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Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake

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Enjoy a serene beach experience with gentle waves lapping at the shore.
Charming cottage with a classic design, surrounded by lush greenery and mature trees, offering a serene and setting.
Relax in this serene outdoor seating area with a glass-top table and two comfortable chairs.
Explore the playground area with a swing set, slide, and climbing structure amidst a serene park setting.
Enjoy meals in the kitchen with a central island and dining area featuring a stove, oven, sink, and table with four chairs.

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ludington, Michigan
  • Charles Mears State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ludington

This cottage places you within a 10-minute stroll of Lake Michigan and Summit Township Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

What's nearby

  • Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery - 6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Charles Mears State Park - 11 min drive - 9.1 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 15 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 15 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Stearns Park Beach - 16 min drive - 12.0 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Pomorski's Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Murphy's Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Antler Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Walters Fishery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Green Isaac’s - ‬12 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.

Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake

Perfectly located between Ludington and Pentwater and directly across the street from Lake Michigan, "Freshwater Cottage" is a large cottage featuring two suites with individual kitchens and bathrooms adjoined by a large breezeway and sleeps up to 8 guests. When you book this unique cottage, with a distant view of Lake Michigan, you will have full use of the entire cottage and both suites. The suites are not rented out separately, so you will have the entire cottage to yourself. Suite One offers one bedroom with a queen bed, full bathroom, fully functional kitchen, living room with sleeper sofa, dining area, and electric fireplace. Suite Two is a studio with a queen bed and sleeper sofa in the living area and offers a fully functional kitchen, full bathroom and dining area. Additionally, each suite offers a Smart TV and WiFi.

Freshwater Cottage is set on a large private lot offering an abundance of yard space and a turnaround driveway, with plenty of parking for vehicles, RVs and boat trailers. This quiet location is perfect for enjoying outside activities while taking in the surrounding nature. Enjoy peaceful moments gathered on the covered patio while grilling your catch of the day, or beautiful northern Michigan evenings around the fire pit. On rainy afternoons, you will find the 3 seasons sunporch an ideal spot to keep you connected to the great outdoors while being out of the elements.

Freshwater Cottage is the perfect location for close water access and is next to Bortell's. It's only a 5 minute walk to Summit Park which offers a public beach on Lake Michigan, picnic area, tennis and basketball courts, and playground. You'll find this beach perfect for strolling along the picturesque lakeshore, combing for unique rocks and beach glass and taking in the gorgeous sunset. Buttersville Beach and the South Pier are also only minutes away by car with Lake Michigan Beach access for passing the time soaking up the sun.

Bass Lake Outlet is another great location and only a few minutes away by car. This outlet provides a public launch and has an outlet into Lake Michigan. Bass Lake is an all sports lake and is great for kayaking, boating and fishing.

Silver Lake and Mac Dune Rides is 20 minutes away as is golfing at Lakeside Links and dozens of more sports lakes and public access points.

You'll find Michigan's great outdoors is at your fingertips at Freshwater Cottage.

No parties or large events
No Smoking
Pets not allowed
Some Beach Chairs and a Cooler provided
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

West Shore Vacation Properties

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

1205-248973

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cottage?

This cottage in Ludington is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Summit Township Park. You'll also find Huron-Manistee National Forest and Jomagrha Vineyards and Winery within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this cottage include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies at Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake?

Yes, every accommodation at Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake comes with a deck.

Freshwater Cottage - Across from Lake Michigan and minutes from Bass Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 10 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 10 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kristina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our third summer staying here - beautiful perfect location! Clean and comfy :) p
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barb N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family

We stayed for a long weekend and had a great time. Summit park was so close, the little ones loved the Pirate Ship, hanging out at the beach and Sterns Beach in Ludington never disappoints. We loved the proximity to everything we wanted to do. The property was clean and perfect for our family ranging from 3 - 69 years old :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house

Great house. Perfect for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassandra M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will be coming back

The house was perfect and well stocked! My favorite part was the back porch surrounded by greenery. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved our stay

Great house; perfect if you want two separate sleeping areas and bathrooms. Accessible to Ludington, Pentwater, Lake Michigan, and Bass Lake. It was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stay at Freshwater Cottage

Nice layout for more than one couple
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We enjoyed our time here, this was very nice and clean. Close to the beach and surrounding attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genny C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious,clean and close to Lake Michigan

These two cottages are centrally located between Pentwater and Ludington. We visited beaches in both locations. The surroundings are peaceful, nice fire pit and hammock. The cottages were clean, nicely decorated and have all the amenities needed. One suggestion is to have a picnic table outside. We had beautiful weather and love being outdoors and would have eaten meals outside if there were a picnic table. Loved our stay and would rent again. Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023