Upstairs barn suite on the Muskegon River at Rogers Pond, sleeping 6 in 2 queen bedrooms plus a bunk room. Dock, shared kayaks, fire pit, grill, kitchenette, fast Wi-Fi, laundry on site and free EV charging.

Stay on the Muskegon River in this upstairs barn suite on Rogers Pond, with 2 queen bedrooms and a bunk room that sleeps 2 more. Swim or fish from the dock, paddle out in the shared kayaks, then grill dinner and end the night at the fire pit by the water. Both bedrooms have TVs and desks, plus Wi-Fi, a kitchenette and laundry on site. Free EV charging. The White Pine Trail is a mile away.

We live nearby and are always a message away. We usually reply within the hour, and we're happy to share our favorite local spots for dinner, fishing and trails.

Rogers Pond is a quiet stretch of the Muskegon River near Stanwood, with two easy towns nearby. Canadian Lakes, about 15 minutes away, has Hixon's Family Market for groceries, Antlers Fireside Grill for dinner, and great golf: Tullymore (one of Golf Digest's 100 Greatest Public Courses) and its sister course St. Ives. Big Rapids, about 10 minutes away, has Meijer, Walmart, Lowe's and plenty of chain restaurants, plus a fun downtown with local favorites Blue Cow Cafe and Schuberg's Bar. More golf is near Big Rapids at Katke (Ferris State), Falcon Head and Clear Lake. The Fred Meijer White Pine Trail is about a mile from the house: bike it in summer or ride snowmobiles in winter.

-The whole upstairs suite is yours. The yard, dock, fire pit, grill and EV charger are shared with guests at Birch Cottage, the other small rental on the property. -The cottage's deck is private to the cottage.
-Swim and fish right off the dock. A Michigan fishing license is required for anyone 17 or older.
-2 kayaks with paddles, life jackets and a dolly, kept in the garage and shared with Birch Cottage guests (first come, first served; please bring them back after use). Use them at your own risk. Launch right from the dock.
-Pontoon add-on: Spend a day on the water with our pontoon for $75 per day, mid-May through September. It's shared with our other cottages, so reserve early. It has to be reserved before arrival and depends on weather. A signed waiver is required, and anyone born after June 30, 1996 needs a Michigan boater safety certificate to drive it.
-Cornhole set in the garage with the laundry and kayaks, shared by both rentals
-Shared laundry in the garage downstairs, opened with a door code sent before you arrive
-Level 2 EV charger on the side of the barn, free and shared with Birch Cottage guests
-Free parking, with room for a snowmobile trailer
-Your own patio set by the barn entrance, plus a second set of Adirondack chairs at the water
-Self check-in with a keypad. The code is sent before you arrive.

-Upstairs guest suite in our finished pole barn on the Muskegon River (Rogers Pond), reached by a private keypad door and stairs
-Bunk room and living area: twin-over-twin house bunk with stairs, 2 leather armchairs, a smart TV and a folding table for games or cards
-Bedroom 2: queen bed, smart TV, a desk with a view of the river, open closet and luggage rack
-Bedroom 3: queen bed, smart TV, desk, open closet and luggage rack
-Kitchenette with a mini stove, microwave, small fridge and a combo drip coffee maker and Keurig, a folding table for meals, plus cookware and basics
-1 bathroom with a corner shower
-Window AC in the bedrooms in summer
-Fast Wi-Fi and desks in both bedrooms for a work day
-Coffee and granola bars are on us

-The suite is upstairs, so expect a flight of stairs with your bags
-About a mile to the Fred Meijer White Pine Trail. Bike it in summer or ride snowmobiles in winter (trailer parking on site). Bikes and e-bikes can be rented from White Pine Bike Rentals in downtown Stanwood.
-Downtown Big Rapids is 10 minutes away
-Fire pit: use the wood provided or firewood bought locally (no wood from home), put the fire fully out before bed, and no fires on windy days
-Kayaking and swimming are at your own risk. Children must be supervised near the water at all times.
-No pets. No smoking or parties.
-Quiet hours are 10pm to 8am out of respect for our neighbors on the pond.