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Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown!

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Smart TV, fireplace
4 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi
Dining
Beach
Children's area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Stearns Park Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪43 min drive‬

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About the area

Ludington

In Ludington .Your stay at this vacation home will put you steps from North Breakwater Light and a 5-minute walk from Stearns Park Beach. Lake Michigan and Port of Ludington Maritime Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stearns Park Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • North Breakwater Light - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cluck Bucket - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown!

Book with confidence! We have more than 100 5 star reviews on our privately owned vacation rentals.

Now booking for fall/winter getaways and summer 2025!

The Lighthouse Cottage's location is unbeatable, just one block from the beach and two blocks from downtown, giving you easy access to the best of both worlds. Spend your days soaking up the sun on the beach, exploring the local shops and restaurants, or taking a stroll along the boardwalk.
This house has been completely remodeled!

The Lighthouse Cottage is located next door to the Lighthouse Manor, our large updated 8 bedroom home. (Vrbo: 2506016) Rent them both for a large family gathering!

The Lighthouse cottage features a large living, dining room, washer and dryer, two bathrooms, and 4 bedrooms with comfortable sleeping for 10 people. It has a fully equipped kitchen with smart tvs in every room.

Immerse yourself in the excitement of the area by strolling to the beach, downtown, mini golf, the skate park, playgrounds, and the channel, all just a stone's throw away. For outdoors enthusiasts, take a short drive to Ludington State Park and explore the endless bike and hiking trails, or rent canoes or tubes and experience the thrill of floating down the river from Hamlin Lake to the magnificent Lake Michigan.

The possibilities for adventure and relaxation are endless at this prime location!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite 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 is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! to the airport?

This vacation home is 34 mi (44-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 3-minute walk from Stearns Park Beach and 7.2 mi (14-min drive) from Hamlin Lake beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! to downtown Ludington?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Ludington.

Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michele C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything here was wonderful! Amenities were great. We loved our time here, thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes. Small issue with cleaning but host was very accommodating with making things right
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellently located home in a nice neighborhood, walking distance from the park, marina, and downtown. Very nice decor with all the comforts of home. Had an awesome time with friends visiting downtown to shop & dine. Took a short drive to see the beautiful state parks and the dune rides.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb S.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The place was perfect!!!Communication was the best! Was clean.Location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina B.

Liked: Cleanliness

NYE Ball Drop

Great location to walk into town for all of the NYE festivities.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Nate & Jess P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Beach Spot

Super close to Lake Michigan public access beach. Nice property! Older house so had an issue with slow drains, but property owner had plumbing out very quickly to fix. Would stay here again. Awesome pickleball courts within walking distance, too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melinda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful beach location

We had a wonderful trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as listed!

Beautiful home and amazing neighborhood. Literally could walk to the beach in less than five minutes would definitely staying here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

This house is perfectly located near the beach and within walking distance of downtown Ludington. A great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely beach cottage with the perfect locatiom

We really enjoyed our stay at the Lighthouse Cottage. We loved being within walking distance to both town and the amazing Stearns Beach area. There is so much to do in the area, and this cottage is in a lovely neighborhood. We had a slight maintenance issue at the house, and Ben took care of it straight away, even on a holiday weekend. He was wonderful to work with. The house was lovely and had everything we needed. We were sad to leave and would not hesitate to recommend this house to our friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing location. Very nice home

The place was clean and updated. Best of all if the location across from the beach and close to town. We had a small issue day 1 but the property manager took care of it immediately. I was impressed. My wife, mother-in-law and daughters 8,12, 14 all had an amazing experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari S.

Liked: Cleanliness

the Heart of It All

Where you stay really impacts your trip and this house definitely set the tone. We had everything we needed and more! From a tv wall mounted in every bedroom to a relaxing stand alone tub, we were spoiled. Everything was super clean and our host was very accomodating and accessible. The location is the best, right across from the beach and park and only a few blocks from downtown. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mellissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

The owner was awesome to work with. We loved the house and area. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shaylene V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bachelorette getaway

The owners were very quick to answer any messages! The house was so nice and so close to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brit C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautifull Place to stay

Beautifully renovated house. Across the street from the beach and super close to everything. Owners were great. We really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022