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SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington

Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow

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Exterior
Bathroom
Small bedroom
Full size bed in smaller bedroom
Large bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Custer, MI
  • Place, Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington

Historic cottage, former Walhalla train depot. Very clean and recently renovated. In a shady setting within 2 miles of the Pere Marquette River (Branch, Walhalla, IndianBridge and Custer bridge access), 1000s of acres of National Forest, and 12 miles from Lake Michigan/Ludington. Plenty of space to park your boat, hang a hammock, yard space for kids to play.

Depot Cottage welcomes you. Great location for HUNTERS FISHERMAN and Canoeing/Kayakers !Enjoy the comforts of home at this 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home located in the Huron-Manistee National forest.

This 2 bedrooms and 1 bath single family lodging located on 10 acres. It has a great circle driveway perfect for your truck, boat, or trailer. A nice patio sits off the kitchen. A peaceful location where you can sit & drink your morning coffee .
It includes 2 bedrooms. (Queen bed in bedroom in one and full bed in the other bedroom) The living room has a sleeper sofa.
Inside you will find a nice living room, reading nook & kitchen. A smart TV in the living room will allow you to use your phone as a mobile hotspot to access YouTube, Hulu, or login to your Netflix etc. NO Internet. Plenty of table space with both a kitchen table and another table in an additional room. Feel free to use the cooking utensils & other cooking supplies to cook your catch.
Did you forget something? Dollar General is just a 2 miles from your door. Need gas or quick supplies Pioneer Party and Gas station is just a mile away. Thirsty or hungry ? The Rendezvous Grille and Tavern is just a mile away & Cardinal Restaurant & Branch Grocery's Pizza is just down the road.
Depot Cottage is on US10, which is the main highway in the area. Ludington is located approx. 12 miles west & Baldwin about 15 miles east. This home is just minutes from many great fishing lakes & rivers. The Pere Marquette public river access for Fishing, Kayaking & Canoeing is just down the road. Many wonderful golf courses in the area.
Gas Stations, Stores, Restaurants, & Bars within a short distance from the cottage.
Thank you for considering staying at our cottage.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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 (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Please wash dishes.
Leave key on the kitchen table.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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 indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Amber Elk Ranch is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette River. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Custer, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 25 min drive - 28.9 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 25 min drive - 29.2 km
  • Ludington State Park - 31 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 42 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rendezvous - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Country Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Emerson Lake Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brenda's Burgers - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington located?

Situated in Custer, this ski cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Pere Marquette River. Dockery Lake and Mobey Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Depot Cottage

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