House in Ludington, MI

View of Hamlin Lake, King bed, Central AC, Free Firewood

View of Hamlin Lake, King bed, Central AC, Free Firewood

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Enjoy your coffee or watch the sunset over the Lake from the side deck
Property grounds
Fuller view of Living Room
Relax around the campfire and roast a few marshmellows!
Exterior

Overview of View of Hamlin Lake, King bed, Central AC, Free Firewood

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 689 sq m

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Ludington, MI
  • Popular LocationHamlin Lake18 min walk
  • Popular LocationLudington Waterfront Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationS.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry10 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)36 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

1 bathroom

Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

View of Hamlin Lake, King bed, Central AC, Free Firewood

Low Fall rates are here for the month of September! Book for 7 or more days and get additional 10% off.

Welcome to Shady Oaks Cottage!
Sit on my front deck and enjoy the view the lake! Incredible sunsets.

Looking for an old time lakeview cottage? I am a charming 80+ year old cottage. I still have some of my original hardwood floors, and knotty pine wainscoting. My 2 original bedrooms are small, but they work for sleeping. The main bedroom (3 bedrooms total) was added on many years ago, and has one of those king beds to stretch out in. Did you know that king beds did not even exist when I was built! Updates have been made over the years, so you can enjoy the comfort of my central heat and air. Or like our granny's did, open the windows and enjoy the fresh air. All my beds are fairly new, my couch and loveseat both recline and are brand new, as well as my 40 inch smart TV.

You will stay with me because you want more than a cabin, but less than the fancy condo's downtown. I have a great firepit out back with a supply of firewood for your enjoyment. The firepit can double as a wood grilling option, or you can use the charcoal grill. I also have a wonderful, covered patio with party lights and a radio. The local station plays a lot of oldies. I have real comfy cushioned chairs on the patio. Two of the cushioned chairs even rock - just like someone's granny used to. Check out my indoor and outdoor games. Your stay with me should be for making memories.

I have a nice view of Hamlin Lake from my front porch and most of my rooms. The view is partially blocked by some trees, but none the less, the sunset emits a nice orange glow between the trees and makes me smile. You are only a 2 min walk to Hamlin Lake's South Bayou Park & boat ramp. The park includes a small playground for the kiddos. Bring your kayaks, paddle boards or boat and use the public launch at the South Bayou Park. This park has free parking and launching (no super large boats at this launch, but it will work for most ski and fishing boats). You can even get ice cream and bait at the Waterside Resort store across the street from the park.

Location, location, location. There are beaches, shopping, 2 lighthouses, the downtown area, and the State Park - all within a 10 minute drive. The 2nd lighthouse does require about a 45 minute walk to reach it.

I should have most everything you need for your stay. My lovely features include central heat/air, washer/dryer, nice size kitchen with coffee/waffle sideboard fully stocked for morning coffee and waffles. Fully stocked kitchen with stove, full size refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, toaster, blender, waffle maker, crock pot, baking dishes, pots, pans, dishes - it's all there. Includes some pantry staples such as coffee, sugar, creamer, waffle mix, syrup, salt, pepper, cinnamon, steak seasoning, and a few others.

I can sleep up to 6. The main bedroom has a King bed. Bedroom 2 has a bunk with a double (full) bed on the bottom and a single (twin) bed on the top. Bedroom 3 is set up with an extra long twin bunkbed that can easily sleep teens or adults. Linens are supplied for all the beds. I currently only have one bath. Only mansions had more than one bath back in the 1930's when I was built. You will have a set of towels for each guest, soaps, and shampoo.

Roku Channels, Weather Nation, and many other streaming channels on the TV. TV's were invented before I was built but did not become popular until more than a decade later.

I am a clean older home with many updates. Located in a quiet resort neighborhood. So please enjoy yourself, but no large gatherings or loud parties as they would disturb my neighbors and are against the township ordinance. This property offers easy convenient self check-in.

** Allergies? I am an older home and moth balls have been used in my past winters. If you suffer allergies, I may not be the right fit for you. :(

Easily park 4 vehicles in the driveway (garage not included in rental). Max of 4 vehicle + trailers allowed.

Location, location, location. This place has it. Pick me!! Pick me!!

Property manager

Austin Mender
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Property is not baby proofed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside smoking only - Please!
Gatherings: Max 7adults (visitors and overnight guests) on property at one time. Guests must leave at dark (township ordinance) No pets at any time
Quiet hours between 11:00 pm and 8:00 am Be respectful of the neighbors

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this cottage is on a lake. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Ludington Waterfront Park and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Traveling with kids? Consider West Michigan Fairgrounds and Amber Elk Ranch. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 18 min walk
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 9 min drive
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 10 min drive
  • Ludington State Park - 12 min drive
  • Hamlin Lake beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • House Of Flavors - 9 min drive
  • Culver's - 12 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 13 min drive
  • Pomorski's Tavern - 12 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

4.0/5

Staff & service

4.0/5

Property conditions & facilities

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.9/5

Location

5/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Greg I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place.
Everything as described, close to lake, quiet area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming Cottage
Charming Cottage in a good location. Right by Lake Hamlin and very close to Lake Michigan. Owners were great by providing most everything you might need. Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Judeen B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location!
Loved the house and all the personal cottagey touches that made it cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cottage
We enjoyed our visit. Was quiet, quaint, and well stocked. We used this as our base to go to lighthouses. The location was perfect and hosts were awesome. Will return next trip!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

5/5 Excellent

Grace J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for families and anyone….
This is a great place for a family to spend time together. Very quiet and it has everything you might need.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Austin Mender

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Hello! My name is Austin. My parents, Laura and Sayre, and I co-host this property. We do our best to make you feel like you are at home.

Why they chose this property

Felt like home. Clean and comfortable and had all the amenities we desire for a longer stay. Easily accommodates our family of 5. This is where we stay when we are in Ludington. We love the quiet back yard with the firepit, but spend most our time on the covered patio listening to oldies music.

What makes this property unique

Quiet neighborhood. Close to all the action around Hamlin Lake. Just a few miles to town or to the State Park. Ice cream and snacks just down the hill. Event destination at Stix just 2 miles away. Grocery store and Dollar General just 2 miles away.

Languages:

English

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