Title: The Way Back - Groovy 1970s Time Capsule – Retro Vibes, Modern Comfort! 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 # The Way Back - Groovy 1970s Time Capsule – Retro Vibes, Modern Comfort! ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107207900/107207865/b1e2c332.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107207900/107207865/d05982b5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107207900/107207865/4811c560.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107207900/107207865/9db5ca9a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107210000/107207900/107207865/eec1b780.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location The Way Back - Groovy 1970s Time Capsule – Retro Vibes, Modern Comfort! provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Way Back - Groovy 1970s Time Capsule – Retro Vibes, Modern Comfort! If you're looking for a glamorous place to stay, this isn't for you, but if you're looking for retro and comfortable, we've got you covered. The "Way Back" is a 1976 Holly Park mobile home that has been immaculately maintained over the years, left original in almost every way. What was once cringy 70s decor is now cool again, and the space will truly transport you. This two-bedroom home has a king-sized memory foam bed in the master, a twin in the spare room, and a second twin mattress under the bed for easy set-up. You'll find modern comforts, like wifi, a smart tv, and a small Bluetooth speaker, but also the charm of a vintage record player and a small selection of records. Our property is located in a small neighborhood of mostly seasonal residents, just off the banks of the Muskegon River and right around the corner from access to the Dragon Trail. While the neighborhood restricts river access to residents only, guests may access the river via a day pass (or weekend/seasonal pass) at Big Bend Campground (about a 3-minute drive to the park entrance). Grab your mountain bike or your hiking shoes and spend the day exploring the Dragon Trail, or use the boat launch at Big Bend Campground to launch a kayak or motor boat (contact campground directly for dock options if you want to leave your boat in the water during your stay). Enjoy a morning coffee or evening beverage under the covered patio, where you'll also find a gas grill for your use. The home and yard are yours to use, explicitly, during your stay. We offer parking for up to 2 vehicles and potentially a boat (up to 30', but please confirm with us before booking) in the driveway, which is shared with our pole barn on the adjacent lot. Please note that while we may occasionally access the barn during your stay, it will not impact your use of the home, driveway, nor the yard space attached to the home. The Way Back is located within a seasonally busy neighborhood, where you'll find increased activity on holiday weekends, and during special neighborhood events. We require our guests to maintain a level of respect for our neighbors and ask that should you be approached by a neighbor who may inquire who you are (just because they're a friendly group and generally make a point to say hello to everyone), please do not take offense or get on the defensive. This is a community of people who have been vacationing or summering here their whole lives, and they take pride in knowing their neighbors. The neighborhood is a lively group, with frequent social gatherings, campfires, and golf carts traveling the road. We ask that you travel carefully and always be on the lookout for kids playing, riding bikes, and people carting from point A to point B. Please note that there is no public access to the Muskegon River from our home or neighborhood. It's tempting, we know, but please do not walk around or on the docks at the end of the road, it's private property of the neighborhood association. If you're coming for the river, you can access it through the neighboring campground (Big Bend) or one of many other county parks, marinas & campgrounds in the area. 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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 Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector 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¢er=43.52735,-85.5839&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_iuhGjrjiO%3FU%3FS%3FW%3FS%40U%40U%40U%40S%40U%40UBS%40UBUBSBSBUBUBSDSDSBSDSDUDSFQDSDSFQFSDQHSFQFQFOHSFQHOHOFQHOJQHOHOHOJOHMJMJOJMJMJMJKJMLKJMLKJKLKJKLILILKLGLILILGLINELILGLENGNELENELENCLENCNANELANCN%3FNCNALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%40N%40NBN%3FLBN%40NDN%40LBNDNDLBNDNDLDLFNDLFLHLDNHLFLHLHLHLHLHJHLJLJJJLJJLJJLLJJJLJLJLJNHLJLHPJLHNHNHPHNHPHNFNHPHRFNFPFPFRFPFRDPFRDRFPDTDRDRBRDRDRBRBTBTBRBRBT%40T%40RBT%40T%40R%40T%40T%40T%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FV%3FRATATATARATCTARATCTCRCRCTCTCPETERCRERERETGPERGREPGRGPGRGPGPGNIRIPGNINIPINIPININKLIPKLILKNKLKLKLKJMLKJKLMJKJMJMJKHMHMHMHMHMHMFOHMDMHMFODMFMDODODMBODODMBO%40ODO%40MBO%3FOBO%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOCO%3FOCMAOEOAOCMEOCMEOEMEOEOGMEMGMIOEMIMGMIMIMGMKMIMIKKMKKKMKKMMKKMKKKMKMKMKOKMIMKOIOIOIOKQIOGQIOIOGQISGOGQGQISEQGSGQESESGQESEUESCSESEUCQCUCUCSCSCUAUCSAUAUASAUAUAU%3FS%3FW%3FS%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VndjtSIyYvp8xbIGGYvK8nzyYN4=) White Cloud, MI #### What's nearby - Hardy Dam County Marina - 19 min drive - 7.4 miles - Sandy Beach County Park - 20 min drive - 7.2 miles - Hardy Dam Reservoir Park - 21 min drive - 8.3 miles - Newaygo State Park - 31 min drive - 12.9 miles - Ferris State University - 32 min drive - 22.9 miles #### Restaurants - ‪Diner Between the Dams - ‬21 min drive - ‪Davis Bridge General Store - ‬14 min drive - ‪Hilltop Shopping Center - ‬15 min drive - ‪Pine Cone - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Riverbend Cafe - ‬5 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Way Back - Groovy 1970s Time Capsule – Retro Vibes, Modern Comfort! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Way Back - Groovy 1970s Time Capsule – Retro Vibes, Modern Comfort!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Way Back - Groovy 1970s Time Capsule – Retro Vibes, Modern Comfort!? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Way Back - Groovy 1970s Time Capsule – Retro Vibes, Modern Comfort! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin G. 30 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Wonderful place, location was great for our fishing trip. Nice quiet area and the grill was great! ##### Kevin G. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renae M. 5 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Gathering Exceptionally clean and perfect place to kick back and enjoy yourself! ##### Renae M. Stayed 1 night in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mitchell E. 23 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It’s was great. We will be coming back ##### Mitchell E. 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