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4 Beautiful Seasons of Fun!

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View you'll wake up to! Few boats on the lake!
Walk right out to the dock & lake! No cliff, no stairs!
Main Family Room: lakefront & dune views, vltd ceiling, open to kitchen/dining
Vaulted ceiling, kitchen table seats 12, 4 at counter, porch & patio seating
Cook your meals with a beautiful lake-front view!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 124000 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Hamlin Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Twin Bunk Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Loft

3 Twin Beds and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

4 Beautiful Seasons of Fun!

Have the time of your life in Ludington and on Hamlin Lake!

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Get together with family and friends! This large 4,000 sf Hamlin Lake house is 3 levels and sleeps up to 12! 100’ of lake frontage on the North Bayou with 180 degree views of Hamlin Lake with its miles of clean sugary sand beaches and free State Park access from the lake. Walk out of lower level directly to your boat ~ No cliff, no stairs! Large, clean, sandy, shallow play area in the lake with beach toys and a sandbox provided! 2 kayaks, 2 paddle boards, a peddleboat, and a canoe included. 2 FAMILY ROOMS: EACH has a wood-burning fireplace, sofas, a large screen TV with Cable & Free NETFLIX, and WIFI/high-speed Internet access. Main level has a 24’ vaulted ceiling in family room/dining area, open floor plan to kitchen. Lower level family room opens to an entertainment area with a pool table, 2 dining/game/work tables, a wet bar, a side-by-side refrigerator with a water and ice dispenser, plenty of games, puzzles, and books.
Available year-round. Home is well-appointed and immaculately clean.
FUN THINGS TO DO:
~ Boating! Few boats are on the lake even on the weekends, which makes for great water skiing, tubing, kneeboarding, swimming, and visits to the beach. Boat launch nearby.
~ Lake Michigan! Boat launch for Lake Michigan is available in town.
~ Fishing! Hamlin Lake is known for great fishing. Catch perch, bass, sunfish, and more right off the dock or on the lake. Ice fishing is popular in the winter. Salmon and many other fish are in Lake Michigan and the Pere Marquette River. A fishing license is required and is available down the block at the marina or in town.
~ Snowmobiling! Hundreds of miles of public trails.
~ Cross County Skiing!
~ Visit the State Park: Only a ten minute drive. Stop anywhere along the road to enjoy miles of beautiful clean uncrowded beach along Lake Michigan. Sunsets are the most beautiful in the world! Hike on many miles of marked trails. Swim in Lake Michigan and enjoy the beach outside of the large beach house or swim in Hamlin Lake, relax on the beach and enjoy refreshments at the concession stand, rent paddle boats, visit the Nature Center, walk over the top of the roaring dam. The State Park is also easily accessible by boat just across Hamlin Lake.
~ Shop in downtown Ludington (a 10 minute drive) where you will find souvenirs, gift shops, personalized screen-printed clothing, an ice cream shop with carmel apples and fudge made right in the store (fun to watch),
~ Children’s museum in downtown Ludington
~ Bowling
~ Numerous excellent restaurants from fine dining to fast food. House of Flavors has excellent meals, soup, and the world’s best ice cream!
~ See a movie at the theater
~ On US-10: Wal-Mart, Meier, Home Depot, and many more stores and restaurants.
~ Check the Ludington Events Calendar for festivals, arts and crafts fairs, the Mason County Fair, parades, the farmer’s market, New Year’s Eve Ball Drop, etc.
~ Stock up on groceries. Hamlin Grocery and The Y Country Store are only 5 minutes away and have basic necessities, beer, wine, liquor, a fresh fruit and vegetable market, and Ludington sweatshirts, jackets, clothing, and other souvenirs. Other large grocery stores are only a 10 minute drive.
~ Visit the beautiful Library right in town. Computers are available.
~ A flea market is held at the Mason County Fairground every Saturday morning.
~ Absolutely don’t miss going to Stearn’s Park on Lake Shore Drive. The beach is huge and amazing! You can walk out to the lighthouse, play on one of the four sand volleyball courts, go to the playground, skate-board park, or play mini-golf, have a picnic at the huge park with grills and picnic tables available. Watch the gorgeous sunset. (This public beach and any of beaches along the road to the state park are the BEST for watching the sunset.) End your busy day at the concession stand with ice cream.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Crib, pack-n-play, Netflix, TOYS!
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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

Important information

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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 and a first aid kit

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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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ludington State Park and Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness, while Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Ludington Waterfront Park and Sandcastles Children's 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

  • Hamlin Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 10 min drive - 11.7 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 12 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Little River Casino - 41 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 42 min drive - 65.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cluck Bucket - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Pier To Pier Picnics - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Stix Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 Beautiful Seasons of Fun! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 4 Beautiful Seasons of Fun!?

As of Mar 27, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4 Beautiful Seasons of Fun! on May 9, 2026 start from $918, 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 4 Beautiful Seasons of Fun!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 Beautiful Seasons of Fun!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 Beautiful Seasons of Fun! located?

This Ludington vacation home is on the beach, 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Hamlin Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Stearns Park Beach and Victory Memorial Park. Wilson Hill Park and North Breakwater Light are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great place

Everything was great
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene H.

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

Great Family Get Away!

Comfortable family stay! The property was ready the moment we arrived. Everything was in great order, they left us fixing for smores by the fire place and gifts for the grand kids. The rooms were more than adequate for our family with great views of the lake and dunes across the way. Fishing was great, right off the docks. Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaime W.

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

Wonderful

Wish we could have stayed longer! So much for kids (and adult) to do - every parent knows how hard it is to travel with children and we hardly had to pack a thing to come to this house. The owner was great to work with and we will certainly be coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Beautiful!

The Ludington house was beautiful and perfectly set up for my family. Wonderful views of Hamlin Lake from the family room and also the loft. Unforgettable trip and many memories were made.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy S.

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

Blue Skies, Beautiful View

Communication with the owner and manager was easy and pleasant. The house was roomy, clean and well equipped. The location was great with a short ride to Lake Michigan, Ludington State Park, Downtown and restaurants. we made good use of the paddle boat, kayaks and paddle boards. We weren’t able to enjoy swimming due to seaweed and branches, so it was nice to have all the water toys and explore beautiful Hamlin Lake. Thanks, Sandy and the Ladies
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

mary g.

Multi-gen family vacation

Our multi-generation family had a great time at the cottage. We are a family that likes to hike and explore so it was great to be so close to Ludington State Park, Nordhouse Dunes and the Lake Michigan beach. We also enjoyed using the kayaks, canoe and SUP boards in the bayou. There was plenty of room for 12 adults. The view of the lake from the living room and loft were super. The cottage was clean and everything worked great. The owner was friendly and sincerely wanted our family to have a good time. Thanks for a great week!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zach T.

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

Stay was too short

Great time. Very welcoming home. Tons of room. They provided lots of the little things you find in a home, but generally not in a VRBO. Toiletries & kitchen spices, paper towels & Bluetooth speaker for the game room. Just cool stuff all over. Kids loved the SUP’s, adults liked the paddle boat. Should’ve stayed longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Christmas "home away from home"

The Hamlin Lake House was perfect for our family during the Christmas holiday! We loved the heated floors and the big fireplace!! We enjoyed cooking, reading and just hanging out enjoying the beautiful view. Having the kitchen/dining area, living room, 3 bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms all on the main floor worked perfectly for our Mom who can't do stairs. The house was incredibly equipped in kitchen and had plenty of towels, linens, and many current magazines. Good location – 5 minutes to corner grocery store and less than 10 minutes to downtown Ludington. Really enjoyable time for our 3 generation family of 8 to be together for the holidays! Highly recommended - would definitely rent again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ayers M.

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

Wonderful Spot

This was a wonderful location that was very calm and quiet this weekend after Labor day weekend. The weather was beautiful Friday and Saturday for nearby golfing. Sunday weather did not cooperate; but, it did not deter some of us from a canoe exploration up the Ausable to a beaver dam and a long hike on the park dunes before the heavens opened up. Someone in our group did mention an issue with trying to access the front door lock. It did not take our code or unlock it after the first time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George T.

Outstanding

My wife and I wanted to celebrate our 50th anniversary with our children and grandchildren. Hamlin Lakehouse in Ludington, Michigan fit the bill. Plenty of room for all 12 of us, many games and toys for the kids, adults played pool, board games, and watched movies on the big screen every night. The radiant floor heating, fireplaces, and huge lakefront windows gave us the feeling of being in a Colorado Springs resort lodge. Although it was cold outside, we built a fire in the incredible firepit, which kept all of us warm. The kids roasted marshmallows and made smores. We celebrated our anniversary by taking everyone to dinner at PM Steamers Restaurant, which we highly recommend. Thank you for providing the perfect home for our celebration!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Leslie C.

What a great find!

We are so thankful to have found this home! It was perfect for our group. We were 3 families sharing the house. It had everything we needed and more. The owner thought of every detail. Everything was well stocked. We found the house to be very clean and it was the perfect location. The views here are amazing. The owner was so great to work with. She provided lots of information and recommendations. The beds were comfortable, wifi worked great, washer/dryer was excellent. There was not one thing that we needed during our stay. We all decided we are returning to the same house next year. No sense in shopping for other options. We won't find anything better than this house!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim H.

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

Best place to stay in Ludington, MI

A definite 5 star, First class home - best place we have ever stayed at. Highly recommend to anyone wishing to stay in the Ludington, Michigan area. From start to finish, we had the very best experience- the communication with the management and their responsiveness was always immediate. The home was absolutely perfect - so clean, and had all the amenities and more. Everything perfectly in order, inside and out. Best experience ever. We will surely be staying here again in the future. Beautiful home, beautiful view! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy C.

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

Family vacation

Our family came together from four different states. We all enjoyed the property because of all that it offered. We used the kayaks, the paddleboards, the canoe, and the peddle boat. Swimming in the shallow water was great for the little ones. Also, the little ones loved "fishing" off the dock with their toddler fishing poles from WalMart. The four year old who is already an avid fisherman caught little perch from the dock and was so excited. We enjoyed what the area had to offer. We rented a pontoon boat one morning, a group went on a deep lake fishing charter on Lake Michigan and caught NINE salmon, and we spent one morning at the beach at Ludington State Park. The kitchen supplied all the needed implements to cook for a large group. The campfire was also such a nice way to spend an evening with ample seating for everyone. I really cannot say enough nice things about the property and the nice time we all enjoyed there!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley T.

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

Amazing

Great place, clean with a wonderful view. Host was super accommodating and kind. We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

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

Awesomeeee

great place, great location, great communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer A.

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

Great family vacay

This is a great house at an amazing location.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna B.

Great location- beautiful property

Our family had a great time - Thanks Laura!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Ice Fishing from the Hamlin House

We had an ice fishing group that stayed at the house and had a great time. Easy access to lake from a boat launch that is within walking distance. Local bait shop was great and carried many options. After a long day in the cold you come back to heated floors and the option of two fire places. Enough room to eat for the whole group and after dinner to play cards. Had a great time.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

Our family get-away

We could not have asked for a more perfect family vacation. This home easily accommodated all of us, and the amenities provided were amazing. The loft area for the kids was complete with several twin beds and lots of toys. The outdoor lakefront had kayaks, a canoe, a paddle boat, and a sandbox for the little ones. The rooms were beautifully furnished, and the view from most was magnificent. The great room was spacious, relaxing, and wonderful for our down time together. There is always plenty to do in and around Ludington, but we found ourselves generally staying close to the lakehouse doing "a whole lot of nothing." What more could anyone want from a summer get-away. Best ever!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

david s.

Hamlin Lake Better than Lake Geneva!

We spend a week on Lake Geneva, WI every summer, but due to the overcrowding on the lake, decided to try Hamlin Lake in Ludington, MI. So happy we did!! Even on the 4th of July there were few boats, which made water-skiing and tubing much safer. The Hamlin Lake is much larger than Lake Geneva, too. The property was awesome! Beautiful large clean home and a huge yard for the kids to play. Very highly recommend this rental!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Great Place!

Thank you, hope to be back next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Terrie P.

Family vacation

It was great, our family had an awesome time. My husbands kids are from Louisiana and have never done any thing like it before and they can't stop talking about it. The owners were very nice and easy to work with. All the kids agreed we need to do it again!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Church Group long weekend

OH MY…we had a WONDERFUL time at your place! First off, we felt loved and cared for…not just a customer. You went above and beyond to do extra little things like having toys and books out and ready to be played with, supplies for Smores, and Twizzlers. :) One of the young couples noticed that you even had a few diapers in one of the rooms! All the fans that were available were nice to have. You have things well stocked in the fun department…games, toys, books for all ages, beach toys, paddle boat, pool table, TV, internet, movies, etc. In addition, the yard, the lake, the bonfire area (including wood!), and even the road for walks provided fun and entertainment. And then…the close proximity to Lake Michigan and the town of Ludington offered even more fun things to do. Our group went to House of Flavors (twice!), the lighthouse, the playground, the marina, and the beach. Our family has stayed in a number of rental places for vacation. Your kitchen was definitely the most well stocked kitchen we have ever encountered. You had plenty of cookware, plates, glasses, silverware…etc! And, even though we tried to remember all the things we would use, the plastic wrap and baggies certainly came in handy. Two refrigerators were a real blessing to hold all the food for our large group. We were able to enjoy delicious grilled hamburgers thanks to your gas grill. We very much appreciated the precautions you took in making the deck safe for young children…a stress reliever for young parents. The baby gates were a nice extra, too. And, I know you can’t offer this all the time, but it was so nice to have the option to come as early as we wanted for check-in and stay as late as we wanted for check-out. As the leaders, this gave us extra time to get things ready for the first night and get goodie bags out for each room. Then, it gave us a few hours of quiet relaxation after everyone left. THANK YOU so much for allowing us to do that. I’m pretty confident we will be making a visit to your place again…possibly even a yearly thing! :) Thanks again for your attentiveness to detail and for always being prompt in replying to our questions.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Vaughn D.

Glad I chose this house.

Great home. The 12 of us had a fun and relaxing week. It's nice to walk into a house that's better than advertised. Would we go back? Absolutely.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

Family Gathering on Hamlin Lake

Once a year, our three married children and young grandchildren gather together for a time of relaxation and bonding. This year at Hamlin Lake was one of the best that we have ever had. The dock allowed us to bring a boat and take part in three days of fishing that was awesome. Our grandson, who is 7 had gone fishing several times going into this weekend (catching only a small bluegill), landed a 15 inch bass and several large bluegill. Enough fish were caught to have a delicious fish fry. The back yard is great for games as is the lower level. The water is just the right depth for splashing and swimming next to the dock. We are blessed to have some very good cooks in the family that took advantage of the very conveniently stocked kitchen. The open concept kitchen, dining, and living room allowed us to be together and doing different things at the same time. The bedrooms were very comfortable and fit us perfectly. We will definitely put this location on our prospect list for next year.

About the host

Hosted by Owner

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Our family lives in the Chicago suburbs. We have vacationed on Hamlin Lake in Ludington our entire lives and love all of the fun activies this area has to offer. Ludington has everything to make your dream vacation perfect!

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