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An aerial view of a property with a circular arrangement of white chairs on a grassy area, a dock, and a house with a deck.
A wooden interior with a zebra head mural, a lofted sleeping area, and a visible staircase.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a microwave, and a sink. There are four stools around the bar area.
A wooden dock extending into a calm lake with a grassy area in the foreground.
A wooden deck with outdoor furniture, including sofas and chairs, overlooking a lake.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 131876 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Hamlin Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Wilson Hill Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ludington

This cottage places you next to Hamlin Lake and within 2 miles (3 km) of Wilson Hill Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Wilson Hill Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 18 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 20 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • Silver Lake State Park - 45 min drive - 44.0 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Stix Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Perch At Hobby Crest - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Barnhart's Marina Resort - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Goodtime Charlie's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pirate's Pub - Hamlin Lake - ‬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.

The Bunkalow Lakefront Compound w Lifts for your Speed Boat & Tritoon

BUNKALOW.NET
The Bunkalow Compound is arguably located at the most prime location on all of Hamlin Lake, on the point jutting into Upper Hamlin along it's south shore at the mouth of Indian Pete's Bayou. Only a 4-minute drive to Barnharts Resort & Marina (2 minutes by boat!), 7-minutes drive to Hamlin Grocery (a classic little country store), and only a 17-minute drive to House of Flavors in Downtown Ludington.

We continue to improve the property. In 2021 we completely remodeled the primary bathroom in the main Bungalow cottage, and we added a sink to the kitchenette counter in the Bunkhouse. In 2019 we added air conditioning units in the main cottage and the bunkhouse. And in the two years prior we added 1) the Boathouse Suite, which can double as a bedroom/sleeping quarters, 2) all new deck furniture, including a lounge setting with couch, love seat, chair and tables, 3) 10 new Adirondack Chairs surrounding the fire-pit, 4) four new chaise lounges for sun worshipers, 5) bar level seating with a view over the lake from the main deck, 6) and attractive new metal roofs to all three buildings.

THE MAIN BUNGALOW COTTAGE: Sleeps up to 5 with two on a queen size bed on the lake side, and three on a full/single bunk bed in the back room. It has two bathrooms with a shower in one and a washer/dryer in the other. The kitchen has been recently upgraded. It also has a 48-inch TV with Charter Cable and all channels, plus a landline phone for free calling within the U.S.

THE BUNKHOUSE: Sleeps up to 8 persons with 2 on a queen size bed on the loft, 4 on single bunks on the ground floor, and 2 on a full size pullout sofa. Please note that the max number of persons allowed sleeping on the property is 13. It has one bathroom (no shower) on the ground floor. We have also added a private deck shower that I personally use every time I shower at the property! (Check our reviews - everyone seems to love the deck shower). It has a 60-inch TV with Charter Cable and all channels and surround sound.

THE BOATHOUSE SUITE: New in 2017, and configured with a large deck and 4 chaise lounges just off the lawn, it includes a 9-piece, cushy sectional lounge and a Smart TV with WIFI, perfect for teens to hang out. It can even double as a sleeping room, though it is not provided with linens. We recommend you bring sleeping bags and arrange the sectionals into a big square bed! A very fun new room!

BOAT LIFT, PONTOON LIFT, & SEAWALL W CLEATS FOR YOUR WATERCRAFT: Don't bother to trailer your watercraft each day. Feel free to use our boat lift (up to 20ft) and/or pontoon lift (up to 25 ft) and/or seawall with room and cleats and rubber bumpers for three boats.

OTHER BUNKALOW AMENITIES: The main bungalow has a roomy and open floor plan with a HUGE deck overlooking the HUGE yard and HUGE Lake. Free high speed wireless internet, unlimited long-distance phone, and top 100 channels of Charter cable TV with DVRs on each TV (except the Boathouse, which only has wifi and a smart TV - no Charter or DVR).

NEARBY AMENITIES: Barnharts Resort & Marina is 0.5 miles by boat (1.1 mile by car) includes fuel for your boat, boat rentals, and a great restaurant with an island vibe and live weekend music. Wilson Park Boat Launch is just 0.5 miles away. The Shagway Arts Barn (less than a mile) hosts regular weekend art shows combined with live music. The "Dunes" beachfront and Ludington State Park (~ 2 miles by boat) are favorite places for pontoon/boat hangout with shallow sand for sunny day water lounging. Lower Hamlin Grocery (4 miles south of cottage). Downtown Ludington (9 miles south of cottage). Excellent Mountain Biking Trails - Call the bike shops in town for details. Excellent Fishing on Hamlin Lake - Cast your reel from our swing seat!

- Charter Fishing on Lake Michigan
- Ludington Skate Plaza (skateboarding & inline skating)
- Silver Lake Sand Dunes (20 miles south of Ludington)
- Historic SS Badger Car Ferry (Cross Lake Michigan to Wisconsin)
- Historic White Pine Village
- Sand Castles Children's Museum
- Disc Golf
- Horseback Riding (Neigh Haven Stables (3 miles) 4716 N Beaune Rd, Ludington. Indian Ridge Riding Stables, 1525 S. Poplar Road, Custer, MI 49405, Phone: (231) 757-4514)
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Smoking inside forfeits deposit.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,876 square feet

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Rentals during prime summer weeks are Sunday to Sunday. Prime time starts the Sunday before Memorial Day and ends the Sunday after Labor Day.
Tenants must be respectful of our neighbors at all times. Please do not make noise outside beyond 10pm.
Tenants must place trash in blue trash bins on Thursday evening for trash pickup early (6:30am) each Friday morning.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking inside forfeits deposit.

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.

Property is also known as

Bunkalow Lakefront Compound Lifts Your Speed Boat Pontoon Boat
Bunkalow Lakefront Compound Lifts Your Speed Boat Pontoon Boat

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Ludington, just steps from Hamlin Lake. You'll also find Wilson Hill Park and Victory Memorial Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at The Bunkalow Lakefront Compound w Lifts for your Speed Boat & Tritoon?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage associated with 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 The Bunkalow Lakefront Compound w Lifts for your Speed Boat & Tritoon a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cottage include a kitchen and a smart TV in each cottage, and some feature lake view.

Are there hot tubs at The Bunkalow Lakefront Compound w Lifts for your Speed Boat & Tritoon?

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

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at The Bunkalow Lakefront Compound w Lifts for your Speed Boat & Tritoon?

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

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker), which is 27.9 mi away (51 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Bunkalow Lakefront Compound w Lifts for your Speed Boat & Tritoon?

Yes, every cottage at The Bunkalow Lakefront Compound w Lifts for your Speed Boat & Tritoon comes with a patio and some offer lake views.

The Bunkalow Lakefront Compound w Lifts for your Speed Boat & Tritoon Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 91 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, nice cottage, would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 2nd year staying and we couldn't have loved it more! Perfect location, space for everyone, great fishing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a great spot!

Great time, great property and great spot on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family loves our stay at The Bunkalow. Plenty of room. Kids love the bunkhouse. Easy drive to sights. Recommend Stix for a great dinner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristin F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family

Our stay at the Bunkalow was great. Plenty of room for all of us and the different houses gave the kids a place to hangout together. Plenty of room to bring our boats. Convenient spot on the Lake for trips to the dunes and favorite fishing locations.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time on Upper Hamlin. Great yard for hanging out and doing a little bit of shore fishing. Nice boat docks. Plenty of space.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

David B.

Really Great Place

We had a wonderful time and the place was great. All of our family enjoyed it and there was plenty of space. We also liked the location on Upper Hamlin. I'd recommend this place to anyone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2023 Family Vacay

Great property for our family group of 12.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rhonda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yearly Family Vacation

This was our 3rd time staying here. The spacious yard and large deck is what keeps us coming back. This year they added a new large dock great for sun bathing and fishing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Vacation!!

Everything about our stay was wonderful! The location, the property both inside and out, communication with the property owner and manager. We loved it so much we already booked for next year! It was everything we needed thank you for sharing it with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

July 2024

The Bunkalow was great. The location in the water was a big hit with our group. If you want to relax in an outdoor atmosphere, this is a terrific choice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation!

Loved it! We enjoyed the house so much, and the lake is incredible! Both houses were spacious and very comfortable, and the boat house was an added bonus! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Location

Great location. Home is in need of updating. Waterfront was not kid friendly. Good fishing. Quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing!

Couldn't have asked for a better place to enjoy Hamlin Lake. Great property, great accomodations, plenty of space, and great communication from the property owner and manager. Would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone looking to enjoy Hamlin Lake. The boat lift was especially useful for our Pontoon. Emphatic 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Phil E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Always a pleasure

Even though the weather did not cooperate, it was a good week at Bunkalow. We didn’t get to fish as much as usual, but we made up for it with fellowship. Bunkalow is well equipped for groups.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jamie K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Indian Pete Bayou doesn’t disappoint

7 family members stayed for a week and a couple others came for a night. This cottage was comfortable and in a great spot for watching lake activities.We caught our biggest amount of perch and blue gills from the shore of the cottage.There’s nothing better than a fresh fish fry on Hamlin lake.Using the TV’s was the only quirky thing we encountered, besides the outside shower which my father-in-law and husband used all week. Really enjoyed the location. Evening walks, pontoon ride, games, fires, dune visit, fishing, shopping, eating and time with family amazing vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family on the Lake

The property on Hamlin lake was perfect for our family. Everything that we could want was there and we will likely return. Our only regret is that we chose a week early in June and the weather was horrendous. It’s always iffy this close to Lake Michigan so we advise trying to secure a higher percentage of a sure thing and attempt, and he stays in Ludington From mid June through early August
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bunkalow August 25-September 1, 2019

The outside area is what makes this property. Great deck, fire pit and boat hoists. The inside of the main house is much smaller than it looks online. It could also use a good cleaning. Lots of spider webs and dust in corners and floors just felt sticky. The bunkhouse was much newer and smelled fresher. The kitchen was packed with lots of owner things so there was not room to store our food and supplies. Kids had lots of fun in the boathouse as it was there own space to hang out in. Overall it was a fun family week with lots to do in the surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

8/10 Good

Virginia Q.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bunkalow

The various options for sleeping and activities offered at the location was exceptional. There were games, canoe, fishing boat and outdoor games offered. The lawn and lakefront footage was large and gorgeous. The kitchen was well stocked with pans and all that was needed. There was a large gathering area with a variety of seating to allow for all to get together in and outside. The amount of options for seating outside on the deck were amazing. The firepit had lots of chairs to enjoy conversation while relaxing. The dock and lift were excellent and sturdy. What a gem to have at a lake! The were a great supply of towels and a washer and dryer to accommodate any needs. Having a shower in the restroom inside and one outside allowed for options depending on the needs of those staying. There were directions for the property on the fridge which were helpful. A book (binder) would be great to have specifics for using the TV , where to purchase firewood and any other suggestions for a wonderful stay would be a great addition. The 2 separate buildings for sleeping arrangements were a positive addition for when you have a combination of families and bedtime routines. Overall-a great facility for a combined family vacation! (We were the first of the season and the owner will be doing a deep clean for future visitors).
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

George S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Rental

This property has one of the best outdoor setting properties out of 200 rentals in my life time. It has really high quality outdoor furniture, two umbrellas, and plenty of room for cornhole, bocce ball or freisbe. Great outdoor lighting as well so you can find it if you do night boat cruises. His place can accommodate 5 boats as well with an electric lift for pontoons. The best part was I asked if he had refrigerator in any houses other then the main house and he said no.... He put one in at my request great customer service. I asked if he had adequate lights on the deck and he added Edison lights. He is one of the best communicators almost instant after a text and he aims to please his clientele. One last thing never buy wood from a gas station for 5 dollars a bundle regarding bonfires. He offers a service that brings three times the wood at 1/3 the price and they put it right next to the bonfire with a cover over it in case of rain. Andrew is many cuts above as a host. Thank you Andrew for the exceptional vacation rental top notch!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keely M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot!!

We have been looking at the property for years and finally got to try it. It is on the perfect spot on the lake and place is awesome! We will definitely be back for sure! Helpful for future visitors: if you like to be cold when you sleep bring an extra fan. Bunk house very comfortable (where we slept). Parents thought bedroom off kitchen was a little warm but again it’s a lake house and we like to be cold :). Overall amazing place though!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

peggy k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories

The house and setup was amazing! We had plenty of room for our children and grandchildren! The setting was perfect! Enjoyed morning coffee on the deck watching the sunrise over the lake! Andrew was very helpful getting us information to prepare for our vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kristina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for family vacation

My immediate family and I spent 8 amazing days on this property! It was the perfect size to accommodate all 11 of us. Being right on the water is our happy place and this priority was speeder for that! Fishing and boating were amazing and we loved spending time at the sand bar by the dunes right around the corner. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Memories made

Second time renting this property. Great yard and location on upper Hamlin. We go with a family group and everyone had a great time. We had an issue with the boat lift and the bunkhouse water heater when we checked in after 4 PM but the owner was quick to respond and had people out to address the problems the following morning. Looking forward to a return trip if it fits into our schedule next summer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jodi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

great family vacation

We rented this property and my sister's family rented up the road at Grace Cottages as they have a pet which can't stay at this property. The two locations were fantastic. This property was well stocked and every day was a joy!
Stayed 10 nights in Jun 2022