Title: Relax while exploring! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Relax while exploring! Lakefront cottage in Newaygo with kitchen ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117460000/117459700/117459693/w507h683x258y0-033ee9d6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117460000/117459700/117459693/w906h683x60y0-5a0b42b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117460000/117459700/117459693/w905h683x59y0-7cdf8c54.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117460000/117459700/117459693/w904h683x60y0-e1787519.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117460000/117459700/117459693/w904h683x60y0-1aab84a1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location At Relax while exploring!, you can look forward to a firepit, a playground and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 7.0 Good ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom800 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Relax while exploring! Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay, while you also enjoy all different sports and activities like kayaking, hiking, fishing, canoeing, boating, tubing in many other things you can do here. The home offers two bedrooms with a queen bed each one, one sofa bed, one full bathroom central air, fire pit, grill, 2 kayaks  ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Kayak - Snow sports gear - Water sports equipment ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Bicycles - Double-glazed windows - Unit size: 800 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73530000/73522700/73522691/664731a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming completely updated cottage with water views of Croton Pond. 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Please put trash containers in the curve if you are there Sunday or Monday morning. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.45471%2C-85.63809&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=AR5jhXI6hj5Pu7ZhvdJJKoCvb-A=) Newaygo, MI #### What's nearby - Hardy Dam Reservoir Park - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles - Hardy Dam County Marina - 8 min drive - 4.3 miles - Newaygo State Park - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles - Sandy Beach County Park - 11 min drive - 4.2 miles - Pilgrim's Run Golf Club - 25 min drive - 13.5 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Driftwood Bar & Grill - ‬2 min drive - ‪Northern Trails Bar & Grill - ‬17 min drive - ‪Diner Between the Dams - ‬3 min drive - ‪Hit The Road Joe's - ‬9 min drive - ‪Grill Kozey - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Relax while exploring! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Relax while exploring!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Relax while exploring!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Relax while exploring! located? > Situated on a lake, this cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hardy Dam Reservoir Park and Hardy Dam County Marina. Newaygo State Park and Sandy Beach County Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Relax while exploring! Reviews 7.0 ### Good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 6.0/10 Cleanliness ### 6/10 Okay #### Patrick S. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy This was not a waterfront or waterview and the property came up when searching with those filters. It was in near a lake, but on a power line alley way.The rental had lots of spiders, earwigs, and other bugs.The rental looks like it was really old cabin that was refurbished. The bathroom door did not close all the way.The host was nice and communicative. ##### Patrick S. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Theresa F. 15 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Check in was easy. Had a problem getting in the garage to get out grill but owner got it open the next day ##### Theresa F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025