Is Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond (#1) pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Where is Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond (#1) located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Hardy Dam Reservoir Park. Hardy Dam County Marina and Newaygo State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Castaways Cottage on Croton Pond (#1) Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

8/10 Good

Chris W.

22 Jun 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family time

Very cozy cabin, well worth the money, beds were very comfortable. It does need to be cleaned better, lots of dust and grunge in bedroom corners and on walls

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon T.

17 Jun 2025

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

Very nice and quiet. Bob & Joy were great! FYI....no canopy on the paddle boat.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole C., detroit, USA

21 Sept 2022

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

Perfect location

Great location. Use of the kayaks was a bonus and appreciated!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Connie L. Y.

26 May 2025

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

A week away

The Castaway Resort was exactly what I was looking for. Quiet, clean and cozy. My views of Croton Dam Pond were fabulous and I even got to see some Baltimore Orioles. I went for a week of solitude to spend time weaving on my little workshop loom. I had the peace and quiet I needed to concentrate. The Hosts, Bob and Joy were 100% available and accommodating, and my sweet dog Poppy was completely welcomed. I would definitely return. I'm thinking maybe in the fall when kids are back in school.

Poppy conked out after a day of fresh air and walkies.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Jan C.

7 Mar 2023

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

Good Accommodation for the Price

Decent, clean place. Nice view of the water. Could use some sprucing up. Hosts were wonderful.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan D.

18 Oct 2022

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

So beautiful

It was very beautiful property, and one of the cutest little Cottages I've seen. The manager was a nice man and his wife was just as nice. The only problem was a window blind that was missing. A very pleasant stay will always remember it with fondness. We'll have to plan another vacation here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Heather G.

30 Jul 2024

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

Relaxing Getaway

First time VRBO customer. Process for booking was easy, description of property was accurate. Communication with host was superb. Any issues we had were quickly taken care of. It was as you would expect a cabin to be: minimalistic. All flatware, cooking and BBQ utensils, pot, pan and baking sheet were provided. Pots are sized for cabins. If you intend to cook large group meals bring your own. Very close to water, kayaks & life vests available. Paddle boat available for use.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Keith D.

13 Jul 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok stay for the price

Nice view of the pond. Cabin felt dirty. The bathroom stunk like rust and the toilet seat was broken. The cabin had a musty smell and the walls and cabinets need cleaned. Boat near the dock seemed to be leaking fuel or oil because the water was oily and smelled of fuel. Area was what we expected. Everyone we encountered was friendly. We didn’t expect amazing due to cost but it definitely needs some updating.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Sandy W.

1 Mar 2022

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Not as pictured

Walked in and almost immediately turned around and left. Never even brought our things in. Smelled, dog hair on couch and bedding, dirty carpets, smaller than pictured, run down, cramped outdoor area to access cabin and extremely close to other cabins (one other connected). Requested refund and owner was not willing (said no complaints before). I do not usually leave bad reviews - I just move on. But this one I feel the owner should have done the right thing and at least partially refunded but instead he was rather rude.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Sara C.

8 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a relaxing stay at Castaways Cottage

The cottage was stocked with the essentials: towels, pillows, blankets, etc., though the kitchen tools and appliances were in need of a deep cleaning. In fact, the whole cottage was in need of a deep cleaning. The beds were comfortable, and overall, we were happy with the accommodations. The outdoor common areas were the best parts of the whole stay. We had many nights by the fire, and spent the days in the lake, which was very easily accessible, but does get deep very quickly. The kayaks were not usable, as they had holes worn in the bottoms of them from being dragged in and out of the lake. There was also a wasp problem on the awning that hangs over the front of cottages 1 and 2. We hiked a nearby trail one day, checked out the dam, and got some great ice cream at the Croton Bay Trading Post. Got firewood from the campground down the road. The locals were very friendly. Had a very nice lunch at The River Stop Cafe and good coffee and pastries at Timbertown Coffee in Newaygo. We had one short interaction with the hosts, who were pleasant and open to suggestions about the property. Check in and check out was a breeze.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigha W.

13 Apr 2025

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

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Jerry T.

12 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, communication

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Virginia C.

3 Oct 2022

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

4 day get away

We spent 3 nights and everything was very comfortable. Cozy and as clean as you can expect a rental like this to be. We were not disappointed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Monte C.

31 Aug 2022

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

Little diamond in the ruff..

Can’t beat the view a d relaxation for the price .

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JAMES S.

24 Aug 2022

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

Great Getaway

My wife and I stayed at Castaways and had a great time. Fishing, paddleboat, and kayaking. Cabin was clean and comfortable with everything you could need.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

14 Jul 2022

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

Great Time

Had a great time Rustic Cabin atmosphere, friendly hosts, Fishing was great

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Parker A., Canton Mi

24 Jun 2022

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

Fantastic and Relaxing

Very special and peaceful spot that we’ve found. We absolutely loved and enjoyed every minute of our stay and plan to return!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

5 Apr 2022

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

Short weekend

Just a few days, but it was very nice

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick B.

6 Mar 2022

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

Great customer service

Very accommodating and easy overall stay

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

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