LUCY'S LOFT - Way better than a motel!

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A lakeside patio with outdoor seating, a flag, and houses in the background.
A lakeside property with a grassy lawn, a wooden deck, and a view of the lake.
A living room with a flat-screen TV on a wooden stand, a framed picture of a ship, wooden cabinets, and a kitchen area with a coffee maker.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a blue sofa with decorative pillows, a wooden coffee table, a wooden chair, and a small table with a lamp.
A two-story house with a front porch, a flag, and a staircase leading to the second floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Hamlin Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Hamlin Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ludington Waterfront Park and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Ludington Area Center for the Arts and West Michigan Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 7 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 9 min drive - 10.0 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 11 min drive - 11.4 km
  • Little River Casino - 36 min drive - 54.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is LUCY'S LOFT - Way better than a motel! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at LUCY'S LOFT - Way better than a motel!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at LUCY'S LOFT - Way better than a motel!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at LUCY'S LOFT - Way better than a motel!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is LUCY'S LOFT - Way better than a motel! located?

Located in the heart of Ludington, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Hamlin Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Lincoln Lake. Stearns Park Beach and North Breakwater Light are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 120 out of 135 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 135 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 135 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 135 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 135 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Third time here, love it, meets our needs perfect. Host amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Thanks for sharing Lucy’s Loft with us.we enjoyed our treat too!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and cozy cabin, perfect for the 2 of us. Close to Ludington, the state park, the ferry, and other sites. The host is super and we really appreciated the cookies that were left for us to enjoy when we arrived.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2026
Thank you so much, Nicole, for your kind words. It was a pleasure having you as my guests! Joyce
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the 3rd time we’ve stayed at Lucy’s Loft and we always love it. It is clean and stocked with all the items we need. It is conveniently located to Ludington and all the shopping and activities we like to do. The owner is so kind and easy to communicate with. She has gone out of her way to make sure we are comfortable there. We’ll be staying again the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation stay. Location is awesome. Cottage is great. Very clean. Joyce is a great host. She is always so friendly and her communication is very clear. Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really awesome host!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jun 2026
Thank you, Joseph. See you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Upon entering the loft,was how clean and comfy feeling.Beautiful view oh Hamlin Lake.Fresh baked cookis on the table with a welcome note.We thought that was so thoughtful. 2 separate bedrooms,both very comfy.She supplied almost everything we would need to make our stay as pleasant as possible. I am sure to book with her again but in a warmer month. We missed the Dune Rides by just days of them closing for the season.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very kind host and beautiful setting. We plan to stay at Lucy's Loft again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage. Very friendly host. Always a destination vacation spot for us and we look forward to it every year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great location and host

we have stayed here several times and always enjoy it. It's close to everything yet far enough away for a quite retreat, We will return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was cozy, and the drives to and from our destinations were breathtaking! Great experience with Lucy's Loft.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and very comfortable. We liked the location, it was very easy to get to the State Park and to the downtown area. Joyce was a wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The cottage was great. We had access to the dock to keep out boat at. We had a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing stay!

Super cute place! Very clean and organized. Overall a great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great find

We truly enjoyed our stay Hope to return next year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay!

Great place to stay. Awesome location on a protected bayou. Joyce is a great friendly host that communicates clearly and is very personable. (She also has freshly baked cookies waiting upon arrival) cottage is very clean and cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

My friend and I had a great stay at Lucy’s Loft while in town for the Lakestride race. The loft had everything we needed and we were very happy with our stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jun 2022
Thank you again for choosing Lucy’s Loft for your stay in the area. It was our pleasure having you and you are welcome back anytime. Joyce and Mike
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation getaway

It is a well kept, clean and cozy cottage with easy access to Hamlin Lake as well as being close to downtown Ludington and Ludington State Park. Owners were very kind and friendly. We will definitely be booking for next year
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Thank you, Joe. Looking forward to seeing you all next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This is the second year we have visited this property

Lovely location and wonderful owner. Always a great experience. we will visit again.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2022
Daryl and Gail..it was great having you be our guests once again. See you next year. Joyce
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet & Cozy!

Lucy’s life was just the quiet retreat with a great view that we needed to decompress & enjoy the town. Accommodations were as noted, clean & comfortable, easy to get to. I highly recommend & will likely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2024
Thank you, Kate, for staying at Lucy’s Loft. It was a delight getting you know you a bit, and I’m thrilled you enjoyed your getaway. We will be pleased to have you stay again with us. Joyce
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mini-Vacation

Lucy's Loft was very nice and quiet ! Had a nice time there and Joyce was very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pleasant, relaxing stay

My husband and I really enjoyed Lucy's Loft, exploring the area, kayaking on the bayou, sitting by the lake and eating breakfast and lunch on the deck. We enjoyed meeting Joyce and hearing about her experience coming to this area. The Loft was very comfortable for the two of us. We would definitely come again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Stay

It was an awesome experience. We enjoyed every minute. It was nice and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2022
Thank you, Randy and family. Mike and Joyce
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

it was great

it was great not far away from boat rentals fishing was good for the weather we had a good time
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2023
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