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Cozy cottage overlooking Hamlin Lake, a few minutes from downtown!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

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Ludington, MI
  • Hamlin Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy cottage overlooking Hamlin Lake, a few minutes from downtown!

Cozy cottage in the heart of Hamlin township overlooking Hamlin Lake. 2 bedrooms, full bath, full kitchen to fit your needs. Outdoor firepit for roasting your next marshmallow or sharing your next story. Close by parks and convenience stores. Minutes from downtown and the biggest beer garden in Michigan.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Ludington

Ludington is home to this cottage. North Breakwater Light and Historic White Pine Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park. Sandcastles Children's Museum and West Michigan Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 9 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Hamlin Lake beach - 14 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪House Of Flavors - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stix Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy cottage overlooking Hamlin Lake, a few minutes from downtown! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Cozy cottage overlooking Hamlin Lake, a few minutes from downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy cottage overlooking Hamlin Lake, a few minutes from downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy cottage overlooking Hamlin Lake, a few minutes from downtown! located?

Situated in Ludington, this cottage is steps from Hamlin Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Stearns Park Beach. North Breakwater Light and Port of Ludington Maritime Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

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

Great place to stay.

Great cottage to stay in. Very cute and cozy. Great view of the lake and only 10 minutes from a great beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lorri B.

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

Quaint cottage

Nice cottage with a retro feel across the road from Hamlin Lake. Close proximity to Ludington State Park
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jayson W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience. Nice little cottage across from the lake and not too far from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber H.

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

Great place, location & amenities

Tons of outdoor area, a comfy living room and 2 bedrooms with a jack and jill bathroom. Kitchen stocked with enough to make meals if thats your thing. Clean throughout, comfortable beds, great sunset views over the water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

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

Great experience!

The cottage was very clean and smelled wonderful. Everything was there that you would need for a short stay. Check-in was flawless and communication with the host was great. The host was very accommodating for our arrival time as we were unsure when we would be to Ludington. The cottage sits in a cozy little area. Google maps wanted us to turn on a road that did not exist, so we followed the main road around the corner and there was the cottage. We would stay here again. Great experience!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fabrianne L.

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

Great Space To Unwind

Location is convenient, house adorable, furniture is a big denim hug. Cozy if its chilly at night - great deck area to get a nice tan. Bed is super comfy with a great view of water. And our favorite- a shower wand! Keurig handy as well. We ordered pizza up the road and had breakfast at Cafe 106. Played pickleball near water plant -nice courts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie M.

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

Great stay!

Great stay and a wonderful view of Hamlin lake!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Not what I expected.

We rented after Memorial Day weekend. The cottage was not exactly ‘overlooking’ the lake and the property was actually not well maintained. Lots of overgrowth. The deck was in need of some upkeep and the flower boxes were full of dead flowers. The inside however was great! Beds were so comfortable! Shower drain had a bit of a sewer smell. We did enjoy the sunset as much as we could see between 2 houses across the street. The cottage sits close to the road, up against a steep hillside. Cupboards were stocked with everything you need to cook. Towels were very nice. I probably wouldn’t book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony L.

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

Hillside cottage

Great location. Nice cozy cottage. Very comfortable bed. Very peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicholas B.

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

Great getaway

Minutes from downtown and super cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy K.

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

Hamlin Lake Getaway

My husband is an avid fisherman and this cottage was perfect for us to get away and do some fishing and shopping in town. This cottage was perfect for our needs and we had a great time. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil R.

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

Beautiful cottage convenient and comfortable

We have a family of four and we found our stay very comfortable. We had plenty space, made ourselves a nice dinner and really enjoyed our sleep and stay close to the Lake and many beaches and activities. Wish we could stay longer. Highly recommend this place.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Connie T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

A place to sleep

If you’re ok with “ok” on cleanliness and don’t mind the VERY lived in appearance, this place will do the trick for a place to eat, sleep and take a shower. If you imagine yourself sitting on an adorable little deck overlooking a slice of Lake Hamlin, you may be very disappointed. It is in desperate need of repairs and painting/staining. The furniture was filthy and covered in spider webs and all associated ick. There is a very nasty, moldy slimy mess created by the air conditioner draining that greets you just outside the sliding door and next to the outdoor patio table. It did not look like the deck had even been swept off for weeks. Queen bed is very comfortable but linens are low quality and worn. Several lamp bulbs are burned out along with the refrigerator light and while these issues may seem petty, they contribute to my overall disappointment that this potentially adorable, cozy place is not being well cared for. Unfortunately, there was no inspiration for me to take pictures but I wish I had them to share in this post.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lyssa S.

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

Weekend getaway

A nice place for a small family to stay. Good location for Hamlin lake and lake Michigan. We had a little issue when we first got to the rental but the owner came out quickly and did everything he could to remedy the problem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim D.

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

Wondering women

Had a good time
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Quaint lake cottage, great location

Clean, quaint lake cottage. Had all amenities we needed. Wish we had time to stay longer and explore the area more, but this was a great landing spot for local salmon fishing AND making a college visit/game for a few days. Check in and out was a breeze. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Wendy D.

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

Great location and view

Great location and view of Lake Hamlin. Quick ride to Ludington. Mattresses were comfortable. Had an issue with hot water in kitchen that was resolved quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Natalie H.

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

Anniversary Weekend

Beautiful view of lake Hamlin, close to downtown Ludington and the state park. Cozy cabin, but not much privacy inside the house. You have to walk through bedrooms to access the bathroom. Check in and out was very easy. We had a lovely weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trina B.

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

Hamlin Lake

Easy access. Cabin was clean and cozy. Spent most of our time outside on the deck looking at the lake. Quiet neighborhood and close to everything. Our only problem was the oven didn’t work. We all enjoyed our stay. Would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanna L.

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

Cutest lake house

I stayed here with family to go fishing in Ludington for the weekend. This home had all the essentials and it was just a quick drive to the lake. The beds were very comfortable and the view from the patio was the cherry on top. Daryl was very accommodating and communicative. We look forward to staying here next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose R.

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

Hillside Stay

Very cute, clean, cozy, and affordable. The view from the bedroom looking out over the deck and into the lake left me speechless. LOVED IT!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth M.

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

Cozy Cottage

My friend and I stayed at the cottage for an overnighter on our way down to Holland, Michigan. The cottage is clean, adorable and well-maintained. We enjoyed the deck and the views of the lake across the street. We even had an Eagle come and visit us! We are definitely going to be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa L.

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

Hamlin Lake

For some reason didn’t receive check in information until I had to call VRBO at time of check in and get info. Otherwise, it was a rustic cabin across the street from Hamlin. Clean and quiet. Owner was accommodating to allow me to stay additional night. No concerns
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nora D.

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

Mother Daughter getaway

This little yellow house was a welcomed retreat to me and my 80 year old (very active!) mom. The location on Hamlin Lake is ideal. Quick drive into Ludington for food, shopping, walking. Across the lake is the Ludington State Park, which is lovely. Try to find the Lost Lake Loop trail- it’s a beautiful hike! Ludington locals were the friendliest peeps I’ve ever met! We had a wonderful time, and will return in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Korina K.

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

Quaint

This is truly a lake cottage how I remember as a kid. The location is a little bit of a drive from Ludington but nice if you want to be away from the downtown. The cottage was cute and quaint and perfect for our needs. The hosts were responsive to questions
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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