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

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8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 284800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Newaygo, MI

Emerald Lake
‪13 min drive‬
Pickerel Lake
‪14 min drive‬
Newaygo State Park
‪35 min drive‬
Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 28)

Lower Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Lower Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Lower Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Main Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Main Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Main Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Upper Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upper Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Upper Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

4 bathrooms

Lower Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Main Bath 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Bath 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Free WiFi

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

We are not a party house. Events upon approval.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking inside. Please pick up butts outside.

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

If you are aware that something is broken or not functioning properly, please, let us know so that we can take care of it.

Upon leaving, please wash all dishes and stack in cupboards. There are dishwashers on the main and lower levels.

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

On-site 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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Newaygo

Located in Newaygo, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Pilgrim's Run Golf Club and Waters Edge Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Newaygo State Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.

Newaygo, MI

What's nearby

Sylvan Lake - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
Emerald Lake - 13 min drive - 11.6 km
Pickerel Lake - 14 min drive - 10.3 km
Newaygo State Park - 35 min drive - 30.4 km
Michigan's Adventure - 56 min drive - 57.2 km

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Huge lake house. 3 levels. 9 bedrooms. Great for groups. Large beach. Fire pit. located?

This family-friendly Newaygo holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Cope Lake and Pickerel Lake. Foster Park and Emerald Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

20 Feb, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Ethan M.

23 Jan, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Alvin L.

20 Nov, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Gene L.

21 Oct, 2024

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

Great Lake Front house

Large, spacious, well stocked

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer D.

2 Jan, 2025

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

Christmas

It was good.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shah Q.

15 Oct, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nick T.

29 Sept, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Syed H.

31 May, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan F.

26 Dec, 2024

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

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

Idalia J.

18 Sept, 2024

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

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

Mike E.

4 Apr, 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Sydney R.

17 Sept, 2023

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

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer P.

8 Nov, 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

7 Apr, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin K.

23 Apr, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 May, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Abhishek J.

5 Feb, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Nov, 2023

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

Love it!

Highly recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christina M., Muskegon

1 Jun, 2020

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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

7 Nov, 2023

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kelly E.

15 May, 2024

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

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

Constance J.

24 Jan, 2024

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

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

Pamyla B.

9 Apr, 2023

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

Celebrating a 50th Birthday

My husband’s goal was to go on a fishing trip with our friends. We could never find a property close enough to home that checked all of the boxes until now!! Great property perfect for our group and for fishing! Property was clean and the perfect place for our group to unwind and celebrate.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Outstanding Vacation

Spent a week at Brooks Lodge and it was fabulous! It accommodated our growing family very well. We were greeted immediately upon arrival and given a tour. The lodge was clean, very well stocked with everything you can think of. Owners immediately responded to our questions and had a full tank of propane delivered within a few minutes of our request. We plan on returning in the years to come.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

2 Jan, 2023

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

Perfect for large groups! Would stay again!

We had a perfect stay - love this place and would stay again! We had an extended family get together that we only do every other year and have multiple families and generations get together and this place was perfect with the many bedrooms and the levels for folks to spread out and get privacy when privacy is needed and be together in living spaces when wanting to be together. The multiple kitchens and living spaces worked out well and kitchens had everything we needed to be able to cook large meals for our extended group. We had up through 82 yrs old and the main level was perfect for our family members that have issues climbing stairs. Kids loved the secret door :) Would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ryan & Jennifer Dornbush

Since 2005, we have been sharing this rustic home and beautiful lake setting with hundreds of guests who have gathered here for family reunions, weekend getaways, church groups, and even birthday parties and weddings!

Brooks Lodge is not only a vacation rental, but our personal home that our family retreats to regularly throughout the year. We ask that you please treat it with love and care so that many more can enjoy this beautiful setting for years to come.

Why they chose this property

We were born and bred in West Michigan but after high school moved to Chicago and then onto various locations around the country. We always wanted a place to "come back home to" in Michigan. Brooks Lake was the natural choice since Ryan's family had owned a cottage on Brooks Lake since the 70s, and I grew up not far from the lake. We had always admired this amazing home and when it came up for sale, we made our move! Since 2005, Brooks Lodge has become our home away from home. We are grateful to be able to not only make our own memories here, but see other families and groups create lasting memories here, as well.

What makes this property unique

Serene. Calming. Stunning views of the lake. Family and kid friendly. A hundred feet of beach and lake access. Great for retreats and getaways anytime of the year. The perfect getaway from it all home!