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The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony

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View of the Marina from the front porch
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Front driveway
Front porch
Bedroom 1

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 799.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Stearns Park Beach
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.

Great lower unit of a charming two unit home next to the Ludington Municipal Marina and walking distance to beach, harbor, downtown and boat launch. Ideal for the fisherman in the group. This is a 2/2 with a living room and dining room that seats 6. There is a second floor separate apartment listed as The Dock House-Upper (listing 4813469). This cottage has a large deck in the back and a large front porch to sit out and watch the Badger come to port. The cottage is fully furnished with a washer and dryer, freezer in the basement, cable TV, WIFI and a full kitchen with everything you need for cooking. If you don't want to cook, you are walking distance to the downtown area with some of the finest restaurants and bars. Take a walk along Pere Marquette lake or out to the lighthouse on Stearns Beach. So much to do and see just blocks away.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small pets allowed with a one time $100 pet fee.
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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

About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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. West Michigan Fairgrounds and Amber Elk Ranch are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Port of Ludington Maritime Museum - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ludington Bay Brewing Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pier To Pier Picnics - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cluck Bucket - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown. located?

Located in the heart of Ludington, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Lake Michigan. North Breakwater Light and Stearns Park Beach are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Great Lake House

We've stayed at this house 2 years in a row. Easy walk to the beach and downtown. Perfect house for relaxing or place to stay when making short trips to outer towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Tamara J.

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

Wedding party

Came to to town for family wedding, location perfect and had us handy to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

The view and location = 5 STARS!

We initially intended to head out of town to ride ATV trails but found the house so comfortable and convenient we spent more time in town than planned. Watched the parade from a block away and fireworks from the front porch. Was blessed with enough space for a couple games of cards with friends as we waited for the fireworks. Would recommend and may rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location

This property is ideally located within the city. It was an easy walk to downtown, the city marina, and the city beach and park. The lower part of Dock House is definitely themed for the lake and contained everything we needed. It was just two of us, and although it contained beds for 5, we think it would seem small unless kids made up some of that number. We cooked for most of our meals and there were pots, pans, utensils, and dishes for everything we made. We hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheila R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well equipped older home very close to the Ludington beach and downtown. The Ludington Maritime museum is a block away and full of history about the area. Plenty of room for our family of adult children and us. The front porch is great for morning coffee, relaxing and reading. The beds were very comfortable. We appreciated the spices, coffee, cookware and utensils for cooking in the house. We loved the antiques, claw foot tub, and sinks. A step back in time. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always fun at the Dock House. Love the location for the beach and downtown. House is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

Great, comfy stay in the middle of everything!

My family stayed here for a summer getaway. It was very comfy, had everything we needed, and right near everything we wanted to do. We walked to the beach a million times, we fished at the marina, we walked into town. We were happy we got to bring our dog with us. Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

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

Great place

This was our 3rd year staying here. We enjoy every minute of the place. Easy walk to the beach, watching the Badger come in and out and close to many attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

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

Ludington trip

Great location, super cute house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

family retreat

ideal location for exploring Ludington
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location to walk to beach

We loved the location, but, the house itself needs a few things "fixed". Kitchen bathroon hot water faucet doesnt work. Living room bathroom faucets too short for sink that is there, hard to wash hands. Front steps and handrailings need repair. Stove's bottom panel hanging off. We loved the location, but the house needs some TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

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

Macker weekend

Nice place and very close to marina and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

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

Great location, historical home

Wonderfully sandwiched between the beach, marina, and downtown, we could walk anywhere we wanted to go. Cute historical home with the charms and quirks of an older property. We loved it! Good value, easy check in and out. We didn't really need to communicate with the owners bc we had what we needed. My only observation is that the master bed is a double, not a queen, if that makes a difference. We saw it listed as both in different listings. Ludington is beautiful and we felt welcome and at home in the Dock House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie B.

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

Girls trip

I had been hearing about Ludington from two different friends who had been visiting Ludington for 60+ years. Ludington didn’t disappoint! Charming people and town. The Dock House was a perfect location, clean, neat and the owner was very responsive when needed. Everything the description indicated!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

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

Exploring Ludington

We enjoyed our stay. The home is very interesting with some vintage decor. It is in a beautiful setting a few blocks to the beach & the marina. My husband liked watching the Badger come in from WI. I loved walking the neighborhood. All of the crab trees were in bloom-so pretty! Hope to be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect!

Our family of 5 stayed at The Dock House for 3 nights while in town for a wedding. Had everything we needed for our stay. Loved walking the dog by the marina or along the shore where we could see the lighthouse. Walking distance to great food and shops as well. This house has old charm, but still provides the needed conveniences. Would stay again for sure. Great communication- from my inquiry prior to booking our stay, through our departure. Had a little hiccup with access upon arrival and Brian was on top of it right away. Thanks for a great experience! Hope to see you again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Karen R.

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

8.23-26.2023

Wonderful. Location perfect. .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon U.

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

Great location

Love the front porch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

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

The Dock House

The Dock House is a charming, roomy, well-appointed house with a lovely front porch located close to all the fun things to do in Ludington. We very much appreciated that they are dog-friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kati A.

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

Family Wedding

The home is older but it is a clean and well kept property in an ideal location. The owner is very responsive should you need anything during your stay. We were in town for a family wedding and this home worked out well for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

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

Great host!

We enjoyed our stay in Ludington. The cottage was super clean and comfortable. Great location! We walked nearly everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Quaint, charming, delightful.

Wonderful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lawrence H.

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

New Years

Cute place short walk to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE L.

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

Great Property

Everything was very clean and the house is extremely nice!!!
Stayed 53 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

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

Fall Get-Away

Enjoyed this property. Was affordable and as described. Great location for walking over to view Badger departing and arriving. Quiet. Everything we needed. Saw deer right across the street daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian Wheeless

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Brian and Cindy Wheeless bought their first vacation home in Ludington in 2008 after spending 20+ years vacationing in Northwest Michigan. They are avid outdoors people that enjoy the big lake fishing, golf, off-roading and hiking. Brian has recently retired and they both started Ludington Cottage Rentals in 2018.

Why they chose this property

The Dock House is a charming older home next to the city marina and close to Sterns Beach and downtown.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to your boat in the Marina, the beach and all what the downtown has to offer.

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