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Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown!

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Less than a two minute walk from the driveway to the sand.
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Walking distance to downtown, beach, shuffleboard, playgrounds, mini golf, etc.
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Stearns Park Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown!

Book with confidence! We have more than 100 5 star reviews on our privately owned vacation rentals.

Now booking for fall/winter getaways and summer 2025!

The Lighthouse Cottage's location is unbeatable, just one block from the beach and two blocks from downtown, giving you easy access to the best of both worlds. Spend your days soaking up the sun on the beach, exploring the local shops and restaurants, or taking a stroll along the boardwalk.
This house has been completely remodeled!

The Lighthouse Cottage is located next door to the Lighthouse Manor, our large updated 8 bedroom home. (Vrbo: 2506016) Rent them both for a large family gathering!

The Lighthouse cottage features a large living, dining room, washer and dryer, two bathrooms, and 4 bedrooms with comfortable sleeping for 10 people. It has a fully equipped kitchen with smart tvs in every room.

Immerse yourself in the excitement of the area by strolling to the beach, downtown, mini golf, the skate park, playgrounds, and the channel, all just a stone's throw away. For outdoors enthusiasts, take a short drive to Ludington State Park and explore the endless bike and hiking trails, or rent canoes or tubes and experience the thrill of floating down the river from Hamlin Lake to the magnificent Lake Michigan.

The possibilities for adventure and relaxation are endless at this prime location!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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 holiday home. 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 Sandcastles Children's Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Ludington Waterfront Park and Ludington Area Center for the Arts.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Stearns Park Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Breakwater Light - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cluck Bucket - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Buds Tap Room - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown!?

As of 13 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! on 5 May, 2026 start from S$349, 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.

What time is check-in at Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! located?

This family-friendly Ludington holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of North Breakwater Light and Lake Michigan. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Stearns Park Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything here was wonderful! Amenities were great. We loved our time here, thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda T.

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

Wonderful beach location

We had a wonderful trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Sept, 2024
Thanks for being a great guest! We loved hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was perfect!!!Communication was the best! Was clean.Location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brit C.

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

Beautifull Place to stay

Beautifully renovated house. Across the street from the beach and super close to everything. Owners were great. We really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you Brit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

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

Great

This house is perfectly located near the beach and within walking distance of downtown Ludington. A great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2024
Thanks for staying with us Trevor!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellently located home in a nice neighborhood, walking distance from the park, marina, and downtown. Very nice decor with all the comforts of home. Had an awesome time with friends visiting downtown to shop & dine. Took a short drive to see the beautiful state parks and the dune rides.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct, 2025
Thank you for your review and the fun pictures too! We'd love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaylene V.

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

Bachelorette getaway

The owners were very quick to answer any messages! The house was so nice and so close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
We loved hosting you Shaylene!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

steve S.

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

Exactly as listed!

Beautiful home and amazing neighborhood. Literally could walk to the beach in less than five minutes would definitely staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2024
We would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa R.

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

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The owner was awesome to work with. We loved the house and area. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
Thank you Melissa!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

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

NYE Ball Drop

Great location to walk into town for all of the NYE festivities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2025
Thank you for your kind review, Christina!
Verified

8/10 Good

Nate & Jess P.

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

Great Beach Spot

Super close to Lake Michigan public access beach. Nice property! Older house so had an issue with slow drains, but property owner had plumbing out very quickly to fix. Would stay here again. Awesome pickleball courts within walking distance, too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 May, 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the close beach access and nearby pickleball courts—such great features of the area. We appreciate your patience with the plumbing issue and are glad we were able to resolve it quickly. It's always our goal to make sure your stay is as smooth and enjoyable as possible. We'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes. Small issue with cleaning but host was very accommodating with making things right
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

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

the Heart of It All

Where you stay really impacts your trip and this house definitely set the tone. We had everything we needed and more! From a tv wall mounted in every bedroom to a relaxing stand alone tub, we were spoiled. Everything was super clean and our host was very accomodating and accessible. The location is the best, right across from the beach and park and only a few blocks from downtown. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2023
Thanks for staying with us Kari! We loved hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Amazing location. Very nice home

The place was clean and updated. Best of all if the location across from the beach and close to town. We had a small issue day 1 but the property manager took care of it immediately. I was impressed. My wife, mother-in-law and daughters 8,12, 14 all had an amazing experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2023
Thanks for staying with us Matthew! We loved hosting you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Lovely beach cottage with the perfect locatiom

We really enjoyed our stay at the Lighthouse Cottage. We loved being within walking distance to both town and the amazing Stearns Beach area. There is so much to do in the area, and this cottage is in a lovely neighborhood. We had a slight maintenance issue at the house, and Ben took care of it straight away, even on a holiday weekend. He was wonderful to work with. The house was lovely and had everything we needed. We were sad to leave and would not hesitate to recommend this house to our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept, 2023
Thanks for the kind review Sarah!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

About the host

Hosted by Ben Ashby

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English, Spanish

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