Falconhurst: Rustic Wooded hideway on Hamlin Lake

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Sunrise over Hamlin Lake and the Falconhurst beach

Falconhurst Living room with dining area overlooking the lake. View # 2

Beach for all ages . . .all soft sand . .shallow that gradually gets deeper.

Pier/Dock on SE of Beach - those bringing their own boats can moor here.

Firepit/Beach lake from Falconhurst Deck

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 101800 sq ft

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Beach view

Explore the area

Ludington, MI

Hamlin Lake10 min drive
Ludington Waterfront Park11 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry12 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Murphy Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

NEW FOR 2024!! Bathroom and Shower room remodel - look for new Pictures in early May 2024!

'Falconhurst' was the name the Swiss Family Robinson gave to their home in the trees . . . an overlook that served as a home base for adventures. Our cottage is high on a bluff amongst the shade on the west shore of Hamlin Lake. Below the bluff is one of the few true beaches on the lake, where the shallow water, unencumbered by a breakwater, gently gets deeper over a long distance at a gradual pace. Behind the cottage is one of the highest sand dunes in the region of the Nordhouse Dunes and Ludington State Park.
Most of the western shore of Hamlin Lake is part of the state park. Indeed, it is across the street and one can hike to the lake's dam in about 30 minutes. . . .it is a quiet area yet remarkably close to Ludington for a rainy-day movie or a sundae at the House of Flavors.

There are three Bedrooms, The front room overlooking the lake has a queen. BR #2 has two singles, and BR #3 has bunks. An extra 'roll-a-way' and a couple of cots are in the closet. We have added a full-sized Aero- bed as well. A large deck on the front provides a shaded/relaxing place to overlook the lake. The screened porch is another place to relax and there is a porch swing where, as kids, we spent many hours.

Amenities include Internet TV, a coffee pot, dishwasher, and microwave . . .as well as a stove and oven of course. The living room area has couches, a fireplace, and table. Still, the major advantage is the relative solitude near the lake and state park. Laundry room with washer and dryer is in the basement. Yes! there is a pier on the beach for those with a boat. (LEFT side looking out east)

Falconhurst is a rustic cottage on a hill overlooking the lake. If you have trouble with stairs, Falconhurst, is probably not a good choice. Falconhurst is a terrific choice for families with school age children. It is a cottage on a lake NEXT to the sand dunes with great hikes not far from the door so Falconhurst is favored by active outdoorsy families or couples.

Property manager

Eric H

Premier Host

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Beach view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Microwave

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed on the property

Renter must insure trash is removed. Optionally, Renters can put the trash can near the road onThursday night and it will be picked up.

Tenants are responsible for monitoring campfires in person. Any fines or fees from authorities for improper fire are tenant responsibility.

no fireworks - township noise ordinance observed. Fines are the responsibility of the tenant.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this vacation home is on the beach. North Breakwater Light and Big Sable Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Ludington State Park. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and water skiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

Ludington State Park - 1 min walk
Hamlin Lake - 10 min drive
Ludington Waterfront Park - 11 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 12 min drive
Hamlin Lake beach - 15 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 13 min drive
House Of Flavors - 10 min drive
Culver's - 13 min drive
Taco Bell - 14 min drive
Pomorski's Tavern - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Falconhurst: Rustic Wooded hideway on Hamlin Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Falconhurst: Rustic Wooded hideway on Hamlin Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Falconhurst: Rustic Wooded hideway on Hamlin Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Falconhurst: Rustic Wooded hideway on Hamlin Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ludington vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ludington State Park and 2.6 mi (4.3 km) from Lake Michigan. S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Stearns Park Beach are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angie L.

Sep 6, 2023

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

Great getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Falconhurst very much. The house was very charming and had a lovely "up north" feel. It was close to town but the property itself was secluded. I was hesitant to book this site initially because of the comments regarding the bathroom and shower, but I'm so glad we decided to stay there. Yes, the shower is small, but it is comparable to a shower in a camper. We found it very doable and it did not affect our stay whatsoever. We had a great time and I would highly recommend staying at Falconhurst.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R.

Sep 3, 2023

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Perfect location

A very long overdue family vacation with just the our family. This location was absolutely perfect in every way. Secluded, on a no outlet road, across from the state park with gorgeous sand dunes, it’s own private beach yet less than five minutes from some of the best and yet least used beaches I’ve been to in MI. Could not recommend this location and host more.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan L.

Aug 25, 2023

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

Family escape

Escaped city life for a week on Hamlin Lake. The property is as described, a cabin, with some nice amenities. As noted, the lack of AC is not an issue, lovely breeze from the lake and shade from the trees. Loved the kayak and SUPs, (brought our own life vests). Easy proximity to Lake Michigan beaches and downtown Ludington for daily excursions is a huge plus. Explored the trails and dunes across the street, wish we made more time for that. Only note for future guests is that the driveway is not paved so we had quite a bit of sand in our vehicle by the end of the week to vacuum out when we got home. Overall a great week Up North.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Aug 23, 2023

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

Such a great week!

We have traveled to many VRBOs around Northern Michigan and this was definitely a favorite! We loved the location with the proximity to the State Park as well as the town of Ludington. My three young boys especially loved our “private” dunes across the street as they made us make the climb almost every day. We always love staying in older cottages and this one did not disappoint. It was spacious and yet cozy for our family of five. It had everything we needed for our stay and the laundry was a nice bonus too. We will definitely be back! Thank you Eric and family for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nikki R.

Aug 2, 2023

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

Perfect Vacation Stop

Cabin is much larger than pictures portray. Very clean. There are lots of stairs but we had no problems and didn’t see it as an inconvenience. We were nervous about the bathroom due to reading past reviews but we felt as though it was perfectly fine. Shower was plenty big and we enjoyed that the shower was separate from the actual restroom especially with 7 people. We loved the private beach and deck. It made for the perfect “slow down” vacation. We also enjoyed that it was not a far drive from town. We enjoyed local coffee shops and playgrounds. The Sandcastle Children’s museum was a huge hit with our toddlers. Everything we wanted to do we were there in 10/15 minutes. Owner answered all of our questions and made it simple to book. 10/10 recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023