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The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.

The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.

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View of the Marina from the front porch
Front View
Front driveway
Front porch
Bedroom 1

Overview of The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.

4.8 out of 5 Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71068 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

Ludington, MI
  • Popular LocationStearns Park Beach6 min walk
  • Popular LocationLudington Waterfront Park7 min walk
  • Popular LocationS.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry16 min walk
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.

Great lower unit of a charming two unit home next to the Ludington Municipal Marina and walking distance to beach, harbor, downtown and boat launch. Ideal for the fisherman in the group. This is a 2/2 with a living room and dining room that seats 6. There is a second floor separate apartment listed as The Dock House-Upper (listing 4813469). This cottage has a large deck in the back and a large front porch to sit out and watch the Badger come to port. The cottage is fully furnished with a washer and dryer, freezer in the basement, cable TV, WIFI and a full kitchen with everything you need for cooking. If you don't want to cook, you are walking distance to the downtown area with some of the finest restaurants and bars. Take a walk along Pere Marquette lake or out to the lighthouse on Stearns Beach. So much to do and see just blocks away.

Property manager

Brian Wheeless
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor Space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit one pet total)
Small pets allowed with a one time $100 pet fee.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector

About the neighborhood

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Ludington Waterfront Park and West Michigan Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding.

What's nearby

  • Port of Ludington Maritime Museum - 4 min walk
  • Stearns Park Beach - 6 min walk
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 7 min walk
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 16 min walk
  • Pere Marquette River - 19 min walk

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • House Of Flavors - 6 min walk
  • Culver's - 5 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 6 min drive
  • Pomorski's Tavern - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown. located?

Located in the heart of Ludington, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Lake Michigan. North Breakwater Light and Stearns Park Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

4.8

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
This property is ideally located within the city. It was an easy walk to downtown, the city marina, and the city beach and park. The lower part of Dock House is definitely themed for the lake and contained everything we needed. It was just two of us, and although it contained beds for 5, we think it would seem small unless kids made up some of that number. We cooked for most of our meals and there were pots, pans, utensils, and dishes for everything we made. We hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Our family of 5 stayed at The Dock House for 3 nights while in town for a wedding. Had everything we needed for our stay. Loved walking the dog by the marina or along the shore where we could see the lighthouse. Walking distance to great food and shops as well. This house has old charm, but still provides the needed conveniences. Would stay again for sure. Great communication- from my inquiry prior to booking our stay, through our departure. Had a little hiccup with access upon arrival and Brian was on top of it right away. Thanks for a great experience! Hope to see you again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/5 Good

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
8.23-26.2023
Wonderful. Location perfect. .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Sharon U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Love the front porch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

5/5 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dock House
The Dock House is a charming, roomy, well-appointed house with a lovely front porch located close to all the fun things to do in Ludington. We very much appreciated that they are dog-friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brian Wheeless

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Brian and Cindy Wheeless bought their first vacation home in Ludington in 2008 after spending 20+ years vacationing in Northwest Michigan. They are avid outdoors people that enjoy the big lake fishing, golf, off-roading and hiking. Brian has recently retired and they both started Ludington Cottage Rentals in 2018.

Why they chose this property

The Dock House is a charming older home next to the city marina and close to Sterns Beach and downtown.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to your boat in the Marina, the beach and all what the downtown has to offer.

Languages:

English

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