Families taking a vacation to Ludington enjoy staying at one of the many resorts or cottages found in the area. Most are located on Hamlin Lake, a 5,000 acre inland body of water with warm, calm waters. Resorts can accommodate small to large groups, and most offer kitchens, grills, playgrounds, and swimming facilities. The casual nature of resort lodging makes for a relaxing vacation, and a perfect setting for watching the sun set over the water.
Below are Ludington's resorts and cottages. For other types of lodging, check hotels and motels, bed and breakfasts, or vacation rentals.
Always Michigan Cottage
6018 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (219) 322-2811
This duplex on Upper Hamlin Lake features lower and upper levels--each with two bedrooms that sleep six. Includes fully furnished kitchens, linens/towels, cable TV, picnic table, grill, and pier with four boat slips. Play, fish, and enjoy spectacular views of Hamlin Lake from the private deck. No pets.
At The Waterfront Cottages
6062 N. Grace Ave., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-9817
Enjoy this quiet, serene setting on beautiful Upper Hamlin Lake. Five clean, furnished, full housekeeping cottages with cable TV, microwave, high-speed internet, picnic tables, grills. Each cottage sleeps seven. Linens available. Pontoon and fishing boat rentals, fish cleaning house. Coin laundry. Pets welcome.
Bo Sloany's Hideaway
3738 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (805) 312-0098
Spend your next Hamlin Lake vacation in a home that's a cut above the rest. This newly remodeled cottage sleeps nine people and features a full kitchen, two big color TVs, DVD players and plush furniture. Our 600 square foot, brand new wrap-around deck offers great views of Hamlin Lake. Boat dock included.
By the Lake At Parkview Cottages
P.O. Box 616, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4445
Cottages 1/2 block from Ludington's city beach, with knotty pine interiors, fieldstone fireplaces. Additional houses and cottages near Lake Michigan, shopping, restaurants. Pentwater cottage with beach access. All rentals completely furnished with fully equipped kitchens, decks, gas grills, linens. Some with A/C and Wi-Fi. Day or week rentals, accepting pets in some rentals.
Cabin Fever Round Lake Resort
6503 E. Sugar Grove Rd., Fountain, MI 49410, (231) 462-3990
Within the beauty and serenity of the Manistee National Forest lies Cabin Fever Resort on Round Lake. We offer five fully furnished log cabins, complete with linens and microwave. Outside you'll find picnic tables, grills, fire pits. Enjoy our playground...plus waterslide into Round Lake. Also tent and RV sites.
Cabins By The Pond
3501 Madison Rd., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 723-9003
Cattail Cottage and Levi's Landing
6138 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 852-0320
Two and three bedroom housekeeping units on the south shore of Upper Hamlin Lake. Includes color cable TVs, microwaves, coffee makers, grills, fire pits, picnic tables and boat docks. Boats also available for rent. Pets are allowed in most units.
Collier's Creek House
5915 W. Mavis Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-1936
Year round, your vacation up north starts here. Relax in our large 3 bedroom/2 bathroom home, by the creek, in the woods of beautiful Hamlin Township. Sleeps 6-8. Fully equipped kitchen, laundry facilities, linens, firepit, and more. Near Hamlin Lake and Ludington. Relocation, B&B packages, and monthly rental available.
DK Cottages
5837 Pleasant Hill Dr., (Upper Hamlin Lake), Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 578-4858
Magnificent view of beautiful upper Hamlin Lake. Lakefront cottages with large dock and swimming area. Short walk through Nordhouse Dunes to pristine Lake Michigan beaches. The best Michigan has to offer, centrally located between Ludington and Manistee. Main house is 3600 square feet with two guest cottages, perfect for corporate outings as well as families. Pet friendly.
Edgewater Lodge on Hamlin Lake
5896 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (888) 844-5956
Clean two unit cottage on Upper Hamlin Lake w/100' of frontage. Features grassy grounds, sandy beaches, playground, boat docks. Winter and fall "hot tub" units. Each unit has kitchen, four bedrooms, two baths, dining area and living room with fireplace. Grills, cable TV and lake view. No pets. Open all year. Offered by Ludington Property Management.
Heaven on Hamlin, LLC
3795 N. Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8831
Four fully equipped cottages with air conditioning, cable TV, VCR, fireplace, gas grill, and firepits. From the deck, enjoy magnificent sunsets with 150' frontage on beautiful lower Hamlin Lake. Boat dockage available within a sheltered cove and 320' walkway along water with bridge. Also featuring children's playground. No pets.
Hobby Crest Resort
3264 Piney Ridge, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-0661
On a wooded crest with 400' of beautiful Hamlin Lake waterfront, nestled adjacent to the most serene section of Ludington State Park. Sand dunes, scenic hiking trails are right out your door. Swimming, fishing, relaxing! Playground, picnic area, fire pits. Housekeeping cottages, boat rental, dockage. No pets. Spring, fall discounts.
Jennings Cottages
3830 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-0759
Clean, private, well-furnished. "Cozy Cabin" sleeps two, cable TV, shower, grill, lake view from deck. "Hill House" with deck overlooking Hamlin Lake sleeps five, "North House" across road from Hamlin Lake sleeps four. Homes have cable TV, shower, laundry, grill, pleasant yard. Linens included. No pets.
K's Edgewater Resort
4010 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-3322
Eight cottages with frontage on Hamlin Lake's Middle Bayou. Sheltered access to Hamlin Lake. Two bedroom, one bath cottages accommodate up to 5 guests. Playground, toddler beach, covered dockage and boat/motor rentals available. Special spring and fall rates for weekend getaways, retreats & reunions.
Kip's Kottages
corner Barnhart & Sherman Roads, Upper Hamlin Lake, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 578-4858
Open year round! Cottages completely furnished with kitchen, bathrooms and bedrooms. Included are cooking utensils, toaster, coffee pot, grill, picnic table, microwave, cable TV. No linens provided. Pontoon boat/motor, fishing boat/motor for rent. Boat slips. Great for reunions and corporate outings. Pets accepted.
Little River Casino & Resort
2700 Orchard Hwy., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 398-3822, 866-572-2946
Manistee National Golf & Resort
4797 US 31 S., Manistee, MI 49660, (231) 398-0123
North Bayou Resort & Marina
4849 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5820
Rental units with one or three bedrooms. Cable, Wi-Fi, view of Hamlin Lake and the sand dunes. Tackle and bait shop. Full service marina, fishing/pontoon boat rentals, fish cleaning station and freezers available. Playground. No pets, please! Open spring, summer and fall.
Outland's Long Lake Resort
7410 E. US-10, Walhalla, MI 49402, (231) 757-2142
Peaceful Acres Resort, LLC
2670 Piney Ridge Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (800) 968-2292
On the southern tip of beautiful Hamlin Lake 1-1/2 miles from Lake Michigan--closest resort to the Ludington State Park. 16 housekeeping cottages on 14 acres of beautifully wooded lakefront. One bedroom to five bedrooms & two motel rooms. Safe sandy beach. Pontoon, fishing boat & motor rentals available for guests. Wi-Fi. (231) 843-2292.
Portage Point Inn
8513 S. Portage Point Dr., Onekama, MI 49675, (231) 889-4222
Sauble Resort & Boat Rentals
3443 N. Stearns Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8497
A favorite of families, couples, and anglers looking to create lasting memories. 30 cozy one to four bedroom cottages overlooking Hamlin Lake with Wi-Fi, some with A/C. Heated outdoor pool, boat/pontoon rentals, marina, playground. Picturesque views of Hamlin Lake, Ludington State Park, sand dunes, beautiful sunsets from the porch/patio of your cottage.
Silver Sands Resort
8446 Hazel Rd., (Silver Lake), Mears, MI 49436, (231) 873-3769
Sunny Birch Resort & Marina
3841 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4074
On Beautiful Hamlin Lake. Four affordable 2-bedroom air-conditioned waterfront cottages with Wi-Fi. Relax on the patio of one our cheerful, clean cottages. Spend the day fishing, reading a book, or bird watching. Spectacular sunset views. Boat/pontoon rentals, private boat ramp and boat slips available. Open May-September.
Sunset Bluff Resort & Boat Rentals
6075 N. Victory Park Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5002
Open all year. 13 housekeeping cottages overlooking Upper Hamlin Lake. One to five bedrooms, some with fireplaces. Heated outdoor pool. 40 acres of wooded land with hiking trails, snowshoeing, cross country skiing, great year 'round fishing. Canoes, kayaks, pontoon and fishing boat/motor rentals. No pets. Group retreats and reunions welcome.
Vacation Lane Resort
3181 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-9258
On beautiful Hamlin Lake. A sand dune away from Lake Michigan and a step back in time. Bring your families and have them experience what your childhood vacations at the lake were like. 1-3 bedroom cottages, private sandy beach, marina, playground, community center. Great fishing. Boats and slips available. Wonderful setting for reunions and retreats.
Waterside Resort & Boat Rentals
3298 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8481
On Lower Hamlin Lake. Clean two-four bedroom newly remodeled housekeeping cottages. Fully furnished, microwave, cable TV. Near Lake Michigan beaches, downtown Ludington. Swimming beach, great fishing, boating. On-site store with food, ice cream cones, bait, tackle, gas, jet ski, boat rentals, Wi-Fi. Reservations suggested. Pets are permitted with prior approval.
Willow-by-the-Lake Resort
4739 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2904, (800) 331-2904
Attractive, clean, air-conditioned, smoke-free, 1 & 2 bedroom housekeeping cottages. Located on the east shore of Lower Hamlin Lake. Beautiful, scenic view of sand dunes and sunsets. Sandy bottom swimming, play areas, and sand box for children. Waterfront deck, dockage and boat rentals available. Open May-October. Off-season rates. No pets.