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A Place for Paws - 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, Pet Friendly home in Downtown Ludington!

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Ludington, Michigan

Stearns Park Beach
‪7 min walk‬
Ludington Waterfront Park
‪10 min walk‬
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
‪16 min walk‬
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

A Place for Paws - 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, Pet Friendly home in Downtown Ludington!

Location! Location! Location! Whether you want to spend the day at the beach, walk to the lighthouse, or enjoy ice cream from House of Flavors, A Place for Paws is a short 5 minute walk away. Come and enjoy this simple, dog friendly, 118 year old historic home in beautiful downtown Ludington. A Place for Paws is located 3 short blocks from downtown and 4 blocks from Stearns Park. While this home has been around for many years, it has been well cared for and you will find it quaint and charming. It is cozy, clean, and contains many amenities for you to enjoy. A Place for Paws offers a main floor bedroom and full bathroom with a shower and 2 additional bedrooms and a full bathroom upstairs. The open plan dining and living room area makes socializing a breeze. Prefer to enjoy the outdoors? You will find a large concrete patio with grill and firepit in the backyard-perfect for dining outside or enjoying the gorgeous summer evenings Northern Michigan is so well known for. The backyard is also fully fenced in making it the perfect area for you and your beloved dog to enjoy. Or relax on the covered front porch and soak in the slow pace of Ludington. We would love to welcome you to this modest home, so you may too enjoy the magic that is Ludington.

No parties or large events
No Smoking
Additional Pet Fee(s) of $100/pet will apply for guests bringing their four legged friend(s). Max of 2 pets. Please inquire if you plan to bring more than 2 pets to secure approval before booking.
For security purposes only, there are two security cameras on the exterior of the property. One is located at the front door to the property and one is located at the back door.

Property manager

West Shore Vacation Properties

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Lake Michigan and Ludington State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ludington Waterfront Park and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and West Michigan Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledging.

Ludington, Michigan

What's nearby

Stearns Park Beach - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Ludington Waterfront Park - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
North Breakwater Light - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Buttersville Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
‪House Of Flavors - ‬6 min walk
‪Stix Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Place for Paws - 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, Pet Friendly home in Downtown Ludington! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A Place for Paws - 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, Pet Friendly home in Downtown Ludington!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Place for Paws - 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, Pet Friendly home in Downtown Ludington!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Place for Paws - 3 Bedroom/2 Bath, Pet Friendly home in Downtown Ludington! located?

Located in the heart of Ludington, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Ludington Waterfront Park and Lake Michigan. Sandcastles Children's Museum and Stearns Park Beach are also within 15 minutes.

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

12 Jun, 2025

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

Great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

13 Jul, 2025

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

Wonderful house, walking distance to everything!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janene B.

23 Jun, 2025

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

Perfect Location Lovely Home

Great location and adorable home…Just blocks from Stearns beach, pickleball courts, and main streets with restaurants and shops. Great space for our family of 6 plus one doggie! We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

21 Jun, 2025

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

It was a very nice home.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kelly H.

31 Aug, 2024

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

Girls trip

Cute house! Was clean, was conveniently located. Ludington is a really nice little town. Would love to revisit

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Matt L.

8 Jan, 2024

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

Nice place nice location

Quant place within walking distance to all of downtown Ludington and the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

25 May, 2024

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

Dog friendly

Location was great to walk to downtown shops and Stearn park and nearby dog beach. Our greyhound, Sadie, loved having a fenced in yard and loved the dog beaches!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

17 Jul, 2024

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

2nd Stay here just as perfect as the first!

Great family home for the teens, kids, and pets! We walked everywhere and enjoyed the dining and beach trips. We drove to kayak at nearby parks; played disc golf at several courses; visited nearby cities, too. Wish we could have spent another week as everything was perfect. We will definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

11 Mar, 2024

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

Great stay!

This was a perfect house for our family of 4 and dog. Very clean and well appointed. Plenty of space and a very comfortable place to hang out and have family time. Very close to everything Ludington. Would stay here again for sure.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris-Ann P.

31 Jan, 2024

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

We love this house!

Wonderful clean and comfortable house which we will continue to book and look forward to visiting anytime we are back in Ludington. Love everything about it!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

14 Jun, 2024

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

Ludington getaway.

This house has everything you need for a getaway. Walking distance to downtown Ludington, the park and the beach. We especially liked the fenced in backyard so our dog didn’t have to be tied up. Enjoyed the fire pit.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

1 Jul, 2024

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

Pawfection

We stay at Vrbo homes regularly and we truly enjoyed our stay here! The location is perfect! The home is well stocked for those who cook at home. The accommodations were very comfortable and perfect for 4 adults 2 kids (13 & 16) and a dog. We loved how welcome they make you feel with a pet. We enjoyed the backyard for a fire pit and cornhole, as well as the front porch during quick rain spouts.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris-Ann P.

31 Jan, 2024

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

A wonderful place to stay!

We truly loved this home, and everything about it. It was super clean and comfortable, and had everything we could possibly need. To be able to stay somewhere like this with our two fur babies means so much to us. The location is great, in a peaceful neighborhood and close to everything. We can't wait to return to A Place For Paws the next time we are in Ludington! Thank you for such a nice place to stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 May, 2024

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

Home

This property was so inviting, it made leaving a challenge. It had every amenity And more!! Loved it! All 2 weeks of it!

Stayed 15 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki S.

11 Sept, 2023

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

Everything from start to finish was fantastic

House was awesome!!! It was stocked with everything needed for our week stay ! The place was clean and you felt at home as soon as you walked in !!!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kurt P.

5 Jun, 2024

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

Great Place!

The property was awesome. Very close to downtown and the water. Had great 'hangout spaces' within the home and also out back near the firepit. They provided a firestarter and pack of logs -- THANK YOU!! -- for us to use while we stayed. It was very clean and had very clear instructions of how to be a good citizen while staying. Thanks for letting us stay in your awesome property

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven T.

27 Jun, 2024

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

Great house in perfect location

I can’t say enough positive things about this property. It’s a charming and comfortable historic home a short walk from the city beach, the marinas, and all the shopping and dining Ludington has to offer. I have to say this was also the best appointed private rental we’ve ever experienced. Anything we needed was there (and that includes dog stuff)! Speaking of dogs: The backyard is fully fenced and very secure. You might just want to keep an eye on high jumpers.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve p.

22 Oct, 2023

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

Millie Mae

We stayed at the property to celebrate my wife’s birthday. The kids enjoyed their first vacation with Millie, our Golden Doodle, who felt at home staying here. The home was well appointed for humans and pets where we felt comfortable both inside and outside. The property was walking distance to town and the beach.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M., WI

27 Jun, 2023

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

Fantastic Ludington Stay

The house was spotlessly clean. The communication with the owner was easy and any questions were answered immediately. It is very pet friendly. The backyard is completely fenced. The beds were very comfortable. Everything worked. The location to downtown is excellent. The neighborhood is clean and quiet. We would not hesitate to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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6/10 Okay

becky b., Chesterfield

12 Jul, 2023

Location

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is very old. Lots of wood floor creaking. Definitely needs updating especially in bathroom. You can only shower as the water will not flow out of faucet to fill tub. Stairs are wood and are very slippery if you’re wearing just socks. Back yard needed mowing- we visited in July so mosquito’s were bad. It’s about 4 blocks to beach. 2 blocks to town. Location was good. I didn’t get my check in / code access and had to call to get that prior to arrival. Overall I would give it 3.5 stars. Not prefect but was average.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Chris-Ann P.

27 Jan, 2025

Love staying at this house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is our second year staying here. I can’t say enough good things about the cleanliness, comfort, amenities, and location of this home. It’s a wonderful house/place for us and our two Golden Retrievers, in a quiet neighborhood with a great vibe. Some nice updates to the bathrooms since our last visit too. It has everything we need, feels like home, and is close to everything in town and the lake. Nikki is one of the best property managers I have ever worked with. Once again, we cannot wait to come back!

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan P.

1 Oct, 2024

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

Great place in downtown Ludington

Great house, clean, has everything you need and walking distance to attractions in ludington

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

23 Jul, 2024

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

Ludington getaway

Good location, house was an older house which I liked. 6 and 9 yo grandchildren with us, perfect for the four of us. Nice back yard, fire pit, quiet neighborhood. Nice to walk to beach and to get ice cream. Everything was clean, no smell of pets. Thank you for letting us use your house!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

27 Dec, 2023

Extremely comfortable and convenient

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Everything was exactly as described and we encountered absolutely no problems or issues whatsoever. The house was clean, well stocked with all necessities and very comfortable. We would certainly choose this location again, when in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

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10/10 Excellent

Tim A.

17 Jun, 2023

Perfect vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: A Place for Paws was the perfect spot for our family of 6 plus 2 Doodles! Such a beat and quiet neighborhood that was still close to the Lake and delicious restaurants like House of Flavors. Our family had a wonderful time and can’t wait to stay here again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023