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Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit.

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 284800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space

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Newaygo, MI
  • Sylvan Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Emerald Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Pickerel Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪65 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newaygo

On lake.Stay at this Newaygo vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and 9 miles (15 km) of Cope Lake. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Pickerel Lake and Foster Park.
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What's nearby

  • Sylvan Lake - 15 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Emerald Lake - 15 min drive - 8.9 miles
  • Pickerel Lake - 16 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Kimball Lake - 21 min drive - 8.5 miles
  • Crystal Lake - 36 min drive - 19.5 miles

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Leppinks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit.

Built in 1908, Brooks Lodge is an historic, three-story, landmark, all seasons vacation home located on the north side of Brooks Lake in Newaygo, Michigan. Located about one hour north of Grand Rapids, Brooks Lodge offers vacationers a spacious, accommodating, and relaxing environment available by the week or for shorter term stays. Brooks Lodge is the perfect place to unwind, reconnect, and renew.

During your stay, enjoy 110 feet of sandy beach front, fishing docks, and shallow wading area. Grab a lounge chair and head to one of three spacious wood decks that offer panoramic lake views. Or hop on a paddle boat or canoe for a lake excursion. Enjoy your evenings around the fire pit overlooking the lake and watching the sunset.

Inside, is a fully furnished, 100+ year-old home that features a stone fireplace, hard wood floors, fully stocked kitchens, spiral staircases, ceramic tiled halls and baths, and ample living space for large groups, families, and retreats. Accommodates approximately 20-25 people. No pets or smoking, please.

Looking for a summer rental and wondering why the summer is blocked off? In 2005 we started as a summer rental through word of mouth. During the summer we book Brooks Lodge by the week, not by the night. Most families are repeat guests and are booking 1-2 years in advance. Because of this, we block off the entire summer. However, as we have weeks available, we will open them up on VRBO. If you have a particular week(s) in mind, please let us know and we'll check our summer schedule to see if we can open that week and book you.

Property manager

Ryan & Jennifer Dornbush

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

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

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • 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.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: No smoking inside. Please pick up butts outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Water sports equipment
  • Cycling 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
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Unit size: 4,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 6:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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 and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights

Pets

  • No pets allowed

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
Note from host: We are not a party house. Events upon approval.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: We are not a party house. Events upon approval. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Brooks Lake 9 Bedroom Vacation Home
Brooks Lake 9 bedroom Historic Vacation Home Newaygo

Frequently asked questions

How close is Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. to the airport?

This vacation home is 42.6 mi (61-min drive) away from the Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. ?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. ?

Check-in begins at 6:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. ?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. to downtown Newaygo?

This vacation home is 3.1 mi away from Newaygo.

Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 61 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Anita F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Getaway

This group was made up of 7th-12th graders from our classical Christian school (and adults). Our school has a house system and has an ongoing competition, and this group of boys won! This house was selected for their retreat, and they thoroughly enjoyed the house and their time up north. The chaperones said the homeowners were easy to contact regarding access and if anything came up. Thank you for a great retreat! We would highly recommend this home for any large or small groups!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great accommodations

Was a great house to host our annual golf outing. Plenty of room and location was just what we were looking for. Fire pit was nice as the weather was a little cooler than usual.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meghan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Large family get together would highly recommend staying here

This house was wonderful for our large family to stay in. We rented for the weekend perfect get away for us all to get together in be on the water at a wonderful price. Plenty of space, wonderful bon fire hang out plenty of chairs, and great kitchen set up with all the amenities you eould need. A plus in our books! Thank you both so much.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aleks S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome property!

We were very pleased with the house! Beautiful beach and loved all the nook and crannies. Definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, beautiful, met all of our needs

We had a great stay for our annual training/retreat with staff here and their other house down the street. It was clean and met all of our needs. Staff especially enjoyed the firepit on the lake. Plenty of parking.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bonding Time

This property is so amazing. Absolutely beautiful place to relax after a hard day of rehearsal, and it is a great opportunity to bond with other corps members outside of our sections. It offers us a chance to get to know each other beyond the playing field.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends winter getaway

Great for a large group. We were able to have our own space while still hangout together.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ethan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

Wonderful location, beautiful home. Communicative, polite hosts. 10/10 stay, would easily recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas

It was good.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas

Our family used this house for our Christmas gathering and it was great! It’s hard to find a place that sleeps over 20 and also has lots of bedrooms. We appreciated all the dishes and cooking utensils that were on hand. It was one of the best stocked houses for cooking that I’ve stayed in. It was also great that the owners were flexible with allowing a few family members to bring their dogs along. That was greatly appreciated! Thanks for sharing the house, it’s on our list for future stays.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alvin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

Only thing I have to say is that the water is well water so please keep that in mind!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gene L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lake Front house

Large, spacious, well stocked
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shah Q.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lakeview

We stayed with a group of 20 adults & kids for 2 nights, a d we don't regret our decision to choose this house. Kids enjoyed beach and deck, we had fire place and womens enjoyed beac view balconies
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent Property!

Such a great house and property. Our hosts were very helpful and take great care of everything. We had a blast with a large group of friends for the weekend. This house is gigantic and has plenty of space for relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Idalia J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Overall an amazing experience. We had a very intimate wedding here. The host were very accommodating and gracious. Everyone had enough room. It was a hot weekend and it was definitely at night. Everything else was amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Syed H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for quality time with family and friends

Thanks for offering the place. We gad a great time with a large group. Definitely would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Siblings Weekend

Spend the weekend with nine of my siblings and their spouses. Great time was had by all. enjoyed the seventeen of us being under one roof. Will return again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Four day peaceful getaway

This was a lovely, vintage home with so many charming aspects. Plenty of room to spread out people and find little nooks to read and relax. Lots of deck space overlooking the quiet lake. Well-stocked with anything you can think of. Only bummer was I the kayak wasn't ready to use (no paddle situation). Location was great, and I loved the mature trees, fire pit, dock, etc. Lots to do for a big family in the summer, so will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Stay

Arriving with an entire debate team is never easy. Check in and stay were effortless. Wonderful vacation home, beautiful views. Sick VHS collection
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Drum corp perfect

This property was perfect for our weekend. Plenty of room for everyone. Great cooking space to cook for everyone, excellent bonding opportunities. Just wonderful!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for a large group

This place was huge. Multi-floors, lot of bedrooms, bathrooms. Enjoyed every bit of it. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Constance J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Christmas

We had a total if 17 people in our group. There was plenty if room and no one ever felt crowded. We had a wonderful timeand loved the vuews, even in the winter. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it!

Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great day

I think I can speak for all of us when I say that it was a great stay and a really cool house! We packed all the housewares things that we thought we needed, but they had everything for us. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Dan and Marji V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay for a whole lot of people

The best thing about this property is that it can sleep a whole slew of people. Nine bedrooms over three floors. A huge outdoor picnic table on one of the decks will seat probably 16 or so people easily. There are other eating places too, but none that can accommodate that many people all together. It's a great place for people to stay who don't really like each other. Three floors, each with its own kitchen area mean that nobody actually has to interact with the other people in the house if they don't want to. There's a lot of room to spread out and avoid each other if that's your goal. :) The beach is great for swimming or sunning. A big patio area with a firepit has room for a whole bunch of people to gather together as well. Lots of parking also makes it ideal for a large group gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023