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Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5

Family-friendly beachfront lodge with free WiFi

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Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table tennis
Property grounds
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, table tennis

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Big Rapids, MI
  • Place, Townline Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferris State University
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Big Rapids

On the beach.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Townline Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Round Lake with a stay here. Alma Lake and Young Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Townline Lake - 1 min drive - 0.3 miles
  • Round Lake - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Young Lake - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • White Pine Trail State Park - 9 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Ferris State University - 9 min drive - 4.0 miles

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5

One-of-a-kind 5,000 SF 3BR, 3 1/2 BA, cedar-sided Lodge on 65 acres with the private 6 acre Grass Lake. Includes the amazing 1,000 SF 1 BR, 1 BA adjacent Carriage House. Just The Lodge can be rented but not just The Carriage House. All new exterior look for both as of Summer, 2024! Announcing Pickleball court coming Spring of 2026!

5 of 5 reviews over the past three+ years! We love our guests and they love us!

On your own 6-acre private Grass Lake. Amazing views of two lakes! 65 amazing acres with over 2+ miles of private hiking/snow shoeing/cross country skiing trails. Great fishing (Lake is stocked) loaded with Bass, Crappie, Northern Pike and Panfish with dock and use of low-tech fishing boat provided complimentary. Plus a paddle board, canoe and two new kayaks...all included. Large Master Bedroom with King Bed, heated floors in bathroom and private deck, upper level large Bedroom with new King Bed and third with three comfortable beds...two Full and One Twin. Two other pull-out couches. Two blow up mattress beds just in case. Lodge can sleep 12 comfortably depending upon make-up of group and up to 14 with adjacent Carriage House. Gourmet kitchen, dining and family room with incredible sound system throughout the house and outdoors. New Wifi throughout. Screened-in porch and dining deck with new table with10 chairs with grill overlooking both lakes. Indoor bar and Outdoor covered bars area named “Grass Lake Tavern”. "Game Room" with new pool table, new ping pong, shuffleboard, putting green, sound system, TV, kitchenette and comfortable seating area. Two fire pit areas with outdoor music. New hot tub! Outdoor games include basketball net, horseshoes, new corn hole and many other fun games. Garage parking for two cars. Dogs allowed with approval from owner (no cats as owners are allergic).

Adjacent Carriage House of 1,000 SF 1 BR Queen plus Pull-Out Queen Couch, Kitchen, Dining Room and living plus spectacular views of two lakes from private deck. Available in a separate listing in our third party platforms and/or ask the Owner. This listing is for The Lodge only. The Carriage House cannot be rented on it's own. Wifi available in the Carriage House as well. Carriage House is NOT booked with others while Lodge is rented. Thank you.

Perfect for families, friends, corporate retreats, reunions, couples and Ferris State University groups. For families whose kids are learning from home, this can be your second home with Wifi for the kids and parents who may also need to work or learn from "home". We do ask that our guests refrain from streaming movies and gaming.

Grass Lake Lodge’s housekeepers clean and disinfect after each stay to a very high level.

Book now for 2026 and released 2027 dates are filling up fast. Check out our website as well www.grasslakelodge.com.

Grass Lake Lodge is offering "GLL Extras" for 2026! This includes on-premises massages, private chef experiences, grocery and/or beverage pick-up, delivery and placement, firewood bundles, and electric trolling motor rental. Please ask for "GLL Extras".

Baby gear such as cribs, car seats, strollers, toys and more can be rented through BabyQuip as seen on Shark Tank. Please use this link to see what is available.
https://www.babyquip.com/holly279?a=238d667

5 of 5 VRBO and Airbnb Reviews for over three years! Read them on those websites.

Thank you! We look forward to creating amazing memories as we have for so many families and friends.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat
  • Books
  • Games
  • Hot tub
  • Kayak
  • Playground
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear
  • Stereo
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Chef service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Office
  • Printer

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

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Guest must sign short term rental agreement within 24 hours after booking
Security deposit is a "hold only" for $1,000 held 2 days prior to arrival
All activities including use of the lake are at the risk of each guest.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Max of 2 dogs and no cats due to Owner allergies.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: All activities are subject to adult supervision.

Events

No events allowed
Only overnight guests are allowed unless approved

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor smoking only. Please clean up.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only overnight guests are allowed unless approved
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, 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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Note from host: Only overnight guests are allowed unless approved For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Property is also known as

Grass Lake Lodge Private Lakefront 5 000 SF Lodge on 65 Acres
Grass Lake Lodge Private Lakefront 5 000 SF Lodge 65 Acres
Grass Lake Private Lakefront 5 000 SF 65 Acres Big Rapids
Grass Lake Private Lakefront 5 000 SF 65 Acres
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5 to the airport?

This lodge is 90.8 mi (87-min drive) away from the Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5 have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this lodge.

How close is Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5 to the beach?

This lodge is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5 offer free breakfast?

This lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5?

No, there is no casino at this lodge.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5?

Free parking is not available at this lodge.

Does Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5 have a pool?

This lodge does not have a pool.

Does Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5 have a spa?

This lodge doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5 to downtown Big Rapids?

This lodge is 2.6 mi away from Big Rapids.

Lakefront Lodge-65 Acres-Private Lake / Gourmet Kitchen / Game Room 5 of 5 Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 145 out of 148 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 148 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 148 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 148 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cat D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was clean. The space was absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was immaculate!! Plenty of supplies like towels, TP, Paper Towels, shower stuff, coffee pods, creamer, etc. Views are as beautiful as the pictures. Host was amazing and went way beyond any other host we have experienced. We would rent this place again hands down!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Derek K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a group of friends stay for a long weekend to enjoy some fishing, games and relaxation. This was the perfect place for that! Everything was exactly as described (or even better in some cases!). They really go the extra mile to make sure you feel comfortable and enjoy your stay. I will definitely be looking to book again in the near future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emery A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such an amazing time during our stay at Grass Lake Lodge. My fiancé and I celebrated a joint bachelor/bachelorette weekend with our close friends and all of the amenities made it the perfect lake weekend getaway to celebrate our upcoming marriage! We grilled out, swam, fished, kayaked, enjoyed the hot tub, and played lots of games. 10/10 would recommend! Bob was so kind and made us feel so welcome. I'd love to return one day with our future kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everyone was super sweet and helpful! The house and property were gorgeous. Would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grass lake lodge

Beautiful property! Beautiful house!Enjoyed everything about our stay. Master suite is huge. Spent a lot of time in the game room downstairs during the mid day heat. Everyone had a great time. Highly recommend this property for anyone looking to get away and relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
My family and I stayed for a long weekend at Grass Lake Lodge and enjoyed every minute! The lodge itself has every amenity that you would want, including a huge, well stocked kitchen, an awesome game room, cozy and comfortable bedrooms and a large living and dining room that accommodated our big group. The views from the lodge are fantastic and there are multiple spaces to sit and relax. Great fishing off the dock! All the kids caught multiple fish over the weekend. Everyone spent time in and on the lake and we appreciated having a paddle boat, canoe, kayak and row boat. The hot tub was my favorite way to end the day but the kids preferred s'mores at the fire pit. The owners, Bob and Karen, were the most thoughtful hosts. Great communication before,during and after our stay. They frequently checked in and it was obvious that they truly cared about our experience. There were also two wonderful managers, Rob and Michelle, who were easy to contact and quickly responded to anything we needed. I have visited many VRBO properties. This one is at the top of my list! I highly recommend you check it out - you won't be disappointed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

LINDA M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome Vacation

We had a great time. The kitchen was large enough for everyone to help prepare meals. The bedrooms were nice. The great room had a wonderful view of the lake. Everyone enjoyed the swimming, kayaks and boats. The game room was used by all. We have already booked another week for next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at the Lodge and the Carriage House. We spent lots of time on the patios and decks just relaxing and enjoying the peace. We did the massage and executive chef experiences and they were just fantastic. This location is in a nice small town, but within an easy drive of Grand Rapids and Michigan Adventures amusement park - lots to do!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness
This is a fantastic property! We had our children (and significant others）and grandchildren stay for a family bonding experience. The property is set up for endless activities: walking trails, fishing, kayaking, games, campfires, and more. Highly recommend and plan to come back. Owners and caretakers are outstanding.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jake C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Great stay,beautiful home, plenty of things to do on the property.would come stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Heavenly retreat!

What an amazing property and location. My wife and two teens spent an amazing week fishing, playing games in the game room and relaxing. The owners are wonderful people who truly care about making sure renters have everything they need. Communication was outstanding and fast. They truly paid attention to small details that really helps renters like labeling all the light switches in the cabin so you know what lights you were turning on. We were also welcomed with a smores kit, information about the cabin and things to do very well laid out and some many other little things the owners do that really makes you feel like they truly care. We only rented the main cabin and was impressed with how clean and well maintained everything was. The layout is great for families and big groups. We spent a lot of time downstairs in the game room playing pool, ping pong, shuffleboard and video games (New machine delivered right before we got there). We spent our days on the dock and in the boat fishing on the private lake. My son caught a very nice pike right off the doc. I could go on and on, to many great things to list. If you want a quiet location to relax in a beautiful cabin this is your place! We're already trying to figure out when we can come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beckie P.

Liked: Cleanliness

corporate retreat

small medical practice retreat with plenty of space to present content and also have lots of team building exercises and fun with a beautiful property to enjoy! We will be back next winter!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Hosts, Views & Experience!

My now-husband and I booked the Grass Lake Lodge for an intimate family wedding. The house and property are absolutely gorgeous; the view of the lake is visible through huge windows and it was so nice to wake up to every day. Bob and Karen have clearly thought through every detail of hosting guests; from a welcoming note & surprise gift upon check-in to keeping the bathrooms plentifully stocked with lotion, shampoo & conditioner. The basement offered plenty of 'friendly' competition and entertainment with the pool table, the ping pong table and a large TV, and of course, a walk-out to the hot tub. The hot tub was so relaxing, and the location offered a nice view of the lake while being close to the house. Loved being able to listen to music through the built-in system! Bob & Karen were gracious enough to allow us to have this small event, and were so awesome through the entire booking & checking-in process, even making several recommendations for local food & bartending services for the wedding which turned out to be amazing. If you stay here, we highly recommend using the 'GLL Extras' for bartending (Celeste) & The Blue Cow for the Private Chef experience. The caretakers were friendly and took great care of the place, even coming to help us when one of the speakers on-site wasn't working properly. We definitely plan on staying here again. Bob and Karen are AMAZING hosts!! Thank you again for trusting us with doing something a bit outside the norm on your property. :)
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlene S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Grass lake lodge

Amazing place! Everything you need. Peaceful and private.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

Loved it !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun

The Grass Lake Lodge is everything it’s advertised to be. We showed up and our black lab immediately “zoomied out” running around the yard and jumping in the lake. The grandchildren enjoyed the sandy beach, as well as some boat rides throughout the week. We swam, we hiked, we fished, we enjoyed the evening by the Grass, Lake Tavern, and then we slept…Repeat. weather cooperated. Communication was great throughout the week. Thanks Bob and Karen.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

cindy k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

My family and I thoroughly enjoyed our vacation. The entire house was beautiful. There was plenty of room for the ten of us. It was very clean and well stocked with everything we needed. We utilized the grocery deliver service and all the food and drinks were put away and chilled by the time we got there. There was plenty of outdoor sitting space and the grounds were well maintained. Everyone enjoyed the fishing. I would note that we couldn’t wade into the water due to thick vegetation, but it wasn’t a problem as we had older kids who enjoyed jumping off the end of the dock and spent a lot of time in the water. The playroom was a bonus and well used on the rainy days. The place was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Very nice place and property several small issues of things not working as they should overall nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., White Pigeon, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place to Getaway!

We couldn’t have imagined a better place to have a better time! The great accommodations and hospitality that Bob and his family extended to us is unmatched! I’ve never stayed in a place where the owner was so involved in making sure you were all set from a couple days beforehand to during and afterwards. The game room was an immediate draw as was the sheer beauty of the property, lake and views. Can’t wait to go back next year!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

Liked: Cleanliness

love the lodge

This was our second year staying at Grass Lake Lodge and plan on staying again next year. You couldn't ask for better owners and managers. Didn't have much ice for skating this year but took advantage of the trails in the woods. Would recommend it to anyone, especially families.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie W., Saginaw

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Girls Weekend

Fabulous place & host. Lots to do, game room, hot tub, woods, tiki bar, waterfront, etc. We all absolutely loved this place! It is beautiful, comfy beds, amazing Master Bath & Bedroom which was great for my mother-in-law not to have to do stairs. Fall colors were pretty but we all now want to come back in Summer to utilize the lake. Communication was awesome & very personal. Then with massage put the relaxation over the top! Thanks for sharing this beautiful home for everyone to enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitzi D.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved our time at Grass Lake Lodge

We celebrated my parents 60th Anniversary the past few days at Bob and Karen’s beautiful Grass Lake Lodge. We had such a great time just hanging together. The views - family - fun - laughs - stories - campfires - games, in the game room and cards at all the tables. The whole family enjoyed it so much - my parents even took the paddle boat out. As I have said to many - it was way better to actually be there than any of the great pictures. Kudos to Sabrina and Damien too - they were awesome to welcome us and they do a great job keeping all looking so awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jack H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tranquil

Beautiful home that keeps you entertained easily and then just walk outside for some relaxation. Great property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R., Homer

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely the most relaxing vacation I have ever had. We do an annual every year with 13 of us.

Grandma, grandpa, 3 kids, 3 spouses and 4 grandkids. Ranging ages 3-17. We all had the best time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022