Beechmount, secluded woodsy acre + waterfront. Lake gleams thru leaves.
Location: Ludington, Northwest, Michigan, USA (8 mi fr/Ludington. Zoom out for fun places A-P!.) View Map
Accommodations: Lake Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Loft, 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-8)
Beechmount was built in 1915 as part of a resort with inns and woodland cottages. At the time it had a wood stove, outhouse, pump, and kerosene lamps. It has been remodeled and expanded over the years, but retains history and character, with such features as beadboard, maple floors, double French doors to deck, fireplace.
It's furnished with rustic antiques, wicker, braided and sisal rugs, iron bedsteds.
Our wooded acre, with 100' Beech trees, is secluded on a hill overlooking Hamlin. Our deck view is into woods, with lake glimmers through leaves or in between hemlocks. Other cottages are obscured from view. Our waterfront is 1/2 'block' distance downhill. You do walk past other cottages to get to our waterfront from our cottage, and can take a short cut thru woods. We have 3 docks, decking, a large screened room unattached to anything else, which we call the 'boat Porch", which houses gear and also has a large picnic table and grill. There is lawn, another picnic table, swing, and fire pit. Rent a boat from neareby livery and leave it at the dock for last minute trips to the dunes. Use our canoe or one of our kayaks.Good fishing hole 75' off our docks.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: Small plug in washer and dryer in basement. Not finished laundry room.
- Dryer: Small plug in dryer in basement. Not finished laundry room but there's a table for folding.
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking: plenty.
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Twin/Single Bed: Two extra long and wide single beds. They are actually w"three quarter" size beds.
- Convertible Bed: double bed/futon sofa in LR
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Cable TV, though screen is small old one.
- VCR
- CD Player
- Music Library: About 15- CDs mostly classical
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: full stove w/ full oven, disposal., microwave, refrig., no dishwasher.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave: small basic
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill (2) : one on deck, one at waterfront
- Deck/Patio: on 2 sides of cottage
- View/Location
- Lakefront: Broad waterfront with deck areas, both screened and unscreened. We have 3 docks. Note: The waterfront is 3/4 block apart from the acre the house is on. Walk to it on woods path and road and takes 7 min. or drive to our waterfront to carry gear.
- Lake View: Our cottage is on top of a low hill on a wooded acre. We see glimmer of water thru leaves across the whole back of cottage. However, not a wide open lake view from the cottage, though we have such a view from waterfront docks and screened gazebo, down below. There are other cottages,
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Waterfront we own is on the water. Our cottage sits on an acre uphill from this, 1/2-3/4 block apart. There are other cottages in between, which are barely visible due to trees. Call for more description of this configuration.
- Water View: See above -
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Canoe and assorted kayaks provided. Small sailboat available for rent. Boat rental liveries nearby for motorboats. from hilltop cottage, ranging from through the trees gleam of water which we see from anywhere, to an open lake view of Upper Hamlin. It's pretty. Our pleasant private waterfront is 1/2 "block" distance downhill from cottage, walk or drive, as there is a narrow paved lane. The 3 docks, decked area, large screened gazebo, swing, picnic table,firepit, etc. for your private use. If this is confusing, call and we'll explain!
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Dogs love the woodsy property and swim off the docks.
- Kid Friendly
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Live Theatre
- Museums
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Hamlin Lake's Sand Dunes, for wild scenery AND safe swims in sandy shallows. National Forest and State Park trails and beaches. July 4th and Labor Day sunset cruises Lake MI ferry, the Badger. Fireworks on Hamlin and Lake M. Ludington and Big Point Sauble Lighthouses. Climb them! Golf. Charter fish Lake MI or excellent fishing in Hamlin. Dune buggy. Historic village, kids' sand castle museum, art/craft shops very good. Llama hikes. Elk ranches. Sail, canoe, kayak (cottage boats). Trampoline in the yard.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jun-Aug ...... $770/week (Sat-Sat), Memorial Day thru Labor Day
May and Sep .. $600/week (Sat-Sat)
Oct .......... inquire if interested
June & July......long weekends or part weeks sometimes available
Tax + security deposit added to above
Pay Pal or by check
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Map & Owner's Profile
Classic Upper Hamlin Lake Cottage - Indian Pete's Bayou
Year Purchased: 1995
Why the Owner Chose Ludington
The Hebblewhite family owned a cottage here for 4 generations. The history and fresh beauty of the area, and outstanding family recreation keep us coming back. Our grandkids now are a 5th generation. Although our family sold the original family cottage in the 90's, we ourselves bought this similar nearby cottage from friends shortly thereafter. Between our visits here each summer, we make the cottage available for renters to enjoy. This is not a 'for rental' property. It is simple, not cushy.
The area is great for outdoorsiness and kids: Look at our map (below) on satellite option and zoom out, to see the configuration of Hamlin and Lake MI in the Big Point Sauble (Sand Point) area. Western MI boasts many charming harbor resort towns. But none with the Point Sauble Ludington/Hamlin area's expanse of roadless Lake MI shoreline and uncommercial beach, lake, and forest recreation. Lined up in between Lake MI and Hamlin's Western shores are State Park, National Scenic Lakeshore, Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness, and Manistee National Forest. These areas were established to protect the scenic and recreational values all around here --- lucky Hamlin!
The Unique Benefits at this Lake Cottage
Hamlin is a known fisherman's lake. Fishing maps are available at the cottage. Lake MI charters are available for day or half day. Fishing is excellent in nearby rivers (the Pere Marquett, Sauble, Manistee, Muskegon). Guides are available. The Sept. salmon runs are well known. The sailing on Hamlin is great (our sailfish is available for rent). We kayak or canoe the bayou, the open lake, the lovely inlets and islands at State Park, and several nearby rivers with national Wild and Scenic River designation. Our canoe and kayaks are provided, and there are other liveries on the lake and on rivers. In Victorian Ludington there's the Lighthouse to climb, the big SS Badger to see come into harbor. There are overnight Badger cruises to Manitowoc Wisc - where there's a submarine museum from WWII. There are Badger sunset cruises past scenic shore and 2 lighthouses on July 4th and Labor Day. Ludington and Hamlin Lake have big fireworks on the 4th. There are antique and art shops in Ludington and also in Manistee and Pentwater nearby. Ludington eateries range from family/traditional to casual trendy. There's a fresh fish fry place, berry picking, farmers markets, and further North vinyards are nearby. The gorgeously restored Victorian theater in Manistee presents musicals (James Earl Jones and others began there). There's the beachwalk to Big Sauble Light, and just beyond the Light are virtually empty beaches. Hamlin Lake's jewel is the towering Dunes - for exploring wild scenery or for kid friendly sandy shallow swimming. Canoe or motorboat- or bike or drive - to Barnhart's for dockside family friendly food/bar/pub. At the cottage, kids love the large trampoline, adults enjoy the swing with lake view in between tall spruces.
Our cottage sits on a hill above Indian Pete's Bayou. From deck and rooms we we see slices and glimmers of of Upper Hamlin Lake. We also have waterfront down the hill.
Within State Park is the beachwalk to this picturesque Civil War era lighthouse, which sits right on beach. Volunteer Lighthouse Keepers provide touts - climb to top! Just beyone is pristine generally
Trails to Lake MI thru forest. A 30 min drive from cottage. Three to choose from. Maps at cottage.
I t's a 30 min drive to lovely shorline, Manistee National Forest Campground beach. Beautiful forested bluff trails overlook Lake MI, virtually unpeopled beachwalks off trail, and more popular ones at
Beautiful trails to canoe. There are wood plank easy hiking trails too. The scenery among islands and quiet inlets is very beautiful. Canoe livery nearby at the Park.
Built during Depression by CCC. ice cream, pizza, small shop. State Park has windsurf rentals, other water play items.
Within State Park. View the Hamlin L. dam. Tube float the shallow Big Sauble. Trails, picnic grounds, bike trails.
Numerous trails through foresst and across dunes to highpoints or to Lighthouse.
Fishing and pontoon boat rentals, bait, fish maps, and fun dockside pub for families or for hanging out.
The SS Badger docks every evening and it is fun to visit the lighthouse and harbor around this time. Call Badger for time info.
Pier walk to Lighthouse. Tour, climb. Badger leaves every morning and comes in to harbor every early evening.
Artsy harbor town, many shops for art, jewlery, antiques. Pretty. A 30 min drive.
Sights: the Manistee R drawbridge, the theater. Art and antique shopping. Pretty town.
In this general area are the Big Manistee, the Little Manistee, and the Pine Rivers, all scenic. Liveries and raft or canoe rentals are available. Info/brochures at cottage.
Many many flavors plus meals, on Ludington Ave, not far from beach.
Owner's Map of Ludington
Paul Davidson and Mary Hebblewhite Davidson, of Sandy Springs GA. Our cottage, Beechmount, was part of a 1910's resort,and retains some of that flavor. This area of Western MI is unique. The Great Pt. Sauble area, unlike any or the other charming other harbor areas we know of in W. MI, is basically made up of Ludington State Park, Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness, and Manistee Nat'l Forest lined up along the Lake MI shore, between Hamlin and Lake MI. Thus, there are miles of roadless undeveloped beaches, many uncrowded, and miles of forest and dunes, along both Hamlin and Lake M, preserving scenery and recreation. Wild and Scenic Rivers are also nearby for good fishing and gentle float trips. We're outdoorsy. We love the Southern Appalachians near where we live, but we drive to MI each summer. It's a good kid and family place - plenty of water, sand, and woods, lighthouses, big and little boats, interesting history, charming town.
Property Photos
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- Spacious LR:w/ fireplace, wicker, futon, French doors to deck. - Hamlin Lake, Michigan Vacation Cottage with a Lake View
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- Lake glimpse thr trees fr/deck,windows. With extra table seats crowd.
- Private waterfront, 3 docks, firepit,large screened 'Boat Porch",picnic tables.
- Tall scenic Dunes & forest lie betw Hamlin & Lake MI, 15 min boatride fr/dock.
- 'Hamlin canoe/walk trails, State Prk 30 min by boat or car. Our canoe.
- Ludington Light. Climb it! A 20 min drive fr/cottage. Ice cream nearby.
- Unspoiled Lake M beaches 15 to 30 min fr cottage. Our favorite is above.
- State Park, 20 min drive. Beach walk to Pt. Sauble Light & Nat'l Scenic Shore
- Our canoe's better in sunset calm! Rent our sailsfish for breezy Hamlin days.
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