The Dock House - Upper unit next to the City Marina

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A two-story house with a front porch, a small front yard, and a visible staircase leading to the entrance.
A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, lamp, and a wall-mounted mirror.
A compact kitchen with a white refrigerator, a stove, and a coffee maker.
A cozy living room with a striped sofa, a small table, a television, and a window with curtains.
A small, single-story building with a sloped roof, a front door with a glass panel, and a decorative ship sculpture on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Stearns Park Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Sandcastles Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Ludington State Park. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park are also worth visiting.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Port of Ludington Maritime Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dock House - Upper unit next to the City Marina pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at The Dock House - Upper unit next to the City Marina?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Dock House - Upper unit next to the City Marina?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dock House - Upper unit next to the City Marina?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dock House - Upper unit next to the City Marina located?

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

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall a clean place and easy to get to beach etc
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Close to beaches and downtown!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Overall the stay was great. The good: unit was clean, check in/check out was super easy and smooth, the host had plenty of towels and linens for use, the kitchen had everything we needed to make meals and coffee, The unit was in the attic of a one story house and the floor was soft in areas which made it feel unsafe in those areas. The kitchen and bathroom had a step down into them and the ceiling in the bathroom was very low.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Walkable stay

A very comfortable stay for us and our two young kids. We loved the convenience of being able to walk everywhere—the beach, downtown, and close to the park after dinner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice older place

Great little place to stay . perfect location, Nice inside just need some attention on the out side and the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint top apartment

Great location. Clean and well stocked. Easy to walk to beach or downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good location

Good location. Older property. Good bed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was amazing! Close to town, Marina and beach. Older retro apartment-with angle ceilings. My husband did bump his head several times! Very clean-carpets old and stained. Had everything we needed for a quick few days
Top floor-up 2 flights of stairs
Living Room
bedroom
Cute little kitchen (step down)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The upper unit was perfect for our needs. The slanted ceiling became a challenge but we managed just fine! Lol
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Fit

Quaint and comfortable for our needs. Brian was an excellent host and communicator. The deck was a little scary for us, but it held up just fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location, older property

Really like the location of the property. didn't expect that it was a unit built into an attic with very steep stairs. The air conditioner in the family room was great, bedroom was ok, but kitchen was warm with no air conditioner in the middle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We loved the town and the apartment. We have lived in an attic apartment before so knew what to expect with the sloping ceilings. The only real challenge was for a man peeing standing up. The stairs look like they were recently rebuilt so they were fine. We enjoyed having coffee on the small deck. The location can’t be beat. Easy walk to beach and food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The Dock House was exactly as described. Does have slanted ceiling but did not impede the function of the house. The stairwell is slightly steep, width of step slim.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice location

The property on the 2nd level has many outdoor steps to reach it. Although, it looked as if it had been mainly replaced, the railings were not sanded and both my husband and I had splinters in our hands from it. The property manager was responsive and when we complained about something, he fixed the problem and refunded one night stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Quirky and quiet

This apartment had a fabulous location - close to the marina, the beach, and the downtown area with restaurants and shops, however, the street itself was quiet. The steps to the unit were quite narrow and the ceiling height in the apartment was low in places which might be awkward for some. The kitchen was well stocked (although we couldn't find a corkscrew!) and the owner was helpful and responded quickly to questions. The Dock House made for a quiet and convenient place to stay in Ludington.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Thanks for staying with us. I’ll make sure there is a cork screw handy for the next guest.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Great location but small, dark and damp

We were so excited to stay here but sadly we left quite underwhelmed. The photos make the space appear much larger than it is and as the upper unit all the ceilings are severely pitched. I (5'8") and my husband (6') banged our heads at least a dozen times because things you needed to get to (kitchen, chairs, toilet, bed) are all under the slopes. The entire apartment was also very damp and smelled of mildew and we found mildew stains all over the couch. It was quite pricey for what we got and we ended up leaving early as we couldn't stand it any longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jul 2025
Rachel, sorry for not meeting your expectations. We by no means want to misrepresent the space. The pictures in the listing are exactly what is there. We also include a statement in the listing concerning the possibilities of being a hindrance for taller individuals. Thank you for pointing out the stains on the couch. We were not aware of them and have done a thorough cleaning. It always nice to know of your concerns during your stay so we get a chance to address them and not learn of them in our review. Thanks for staying with us.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Someone needs a contractor

Great location for sure but to get what is asked per night someone needs to fix all the flooring where carpet exists and really upgrade the exterior steps/deck. It's obvious that an unskilled carpenter worked on it without using a tape measure. The screws weren't flush with the wood. The screen door needs replacement, the siding needs reapair and the condition of the grounds was messy. It's obvious that the owner is squeezing this lemon dry!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

vacation

This was not what was expected unfortunately especially for the cost. Communication came with directions for lower unit to get in, though we had rented upper, code didn't work for either with the directions provided and couldn't get hold of the host. Finally got into the lower, started to unpack then was told to move to the upper. Moved everything again. The upper did say slanted ceiling - WOW no one over 5 5 should stay there. It was awful for 6ft spouse, the floors were so uneven and in bedroom the worst. Bed was so bad we came home a day early. Best thing was the location, we got in many walks in by the water. The lower unit looked much nicer, not sure what the price difference was. Would not recommend the upper unit. If you aren't going to be available to answer calls as a host then have backup number for the person that is available to answer if there are issues is our recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of the place was great. It was clean and we had what we needed. I wouldn’t recommend tall people stay here because the ceilings are low.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brian was super helpful with everything. We had a great time at the place. Great location also.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Perfect Location!!

Unique property that my five year- old granddaughter stated was "cute & perfect" for us! The bed & bedding was really comfortable, which for me, is most important to sleep well after all of the daily activities. The place was really clean with plenty of bath towels and well stocked kitchen. The carpeting could use some cleaning and the stairway/deck outside doesn't seem safe, especially for small kids, with wobbly railings and some springy deck boards. It might also be helpful to note that parking for the upper unit is accessed from the alley behind the unit. But you cannot beat this location! We walked almost everywhere and the area is absolutely beautiful and surprising quiet. There is so much to do and see that we wished we could have stayed longer! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Dock House

The location can’t be beat. Great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Years weekend

The dock house was clean, quiet, and the perfect location to celebrate Ludington’s New Years fireworks and ball drop. Close to Ludington state park and town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing marina location

Brian has put together a totally chRming loft apartmdnt in an amazing location. We were very pleased with his and his staff's attention. Thank you!!!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2021
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