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Views abound from this lakefront charmer with in-ground pool

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Outdoor dining
Entryway open to the kitchen, dining room and living room.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Wilson Hill Park
6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Private pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Wilson Hill Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hamlin Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Lower level (4)

1 Queen Bed

Lower level (5)

1 Queen Bed

Lower level Bunk Room

1 Single Bunk Bed

Lower level main (3)

1 Queen Bed

Main bedroom (1)

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom (2)

1 Queen Bed

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level Main

Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Shared

Toilet · Shower only

Main bath - upper level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Views abound from this lakefront charmer with in-ground pool

For your next family vacation, look no further than this cozy Hamlin Lake retreat located in Ludington Michigan and near Lake Michigan beaches, state parks, and quaint downtown Ludington. At this 6-bedroom, 4-bath vacation rental, you’ll have access to at-home comforts and amenities including a fully equipped kitchen, comfortable sleeping arrangements for at least 12, a heated in-ground pool, hot tub, kayaks, and more. Spend your days relaxing at the pool, fishing out front, or rent a boat at a nearby marina for a day on the water. Each evening you can catch beautiful sunsets while you warm in front of a gas firepit from the large 2-level deck.

Several nearby marinas offer boat rentals by the day or week. Boats can be tied up out front of the cottage on the seawall. Barnhart's Marina and Restaurant is a short walk up the street where you can relax for a meal or gas up your boat.

Take a quick 10 mile drive into downtown Ludington where you can watch the Badger come in, eat at myriad restaurants, enjoy ice cream from the famous House of Flavors, shop quaint boutiques, hit the beach, or walk out to the Lighthouse.

Whether you're looking for a quiet place to unwind and relax, or seeking water sports, outdoor adventures and night life, Ludington has it all!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2868351vb
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 in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Ludington Waterfront Park, while Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights. West Michigan Fairgrounds and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Kayaking and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Wilson Hill Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hamlin Lake - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 17 min drive - 21.8 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 19 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 44 min drive - 70.1 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stix Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Perch At Hobby Crest - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Barnhart's Marina Resort - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Goodtime Charlie's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Ma and Pa's Gluten Free Cafe & Mini Golf - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Views abound from this lakefront charmer with in-ground pool have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Views abound from this lakefront charmer with in-ground pool?

As of 29 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Views abound from this lakefront charmer with in-ground pool on 10 Apr 2027 start from AU$706, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Views abound from this lakefront charmer with in-ground pool pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Views abound from this lakefront charmer with in-ground pool?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Views abound from this lakefront charmer with in-ground pool?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Views abound from this lakefront charmer with in-ground pool?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Views abound from this lakefront charmer with in-ground pool located?

Located in the heart of Ludington, this cottage is steps from Wilson Hill Park and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Hamlin Lake. Victory Memorial Park and Hemlock Golf Club are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rachel K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great family getaway weekend. The house was clean. The hot tub and pool were wonderful! Plenty of room to gather inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time in your beautiful home! It was the perfect destination for getting our kids and grandkids together for a family vacation! See you again soon!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a cute lake side cabin! We loved drinking coffee on the deck in the morning looking at the lake. The hot tub was perfect in the evening and we even were able to use the heated pool despite it being chilly out. Beds were comfortable and plentiful. Perfect spot for a girls’ weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words, Amanda. I'm thrilled you and your friends were able to have a lovely girls weekend! Please come back and see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for our family long weekend holiday. We all enjoyed the heated pool and hot tub. Plenty of room in the back for cornhole and hanging by the lake. Very clean inside and out. The host was very attentive and communicated well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2025
Im so glad your family enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Great place with character, charm and sunset views

Great place for our family! Right on the water in a cozy, walkable community with plenty of room for each of our four adult kids and spouses and grandchildren. We
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 June 2025
We are thrilled you and your family enjoyed your stay! Come back and see us again some time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francisco G.

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

Family stay

I booked 3 nights at this location and it was perfect for all of the entire family. We had 2 kids under 5 playing at the pool, teenagers at the kayaks, and rented a boat nearby. The house was charming and accommodated all of us. We were pleasantly surprised and recommend for future bookings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thanks so much for the thoughtful feedback! I love hearing that your entire crew—kids, teens, and grown-ups—had a wonderful time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Multi-Generational Family Stay

We had a great time staying on Lake Hamlin with ages ranging from 12 to 75. We appreciated the 4 full bathrooms and space. The pool and hot tub were a highlight, as the lake seemed a bit inaccessible without a dock. Nice being so close to town and Lake Michigan!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Great times on Lake Hamlin

What a great place and a great location. Great communication with the owner and was a 10 plus at accommodating us. Would stay again in a heart beat.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May 2024
Thank you for your kind words. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol E.

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

Friends

It was awesome! Very clean house, beautiful views, quiet, private. We all felt very comfortable!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Thank you so much for your kind words. We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roger J.

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

All perfect!

perfect for our 3 generation group
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

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

Wonderful accommodations

We absolutely loved staying in this home! It was very clean and cozy and had just the right amount of space, full bathrooms, and sleeping accommodations for our large group!. The pool and hot tub was an added bonus and our kids enjoyed swimming everyday! The location is perfect and there is plenty of parking for cars and boat trailers. We look forward to staying in this home again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Thank you! So happy you had a wonderful week making memories!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

Family Trip

There were 10 adults and 1 infant on this trip. The house accommodated everyone comfortably with plenty of bedrooms, bathrooms and areas for everyone to spend time together. The view is amazing! The pool was heated and we were able to enjoy even when the weather was a little cooler. The hot tub was a bonus! Location is perfect for visiting Ludington, but also enjoying some quiet time. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you so much for the lovely review! We're so glad to hear that your group (and the little one!) felt comfortable and had plenty of space to relax and connect. It’s wonderful to know you were able to enjoy the pool and hot tub—even with the cooler weather—and that the view and location made your stay extra special. We’d be honored to host you again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything overall on the interior of the house was excellent. My only concern was I thought the pool area could’ve been a little cleaner as far as the pavement area and the front of the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janis R.

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

great location, perfect space, lots of fun

We loved staring at this cozy cottage with tons of space. We enjoyed the double master rooms with en suite bathrooms, plus lots of extra bedrooms and bathrooms for the kids. The kitchen had everything we needed, and doing coffee in the living room to sunrise was a favorite. But the real attraction was the pool and hot tub which we used day and night. Easy to go explore nearby towns during the day, then swim into the night. A perfect retreat for the long weekend with family!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that the cottage was the perfect retreat for your family getaway. It sounds like you made the most of everything—from morning coffee with the sunrise to late-night swims in the pool and hot tub! We love hearing how much you enjoyed the space, especially the double master suites and well-stocked kitchen. We’d love to welcome you back anytime for more fun and relaxation!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Everything You Could Ask For

We had a great stay at Brooke’s property. The ambience and amenities of the house cannot be beat. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donell G.

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

New Years in Ludington.

Great house! It fit our group perfectly. Brooke was so easy to communicate with and very accommodating to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taylor A.

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

Ice fishing getaway

This property was great for a group of friends for a weekend of ice fishing. The property was very nice and the house fit our needs perfectly! The host was easy to communicate with! The only thing that would have made it better was if the hot tub was available during the winter!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2025
Thanks Taylor! We may need to consider that in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EJ G.

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

Great Lakehouse

Brooke was great to deal with and extremely responsive when needed. The house was in great shape and our family of 9 ages 5-54 loved it. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

timothy c.

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

Family vacation 2023

Met all expectations. Place was perfect. We’ll stocked, everything worked and accessible, pool and hot tub clean and great for all of us. Couldn’t recommend this property or owner more highly!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
Thank you for the kind words. We hope to see you back again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

Great Stay!

We had an awesome time at this gem on Hamlin Lake. The pool, the location, the fishing, and the owners responsiveness to any questions or needs were all great. The neighbors on one side apparently do not appreciate people driving down their portion of the road, but other than that, everything was excellent! We would definitely come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time.Check in was a breeze Had no problems with the Wi-Fi. House was nice and cozy. We had several fires in the fire pit and had s’mores. The number of bedrooms and bathrooms suited us perfectly. The kids LOVED the pool. We were out there every day. The only suggestion i have is that the pool furniture should be updated. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip P.

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

Perfect for Family of 3 generations

We loved our week at Hamlin Lake! The swimming pool sold us when we booked 12 months ago. And we used it every day. Loved having kayaks. Hot tub was a bonus. Enjoyed meals on both lakefront deck and street side patio. Perfect for our family of 11. We definitely would return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon T.

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

Excellent Getaway!

We had a wonderful time staying at this beautiful house and property! The pool was everything we wanted and more, the hot tub was an excellent place to soak and enjoy the view of the lake. The house was beautifully decorated and very clean, beds were comfortable too! The house was nice and centerally located, we were able to get out and enjoy a couple rounds of disc golf, went to the beach, and enjoyed Stix! The host was incredibly understanding and easy to communicate with, she made the whole process easy. All in all, it was a wonderful time and we are so thankful we had a beautiful place to enjoy our vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Nov 2024
Thank you so much for your kind comments. We are thrilled you had a wonderful time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily R.

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

Plenty of space and a great view

We stayed a week at this property and enjoyed it! Brooke was incredibly kind and responsive. About a 15 min drive into downtown Ludington. Our week was unseasonably cold (in the 50s) and cloudy so we didn’t take full advantage of the pool/lake, but saw many out on Hamlin lake braving the chilly weather for successful fishing. House was clean and very well stocked. Beautiful hikes nearby at Ludington State Park and Manistee National Forest.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2023
Thank you for the kind words. We are glad you enjoyed your stay despite the chilly temps!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela H.

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

2024 Family vacation

Host was responsive to every text sent. The property was as we had expected. We enjoyed the pool and hot tub. This property does not have a beach, but the kids had a blast catching fish off the pontoon boat we anchored to the seawall. There were fruit flies in abundance when we arrived (maybe due to the fruit tree out front of the cottage?), but for us it did not detract from the time we had on Hamlin Lake! Thanks, Brooke! We'd love to come visit, again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
Thank you for your kind words. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay! The fruit flies are always an annoyance this time of year, but I'm happy they didn't prevent you from having a blast with your family!

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