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Mariners Landing; Dockside Cottage Ludington

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Front of house; view of SS Badger and The Lake House
Driveway side of house
Front of house
View of the Spartan
Driveway Entrance/Patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Balcony or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pere Marquette River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom off Kitchen

1 Queen Bed

Front Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Mariners Landing; Dockside Cottage Ludington

This dockside cottage is located in the quaint coastal town of Ludington, on Lake Michigan. Mariners Landing is perfect for those looking to experience activities in a small urban environment with maritime appeal. Its location in an small urban setting allows exploration by foot. Within minutes guest can land at one of the many restaurants, experience craft beer, or stroll by the marina to Waterfront Park. A ten minute walk will get you to the heart of town; along the way there are numerous eateries, breweries and shops for your leisure.

Mariners Landing is a two bedroom, 1.5 bath home with a large kitchen and comfortable living room. It sits adjacent to the home of the SS Badger Carferry, the only passenger steamship still in operation in the US. From mid-May to mid-October, guests are able to view and experience the daily departure and arrival of the SS Badger from various places in and outside of the home. The covered cement patio allows a place to relax and enjoy the views, in a private setting.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 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
An e-signature on our guest agreement is required within 48 hours of booking via VRBO or the reservation is subject to cancellation.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9644137
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Ludington

Ludington is home to this holiday home. North Breakwater Light and Historic White Pine Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Ludington State Park. Ludington Waterfront Park and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Sandcastles Children's Museum - 10 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Corner Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mancino's Pizza & Grinders - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Mariners Landing; Dockside Cottage Ludington pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mariners Landing; Dockside Cottage Ludington?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Mariners Landing; Dockside Cottage Ludington?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Mariners Landing; Dockside Cottage Ludington?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Mariners Landing; Dockside Cottage Ludington located?

Situated in Ludington, this holiday home is steps away from S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Pere Marquette River. Sandcastles Children's Museum and Ludington Area Center for the Arts are also within 10 minutes.

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. 14 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pat G.

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

Vacation

It was perfect for us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely well appointed cottage. Updated, roomy, really nice decor. I would give 10 stars! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Ludington cottage

Ideally located cottage filled with amenities provided by thoughtful owners. Very clean, welcoming, comfortable. Very walkable area with great views of the Badger (all lit up at night). We loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
LOVED the location for the 4th of July fireworks. Front row seating without the crowds found at the beach. The neighbors were a little rowdy at times, but overall it was a great experience! Would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason S.

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

Fish like you mean it

We were looking for a place to put us near the fish. We found it. Cozy pad to relax between plans on the water and on the town.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa v.

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

Family Trip

A week in Ludington with family. My sister n brother-in-law stayed with me, another sister stayed at a different property. We all loved this house. The layout, amenities, location were perfect! Very quiet and yet close enough to walk to downtown. Loved it!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda A.

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

Wonderful! Wonderful!

The home is a little older which gives it so much character. There is the most interesting decor that makes you smile and imagine where did this come from. All modern amenities and comforts of home. A must stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny C.

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

Perfect for what we needed

House was clean and had everything you would need supplied. Close to walking downtown and right across from SS Badger. Only thing was a larger tree that blocked the view from being able to sit on back porch and watch it, but it was so close to the parks so we went there to watch. If I ever came back would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie M.

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

Perfect for quiet and relaxation

So impressed with this well-stocked cottage! Linens were hotel quality, towels were spa-worthy (and plentiful!), and furniture was in great condition. Kitchen was well-organized and full of anything you need including skillets and knives in excellent condition. Like others mention, the departure and arrival of the SS Badger was a highlight everyday! Walking distance to many sights was further than other locations in town, but our family of two adults and two teens were able to easily walk them. The walk was worth the quiet neighborhood! Highly recommend this home for your Ludington vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele B.

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

Fabulous!

We love your place! The house is so clean and love the arrangement of it all! We walked everywhere, we saw the S.S. Badger coming and going--and what a sight every time. Love how it looks at night--beautiful. Your place is so quiet but yet, close to everything. Your help with the tv system, thank you, Bill--after he showed us what to do--we enjoyed the tv in the evening. We will be back. Your communication was on point, every time. God Bless you all.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosella O.

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

Great place to come and go from!

Perfect location to come and go from. The house was sweet, neat and tidy- and Maria’s communications to us through the process were friendly and thorough. The Badger’s daily arrival and departure was something to see. Great stay! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica P.

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

Absolutely perfect lakeside cottage

I just want to start by saying, our family calls this “The Michigan House” we are all so in love with this lakeside cottage. This was our first time renting a house of any kind for a family vacation and I couldn’t be happier with how it went. The process from booking to everything in between to then checking out was seamless. Maria kept in contact with us throughout and made it very clear if we needed anything not to hesitate and contact her which definitely puts a momma at ease. The vibe of this house was so relaxing and made us feel right at home. But can we mention the view of the SS Badger. STUNNING. This was our second time bringing the Badger over for family vacation and being able to watch her dock and leave definitely sealed it for us. My husband and I sat multiple nights and mornings at the high top table watching her and talking about all the wonderful memories we are and will be making with our three sons. Do not hesitate to book this place as you will not be disappointed. But you’ll have to beat me to it. We are already planning next years family vacation that I hope will include more family another stay at this cottage!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mandie M.

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

Great cozy home

This house was just adorable! We loved staying here. The house was immaculate. Very clean and cozy. We could have used one more bathroom, but definitely would consider staying again! Communication with the owners was top notch. Close to restaurants and bars! Many within walking distance. We love Ludington and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Monica K.

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

Awesome Place to stay in Ludington

We very much enjoyed our stay at Mariners Landing, and plan to book again. The cottage is so clean, and I love the aesthetics. The linens, dishes, and other amenities are very cute. Overall, the cottage exceeded my expectations. I was very pleased upon arrival and throughout our stay. The whole family very much enjoyed watching the SS Badger depart each morning and return each evening. It was excellent being within walking distance to all of downtown Ludington’s attractions, and just a short drive to Ludington State Park and Silver Lake. I hope to get next years stay booked soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Bill and Maria

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Mariners Landing evolved as we wanted to share our cottage to those who want the experience a quaint coastal town, with its many events, public beaches, waterfront, and rich history.

Why they chose this property

Mariners at heart, it's our tendency to gravitate to the water; this cottage offered the water's edge, big ships and the luxury of being in a small, walkable community.

What makes this property unique

There are few options for accommodations on the fresh coast of Michigan of what Mariners Landing offers; guests are able to enjoy the picturesque views of the only in-service passenger steam ship, the SS Badger from various places inside and outside the home. The location of this cottage is within walking distance to event venues, museums, parks, marinas, waterfront and all shops, restaurants and breweries in downtown.

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