Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake

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A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, fireplace, dining area, and kitchen in the background.
A kitchen with light blue cabinets, a white refrigerator, a stainless steel sink, and a gas stove.
A living room with a sofa, two blue cushions, a patterned rug, a dining area with a table and chairs, a kitchen with cabinets and appliances, and a sliding door leading to another room.
A covered outdoor seating area with two chairs, a table, and a decorative vase.
A small, single-story house with a red roof and blue siding, featuring a porch with two chairs and a table, surrounded by a well-maintained garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Summit Township Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this cottage is in a rural area. S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Charles Mears State Park. West Michigan Fairgrounds and Ludington Waterfront Park are also worth visiting. Looking to get your feet wet? Jet skiing, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Summit Township Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 14 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 15 min drive - 21.5 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 16 min drive - 19.3 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 26 min drive - 42.1 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Murphy's Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pentwater Dari Creme - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Antler Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Village Pub - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Summit Township Park and Lake Michigan. Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 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

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our time here, this was very nice and clean. Close to the beach and surrounding attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third summer staying here - beautiful perfect location! Clean and comfy :) p
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jul, 2025
We are so glad to have had you stay with us again and we're happy it was another enjoyable stay! Thank you for always taking such great care of our cottage. We look forward to your return next Summer!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent, clean home with fantastic location near the beach and many, many parks, trails and nature activities! Very helpful host.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay at our cottage and the surrounding area. It is truly a beautiful area along the lakeshore. Thank you for taking such great care of everything while you were here. We'd be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved our stay

Great house; perfect if you want two separate sleeping areas and bathrooms. Accessible to Ludington, Pentwater, Lake Michigan, and Bass Lake. It was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great house. Perfect for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2024
We're so glad you found our cottage to be perfect for your family vacation. Thank you for the care you took of it during your stay. We'd be happy to have you back for your future travels to the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful cottage to stay in, close to the big lake, beaches, and all that makes a vacation wonderful. Especially nice for multiple groups as the cottages are really separate and allow for space for each family unit. The cottage decor was tasteful and Michigan themed. Very clean, stocked well with linens, paper goods and cooking utensils/dishes. Host was fabulous, left a useful manual for guests and accessible by phone and email. Enjoyed the time there with my son and his family in a beautiful wooded setting by the lake. Nice fire bowl for evening campfires and plenty of outdoor chairs to accommodate everyone. Didn't use the games or books there, but they were there for rainy days. Great place to stay, absolutely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stay at Freshwater Cottage

Nice layout for more than one couple
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will be coming back

The house was perfect and well stocked! My favorite part was the back porch surrounded by greenery. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our family

We stayed for a long weekend and had a great time. Summit park was so close, the little ones loved the Pirate Ship, hanging out at the beach and Sterns Beach in Ludington never disappoints. We loved the proximity to everything we wanted to do. The property was clean and perfect for our family ranging from 3 - 69 years old :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2024
We're very glad you and your family enjoyed your stay and the nearby attractions. Thank you for the great care you took of our property throughout your stay. We'd be happy to host you again for your future travels to the area!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Clean, Cute 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: Second year in a row staying here and we couldn't be happier. Two separate but joined spaces were perfect for our family. Two kitchens and baths made this so practical, and the great room is so spacious for our family of 7. Cant wait till next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious,clean and close to Lake Michigan

These two cottages are centrally located between Pentwater and Ludington. We visited beaches in both locations. The surroundings are peaceful, nice fire pit and hammock. The cottages were clean, nicely decorated and have all the amenities needed. One suggestion is to have a picnic table outside. We had beautiful weather and love being outdoors and would have eaten meals outside if there were a picnic table. Loved our stay and would rent again. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2023
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and found the location to be ideal and the cottage well cleaned and stocked. We appreciate your feedback about adding a picnic table. The owners will be adding one, so our guests can enjoy mealtimes outside. Thank you for the care you took of the cottage and property during your stay and we look forward to hosting you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect! Private location. Close to beaches and short drive to town. It’s basically two houses in one. We brought my mother and she had one whole side of the house to herself for privacy. Lots of wildlife to watch. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay and the cottage worked well for you and your family! Thank you for taking such great care of everything while you were here and leaving it so clean. We would be happy to welcome you back anytime!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Will definitely stay again

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This was a perfect set for what our families needed; individual “units” for each family and we could still spend time together without being in each others space. We had nice fires at the fire pit, took turns swimming on the little tree swing and after the kids went to sleep each night we were able to hang out on the cozy screened in-porch. Each little “apartment” has a portable air conditioner and there are also a few window fans which is nice. A two minute walk down the road is a fish restaurant CASH ONLY and beach access, with a playground and tennis courts are only a 6 minute walk. There were just a few minor cleaning misses but that did not dampen our stay. We will definitely be back next summer but this time for longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Sister get away

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We found this cozy cottage to be very suitable for our vacation. It's really 2 places in one which gave us space to spread out and come together. It's clean and mostly updated. We had no problems checking in or out. When I tripped a fuse, the property responded quickly and the matter was resolved. Lake Michigan was very lose by, but you cannot see it from the property. The cottage is very private and quiet. I would recommend this reental!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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