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Private Lake Michigan Beach! Breathtaking Sunsets! Fantastic Family Fun!

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A person seated on a deck chair overlooking a sunset over the ocean.
Two single beds with matching bedding and pillows, a nightstand with a lamp, and wooden walls with framed artwork.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, a stove, and a sink.
A cozy living room with a piano, wicker furniture, and a bookshelf.
A spacious living room with a large window, a fireplace, and a dining area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Buttersville Park
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Pere Marquette Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Buttersville Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Pere Marquette River
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Private Lake Michigan Beach! Breathtaking Sunsets! Fantastic Family Fun!

Located on the shore of Lake Michigan, Windswept is a large summer vacation rental home with a private beachfront.

Not 'near' or 'across from' or 'access to' the beach. This is the real thing, YOUR private beach ready for swimming, beachcombing or night bonfires.

There is no cliff - just spill out the front door and you're at the beach.

Spend time hiking out onto the south breakwall to watch the Lake Michigan carferry S.S. Badger approach at sunset. Chances are a southwest breeze will stir up the surf, providing the best night's sleep you've had in a long time.

Windswept is family-owned with four bedrooms and one-and-a-half baths. It is a summer cottage in Ludington, Michigan on a peninsula between Lake Michigan and Pere Marquette Lake.

Enjoy the people, activities and relaxed pace of Ludington, Pentwater and Manistee. Take advantage of the golf, fishing, antiquing, swimming, sailing, horseback riding, beachcombing, fairs and all the best Western Michigan has to offer.


Keywords: Beach house, cabin, lakefront, beachfront, lake front, beach front, private beach, summer cottage

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 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 1 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 351282vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this cottage is on the beach. Historic White Pine Village and Port of Ludington Maritime Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include North Breakwater Light and Big Sable Point Lighthouse. West Michigan Fairgrounds and Ludington Waterfront Park are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Pere Marquette Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Buttersville Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Historic White Pine Village - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 17 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lake Michigan Beach! Breathtaking Sunsets! Fantastic Family Fun! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Private Lake Michigan Beach! Breathtaking Sunsets! Fantastic Family Fun!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Lake Michigan Beach! Breathtaking Sunsets! Fantastic Family Fun!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lake Michigan Beach! Breathtaking Sunsets! Fantastic Family Fun!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Lake Michigan Beach! Breathtaking Sunsets! Fantastic Family Fun! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Ludington cottage is just steps away from Pere Marquette Lake and Lake Michigan. Buttersville Park and Historic White Pine Village are also within 1 mile (2 km).

About the host

Hosted by Sue Black

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Our cottage is owned by the Moloney and extended Moloney families. It is managed and enjoyed by Helen (aka 'Mom'), Lynn, George, Susan, Anne and Brian.

We've owned the cottage since 1971, but there is very little left of the original. In the past several years we've replaced all the windows, the deck, the roof, gutted and rebuilt the kitchen and main bathroom, replaced the floor, updated electrical and replaced the furnace. We've kept it updated for our families to enjoy, as well as yours!

Why they chose this property

The Moloney history and love affair with Ludington is in its 4th generation. Over the years we've moved around, grown up, married, had kids and become immersed in the day-to-day. But, every summer, we reconnect with this special place and remember what it was like to be a kid.

We have watched our own children build sand castles in the same places we did and we remember how important Ludington is to our family.

It is a refuge where we can get away from it all and spend some time on the simple pleasures. Like, what to grill for dinner, eating together, making sure we're on the deck to watch the sunset, bonfires with s'mores, catching crayfish on the breakwall with makeshift nets and watching the S.S. Badger come and go.

What makes this property unique

The family traditions abound during the summer. Ice cream at House of Flavors is a main staple, a daytrip to Pentwater, looking for the Badger's puff of smoke on the horizon and walking to greet it at the end of the breakwall. The walk to Big Point Sable lighthouse in Ludington State Park is wonderful, as is a day hike within the Manistee National Forest. Pere Marquette river is one of the best fishing spots in the Midwest. When the salmon are running, fishing boats stream out of the harbor (sometimes to the dismay of the S.S Badger as it arrives). As a working harbor, you never know what kinds of barges and freighters will make Ludington home for a bit before moving on.

Mostly, there is the beach. No crowd, no rules - just your own private place to enjoy.

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