Sandpiper Cottage: Lakeside, Boat Slip, Beach, Family Friendly, Kayaks

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A wooden house with a white door labeled "SANDPIPER," a small porch, and a window.
A residential property with a garden bed, a wooden fence, and a small house with a front door.
A wooden signpost with 'Sandpiper COTTAGE' pointing to the right, surrounded by grass and potted plants.
A pathway leading to a house with a wooden door and a sign that reads "SANUPPER".
A kitchen with white cabinets, a red refrigerator, and a tiled floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Hamlin Lake

Popular amenities

  • Kitchenette
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Hamlin Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 Queen Bed

Living Area

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ludington

Ludington is home to this cottage. Lake Michigan and Ludington State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Ludington Waterfront Park and Ludington Area Center for the Arts are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.
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Map
Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 8 min drive - 8.9 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 10 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Little River Casino - 37 min drive - 55.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandpiper Cottage: Lakeside, Boat Slip, Beach, Family Friendly, Kayaks pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sandpiper Cottage: Lakeside, Boat Slip, Beach, Family Friendly, Kayaks?

As of 31 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sandpiper Cottage: Lakeside, Boat Slip, Beach, Family Friendly, Kayaks on 26 Oct 2027 start from AU$911, 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.

How much is parking at Sandpiper Cottage: Lakeside, Boat Slip, Beach, Family Friendly, Kayaks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sandpiper Cottage: Lakeside, Boat Slip, Beach, Family Friendly, Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sandpiper Cottage: Lakeside, Boat Slip, Beach, Family Friendly, Kayaks?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sandpiper Cottage: Lakeside, Boat Slip, Beach, Family Friendly, Kayaks located?

Situated in Ludington, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Hamlin Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Lincoln Lake. Stearns Park Beach and North Breakwater Light are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Nice area. Nice little cabin. Overall a great vacation spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful visit! Lake is gorgeous!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Thank you for the review, happy trails!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean, cozy cabin on the shared beach is a lovely place to stay. Host communication was most excellent! Close to downtown & state park!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property! Great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2025
Thans for sharing your experience. Hope you stay again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location

This cottage has a great view from screen porch. Location is great close to downtown. We enjoyed our stay and lacked for nothing. Hamlin lake is a beautiful lake to unwind from.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice cottage Short walk for fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hamlin Lake cottage

Nice, clean cottage with a lake view from a screened porch.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a wonderful place to spend some time! The check-in and check-out process was very simple, and when we had a question, the hosts responded quickly. The space was spotless, and it felt more like staying at a welcoming home than a rental. We visited on a weekday during the off-season, and it was extremely quiet and peaceful.Accessibility & Mobility Notes (for Cane and Walker Users):Parking & Drop-Off: The primary parking area is located behind the rental up a grassy hill. However, my wife could easily drop me off right at the front entrance.Sidewalk: The walkway to the entrance is a bit narrow, which might be tight for standard walkers.Front Entry: There is no exterior handrail at the front door. Having something to grab onto (like a grab bar or handle) would be helpful, as I struggled a bit navigating the door.Interior Layout: There is a single step up from the main living area into the kitchen, as well as a step up into the bedroom. I managed both steps without issue using my cane.I would gladly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Welcoming

A very cozy welcoming cottage. It was so clean with alot of supplies. We loved the spacious bathroom with the tiled shower, and that we liked the games apples to apples it was pretty fun to play.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2025
We appreciate your your feedback Namuli. You were a pleasure to host! Please visit again..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ludington Summer Vacation

My wife, two children (6 and 8), and I stayed at the Sandpiper in mid July. Our children loved the amenities this property has to offer including: local swim area with shallow, sandy bottom, fire pit with nice Adirondack chairs, and screened-in porch. This is a cozy unit with a pull out sofa and a queen bed and it fit us well. We love the Ludington area’s attractions and natural beauty! A great little place in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thank you very much for the thoughtful review Peter! You and your family are welcome back anytime! Happy trails, Chris & Clara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at the Sandpiper. The place itself was very clean, well maintained, and stocked with all the amenities we needed. The beach and swimming area were perfect for our kids and provided a great place for us all to relax after our daily adventures in and around Ludington. The hosts were very kind and responsive and we can't wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing getaway in September

Warm, sunny midweek getaway in late September. Cute, comfortable cabin on the water. Sunsets a few steps away, and easily seen out the cabin window, close to beaches. Ping pong in gathering place. Best view of the water of all the cottages in this resort. Relaxing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sand piper

What an adorable quaint cabin, at a great little village! First, the cabin! Decorated in just my style! Cute old style furniture, updated and amazingly large bathroom. Air conditioning was perfect. The village is so quaint. We loved speaking with several folks who have been coming here since they were kids, now bringing their families. The lake side view, with a small swimming area was great! I highly recommend it, and hope to come back ourselves. 5 stars 🌟
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Lake House

This is the perfect little cottage for a lakeside getaway! It has everything you need for your stay, and then some. We were surprised to find beach toys and towels left for us, family games for us to play together, and an amazing shower that spoiled us all! It's very clean and up to date, without lacking any modern amenities, yet still feels like a cabin in the woods. It's nestled on Vacation Lane, like a picturesque scene from a movie. It's just minutes from several Lake Michigan public beach access points, and a short drive into downtown Ludington. The AC was more than sufficient for the space, which is important to us in the hot, humid summer. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you for the great review, hope you come back some day! Happy trails..Chris & Clara
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

Booked the Sandpiper last minute for a weekday vacation to Ludington. Stayed her with my partner and teen stepson. The listing made the cottage appear much smaller than it actually is. There was plenty of room for the three of us. We loved being able to sit on the screened in porch watching the lake in the morning. The cottage felt very private. We couldn’t hear the guests in the attached cottage at all. Charming details, very clean, wonderful bathroom, and good amenities like air conditioning. We did not spend much time at the resort because we were visiting family and spent our time with them but it looks like a great place for families. Easy check in and check out, communicative owner. 10/10 would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a fabulous property! We have never had such a clean rental. Everything was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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