Bob & Joy welcome you!

Do you fondly recall visiting your grandparent's cabin as a child? Relive that nostalgic feeling here at Castaways Cottages. This cottage on Croton Pond offers beautiful views, fishing and recreation on the Muskegon River. Castaways Cottages are located between the Croton and Hardy Dams on the Muskegon River. There are about 10 steps down to the water’s edge. A dock extends into the water and a boardwalk runs the length of the property along the water’s edge with room to moor your boat if you choose to bring one along. While you visit, please feel free to take out the paddleboat and kayaks (shared/in season). You may see a bald eagle soaring above, or a family of ducks or swans gliding along the pond. You’ll feel the cares of life just melt away in the beauty of nature. The cabin is small (450 sq ft). It consists of a main living area with a seating area, tv, small eating area, and fully functioning kitchen (see photos). It has one full, but small bathroom and two bedrooms - one with a queen bed, and the other with a twin bed (Additional fold-away cot available as well)). We provide clean linens, dinner ware, and basic utensils, pots and pans for cooking. The cottage has an enclosed porch area facing the water that is the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee or one of our breathtaking sunsets The community space is available to all guests. It has a platform that overlooks the water, a wooden swing for relaxing, picnic table, and campfire pit with bench seating. The living area has a window air conditioner. The bedrooms do not, however, the bedrooms are right off the living area and so the cooler air distributes well into those rooms. Whether you come for adventure, or just to unwind and relax, Castaways Cottage is the place for you!

Downtown Croton is 2 miles away and has a couple restaurants, gas station, and grocery store. We are about 10 miles away from beautiful Newaygo with more shops, restaurants, and parks. We are minutes away from North Country Trails and the Dragon Trail - popular with both hikers and bikers. Do you want a day at a beach instead? The Hardy Operator’s Village Park is a couple miles away, just east of the Hardy Dam, and offers hours of fun with its sandy beach, playground and picnic areas.