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Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes

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Work out in style with our fully equipped gym featuring treadmills and stationary bikes.
Explore a majestic castle with towers and turrets, set amidst a beautifully manicured garden.
Relax in this spacious living area with a high ceiling, large windows, and a comfortable sofa and armchair.
Indoor pool, outdoor pool
Enjoy meals and relaxation in this well-equipped kitchen with a large island and ample counter space.

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6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 203382 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes

Welcome to Big Red, your lakefront home-away-from-home located in the heart of the Canadian Lakes community—just an hour north of Grand Rapids, Michigan.

This spacious, family-friendly retreat offers an open floor plan, a huge deck, and plenty of room for the entire family—and maybe a few friends too! Whether you're enjoying quiet mornings by the water or fun-filled days on the lake, this home has everything you need for a memorable stay.

Step out the back door and right onto your private sandy bottom beach and boat dock on a quiet no wake lake—perfect for swimming of all ages, boating, fishing or simply soaking up the sun. Want to get on the water? A 23ft pontoon boat is available for rent during your stay. You can even explore multiple connected all-sports lakes by boat without ever leaving the water!

Looking for a fun twist? Cruise up into a nearby cove by pontoon and pick up pizza, ice cream, or coffee—right off the shore! It’s a one-of-a-kind experience your whole crew will love.

What You'll Love:
• Open-concept living space with room to gather and relax
• Expansive deck overlooking the water—ideal for BBQs, sunsets & stargazing
• Private beach area + dock for easy lake access
• Dog-friendly! Bring your furry family members
• Less than a mile from grocery stores, restaurants, pizza, coffee shop and ice cream
• Pontoon boat available for an additional fee
• Sleeps up to 22 people.

Resort-Style Amenities (through Canadian Lakes Association):
• Winter Sports Park at The Canadian Lakes Castle: snow tubing, cross-country skiing, outdoor ice rink, and Christmas light show
• 5 golf courses within 5 miles – Tullymore, St.Ives, The Highlands, The Pines, and The Royal
• Pickleball, tennis, basketball & volleyball courts
• Indoor/outdoor pools, hot tub, sauna & fitness center
• Multiple beaches, parks & on-site restaurant
• Even a dog park for your pup to enjoy!

Whether you’re making memories on the water, hitting the golf course, ice fishing or warming up by the fire in winter, Big Red is your perfect year-round lake escape.

Security Note: For your safety and peace of mind, exterior security cameras with audio are installed around the outside of the home. There are absolutely no cameras or recording devices inside the home.

Property manager

Cheryl Nykamp

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Pickleball
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball 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
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 3,382 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place all trash bags in the garage.
Put any furniture that you moved back in its original place. Same with games and puzzles etc.
Don’t forget to clean the gas grill if you used it. Thank you.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit, 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
Stanwood, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake of the Clouds - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • School Section Lake - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Tullymore Golf Club - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • St Ives Golf Course - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Tulleymore Golf Course - 8 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 81 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Antlers Fireside Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Royal Grille - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tullymore Tap Room - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Woody's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Pappy's - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes located?

Located in Canadian Lakes, this beachfront vacation home is next to a golf course and within 2 mi (3 km) of School Section Lake Park, Tullymore Golf Club, and St Ives Golf Course. School Section Island and School Section Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Great Getaway

Great house with enough space for a large group to sleep and play comfortably. Great location, we used the community pool and could walk to antlers! Water is pretty intense well water so we brought our own to drink. I would say that is the most inconvenient thing but otherwise a fantastic stay and we will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another Memorable Weekend in the books

This was our second stay at this property. Cheryl is an amazing host and the property is perfect for our group of families. The property is clean, spacious and has everything you need for a fun weekend. We are already planning our next stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mike d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful get a way

We stayed over new years and it is beautiful. We loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Canadian lakes

Beautiful views, cozy home, great location and a very welcoming hostess. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

Our first family vacation ever and want to do it every year now. You had something for everyone .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and roomy house

Great house for our family of 12. Very nice place to stay! We had plenty of room and liked the comfy beds and couch. Nicely decorating. Kids enjoyed the sandy beach area, fishing off the dock and going out on the lake with the paddle boat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcie U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We stayed for our extended family Christmas and had a lovely time.

This home was a great place for our extended family with plenty of room for everyone. We enjoyed our time there and loved that it was decorated for Christmas, which we were celebrating.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Home, Great Lake

Such a cute house, plenty of room for our multi-generational family. Boating the lakes was fun and relaxing. Great getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Christmas Gathering

Our family met here for Christmas this year and it was absolutely lovely. Beautiful holiday decor and the hot cocoa bar was a hit with the kids. The home is exactly as pictured (except the exterior is red now instead of grey, which confused me upon arrival). Plenty of space for the family to spread out but also well-designed for the whole group to be in one room watching a holiday movie and playing games. We also used the pool at the clubhouse and the kids loved the comfortable water temperature and the slide. I would definitely recommend this home to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Golf Trip

We rented Cheryl's house for a golf trip with 12 guys. The house was outstanding! Plenty of room for everyone, the house had everything we needed! I would highly recommend this property to anyone looking to get away. Would be ideal for a big family looking to get away to a lake house over the summer as well!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property!

We loved staying at Cheryl’s place for my bachelorette party! It was perfect for our group and had everything we needed. Cheryl is very kind and accessible whenever we needed anything!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Christmas gift

Beautiful, clean, very well supplied, comfortable, so much more than we expected.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Canadian Lakes Getaway!

We came up to Canadian Lakes for a holiday weekend with three other families of our cousins. The property was clean, spacious and just what we needed. The host was incredibly kind, prepared and communicative. We are looking forward to booking with them and this property again. This was close to everything in the town and had everything we needed. Thank you, for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ilan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time at Canadian Lakes

A great vacation rental! It was as good as was described. Large, comfortable and perfect for a large family gathering. It has a wonderful beachfront with network of lakes for great boating. Close proximity to the area center Is a big plus too. Cheryl was a great host and we definitely consider coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house

We had an awesome Memorial Day weekend celebrating a 30th birthday with family and friends. Cheryl was very helpful and friendly with anything we needed! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property!

We came to spend Thanksgiving with family from around the state. There was room for everyone, the property was amazing! And the home inviting, comfortable and such a great layout for spending time together! We played euchre, watched old movies, ate great food and there was a place for everyone. The hosts were amazing and helpful!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

This home went above and beyond our expectations. We stayed here with our entire family: 8 adults, 4 kids and 1 baby. The house has everything we needed to entertain and make everyone in our group comfortable. The home was very clean and the owners are beyond accommodating and responsive. We will be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Petro S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

it is a great place to relax and have a good time

10
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Dick B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Holiday get together

Nice location and very spacious and comfortable home. Fireplace was inoperable and basement TV either didn’t work or we couldn’t make it work w/o instructions. Owner responded quickly to inquiries.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

an amazing place to stay! Like home, but better !

The house was spotless when we arrived and it's so open and Airy and welcoming. There were so many special touches and thoughtful items that it felt warm and inviting- like going to a close friend's home. The way the home is set up, There is always a place to find to spend time with family with out disturbing others. From the game room to the huge deck, it was an amazing stay. We also rented the boat which so nice to just go step on a go. All in all, a wonderful place for families with kids of any ages or just a friend and family get away with lots of space for everyone.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great location for our winter getaway.

The space worked well for our group. We had a couple small issues in the beginning that needed attention and Cheryl was quick to respond. The rest of our stay was nice and there was plenty of room for everyone. A well stocked home. The weather did not cooperate with any snow for this winter getaway but, thankfully the ice was perfect for skating. Thank you for opening your home to us as guests. It’s so nice to have space for our large group to be together. We hope to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taylor B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful spacious home with great lake access

This home fit my family so well. It is spacious with plenty of beds and bathrooms for the entire family. The dogs enjoyed the large yard to run and play in the lake. The porch has a beautiful view of the lake with plenty of seating. The lake was clean, calm and attached to an all sports lake where you can cruise on the pontoon. It is a members only lake, which means the boat has to be registered to the home owner if it's on the lake. Cheryl offered her pontoon to rent which was a big hit with my family! Cheryl was an amazing host! She had great communication and was the best host that I've worked with! My family definitely is excited to come back! Thanks Cheryl for the great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Room for everyone

This cottage is spacious inside and out. We came with our large multi generation family and had plenty of bedrooms and room for eating and playing. Three bedrooms with queen beds + loft with another queen and a master with a king. Our 6 granddaughters slept well in the basement bunk room and had their own bathroom. Our three teenage boys slept in the loft. Cheryl generously offered extra twin mattresses. The yard is huge giving plenty of room for whiffle ball games and trackball. The beach and water provided hours of fun each day. Kids loved the paddle boats and did lots of exploring and fishing on the lake. We love to cook and the kitchen was well equipped for a large group . Overall this was a great stay…we will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay!

Overall communication was excellent with Cheryl, which was very much appreciated. Check in and check out process was very straight forward and easy. The house and property were perfect for our annual family vacation (9 adults and 3 kids ages 3-10). Very spacious and open both in and outside the home. The yard and little beach were great to have; water was not too deep (about 5 ft off front of dock). The house has everything you need to cook meals, roast marshmallows, do laundry, entertainment/games (host provided starter detergents, coffee, toilet paper, and paper towel) which was helpful. Plenty of chairs/seating both inside and outside. Only negative would just be the dated vertical blinds in a majority of the rooms, as some were missing from the track and were difficult to open/close. The house is close to a grocery store, Ace Hardware, restaurants, ice cream, golf etc. we throughly enjoyed our stay overall :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Vacation

I stayed with family (6 adults, 2 children), in early spring. Given the time of year we had cool temperatures and some rain but none of that affected how much we enjoyed our stay. The home is beautifully decorated, clean, and all the rooms and bathrooms were comfortable and well appointed. The open floor plan and big table and couches let everyone be together. A highlight for me is the outdoor space with great views of the lake off the gated deck and a big yard with tons of wildlife and cozy a fire pit by the water with great stargazing, it is beautiful. We wanted to get onto the water and the owner went out of their way to get the pontoon launched early for us. The kids loved the paddle boat and the older kids loved the kayaks. We went to the clubhouse pool, it isn’t very big, but still relaxing and the kids loved the pool. The attention to details was really what stood out most to us. Small details like a popcorn maker and both indoor and outdoor games, having a few laundry pods available because I forgot to bring some, even a big electric griddle to do a large amount of French toast so we could all eat together; once we had groceries we didn’t need to leave because they have thought of everything. Also, right from booking the owner was great communicating and very accommodating. They understand what makes great memories. I would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024