Cottage Details

Located on beautiful Croton Pond between the historic Croton & Hardy Dams and just a 15-minute drive from the charming town of Newaygo, Croton Shores Cottage offers an opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of your daily routine.

No matter what you're looking for during your getaway--fishing, boating, hiking, enjoying nature or just relaxing and taking time for yourself and your family, Croton Shores Cottage is the place for you.

For your comfort, the cottage offers:

• 3 Bedrooms:
  • Master bedroom with King bed or 2 Twin beds,
  • Bedroom #2 with 1 Queen bed,
  • Bedroom #3 with 2 Twin beds;
  • plus 2 extra single beds and 1 double bed in a non-private sleeping room
• 2 Full Bathrooms (one with jet tub, one with tiled shower)
• Fully Equipped Kitchen (range, microwave, toaster oven, dishwasher)
• Dining Area
• Sitting Room with Leather Sofas & Carolina Rockers
• Large, Private Lounging Deck with Table & Chairs
• Lakeside Observation Deck & Private Dock
• Gas Grill
• Satellite TV
• DVD Player & Movies
• Central Air Conditioning, Fan & Heating
• Full Size Washer & Dryer
• Bed & Bath Linens (Bring your own beach towels.)
• Wood Stove (winter only)
• No-Smoking Policy
• Year-Round Comfort

Croton Shores Cottage is your year-round place to retreat and relax. The cottage is centrally heated and comes with a wood burning stove that offers a warm and toasty escape during the winter. It's also centrally cooled for those occasional hot summer days.

Enjoy the comforts of modern living while experiencing the wonders of being in the woods. It's a perfect place to kick back, relax and enjoy the ever-changing view.

 

The cottage is lovely--lovely location, very homely with all little things taken care of. Lots of information on things to do in the area. This is a great start to the rest of our vacation in the U.S. - Rekha & Vijayan M, Bangalore, India - August 2010

Favorite Moments: Catching big bluegill off the dock. Spending time w/family. Two river otters playing in the water left of the dock! - Rich & Tara B, Macomb, MI - August 2010

Your cottage was perfect for us. We appreciated all of the helplful information and maps in the "Things to See & Do" notebook. - Margaret J, Ashland, OH - July 2010

Very nice place, great to be able to fish and have boat at dock. There are some pretty big bass & carp in the lake. - W. Family, Ionia & Saranac, MI - July 2010

A great fing, very enjoyable. Thanks! Damon D, Costa Mesa, CA - July 2010

The outside deck was so serene & restive--a great place for rejuvenating the spirit. - Marsha, Mel, Vickie, Dawn & Kim on Girls' Retreat, GA, IN & MI - Jully 2010

Favorite Moment: Loves all the swans and kingfishers. - Tim & Ann W, St. Louis, MO - June 2010

What a great place to vacation. We enjoyed our stay so much more than we would have in a hotel. - Clayton & Kimberly P, Ft. Worth, TX - June 2010

Thanks to Joy & Ken for such a wonderful place to vacation. Our family will definitely plan on a return vacation here again next year. - Dick & Dianne D, Kalamazoo, MI - June 2010

Had a great, relaxing time! Your cottage is beautiful! Thanks for your hospitality! - Mike & Cindy M, Pflugerville, TX - June, 2010

Favorite Moments: Making fires in the firepit was so relaxing. Mike & Sandy C, Grand Blanc, MI - May 2010

Thanks Joy for being so helpful with everything, from emailing back and forth, to giving us suggestions! We all had a wonderful time. The house was warm & cozy and you had all the convenient appliances. - Mary L, Elkhart, IN - May 2010

Favorite Moments: Just enjoyed the beautiful scenery and the sounds of nature! - Kurt & Kim F, Lombard, IL - March 2010

Thank you both so much for wonderful, relaxing place to stay! It is so clean and inviting and a nice, quiet getaway! - Aaron & Stacy J, Mission in Papua New Guinea - March 2010

It was great. So beautiful and homey. - Jean M, Grand Rapids, MI - February 2010

Thank you, Joy! What a lovely cottage! - Denise S, Harrison Twp, MI - February 2010

Very nice cottage--perfect for our group. We had space to cook in & enjoy each other's company. - Carol C & Friends, Howell, MI - February 2010

We are always so comfortable & feel right at home when we stay here. It's a wonderful place. Thank you, Joy & Ken, for providing such a wonderful gem in Newaygo County. - Ron & Ericka L, Highland Park, IL - January 2010

Joy, when all this started you have been great to work with. We all fell in love with the house...so clean & well decorated. Thank you for making my family's Christmas amazing. - Melissa & Zeka L, Pinconning, MI - December 2009

It was a wonderful experience meeting the two of you and finding this cottage...We appreciate all the ways in which you have gone the extra mile to make us comfortable. - Karen & David R, Croton, MI - November 2009

This cabin was absolutely perfect--clean, cosy & comfortable. Thanks to Joy for the attention to detail & the care that is put into ensuring the cabin is in top shape for guests! - Dinah & Doug F, Jenks, OK - October 2009

This place is WONDERFUL! - Josh & Danielle M, Elkhart, IN - October 2009

Favorite moment: Roasting s'mores by the fire. We had a great time. The house was so nice and the pond was beautiful. - Josh & Rachel B, Jenison, MI - September 2009

Croton Shores Cottage is such a great place to stay, extremely clean & well maintained. It is evident that this cottage is Joy & Ken's "Pet." You have done a remarkable job with your beautiful rental cottage...You really know how to do things right! - Jane & Paul B, Pompano Beach, FL & Nancy & Rick E, Outing, MN - September 2009

Beautiful setting, immaculate, peaceful; a wonderful change from the city. - Martin & Tricia S, Homewood, IL - September 2009

Favorite moment: Saw 2 bald eagles, several turtles, finding our first geocaching spot. Great place, peaceful & beautiful. Would like to come back again. - Dick & Dianne D, Kalamazoo, MI - August 2009

Couldn't ask for a much better place to take a vacation. The house is fantastic, and the area is beautiful. - Ray & Peg B, Palos Heights, IL - August 2009

This table I'm sitting at has witnessed many wonderful meals, laughter, raucous games of cards & many sweet memories. Thank you for sharing your lovely home with us. Steve & MJ J. - July 2009

Favorite moment: Seeing the eagle down near the dock. We took the boat within 30 feet of him & he didn't even flinch! Great cottage and beautiful set up. - Chad & Erin H, Caledonia, MI - July 2009

Enjoyed the cottage. very nice! The steps were killers, the area beautiful. Enjoyed the walks thru Sailors Pines...The flowers & flower boxes were beautiful. The beds were very comfortable. - Mike & Hazel O. & family - Warsaw & Indianapolis, IN - July 2009

The cottage was so much better than we dreamed it was going to be. Very comfortable & well equipped. Got some good "work outs" going up & down the stairs to the pier. There is no doubt we would love to come back here. - Rick & Cinde D & family, Rensselaer & Lowell, IN - July 2009

Joy & Ken have done an exceptional job with the cottage, clean and a very nice place to relax. Well done. - Travis & Cindy J, South Haven, MI - June 2009

Your house is absolutely BEAUTIFUL. We wanted to get away for a relaxing weekend and not have to worry about anything and your house was perfect just for that. Thank you for your hospitality. We loved your house and the amazing deck with the view of the water. The inside of the house is absolutely to die for. - Natalie B. & family, Hoffman Estates, IL - May 2009

You have a great cottage and you were great to work with. - Scott D, Cincinnati, OH - April 2009

Lovely cottage, clean, cozy and comfortable. The views were lovely and the peace and quiet were just what we were seeking! - Mal & Hyla K & friends, Newaygo, MI - March 2009

Joy and Ken made our stay very enjoyable. During the snowstorm they checked on us and even took us to the grocery story when our supplies were running low. Before we arrived Joy was preparing us for the weather, since she knew we had never been in the snow before. I really enjoyed the personal service. - Neil D. & family, Harrisburg, NC - December 2008

Thank you for having such a wonderful place for us to stay...this was very comfortable and pleasant for us. - Ron & Ericka L, Highland Park, IL - November 2008

Favorite moments: Campfires and big turkey dinner - lots of laughs for all ages. This cabin is FABULOUS!! - Byron & Sherry E, LaPorte, IN - October 2008

Love coming here. So peaceful. Thanks Joy! You are a wonderful hostess. - Lynne & Mike B, Columbus, OH - August 2008

The cottage is very well appointed & we enjoyed our stay. I particularly like the porch! - Tom & Julie E, Grand Rapids, MI - July 2008

A-OKAY! I would come back with just my spouse! I think this would be awesome in the fall or winter months.- Larry & Michele H. & friends - Waterman, DeKalb & Sycamore, IL - July 2008

This cabin was such a nice surprise! Everything is clean, "modern" (new not old), and accessible. - Mary R, St. John, IN - July 2008

I drank in the quiet. It was amazing...love the birds & the butterflies--and those turtles are HUGE!! The cottage is perfect! - Donna R, Huntington, IN - June 2008

Definitely recommend this "lakeshore cottage" owned by Joy & Ken. Enjoyed watching nature & really appreciating God's world. The scenery is beautiful. - Gerry & Diane C, Bad Axe, MI - May 2008

Great place to get away & escape. - Mike W. & friends, Grosse Pointe, MI - March 2008

The kids really enjoyed being here -- the 2-year-old got up the first morning to announce to everyone, "I like the cottage!" - Doug & Sharon D. & family, Muskegon, MI - December 2007

Favorite moment: Landing a 33" king salmon after a 15-minute fight--spending a day on a beautiful river blazing with fall colors; every bend in the river was a postcard picture. - Bob, Carole & Jim C, Ann Arbor, MI & Chicago, IL - October 2007

Favorite moment: Seeing a yellow billed loon, piliated woodpecker, fishing. - Craig & Donna E, Hudsonville, MI - October 2007

The cottage was very relaxing...my husband said he would like to keep this beautiful place a secret so it would always be available for us to return (ha ha). Thank you for your wonderful hospitality. - Roy & Linda K. & family, Laingsburg, MI - August 2007

Favorite moment: Meteor showers!! Clean, well equipped, user friendly home. - Jerry & Dana O, Merrillville, IN - August 2007

Favorite moment: Caught a 13-inch bass off pier. Had my dad take it off the hook. I don't do that. - Matt S (with family), Arlington Heights, IL  - August 2007

Favorite moment: Reading book on the dock at 6:30 a.m. Very clean accommodations. I got a much-needed peace & quiet & reading. Chuck & Francine B, Clarkston, MI - August 2007

Wonderful accommodations! Spacious & beautiful! Craig & Donna E, Hudsonville, MI - July 2007

The cottage is wonderfully stocked and super clean. Very roomy and homey. The highlight of the trip...was seeing an American Bald Eagle...have never seen one before today 7/18/07. - Alan & Janet W, Macomb Twp, MI - July 2007

We saw HUGE turtles by the dock! These are ones that we've only seen on display at the Frederick Meijer Gardens in Grand Rapids and learned that they're indigenous to Michigan. VERY exciting to see them in their natural habitat! Thank you for this wonderful cottage; it's beautiful. Chris & Jackie L. & family, Rockford, MI - June 2007

We enjoyed our stay here very much; Ken & Joy greeted us personally. - Peter & Jennifer S, Auburn Hills, MI - January 2007

We've been renting vacation homes for 7 years..this is one of the cleanest, well-stocked, most comfortable homes we've rented...great linens...we slept well. Colleen & Richard B, Bellevue, MI - October 2006

This place "speaks peace." - Jim & Gail G, Newaygo, MI - October 2006

The cottage is wonderful! - Jim & Karen K, Kalamazoo, MI - August 2006

The cottage is so clean and nicely decorated. Very nice. Roger & Cathy R & family, Wayland, MI - August 2006

Favorite moment: Full moon over Croton Pond. - Paul & Sue R, Grandville, MI - August 2006

We were very pleased with everything!!! The thought that went into supplying the cabin was above & beyond--from the games to the well-equipped kitchen to the wonderful linens. The decor is beautiful. Joy was so gracious as a hostess could be. Mikki & Dean B, Mandeville, LA - July 2006

Favorite moment: Having our private church service, where the beautiful scenery God provided is in full view. - Dot T. & family, Boise, ID - July 2006

Favorite moment: Watching the swans on the pond. - Asad T. & family, Ann Arbor, MI - June 2006

Favorite moment: Late evening light across Croton Pond. - Merle & Manny D, Marbury, MD - May 2006

 

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