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Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes

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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 203382 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Stanwood, MI
  • Place, School Section Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Little Tiki Island
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of the Clouds
    ‪2 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Stanwood

Located in Canadian Lakes, this vacation home is on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of School Section Lake Park and School Section Island. .This beach vacation home is 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from School Section Lake and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Tullymore Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • School Section Lake - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • beach near Little Tiki Island - 2 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Lake of the Clouds - 2 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • School Section Lake Park - 2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort - 40 min drive - 40.9 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪K J's Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Antlers Fireside Grill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee & Cream - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Cl Pizza Co - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Royal Grille - ‬5 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.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. 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 advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this vacation home include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

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

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • 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.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • 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

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

Rules

Place items back where you found them; such as chairs, pots, pans, games, puzzles, appliances, outdoor chairs. etc.
If anything is broken at check in please let the host know immediately to avoid replacement fees. Pick up your dog droppings in the yard.
Bring your own beach and pool towels. If you use the gas grill you are responsible for cleaning it so it is ready for the next guest.

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Big Red Lakefront Getaway & Golf Retreat at Canadian Lakes Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host seamed nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay and the place checked all the boxes we were looking for, 8½ golfers.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, spacious, large yard, rentable boat.. perfect combination we were looking for to host a large group.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We truly enjoyed our stay at Big Red! The accommodations were exceptional! And the kitchen was stocked beyond our expectations. There was plenty of space for everyone to feel comfortable. Truly an excellent property for a family get-together!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was overall such a great experience, would totally recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great! Easy to access and wonderfully warm and cozy for our large extended family. It was even decorated for the holidays. Plenty of space for everyone and lots of games right there for you. We had a wonderful time and highly recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ela W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property - it had everything we needed for an amazing fun weekend with family and friends. The house is super clean and spacious situated on a great yard along the water. There was plenty of space indoors for gatherings and outdoors for yard games and some football.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved staying at this spacious home. We had a blast using the many kayaks and pontoon boat! Nights were spent around the campfire and playing cards. The little ones really enjoyed the sandy beach too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi K.

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

Family fun

Great family time celebrating anniversaries and Father’s Day! Loved the boat, Fire pit and kayaks.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

LINDA M.

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

Perfect Family Vacation Spot

We had a terrific time - everything was exactly as posted - Cheryl was very pleasant and helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yussef G.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We had a great time. Plenty of space for everyone to sleep, hang out, and every game imaginable was available. Great back deck and a yard that's great for throwing a ball or a frisbee or anything else. Little beach space perfect for younger children and the kayaking on the lakes is great. Easy to get to and grocery nearby makes cooking for the group easy. Would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Darlene R.

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

Loys of room

We had a lot of fun staying together at this home with lots of room for our family of 12.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martha K.

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

Family Getaway

Great weekend with a family, like most, that has too much going in their daily lives. House was perfect, clean, well stocked, and comfortable. Enjoyed the large deck, backyard, beach, boat, and a great game of Monopoly!! Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Dirty 30

My friends, family and I had an amazing weekend staying in your beautiful home to celebrate my 30th birthday! We loved the spacious backyard and view of the lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful home with plenty of room for the 15 of us. Everything was as described. The yard and beach area was great for the kids. We enjoyed using the kayaks and paddle boats and having a camp fireto make smores. We had a lot of family fun on the pontoon and fishing was good. We created so many great memories with our adults kids and grandkids. The host was very good with communication and we highly recommend this home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

Great stay!

We came to Big Rapids for our daughter's graduation from FSU. We loved staying at this home. Cheryl was very gracious and hospitable. Our family would love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

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

Michigan 2025

Great location and property for our group of 16, with kids ages 2 to 17. House was very clean and well maintained, with lots of seating both indoors and out. Our group had great luck with pike fishing, and the little ones really enjoyed the sand and playing in the water. The chain of lakes was nice to paddle boat and kayak on. Host was very responsive and pleasant. Great experience here, and would definitely come to this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025