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3 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!

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A beachside cabin with four blue Adirondack chairs arranged in a semi-circle.
A small wooden shed with a sign indicating it is used for fish cleaning, including dead fish and minnows.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator. There is a wooden table with a placemat.
A ping pong table in a room with wooden walls and a green door.
A cozy living room with wicker furniture, a flat-screen TV, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Located at the waterfront, this cottage accommodates 7 guests in 3 bedrooms. Enjoy water views and unwind on the porch. Engage in water sports, hiking, and biking, or explore Hamlin Lake and Ludington State Park nearby. The property also includes games for family-friendly entertainment.

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Hamlin Lake
3 bedroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Hamlin Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

3 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!

You'll love our clean and cozy, historic summer housekeeping cottage located right on the waterfront of Hamlin Lake on Vacation Lane. It sleeps 6 people, and is rented weekly June-August, Saturday to Saturday, with a 3-night minimum stay in May, September, and October. There are 3 bedrooms; one large one with a queen bed & air conditioner, and 2 small bedrooms that include a twin-over-full bunk bed for kids, and a full bed in the 3rd bedroom. Guests bring their own bed sheets and bath towels.

There is an open kitchen and living area with air conditioner, and a full bathroom with a shower. The main bedroom is also air conditioned. We're part of the Vacation Lane Resort Cooperative, a friendly and welcoming traditional summer cottage community. You'll enjoy swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, lawn games, BBQing, campfires, and relaxing outdoors together on the property. Both charcoal and gas grills and a picnic table is included with the Robin, as well as firewood for the common campfire areas, and 2 kayaks for you to enjoy. You can dock your boat (18-ft limit) at the small marina, starting at $100 per week charge. You can also park your boat on the property free of charge, and launch it from the South Bayou right across the street.

We are perfectly located. It's a 6-minute drive to Ludington State Park on the Lake Michigan shore with its beautiful beaches, lighthouse, hiking trails, paddle sport trails, and picnic & grill areas. You can also boat across Hamlin Lake to the state park, or to the sand dunes in the State Forest. It's an 8-minute drive to the city beach, and downtown Ludington with its shops, parks, museums, great ice cream & fudge, restaurants and bars with live music. There is always something fun to do in the summer in this area!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters bring their own sheets, (beds: 1Q, 2F, 1Tw) pillow cases, and towels. Clean blankets and pillows are provided.
Each person using the Robin kayaks must sign a separate kayaking waiver. Parents must sign a waiver for each of their minor children.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1864711
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. North Breakwater Light and Big Sable Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ludington State Park - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 10 min drive - 10.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 3 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!?

As of Sep 1, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 3 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake! on Apr 25, 2027 start from $224, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 Bedroom Lakefront Cottage, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake! located?

This family-friendly Ludington cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

About the host

Hosted by Tina & Ed Menta

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My husband and I purchased the Robin / Cardinal summer cottage when we we retired from teaching in the Fall of 2018. Ed taught Theatre Arts at Kalamazoo College, and I (Tina) taught elementary school in Plainwell, MI. We're so happy to have found this charming cottage on the Vacation Lane cooperative where we are right on beautiful Hamlin Lake, surrounded by friendly neighbors, and with so many great things to do in the area. We stay on the Cardinal side of the duplex cabin as often as we can in the summer, so we will probably be there when you are, but we respect your privacy and we have separate porches and entrances. Although Vacation Lane HOA rules state that renting guests are NOT allowed to bring pets, (sorry) we have a lovely chocolate lab (always on leash) who loves to meet & greet dog-loving guests.

Why they chose this property

The Robin Cottage is the Vacation Lane resort cottage closest to the lake, the fire pit, the play area, the docks, and the swim area! We love relaxing on the grounds, sitting out on the docks, kayaking, playing ping-pong in the Gathering Place, roasting marshmallows on the campfire, watching the kids play and swim, and we think that you will, too. We are kid-friendly, and your kids will love running free and playing on the Vacation Lane property. We offer 2 complimentary kayaks for your use with the Robin rental. Also feel free to bring your own kayaks, canoe, jet ski, boat and fishing gear. Boats can be launched right across the street on the South Bayou, and parked on their trailers for free on the south side of the property. If docking your boat or jet-ski on the property, there is an 18-ft. limit and a weekly charge starting at $100, depending on size and slip, and YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR DOCK AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. There is also a jet ski and boat rental 2 doors down from us on N. Lakeshore Drive. (Guests bring their own sheets, pillow cases, and bath towels.).

What makes this property unique

Besides the accommodations right on the property, the Ludington area has so much to offer. Ludington is a resort town 4.5 miles down Lakeshore Drive, on Lake Michigan. There are beaches, a large marina, a lighthouse, dining, ice cream, fudge, shopping, parks, museums, art, and music galore! Turn right at the stop sign at Stix Restaurant, and you'll be in Ludington State Park, on the other side of Hamlin Lake, with its beautiful Lake-Michigan beach, lighthouse, hiking trails, sand dunes, canoe & kayak rentals and lots of family activity programs every week. We're still exploring all of the things to do and to see in the area!

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