Canary Cottage: Lakeside, Boat Slip, Beach, Family Friendly

Ludington, Michigan
$200 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 5

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Situated on Hamlin Lake lies this 2 bedroom 1 bath cozy cottage with a screened porch, A/C, full bath and fully equipped kitchen. Enjoy lake sunsets, a shared small sandy beach, playground, firepit, beach chairs and a parking spot for your boat! **Boat slip must be reserved**

Spend your days boating on Hamlin Lake, visiting the picturesque Ludington State Park, exploring Ludington’s shops and restaurants, or beach-combing along Lake Michigan. These are just a few adventures thatawait!

Why you will love staying here (from past reviews):
*Location and Views: The cottage is right on Hamlin Lake, and guests love that they are only steps away from a beautiful lake view. The sunsets from the dock are a frequent highlight. It's a short drive to downtown Ludington and the Ludington State Park.
*Atmosphere: Reviewers describe it as absolutely spotless and so charming, a cozy little cabin with a retro, kitschy, and vintage atmosphere.
*Family-Friendly: It's considered perfect for a small family or a couple's getaway. Families loved the shared amenities on Vacation Lane, including the small sandy beach, playground, and swimming area, with one guest stating they are building vacation memories to last a lifetime.
*Amenities: Guests appreciate that the cottage is well-stocked for cooking and comfortable living, noting the gas grill, picnic table, and kitchen basics.

Canary Cottage is part of a duplex with sister 1 bedroom 1 bath cottage Sandpiper (rented separately w/separate entrance) and located at Vacation Lane. Family friendly Vacation Lane is 13 privately owned cottages with common spaces including a small sandy beach, swimming area, marina, playground, fire pit, horseshoes, charcoal grill, beach chairs, small chapel and a game room for rainy days.

Canary is a small cozy space approx. 400 SQFT. Includes all linens and bathroom/kitchen basics. Boat slip may be available (18ft max, shallow draft) and must be reserved. The public boat launch is directly across the street, no launch facilities (other than kayaks) at Vacation Lane. Walking distance to Ice-cream/Ice/Bait shop, boat rentals. Short drive to Ludington State Park and Ludington.

Cottage details:
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full/Twin bunk beds

Outdoor Living: Screened porch, gas grill, outdoor seating & dining/picnic table.

Indoor Living: Smart TV, dining table, shower, heat/air conditioning.

Kitchen: Stove/oven, refrigerator, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, coffee maker, toaster, microwave.

General: Free WiFi, central heating/air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels.

STRICT NO PET POLICY.

Parking: Off Wisconsin and Indiana Streets. Room for boat trailers off Indiana Street only. Do not bring boat trailers down Vacation Lane.

Lake Access: Private beach with swimming area. Kayaks can be launched from the property (not included). Boat slip may be available **must be reserved. Max boat length 18ft, shallow draft. Public boat launch, South Bayou Park, is directly across the street from Vacation Lane.

Lakeside: Enjoy lake breezes and sunsets on Hamlin Lake! Fish from the docks.

Ludington: Home to 28 miles of sugar-sand coastline and four different beaches. Outdoor rec includes boating, fishing, hiking, lighthouses, farmers market, shops, restaurants, live music, etc. Check the event calendar at pureludington!

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 400 Sq Ft (37 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    2 Stairs To Reach Property If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Richard

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    The cottage was very cute. Loved the front porch. Was able to relax their in the evening. The cottage is older but seemed to be kept up quite well. The rooms are small but clean. The bed was comfortable. We were there for one night so didn't use the kitchen appliances. The swimming area was nice, it is a shared area with chairs. When we arrived all of the chairs were taken, would suggest to bring chairs. There was quite a bit of seaweed in the water but were told they clean it up every morning. It is the perfect spot to watch the sunset. Had a good stay.

  • cindy a.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2025

    Stayed Aug 7, 2025

    At first our stay was very pleasant. The cottage is rustic but cute. Everything you could possibly need was thought of. Unfortunately there was a problem with mice. We contacted Chris and he sent over the cleaning lady to set traps. The traps were set wrong. So the mice ate the bate but were not caught. The next night Chris came over at 9pm to set new traps. He apologized profusely but treated me like I was being ridiculous. For 3 nights I tried to sleep in the bedroom with pillows stuffed under the door to keep the mice out of my room. Everyday I had to wipe down the counters and sweep the floor from mouse residue. On the 3rd day I had to sweep up 3 dead mice in traps. I asked Chris for 2 nights reimbursement. VRBO said there was nothing they could do. Chris offered to waive the cleaning fee. I'm now seeking action with my credit card company.

  • Scott V.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Cute,cozy and convenient.Quiet,nice little cabin with all the amenities. Loved it.

  • Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Another wonderful stay at this location. The cottage and resort is clean and comfortable. Our family has been staying at this resort for 21 years and enjoy it every year.

  • Amanda C.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 25, 2025

    Cute cozy little cabin. Worked perfectly for our stay. Host was very friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay again.

  • Derek L.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2025

    Stayed Jun 13, 2025

    Really awesome place in a peaceful location. Would definitely stat again. The lake access and small marina is great for smaller boats 18ft and under.

  • John S.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Family friendly gem of a cottage that happily slept five. Kitchen has everything you need, comfortable beds, good shower and water pressure. Proximity to private beach and dock for fishing was fantastic. Close to town and the public beaches. A great place

  • Priscilla B.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2024

    Stayed Jun 21, 2024

    cabin was older than expected. but improvements owners have made were nice.

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$200+
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