Enjoy a bonfire, sip your favorite beverage, relax on an Adirondack chair
Location: Ludington, Northwest, Michigan, USA (South side of Upper Hamlin Lake near Indian Pete's Bayou) View Map
Accommodations: House, 2 Bedrooms + Detached Unit, 3 Baths (Sleeps 11)
Keywords: Bungalow cottage with detached Bunkhouse, AKA the Bunkalow!
Murray's Bunkalow is, as the name suggests, a bungalow cottage combined with a detached bunkhouse. The bungalow sleeps up to 5 and the bunkhouse sleeps an additional 6 persons. The bunkhouse and bungalow must be rented as one unit. The bunkhouse includes a 1/2 bathroom and the bungalow includes one full- (with shower) and one half-bathroom. We have also added a private deck shower that I personally use every time I shower at the property! (Check our reviews - everyone seems to love the deck shower)
The bungalow has a roomy and open floor plan with one full bath and one half bath, a wood-burning fireplace, and a HUGE deck on Hamlin Lake. The bunkhouse also includes a large screen TV and killer sound system. Launch your boat 5 minutes away at Wilson Hill Park (see VRBO map)and dock at the seawall right in front of our property. Boat over to the dunes and have a blast! Free high speed wireless internet. You will not be disappointed with this cottage/lake experience. Check the user reviews on VRBO. We have not had one bad review!
Nearby attractions include:
- Ludington State Park (launch your boat from the cabin and beach on the east dunes of the Park within 5 minutes!)
- Hamlin Grocery (3 miles south of cottage)
- Downtown Ludington (9 miles south of cottage)
- Mountain Biking at Big M Loop (30 minutes by car)
- Excellent Fishing on Hamlin Lake
- Charter Fishing on Lake Michigan
- Ludington Skate Plaza (skateboarding & inline skating)
- Silver Lake Sand Dunes (20 miles south of Ludington)
- Historic SS Badger Car Ferry (Cross Lake Michigan to Wisconsin)
- Historic White Pine Village
- Sand Castles Children's Museum
- Disc Golf
- Horseback Riding (Indian Ridge Riding Stables, 1525 S. Poplar Road, Custer, MI 49405, Phone: (231) 757-4514)
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking : We have 2 spaces in front of the garage, plus 3-4 more along the left side of the garage, plus 1 along the right side of cottage...
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer : The space along the side of garage can be used for a boat trailer, but not for an RV (the use of and RV is not allowed on the property).
- Beds
- Queen Bed (2) : One queen bed is located in the front bedroom of the main cottage facing the lake. The room includes a sliding glass door out to the huge deck. The 2nd queen is on the Loft of the new bunkhouse.
- Bunk Bed (6) : Our newly remodeled Bunkhouse includes four twin size bunks below the loft. The bunk in the main cottage includes a twin size bed on the upper level of the bunk (full size on the lower level).
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV (2) : Large flat screen TVs are available in both the main cottage (32-inch LCD) and the bunkhouse (55-inch LCD) - Basic Cable - Charter. Both TV's are connected to a DVD player (BlueRay in Bunkhouse)
- DVD
- Video Library : 10 or 15 titles - bring your own or rent in town.
- Stereo System
- Music Library : Bring your ipod to play in our stereo system in the main cottage or bunkhouse.
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Very nice, newly remodeled kitchen with gas stone and granite tile countertops -
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator (2) : One full-size refrigerator in the main kitchen, plus one small refrigerator in the bunkhouse.
- Microwave (2) : One in main cottage, plus one in bunkhouse
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : See photos of the huge wood deck, which is a real feature of this property
- View/Location
- Lakefront : This property is bounded at the lake front by a sea wall. The water is about 2.5 to 3.5 feet deep at the wall, depending on where you enter the water. You can moor 4 average size boats to our wall, which is also configured with cleats and rubber bumpers.
- Communications
- Telephone
- Free Long Distance
- Computer
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet) : Bring your laptop and use our WiFi for free. The computer in the cottage can also be used with a Guest Logon.
- Other Amenities
- Just prior to Summer 2010, we completed our fabulous bunkhouse, which can sleep up to 6 additional persons that are part of the main party renting the main cottage (11 total on property). We also have a large grass yard between the cottage and lake, plus a great fire pit at the waters edge. The fishing is most excellent right from our lawn.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters : Responsible renter must be at least 21 years of age and must be present during the entire rental period
- Smoking Not Allowed : Our house cleaners will advise us if smoking has occurred inside the cottage, in which case the cleaning deposit will be forfeit.
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Zoo/Wildlife Park
- Restaurants
- Hiking
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Hamlin Lake Beach in Ludington State Park is 5 minutes away by boat!
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer Rentals Are 4pm Saturday to 11am Saturday (By the Week Only)
Summer: May 26, 2012-Sep 15, 2012 - $1,550/week
Sep 16, 2011-May 26, 2012 - $975/week or $175/night(2 night minimum)
$150 Cleaning Fee will be added to reservations of less than 3 nights
Damage/Reservation Depost of $600 due at booking (deposit automatically converts
to a security/damage deposit upon arrival)
Balance due 60 days before arrival (full weekly rate)
Cancellation Policy: Deposit Fully Refunded with a 60-day notice.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
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Map & Owner's Profile
Murray's Bunkalow : 150 Feet of Glorious Hamlin Lake Frontage
Year Purchased: 2009
Why the Owner Chose Ludington
Nothing beats vacationing on the water.
The Unique Benefits at this House
Water, water, everywhere. What's really cool about Hamlin Lake is that it borders Lake Michigan and Ludington State Park, which means you can boat to the Park and walk to the sandy white beaches on Lake Michigan. Or, you can drive 10 minutes by car and be on the beach. Also, Hamlin Lake is divided into two distinct regions, Upper and Lower, which typically means that if the water is too rough from wind on one part of the lake, you can go to the other part of the lake and it will be much calmer.
The park has 5,300 acres, frontage on Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake, 347 campsites, 18 miles of hiking and biking trails including the Skyline trail and 16 miles of cross country ski trails.
The sandy shoreline of Hamlin Lake Beach is popular with swimmers and sunbathers. It features picnic lawns, concession stands, and restrooms. From here you can begin your walk on a hiking path, or rent a canoe and take a leisurely glide on marked paths that meander along the state park's shoreline.
Beach your boat and play on these great dunes 5 minutes from our cottage.
Summer or winter, fishermen like the boat launch at Wilson Hill Park—a perfect location that allows access to Upper Hamlin Lake. There’s plenty of parking, with enough area for boat trailers.
Motor Rental Fishing & Pontoon Boat Rental Fishing Tackle Gas & Oil Fishing License Live Bait Boat Slips
All your basic needs, including fishing tackle, alcholic berverages, a deli counter, and just 3 miles from our cottage.
Within Manistee National Forest - This old downhill ski area offers challenging mountain biking in the summer and cross-country skiing in the winter.
Property Photos
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- Enjoy a bonfire, sip your favorite beverage, relax on an Adirondack chair - Ludington Michigan Hamlin Lakefront Cottage
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- View of Main Cottage (left) and Bunkhouse from sea wall - Ludington Michigan Hamlin Lakefront Cottage
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- View of Bunkhouse entrance - Ludington Michigan Hamlin Lakefront Cottage
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- Fireplace, flatscreen TV, work desk (computer not included, but free WiFi is)
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- Kitchen with granite tile counter tops and gas cooktop
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- Kitchen with granite tile counter tops and gas cooktop
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- Bedroom 1 with queen bed in main cottage
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- Bedroom 2 with bunkbed: double on bottom, twin on top
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- Primary Bathroom, including large shower stall
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- 2nd Bathroom in Main Cottage - with Laundry Facilities
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- Large deck on lake side with enclosed outside shower
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- Closeup of enclosed deck shower
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- Bunkhouse with 4 lower bunks, view toward Hamlin Lake
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- Bunkhouse w Queen Bed on Loft, 4 twin bunks and a convertible sofa below
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- 55-inch LCD TV w Surround Sound in Bunkhouse
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- Bunkhouse Bathroom with toilet and sink
Traveler Reviews (15)
Glorious Week!
Guest: Jenn
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
Date of Stay: 08/06/11
Review Submitted: 09/12/11
We would describe our week as Glorious Chaos! Multiple families came together for the week (this is the Chaos) and yet we were so comfortable and had plenty of room to spread out. The cottage was very clean and stocked with everything needed for the week. My kids loved fishing on Lake Hamlin and the adults loved sitting on the swing over looking the water. The deck is huge and all our meals and much of our time was spent on the deck. Another highlight for my kids...the bunkhouse and outdoor shower. They still are talking about the shower! We rented a boat during our stay and made many trips throughout the week to Ludington State Park...one of our favorite places to visit. It truly was a glorious week and we hope to return next year!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children.
Hamlin Lake Hideout
Guest: jwestj
(Saginaw MI)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11
Review Submitted: 09/04/11
Enjoyed a week of West Michigan on beautiful Hamlin Lake. Large, well appointed accommodation! Plenty of room for two families. Bunkhouse was a hit with the kids, large deck area and waterfront yard were great for BBQ and provided easy access for parking our 15' boat. Boat launch only 3 minutes from cottage. Only 15 minutes drive to Lake Michigan (Ludington SP).
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great Time!
Guest: apthelen
(Lansing, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/21/10
Review Submitted: 08/23/11
Wonderful place to stay! My family and I had a great time at this cottage! The front lawn was great for all the games we played and for my little girl to run around! There was so much room between the bunkhouse and the cottage! Also if you have a boat there is alot of space to park it, it was very convinent for us! We had a fabulous time during our stay! Hopefully we can come back next year! Thank you so much for everything!
Recommended for:Adventure seekers, tourists without a car, girls getaway, families with young children.
Beautiful property, a LOT of room both indoors and out
Guest: Joy
(Jenison, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/30/11
Review Submitted: 08/22/11
There were so many great things about this cottage, that I hardly know where to start. The bunk house was fabulous, the outdoor shower was a great bonus, the yard and deck were HUGE, the kitchen was large and well-stocked, there was plenty of parking, the beds were clean, the neighbors were all really nice and friendly, the landscaping was really clean...I could easily go on. We would most definitely recommend this property to others and we will look into renting it again ourselves next year. There were just a couple 'hiccups' for us...we did spend a bit of time cleaning the main house (there were quite a few spider webs in the sliding doors, lights, and corners and the bathrooms needed a bit of cleaning too) and the internet wasn't working for about half the time we were there. Just a note to anyone else renting in the future - the well-stocked kitchen is REALLY well-stocked...anything you could possibly need is already there from a crock pot to a hand mixer and anything in between. We would also recommend bringing large bumpers, strong anchors, and maybe a piece of carpet or something to lay along the metal seawall to keep the boats from bumping. We had a few windy/wavy days and had a bit of trouble keeping our boats off the wall. Overall, the property was FANTASTIC!!! We had a group of 12 with ages ranging from 1 year to 52 and we did NOT feel cramped for space at all. We spent our days at the sand dunes or skiing, tubing and wake boarding on the lake, and our nights watching tv, playing games, having bonfires and relaxing. It was a very relaxing and enjoyable week.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children.
Hamlin Lake Cottage
Guest: Marlene Cl
(Warren, MI)
Date of Stay: 07/16/11
Review Submitted: 08/18/11
Our family had a great vacation week at the Hamlin Lake Cottage. The main cottage is comfy and well furnished and the bunk house was awesome for movie night. We visited the state park and watched the Badger sail into the sunset and made too many trips to the House of Flavors. Hope we can do it again next year!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, families with young children.
Great Time at Hamlin Lake
Guest: Renee
(Ohio)
Date of Stay: 07/09/11
Review Submitted: 07/16/11
This is a great rental at Hamlin Lake. The bunk house was a huge bonus as was the spacious yard and deck. We have been going to Hamlin 10+ years and this is our favorite location! The kitchen was well stocked and the rental had many amenities including wireless internet, personal computer, linens and towels (rare in Hamlin Lake rentals), gas grill, plenty of dock space, and lots of outdoor seating. The house and bunk house sleeps 10+ very comfortably. I would highly recommend this location on beautiful Hamlin Lake!
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children.
Great Week
Guest: G
(Beulah MI)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/20/11
Very clean and accomodating for a large group. We had ten. Close to great restaurants and shopping. Being able to do laundry on site is a bonus. Bunk house was very comfortable. The outdoor shower really helps when you have a crowd.
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, age 55+, girls getaway.
Hamlin Lake cottage/bunkhouse
Guest: Chris
(Bay City MI)
Date of Stay: 06/11/11
Review Submitted: 06/19/11
Just returned from a WONDERFUL week at Hamlin Lake. The accommodations were great - especially liked the new shower on the deck. The photos don't do it justice. Myself and nine friends were there for a girls' retreat. We plan to return next year because we didn't do everything that was on our list. Loved having a washer/dryer available. The owner was very helpful when I called to ask about the place and answered all my questions. The property manager who lives across the street was also very helpful. I would definitely recommend this property to family and friends. Lots of great places to eat in the Ludington area: Pirates' Pub, P.M. Steamers, Blu Moon, Jamesport Brewing Co. and Scotty's to name a few. And don't forget House of Flavors for a tasty refreshing treat. Several of the gals found great bargains at the consignment shops. Lots to see and do in the Ludington area. This place is a gem - don't pass it up.
Owner response:I am so glad you enjoyed your stay, Chris, and we'll be sure to take you up on your few comments to make it even better! Andrew Murray
Recommended for:Families with teenagers, sightseeing, age 55+, girls getaway, families with young children, romantic getaway.
Guest: Grant Family1
(Chicago, IL)
Date of Stay: 10/12/09
Review Submitted: 10/12/09
We stayed at the cottage for a fall weekend in Michigan. The cottage was perfect. Very clean with modern appliances and excellent views of the Lake and surrounding forest. We would definitely stay again.
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Guest: Anonymous
Date of Stay: 08/31/09
Review Submitted: 08/31/09
We feel very lucky that we found this cottage available to spend the last week of our children's summer vacation (Aug 23-30). Rain or shine, you will enjoy your stay in this very comfortable home away from home. The wireless internet and the new flat screen tv kept us entertained inside while the expansive yard and wonderful views awed us all outside. Thanks for sharing your home with our family and for the happy memories it provided us!!!
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