Stayed there over Labor Day weekend. Why is this place really needs some TLC. Also they need to do…read morea better job of cleaning. Cobwebs everywhere repairs that are in desperate need like fixing a screen door putting a lightbulb in the light fixture. Fixing the bathroom floor. There is a definite nasty smell in the place we did open the windows to try to air it out. Replace the old carpet and you may find that fixes the smell. Even the grounds need tlc.

From the owner: 4 modern cottages for vacation rentals on Hamlin Lake -- Pet Friendly…read moreAll cottages within a few feet of lake. Our guests enjoy 150 feet of beautiful Hamlin Lake frontage with a children's playground, picnic tables, a 320 foot waterfront walkway with a bridge. Amenities include Air Conditioning, Free Internet, Fully Equipped Kitchen with Microwave, Coffee Maker, and Toaster. Each cottage has a private deck with gas grill.

This was our second year staying at Ludington Beach House, and that really says something because…read morewe actually found this place completely on a whim last year. We loved it so much that when we decided we had to come back to Ludington, we worked the cost into our budget specifically so we could stay here again. Ludington stole our hearts, and this place has become part of the experience for us. The location is absolutely spectacular. You're directly across the street from the beach and lighthouse access, and you can walk into town in about 10-20 minutes for ice cream, snacks, shopping, restaurants, and all the cute little things that make Ludington such a fun beach town. You're also right near the harbor. We hardly needed our car once we arrived. I really love the amenities here because they aren't trying to be over-the-top. Everything is simple, comfortable, and thoughtfully done. There's a pool that goes all the way to 9 feet deep, with a rope separating the deep and shallow areas. I love spending time out there, and there are plenty of tables and lounge chairs. They even provide pool towels, which is such a nice touch. Our room was small, but it was very thoughtfully laid out. We had a comfortable queen-size bed, a little table with two chairs, Wi-Fi, a microwave, and a mini fridge WITH an actual freezer. I know that sounds like such a small thing, but having a real little freezer is incredibly convenient when you're traveling! I also really appreciate the little details. There are cute retro coasters, a little guide with information about the property and Ludington, coffee with flavored creamers, and really nice bathroom products. The body wash smelled SO good. The linens deserve some credit too. There's nothing fancy about them, but the sheets are white, clean, crisp cotton, and the towels are nice and thick. They even provide a makeup towel, which I always appreciate. There's also a spot where you can grab an extra towel or blanket yourself whenever you need one. I LOVE this. Nobody wants to have to call the front desk because they need an extra washcloth or towel. It's just one more little thing that makes staying here easy. And because you're staying directly by the beach, I love that they have a broom available too. There is ALWAYS going to be sand when you stay at a beach, so having a way to sweep it up is just practical and thoughtful. Even though there are quite a few units, I've found it to be surprisingly quiet. The staff has also always been incredibly kind and accommodating. You get one parking space per unit, which has never been an issue for us. I'm not sure what the arrangement would be if you needed additional parking, but for the two of us it has been perfect. The only minor complaint I could possibly make is that the room does feel a little humid at times. However, the air conditioner worked absolutely fabulously, so we were never uncomfortable or too hot. This isn't a luxury resort, and the rooms aren't huge or fancy. That's not what makes this place special. It's the location, the cleanliness, the thoughtful little touches, the pool, the friendly staff, and the fact that it makes being in Ludington so easy. It feels simple, comfortable, and genuinely cared for. We loved it enough to come back for a second year, and I have a feeling we'll be back again.

We stayed two nights, loved it and would return absolutely. Family operated by very nice people we…read moremet. Modest and clean. Nice bedding, wonderful soap, coffee in the room. Right across the street from the public beach, pier -- yet quiet at night. We walked down to see fishermen catch salmon while the sun set. Played cornhole before dinner. Open windows allowed for a crisp cross breeze in our room. A pretty vinyl floor made for easy cleaning of sand tracked in from the beach. Not fancy. Just a step back in time that enhanced our whole trip. On a side note, we were able to use an AirBnB gift card at the hotel.

P.M. Lake Lodge was the perfect venue for a women's retreat. Lots of room to spread out, and…read moreseveral different areas to gather together. We couldn't enjoy the spacious deck in February. There are plenty of large windows through which to watch the sunset over Lake Michigan. There is a neighborhood grocery a few blocks away for those items you might forget. This would be a great place for meetings, workshops, or anything else where you might need a nice place for the day. The towels were luxurious! Plan your next gathering here. You'll be pleasantly surprised.

From the owner: The lodge is over 1600 sq/ft that sleeps up to six people. On the shores of PEre Marquette Lake and…read moreWithin walking distance of the majority of Ludingtons famed charter fishing fleet the location of the lodge couldn't be better. Not one detail has been overlooked on the inside either. A bar, big screen tv, foosball table and many one of a kind furniture pieces make the lodge a warm and inviting place to stay. You can also lounge on the large party deck and watch the fishing boats come in and out of port. If you have your own boat you can dock it at one of our slips making fishing and staying in ludington a whole lot easier. Book today!

This resort is a true gem on Hamlin Lake! The cabins are newly renovated and adorable, each…read moredecorated according to its own theme. They are fully equipped for cooking your own meals but there is also an amazing restaurant on the property. Our cabin was named Sunrise and the first morning I happened to wake up in time to enjoy the kitchen suddenly become flooded with a bright yellow glow! The cabin was very spacious, with a good sized living room, nice big shower and plenty of space around every side of the king sized bed. It was situated with lovely views of the lake from two sides of the cabin. They have pontoons available to rent and though I have been to Hamlin Lake many times over the years, I had never enjoyed being out on the water in a boat. It was a real treat! The whole resort was well maintained and in top notch condition.

Our family went for third time this year. The welcoming owners are gracious and the property gets…read morebetter every yr. Pickleball court was a hit! I fully recommend this designation from family reunions and or even weddings. Thank you Christy and Randy Murphy Clan

Sitting at my desk on a Friday, watching the rain hit my window... I thought, "I'm not spending my…read moreweekend here..." My thought processes was where can I go within driving distance with Bentley(my fur-baby), hike and take in beautiful sunsets on the beach.... After a short search Michigan and Highway 31 Cabins checked ALL the boxes! The airbnb hosts Charlie and Andra were great! They responded within minutes to my messages, gave detailed/easy to understand directions to their location and instructions on how to enter the cabin along with where to park(all very much appreciated!)... the area is super cute, half circle of cabins, complete with a fire pit. Once inside everything looked up just as pictured on their Airbnb site; no surprises. My favorite part was the information binder with "insider/local" tips, love exploring the hidden gems to local areas. Lots of amazing sites to see within a reasonable distance. Pictured below are a few of the places I explored during my stay. I'm not telling you where I went... you'll need to book Highway 31 Cabins for the inside scoop. They put a lot of effort in on mapping out locations(all in the information binder); I'm not just going to give it away... ;) The entire process from booking, checking in and out was seamless; overall a great experience!

Great place, very clean owners are nice people. Fire pit and wood on sight. We will be back next…read moreyear

Ludington State Park is HUGE, and we absolutely loved it! We paid $12 to get into the park and…read morestarted with the hike to Big Sable Lighthouse. It's about 1.8 miles each way, so just under 4 miles round trip. The trail to the lighthouse is a wide, sandy path that runs through the campground and then continues out toward the lighthouse. It's an easy path, but it is long and definitely sandy, so be prepared for that. The lighthouse area is really cute, and while we didn't care about going inside this time, they do offer tours. It was $8 per person when we were there. There are also picnic tables where you can sit and enjoy the area around the lighthouse. After our hike, we headed over to the beach, and WOW. The beach is absolutely massive and beautiful. It's sandy rather than rocky, incredibly clean, and the water was crystal clear. It was definitely brisk, but so beautiful that I didn't mind! There's a designated swimming area, volleyball nets, and really nice facilities. There are no lifeguards, though, so keep that in mind. It also looked like there were some really cool trails through the sand dunes, but unfortunately we didn't have enough time to explore those on this trip. We needed to grab lunch, rest, and hit the pool before coming back later for sunset. And I am SO glad we came back. The sunset here was absolutely spectacular. Watching the sun go down over this huge, beautiful stretch of sandy beach was one of the highlights of our entire trip. This park really has everything: the lighthouse, miles of trails, huge sand dunes, a beautiful beach, swimming, volleyball, camping, and some incredible views. We only scratched the surface of what there is to explore, and I already know we'd love to come back and spend an entire day here. Definitely one of the highlights of our Ludington trip and absolutely worth the $12 admission!

I stopped in here for half a day to do some hiking and get my nature fix before moving on to my…read morenext road trip destination. The road to the entrance is full of sand dunes and beaches on Lake Michigan before turning into a wooded area at the actual park. We got to see a Bald Eagle perched upon a tree as we entered the park. The park has several RV camp sites that to me looked to be right on top of each other. They pack them in like sardines but I think that is the norm at these type of places these days. Not sure what the cost is to camp but for non-residents to come in for a day pass it was 11.00 per day. We decided to do the Lost Lake trail which is a loop across a couple islands on Hamlin Lake (yes there are bridges, you don't need to bring your snorkel). The hike was relatively void of people only passing a few along the way. I did see a hand full of people kayaking on the lake and a few more kayaks parked on the bank near the campground. The hike is 2.1 miles long and relatively flat the whole way. I wanted to do the lighthouse trail as well but there wasn't enough time. Great place to get your nature fix via kayak or foot. Not sure I would want to camp here on a weekend though unless you want Billy Bob and Mary Sue's 7 rugrats running around your site screaming.

All of these rental houses feature a kitschy maritime theme. Whole older houses, they are clean,…read morewell kept and well furnished. Most are near the marina, and walking distance from downtown. The only drawback (for me) is lack of Internet access.

We had just taken the ferry from Manitowoc, WI and landed safely in Ludington. I promised my wife…read morethat I would find her a special place to stay for our last two nights of our "vacation with no destination." I jumped on The Yelp while we were waiting on our car to be driven off the ferry and one of the first places that popped up was this, what appeared to be lovely, Bed and Breakfast, The Inn Bed and Breakfast of Ludington. I placed a quick call, they had availability and Kathy, the Inn Keeper invited us to stop by and take a look - before we said that we would stay. When we arrived about 3 min later, we were welcomed by Kathy with invitations of coffee, crackers and snacks, before we said we would stay. We saw truly lovely furniture and decorations trout the lower level that made us feel like we were back in the early 1900's. We were escorted up the grand staircase to our choice of rooms. (We were there a little off season and it was not busy). Every room we saw was meticulously decorated and had our own air conditioning controls. We stayed in the "master suite" that had a large wood buring fireplace, that worked, and the section of the house that had a turret. (This was my wires favorite). Every room had its own bathroom, tv (we did not use it much the room was too nice). In the morning when we awoke to the yummy smells of Bacon and eggs being prepared for us and the two other couples that were staying there, we went downstairs and were treated to taste, and enjoy, those yummy smells. We made new friends and talked about all manner of things before we started our excursions for the day. Kathy was a superb hostess and directed us to where to eat and gave us the entire history of her home and how they continue to make the Inn of Ludington better and more enjoyabe, if that is possible. Ludington has a few B&B's, many motels and a few hotels. For the price, location, and most importantly the service, I don't know why anybody would choose to stay anywhere else. Our next trip up to the area will likely involve a stay here.

This place has enough options for most anyone. We had the top floor loft which would have been…read moreawesome for a group of friends. Would definitely visit again!