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IN TOWN, ONLY 3 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN’S “STEARNS BEACH”!

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Cozy!
WELCOME!
Open Front Porch
Open Front Porch Area
Enclosed porch portion

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% based on
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Stearns Park Beach
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Upstairs Bath

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

IN TOWN, ONLY 3 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN’S “STEARNS BEACH”!

Adorable, recently renovated home in town with a 3 block walk to the beach! Sleeps 10. Spacious backyard. Grill provided. Front porch (partially enclosed). Three bedrooms/1.5 bath - Main bath has a shower and a separate tub. Take advantage of the close proximity to downtown restaurants and shopping. Stop at House of Flavors for amazing ice cream. Take a hike on one of the many trails at the Ludington State Park. Watch The Badger come in at sunset. Walk the pier to the lighthouse. Watch the incredible sunsets from Stearns Beach! Have a picnic at one of the city parks or water spray park. So many things to do...a week won’t be enough!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
Please take the garbage to the Curb (in the smaller garbage can; the larger brown container is for yard waste) by 7 AM on Wednesdays.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the neighborhood

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Lake Michigan and Ludington State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ludington Waterfront Park and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider Ludington Area Center for the Arts and Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sandcastles Children's Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cluck Bucket - ‬6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is IN TOWN, ONLY 3 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN’S “STEARNS BEACH”! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at IN TOWN, ONLY 3 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN’S “STEARNS BEACH”!?

As of Mar 25, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at IN TOWN, ONLY 3 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN’S “STEARNS BEACH”! on May 21, 2026 start from $229, 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 IN TOWN, ONLY 3 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN’S “STEARNS BEACH”!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at IN TOWN, ONLY 3 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN’S “STEARNS BEACH”!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is IN TOWN, ONLY 3 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN’S “STEARNS BEACH”! located?

This family-friendly Ludington vacation home is located near the beach, within a 10-minute walk of North Breakwater Light and Lake Michigan. Ludington Waterfront Park and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 178 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 178 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 178 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 178 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 178 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelynn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication from the host, excellent location, great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great and responsive host. Perfect little getaway house located central to everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ardy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mark is a very responsive host. We tried the door code too many times and got locked out. I contacted him and he responded, sent a new code. The property is near everything!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay. Highly recommend for any occasion.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J Scott D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very brief 1 night holiday stay but it checked all of the boxes. Good location, quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was as represented on the website. It was the perfect size for our family, and was very comfortable. Mark the owner was easy to communicate with. If you're considering this home, I'd recommend you book it.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Annette O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location within walking distance of beach, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to downtown Ludington and the beach. House has lots of great spaces to hang out, couches are super comfy and the porch and back yard were great as well. Enjoyed our trip very much, great neighborhood.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, easy to deal with owner and so well stocked! We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darius P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean. Very neat.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was amazing! i brought my employees to town for a fishing charter and the location of the property was perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location! Close to everything. Great communication!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay, wonderful property and exceptional host!
Stayed 27 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Debbie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean home and a great experience with the owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ardy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place, close to everything! Host was extremely responsive. Thanks Mark!

We will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was awesome! Within walking distance to downtown and the beach. Loved both the open and inclosed porches. Nice backyard with a grill and fire pit. Nice surprise to find bicycles and beach toys in the garage for renters use. Very clean and comfortable! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacey D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

The location was great, walkable to the beach and downtown. Mark was helpful and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and Close to the Beach

This property was everything that was described on the listing. Very clean, lots to do and within walking distance to everything. We had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The house was very central and we were able to walk to town and the beach. We had everything we needed. Mark was a great host.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patty H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house had everything we needed for 3 couples to relax and have a fantastic time in Ludington. We especially enjoyed the front porch and back yard because the weather was so nice. Thank you for sharing your house with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

This property was very nice and in a great location. Would love to come back with family to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amos V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great

Very nice location near the beach, awesome house.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Went for my anniversary

It was such a cozy house to stay at for a mini get away would definitely book again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Very clean - great communication with owner - would stay there again
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It was a nice stay

This house fit our budget and allowed me and my family to hang out. It was nice and quiet. And well kept
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Mark Gendregske

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Been to many beautiful towns and Ludington is truly one of the most beautiful in North America - want to share it.

Why they chose this property

It is located in one of the 2 best neighborhoods in Ludington and is surrounded by great neighbors who truly appreciate the beauty and all that Ludington has to offer.

What makes this property unique

The home is super clean and neat, located in the heart of Ludington.

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