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

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TV, fireplace, books
Dining
Outdoor dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 284800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Newaygo, MI
  • Place, Pickerel Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Sylvan Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Emerald Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Newaygo

Located in Newaygo, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Turtle Island and Sylvan Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 6.3 mi (10.2 km) from Cope Lake.
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What's nearby

  • John Ford Lake - 10 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Pickerel Lake - 10 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Sylvan Lake - 11 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • Emerald Lake - 11 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Little Lake Placid - 12 min drive - 9.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Biggby Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Smuggler's At North Shore - ‬8 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

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.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • 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 (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

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

The lodge has a sensitive septic system. Flush only toilet paper. Please DO NOT flush feminine products, paper towels, baby wipes, hand wipes.

Please do not drive through the trailer park to access Brooks Lodge. This is a private community and not a public access road.

Upon leaving, please wash all dishes. Please remove bedding and throw towels in the tubs/showers. Thank you!

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

We are not a party house. Events upon approval.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside. Please pick up butts outside.

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 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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Brooks Lake 9 Bedroom Vacation Home

Brooks Lake 9 bedroom Historic Vacation Home Newaygo

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Shari O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For the most part, things were good.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for large group of people!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake with fall colors
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aleks S.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alvin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the large space for our group. The kitchen had everything we needed. The place has a nice beach with docks and we loved the fire pit area by the house. The host was very responsive to our questions. The only drawback was the well water which has a sulfur smell. We have booked again for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

Great Place

Great location and perfect for large groups. Worked out great for our fishing trip on the Muskegon River.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan M.

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

Amazing!

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

10/10 Excellent

Syed H.

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

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
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer P.

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

The house was great for our retreat with friends. Tons of space. Beautiful lake serting

The owners were very responsive and easy to connect with.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gene L.

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

Great Lake Front house

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

10/10 Excellent

Sydney R.

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

Great Get Away

Was able to have a great get together with long time friends. This place looked better than the photos! The place was super clean and owners were super nice and friendly. Would love to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meghan T.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We used all levels of balcony views. Absolutely perfect. Everyone loved each and every minute on the property. Two downsides: the water smelled like sewer and had a slick feel. We ran out of toilet tissue. This place is an A-
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Amazing vacation home

Everything you need just show up and enjoy the lake life! Owner was very nice, description of home accurate and we had no issues! Cant wait to book again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shah Q.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Love it!

Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek J.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

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