West Michigan
Resorts and Cottages
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Families taking a vacation to West Michigan 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 West Michigan's resorts and cottages. For other types of lodging, click on one of the categories below.
Barnhart's Resort & Marina
6006 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8246
Two and three bedroom vacation rentals overlooking Upper Hamlin Lake. Flat screen TVs, fully equipped kitchens. Pontoon and fishing boat/motor rentals, dockage available. On premise: restaurant and bar overlooking lake, live entertainment most Saturday nights.
Bo Sloan'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, flat screen 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 city beach, with knotty pine interiors, fieldstone fireplaces. Houses near city beach, Lake Michigan, shopping, restaurants. Cottage near Pentwater with beach access. All rentals completely furnished with fully equipped kitchens, decks, gas grills, linens. Some with A/C and wireless internet. Day or week rentals, accepting pets in some rentals.
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.
Edgewater Lodge on Hamlin Lake
5896 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, Toll Free (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.
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.
Home-Ly House Cottages
3390 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-1392, Toll Free (800) 875-9420
"A perfect house, whether you like food or sleep or story-telling or singing or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all."-from Lord of the Rings. Offering two bedroom cottages with kitchens.
Jennings' Cottages
3830 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-0759
Clean, private, well-furnished. "Cozy Cabin" sleeps 2, cable TV, shower, grill, lake view from deck. Homes have cable TV, shower, laundry, grill, pleasant yards: "Hill House" with deck overlooking Hamlin Lake sleeps 5, "North House" across road from Hamlin Lake sleeps 4. Linens included. No pets.
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. Also boat slips and a fish cleaning house. Pontoon boat/motor, fishing boat/motor for rent. Pets accepted.
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.
Peaceful Acres Resort, LLC
2670 Piney Ridge Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2292, Toll Free (800) 968-2292
On the southern tip of beautiful Hamlin Lake 1-1/2 miles from Lake Michigan--the closest resort to the Ludington State Park. Sixteen housekeeping cottages on fourteen acres of beautifully wooded lakefront. One to five bedrooms & two motel rooms. Safe sandy beach. Pontoon, fishing boat & motor rentals available for our guests. Wireless internet.
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, heated outdoor pool, boat/pontoon rentals, marina, playground. Enjoy picturesque views of Hamlin Lake, the Ludington State Park, sand dunes, beautiful sunsets from the porch/patio of your cottage. Packages available.
Sunny Birch Resort & Marina
3841 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4074
On Beautiful Hamlin Lake. Four affordable 2-bedroom waterfront cottages. 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. No pets. Open May-September. Off-season rates.
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. 1-5 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 2-4 bedroom housekeeping cottages. Fully furnished, microwave, color cable TV. Near Lake Michigan beaches, downtown Ludington. Swimming beach, great fishing, boating right out your front door. Also a store with groceries, ice cream cones, bait, tackle, gas, pontoon and fishing boat rentals, Internet Kiosk. Advanced reservations suggested. No pets.
Willow-by-the-Lake Resort
4739 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2904, Toll Free (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.
For more West Michigan resorts and cottages, check out these additional lodging links:
Ludington State Park Area Resorts and Cottages -- Ludington State Park sites fill quickly. If you are unable to get a reservation on your preferred dates, consider staying at a nearby Ludington or Hamlin Lake cottage or resort.
Resorts and Cottages in Manistee, Michigan -- Enjoy staying in the heart of the Manistee National Forest along the scenic Manistee River. Make your vacation complete by exploring Manistee's historic downtown district and riverwalk.
Resorts and Cottages in Ludington, Michigan -- A favorite vacation spot, Ludington on Lake Michigan has wonderful resorts and cottages, many with lake views, fireplaces, and other ammenities!
Hamlin Lake Resorts and Cottages -- Just 4 miles north of Ludington, Hamlin Lake is a great destination for boating, fishing and vacations! Hamlin Lake has many resorts and cottages, some open all year.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Cottages and Resorts -- Visiting the Silver Lake Sand Dunes makes for a terrific vacation because you can take your off-road vehicle for a spin on the scenic sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
Pentwater, Michigan Area Resorts and Cottages -- Nothing is quite like the quaint, artsy, harbortown village of Pentwater. Located on the Lake Michigan shoreline, several cottages and resorts are closeby.
Cottages and Resorts near Scottville, Michigan -- Scottville, home of the famous Scottville Clown Band, is a small rural farming community. Here is a list of Scottville area resorts and cottages.
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