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Summer Sojourn - the Perfect "Stay" for your Vacation

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A two-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a stone retaining wall.
A house with a porch and a snow-covered landscape during sunset.
A single-story house with a garage, surrounded by a garden and trees.
A two-story house with a stone foundation, a red roof, and a small attached garage.
A two-story house with a garage, a front porch, and a picnic table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • 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

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Garage parking available
  • Internet
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Hamlin Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪8 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 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this holiday home is in a rural area. North Breakwater Light and Big Sable Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Sandcastles Children's Museum and Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Little River Casino - 37 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Summer Sojourn - the Perfect "Stay" for your Vacation pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Summer Sojourn - the Perfect "Stay" for your Vacation?

As of 23 Oct, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Summer Sojourn - the Perfect "Stay" for your Vacation on 7 Aug, 2027 start from S$1,328, 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 at Summer Sojourn - the Perfect "Stay" for your Vacation?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Summer Sojourn - the Perfect "Stay" for your Vacation?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Summer Sojourn - the Perfect "Stay" for your Vacation?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Summer Sojourn - the Perfect "Stay" for your Vacation located?

This family-friendly Ludington holiday home is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan. Lincoln Lake is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay! Perfect for a girlfriends weekend. The view of Hamlin Lake from the house sets the stage. Loved the welcome goodies provided by our host. Marta responds quickly and takes care of any issues promptly. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family trip

We really enjoyed this property. Marta was super helpful and very welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and welcome you back anytime. You and your family were great house guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best cottage in Ludington

We have stayed in a lot of VRBOs and this one is our favorite. The location, view of Hamlin Lake, coziness and charm of the cottage are second to none.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug, 2020
I love that our cottage is one of your favorites! Thank you for the kind review. It was my pleasure to meet you and your family. I welcome the opportunity to host you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable weekend

Nice cozy and clean cottage, great communication with owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you! You both were a pleasure and welcome you back next time you find yourselves in Ludington.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little spot!

I've stayed at this property multiple times with my family. Minutes away from the state park, downtown, ice cream and fishing galore. Marta is the best host!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect summer family vacation

Could not have asked for a better experience in Ludington staying at Summer Sojourn! Tidy, beautiful water view, central location to lots of activities for our 3 year old to enjoy. Thank you for an amazing family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
I am thrilled you had a wonderful vacation in Ludington. It was a pleasure to meet all 3 of you. I am glad our home meet your expectations. Please think of us if you find yourselves traveling this way again. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Within close proximity of everything we wanted to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memorable Memorial Weekend

Good view of the lake from the front yard grandkids were happy to watch the kid shows on Disney and Netflix well stocked with kitchen items we didn’t have to bring any towels or linen which was great comfortable furniture
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Property and Manager

We had an awesome time despite the weather. Marta was a great host and we highly recommend this property. It was clean had plenty of room for our large family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul, 2023
So glad the cottage accommodated alll your family. Thank you for being wonderful houseguests. Your all welcome back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lake house!

This house was perfect for our little family of 4. It was close to everything, super clean and cozy, and Marta was such a pleasure to work with. We will definitely be in contact with her again if we go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you Sarah for the 5* review. It was a pleasure meeting you both and your 2 sweet girls. I welcome you back anytime!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cottage for 3 ladies. Well equipped kitchen, although we didn't cook very muvh except for breakfast. The cottage was clean. We loved the view of Hamlin Lake and enjoyed a sunset bonfire. Plenty of breeze coming across the lake, so we didn't miss the AC. The welcome cookies were delicious and we enjoyed meeting our host, Marta, who had some great recommendations for dining options. We look forward to another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice choice for a relaxing & scenic home away from home!

Our impression was a sweet, cozy cabin near the water. Our stay felt like a step back into a simpler time. No fancy amenities, but a clean cabin, comfortable beds and a nice yard to build a fire or just relax with a good book. Our hostess was quickly responsive to our questions & needs during our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2022
If only life was that simply again...Thank you for the kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay at Summer Sojourn. It was my pleasure to host all of you. I welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Escape

This was a super clean, spacious and well stocked home. The 7 of us enjoyed a fun stay in Ludington. Marta is so awesome to work with. We enjoyed all of the puzzles, games, lake view and campfire area. Lots of great memories were made. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Great Memory making is what we aim for...your family was a delight. Thank you for being such great guests. I sure hope I have the opportunity to host your family again in the future.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location and comfortable stay

Enjoyed our first stay in Ludington. The state park beaches are close by (10 min drive) and were really nice. Downtown was also a short 5-10 min drive with another beach and plenty of activities. Relaxing weekend getaway in a not so crowded lake town. The house was comfortable and had everything we needed. The host Marta even made sure we had a pack and play and feeding seat for our 1 year old, which was a big deal for us. We would stay here again and look forward to another trip there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
It was a pleasure meeting the 4 of you. Thank you for being such great house guests. I am happy our cottage meet your expectations and you had a relaxing weekend. We would love to have you as our guests when you visit Ludington again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

My sister and her husband have a place on Hamlin Lake and we chose this place because it was close to them. The house was great for our family and was within walking distance to my sisters place. We had plenty of space and enjoyed the house very much. We never had to contact Marta but she did make herself available to us if we needed. The house was great, the only challenge we had was there was no air, but we made it work! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great cottage for a Summer Family Trip!

The cottage is in a great location for water lovers. We rented a boat on Hamlin Lake and were able to anchor to swim and climb dunes! We also went into Manistee to enjoy the beach on Lake Michigan and watch the boats come in. My husband found a few good fishing spots within minutes! The house had everything we needed and Marta was very welcoming! Only downside was that there was a heat advisory when we were there and the house does not have AC. But we knew that and it did not change our review, just wanted to share.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you to you and your family for being such wonderful house guests. I am glad you were able to enjoy the home and water even though it was extremely hot & humid. We would love to have you again next year if you are in the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

My husband, 2 year old and I had a great Labor day weekend at this adorable cabin! We were a short drive from town/the city beach or the state park. Well the 2 year old was napping there were plenty of games, etc for us to play at the house. Breakfasts & bonfires staring at the lake were wonderful <3 The front bedroom does get warmer than the back one, but there are fans downstairs to help keep cool! Marta was the greatest, she is quick to respond. She also made us brownies and brought us fresh picked blueberries. Ty!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
I are so glad you and your family enjoyed the cottage and Ludington. It was a pleasure meeting the 3 of you and we would love to host you again in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Great

Cute home decorated like a beach home. Loved the hostess. Easy communication and access upon arrival. Third house is perfect and close to downtown Ludinton and directly across the street from Hamlin Lake. It is not right on Hamlin Lake. One small issue was the toilet kept not flushing. The hostess let us know when we arrived but it still would have been nice to have it fixed since its the only one in the whole house. Overall, great house and rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Thank you for the review. We are glad you enjoyed the cottage. I apologize for not servicing the toilet during your stay. I will make sure items are addresses immediately in the future. Thank you for being excellent house guests.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute cottage

Cute little cottage, at first it seemed a little outdated but everything was in working condition and very clean. The cookies were absolutely delicious, a great extra touch! We stayed here for Gus Macker weekend, it was a great location for us. Not too far but not too close either. It was great being able to see the lake but kinda sucked not being able to get in it. We were told we could swim in the bayou just down the street but there were signs that said no swimming. We did go to the state park on the other side of the lake which was nice. Having lake access would put this property a step up, especially since the owners also own the property across the street. All in all was a nice stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2024
I'm glad our cottage worked out for you and your family. Thank you for being wonderful houseguests. Just to clarify, I do not own this property, I am only the host, so I am not able to provide lake access with the property across the street. If you wish to have a lake front property next year during Macker, just let me know and I will be happy to check availability. I beleive the listing indicates "lake views only" but I will definitely double check. Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful, comfortable, well-appointed, and convenient to surrounding areas!

We stayed here for 4 nights while exploring the surrounding area, and couldn't have been more pleased! This cabin is beautiful inside and the location was perfect for our needs. We visited Ludington State Park, Michigan's Adventure, and Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes while we were there, and it was convenient to everything. - It's a beautiful home, nicely appointed and decorated. The little decorative touches everywhere definitely made it feel like we were visiting a friend's home instead of a rental property. - Very nicely stocked kitchen. The appliances worked well and there were plenty of dishes and cookware. - Plenty of soft seating, with comfortable furniture and side tables, and adequate lighting for reading. There is plenty of dining space as well. - Very comfortable beds and sufficient bedding for our needs. - Beautiful view of Hamlin Lake from the front of the cabin. We enjoyed having our breakfast while overlooking the lake. - Plenty of consumables were provided (paper towels, bath tissue, dish soap, laundry soap, etc.). Knowing this ahead of time via the rental agreement was very helpful, as it meant less for us to pack. - The small garage was helpful to keep our bikes in on the days that we weren't taking them with us. - The property is very close to beautiful Ludington State Park and the nice downtown area. In addition, there is a boat rental facility a few doors down for Hamlin Lake. - Note that there is no A/C, BUT there are a ton of windows and fans, and a nice breeze from the lake. We were completely comfortable even in mid-August. - Personal welcome and brief tour from the property manager Marta was a nice touch. Plus, she baked cookies for us upon arrival which was a pleasant surprise! In summary, we really enjoyed this cabin and the only negative is that we would have loved to stay longer! The owner and property manager clearly care about your experience here (which is not always the case). We will definitely consider staying here again on our next visit to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Mar, 2020
Ahhhh..thank you for a great review. Our goal is to provide a clean, comfortable and welcoming home to all our guests. I look forward to meeting all our guests personally when they arrive. because we always have the BEST guests ever! We would love to host you again in the future. Thank you again !!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Relaxing lake home

The lakehouse was cute and had a lot of space for only 2 people. Even though some of the furnishings were slightly outdated, everything was SUPER clean which I liked. I knew when I booked that there was no a/c in this house which I thought would be fine, but had a hard time the first night; the remainder of the time was great though with all the windows open. Marta was a great host and left cookies for us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Property Manager

Marta was the best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cottage

It was our second time staying at Summer Sojourn - it truly is perfect - in every way. Charming, cozy, great floorplan, terrific location, well-stocked with everything; we could go on and on. Marta is a wonderful host. We will be back :)
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2021
I like "Perfect" two years in a row!! So glad our cottage met your expectations again this year. Thank you for being excellent houseguests and I look forward to hosting you and your family again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

More than perfect

Everything was amazing, the location, the home and the host. Felt like home and Marta is awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location, experience and stay .

We had an amazing time it just that I we were a little disappointed because no air conditioner and it was a struggle for all of us the house gets really hot , I wish I knew it before hand but other then that if the house has something to make the house cold o could ABSOLUTELY go every year to this house , Marta was phenomenal she cookies for us when we went , absolutely loved everything close by to a lot around.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Sept, 2020
I am so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay. Our site does indicate we do not have A/C but I will do a better job at advising our guests prior to arrival. It was a bit warm the during your stay. Thank you for being wonderful house guests. I was a pleasure meeting you all.
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