, charcoal grill, wifi, & full kitchen amenities provided. Local area has restaurants, grocery store, and gas station. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - On a lake - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails 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) ### General - Garden - Unit size: 450 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73390000/73381600/73381536/85cf84ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond (#2) Newaygo - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=73381536&PinnedHotelID=73381536&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112420000/112415600/112415540/48235137.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond #4 Newaygo - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Parking available 2.0 1 review [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=112415540&PinnedHotelID=112415540&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/113000000/112390000/112385400/112385374/ae7ea15a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Castaways Cottage #5 Newaygo - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Gym 7.4 Good 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=112385374&PinnedHotelID=112385374&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/62000000/61060000/61052300/61052207/53b37154.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond (#1) Newaygo - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 25 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=61052207&PinnedHotelID=61052207&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/72000000/71220000/71214000/71213999/1530f93b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Unique Waterfront Location on Muskegon River Newaygo - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 57 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-21&endDate=2025-11-22&selected=71213999&PinnedHotelID=71213999&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73530000/73522700/73522691/664731a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming completely updated cottage with water views of Croton Pond. 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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¢er=43.467293,-85.64109&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:uqihGxwuiO%3FU%3FS%40U%3FU%40U%40U%3FUBS%40U%40U%40SBUBUBSBSBUBSBUDQBUDSDSDSDSDSFSDSFQDSFQFQHQFQFQHSFOHQFOHQHOJQHMHQHMJOHOJMJMJOJMJKJMJKJMLKJKLMLIJKLILKLILILILILGLGNILELGLGNENELELENENCLENCNCNCLANCNALANANAN%3FNAN%3FN%3FL%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDLBNDNDLDNDLDNFLFLDLHLFNFLHLHLHLHJJLHLJLHJLLJJJJLLJJLJJJLJNHLJLJNHNJLHPHLHPHNHPHNFPHNFRHPFPFPFPFPDRFPFRDRFRDRDRBRDRDTBPDTBRBTBRBRBT%40T%40RBT%40T%40R%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FTAT%3FTATATARATCTARATCTCRCRCTCRERCRETERCRERERGRERGRGPERGPGPGPGPIPGRINGPINIPINIPILIPKLINKNKLILKNKLKJKLMJKLKJMJKLMHMJMHKJMHMHMHMHOFMFMFMFMFOFMDODMDODODMBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOCOEMEMEOEOEMGMGMGOGMGMGMIMIMIMIMKMIKKMIMMKKMKKMKKKMKKKMKOKMKMIOKOIMIQIMKQIOIQGOIQGOISGQGQIQGQGQESGQESGSESESESESESCUESCSCSCUCSCSCUCUASAUAUCS%3FUAUAU%3FUAU%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vkpiQ0_C4jHdvEfgB03rK2Q6oU8=) Newaygo, MI #### What's nearby - Hardy Dam Reservoir Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km - Hardy Dam County Marina - 6 min drive - 5.4 km - Newaygo State Park - 7 min drive - 6.5 km - Sandy Beach County Park - 10 min drive - 5.4 km - Ferris State University - 30 min drive - 47.0 km #### Getting around - Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 59 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive - ‪Northern Trails Bar & Grill - ‬19 min drive - ‪Diner Between The Dams - ‬13 min walk - ‪Hit The Road Joe's - ‬11 min drive - ‪Grill Kozey - ‬21 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond #3 pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond #3? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond #3? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond #3 located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Hardy Dam Reservoir Park. Hardy Dam County Marina and Newaygo State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond #3 Reviews 9.6 ### 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 10 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Parima M. Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice cottage on the river Great cottage on the river. Enjoyed the use of kayaks provided and easy access into the river. Would come again. ##### Parima M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Sam D. Sep 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Location Quiet and quaint. It was a good location for us to just get away and relax. The cabin was a good value and we enjoyed our stay. ##### Sam D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Margaret M. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful Cabin stay We spent two nights at the cabin and it’s a beautiful location right on the water. The cabin is well decorated and clean. The AC, and washer/dryer were a plus, and our host had some wood set aside for us. The grass/gravel road to access the cabin is difficult to navigate at night but the cabin is secluded from other houses or cabin.Overall recommend this cabin! ##### Margaret M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl H. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun Property was very nice, relaxing and quiet you should clean out the fire pit sometime and the grill ##### Cheryl H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mary W. Jul 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Cottage has no storage for clothing. No dresser or closet to hang things. Nice shaded yard with chairs for enjoying the water view. Owner was prompt at replying to every request. Washer and dryer made it very convenient for a family. ##### Mary W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly K. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome stay! The location and accomodations were perfect! We really enjoyed being able to use the kayaks and have access to being directly on the water.The hosts were amazing and thought of everything to make our stay so easy and enjoyable! Highly recommend and would stay here again! ##### Holly K. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Marco H. Jul 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice cabin Great cabin!!!! But I want to mention that the smell was bad. With some candles and open windows everything was ok. Thank you for the great time! ##### Marco H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrea D. Feb 19, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cottage This property was perfect for our needs. It is a small, cozy cottage, but with two of us and our two dogs, it was plenty of space. It was clean and well-appointed. The bed and couch were comfy. The host was friendly and helpful. ##### Andrea D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward S. Nov 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### PERFECT RENTAL PROPERTY HAD EVERYTHING TWO PEOPLE NEED INCLUDING A GOOD WORKING KITCHEN. THE OWNERS LIVE RIGHT ON THE PREMISES AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR ANYTHING YOU MIGHT NEED. ##### Edward S. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Edward S. Oct 1, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Best host and hostess anyone could want. GREAT STAY. ##### Edward S. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JJ S. Jun 12, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 5 stars This is cottage was a “diamond in the ruff!” It was absolutely peaceful as well as beautiful. The cabin was perfect for two/three people. Quaint, Quiet & Clean! Our host/hostess were very gracious and friendly! We will be back! ##### JJ S. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher S. Apr 4, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, clean property Stayed a weekend with a friend for a fishing trip. All that we could if asked for with a 1br cottage. Good location! ##### Christopher S. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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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