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View of the lake from the Master Bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10167.2 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Custer, MI
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master Bed

1 Queen Bed

Out Building

2 Large Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Main Bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

This spacious cottage is the perfect place for a family vacation.

Are you looking for that peaceful place where you and your family can make memories to last a lifetime? Look no further than The Shores of Lost Lake! This spacious yet beautiful 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom vacation home has everything you need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay.

Located just 20 minutes from downtown Ludington MI, The Shores of Lost Lake offers a quiet, all-sport lake with a sandy bottom and breathtaking sunsets. You'll also find some of the finest restaurants in Ludington, including the famous House of Flavors ice cream parlor. If you're looking for family-friendly activities, the Amber Elk Ranch is just 15 minutes away, offering a petting zoo, wagon rides, and evening BBQs. For outdoor enthusiasts, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes are only 25 minutes away, and Downtown Pentwater, with its charming small-town atmosphere, is also just a short drive away.

The vacation home features a master bedroom with a queen bed, two additional bedrooms with queen beds, and a fourth bedroom just off the garage with a queen bed. The fully equipped kitchen has all the dining plates and utensils you'll need, and the living room is furnished with a flat-screen smart TV and a DVD player with a selection of movies. You'll also find a washer/dryer in the laundry room for your convenience.

Step out onto the deck and enjoy the stunning view of the lake, surrounded by colorful trees in the fall. With direct access to the water, you can fish right off the dock or take our pontoon boat out for fishing or swimming. We also provide kayaks and a pedal boat for you to explore Turtle Cove, just two lots over, or simply relax on the beach.

If you're up for more adventure, take a short 10-minute drive to the Pere Marquette River for canoeing or head to Lake Michigan for a day at the beach. You can also visit Jo Sander's to stock up on your favorite meats and cheese for grilling on our gas grill.

We now offer a 2020 pontoon boat for rent, (by the week only) complete with a tow bar, tow rope, tube, diving board, live well, first full tank of fuel (17 gallons), and fishing seats. Bring your Bluetooth device and enjoy your favorite music while cruising the lake.

Please note that our facility is a no-smoking, no-pets property. A $1,500 cleaning fee will be charged if smoking or pets are discovered. Sheets and towels are provided, and the home is equipped with air conditioning and fans to keep you cool on hot days. Please be aware that the internet connection is not high-speed due to our location.

We have a cleaning service that takes care of the property between each stay. Early check-in depends on the cleanliness of the previous renters, so we kindly ask you to leave the home in good condition to avoid any additional charges. Any extra charges incurred will be passed on to the renters.

During the pre and post-peak season, we do consider short stays. However, during the summer, we only accept weekly 7-day bookings with a 50% deposit at the time of booking.

Whether you need an escape from the daily grind or a peaceful vacation we hope you consider The Shores of Lost Lake for your next family vacation. It's the perfect place to create lasting memories with your loved ones.

Best regards,
The Shores of Lost Lake Team

Property manager

Kevin
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
0-2 year old's will not count as your total number
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No pets please ! Additional fees will be added and we will charge! Sorry but leave your beloved pets at home.

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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this cottage is on the waterfront. S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Driftwood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Amber Elk Ranch and West Michigan Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Sandcastles Children's Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Custer, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 8 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Amber Elk Ranch - 27 min drive - 20.5 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 30 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 30 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 38 min drive - 42.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whiskey Creek Condo Association - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This spacious cottage is the perfect place for a family vacation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This spacious cottage is the perfect place for a family vacation. ?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at This spacious cottage is the perfect place for a family vacation. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is This spacious cottage is the perfect place for a family vacation. located?

This family-friendly Custer cottage is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Pleiness Lake, Eden Lake and Ordway Lake. Clancy Lake and Mobey Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fred G.

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

Awesome place on the lake!

Kevin was such a great host! His family’s place on the lake is a great place to relax and enjoy water activities. We rented their very nice pontoon boat to do some tubing and fishing. Everyone also enjoyed the kayaks as well as fishing off of the dock. The house had plenty of space to accommodate all 6 of us. Ludington and Pentwater are just a short drive away if you need to find a restaurant for dining out or do some shopping. Just be aware that the roads leading to the house are not paved but are in good shape. We drove two SUVs so it wasn’t an issue.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

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

Peaceful pleasure.

The grandkids had a great time and so did I. Plenty of room and great location to travel for other activities. Neighbors were nice and friendly. The lake was great for fishing, kayaking and paddle boat. Thank you for this wonderful summer memory for the family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Excellent

Perfect place with lots to do right on the property, swimming,fishing,kayaking, fire pit, hot tub, grill. Kevin was easy to contact and very nice. Great for kids and adult's! We all enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy N.

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

Great cabin

This was our summer vacation with our adult children, spouses, and grandchildren. This was a wonderful lake home that was very well stocked with everything we needed for a fun vacation. The hosts were very welcoming and available if needed. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this property. Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randall M.

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

Perfect place to escape and make great memories!

We took our brady bunch of kiddos for the week and had the best time! From age 17 to 8 we occupied everyone for the week. This property is set up perfectly for an enjoyable escape. We made wonderful memories that will last a lifetime and hope to go back some day! If you’re questioning this place - just book it! You wont regret it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

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

Family Vacation

We went to my Niece’s wedding at a beautiful venue in Ludington. We decided to make it a long weekend! What a Gem of a house! It’s so perfect for an entire family, something to do for every age! We built amazing family memories here, and we will be going back again for sure! Thank you to the Viening Family for opening up their beautiful home for us to enjoy! Love, The Presta’s, Bigelow’s and Ciotti’s ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elsa B.

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

Awesome Relaxing

I've stayed at this property before and this time it was so much better. The neighbors were very nice and one of them hung out with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacey S.

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

Family getaway

Family of 10, getaway! Made a lot of memories and had lots of laughs. Always nice to get away from the chaos of life and enjoy the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin D.

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Our friends and family showed a and relaxing stay. We played in the beach, enjoyed the hot tub and just chillin’. This was a great place to stay and showed us easy access to the silver lake sand dunes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna G.

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

Beautiful Spot!

We had a most wonderful stay at Eden Lake. The lake was beautiful and mostly quiet. The home provided many kayaks and a canoe as well as a paddle boat. The lake was clear and the temperature was just right. We also enjoyed the hot tub, with an amazing view. We were about 30 minutes from Ludington, and had a nice lunch there and everyone enjoyed the Silver Lake Dunes. We also were about 45 minutes or so from Manistee and had a wonderful dinner there and did some shopping. There was also some great fishing in the lake at the house as well. The house was well stocked and suited us perfectly. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taryn F.

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

Perfect long weekend getaway!

We had a great time! Neighbors were very friendly! We enjoyed the kayaks and pedal boat! The kids had a great time fishing! The house was great for two families! We had 3 adults, 2 18 year old girls, 13, 10 year old boys, 15 year old girl and a 1 year old boy. There was plenty to do for all of them! Our goal was to get away and enjoy nature! We were not disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Great Lake House Getaway

This is a wonderful place for families to unwind and enjoy a small, quiet lake. Kids had a blast in the water, on the dock and in the sand area. Comfortable rooms and porch areas. Kind neighbors and lots of small fish for kids to catch. Paddle boat, kayaks and raft were lots of fun for all! Pack your suits, poles and bait and have a great weekend at this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brei H.

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

Little paradise

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Lost Lake. It is truly a little paradise! The pontoon is a must to fully enjoy the lake. You will not be disappointed with your stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele K.

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

Silver Lake Cottage

Cottage and owner surpassed all expectations! Had a great visit. Owner was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

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

Something for everyone

Our family of 7 had a great time. There was something for everyone to do - kayaks, paddleboat, swimming, sun, and shade. Spent time in both Ludington and Mears - convenient to both. Lake was very quiet midweek and provided a very relaxing vacation. Especially appreciated the seating for indoor and outdoor dining. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Toni D.

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

Very calm and relaxing vacation

This home has everything you need to just sit back and relax by the lake. Kevin was very attentive to all of my texts and questions throughout our stay. The only down fall we saw was that there were not any screens on the windows. The weather was beautiful, we would have loved to open up some windows and the screen doors to let the fresh air in, however there are too many bugs to even consider that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rick B.

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

family time on Lost Lake

Can't say enough about this vrbo property. The pictures don't do it justice as we loved the views and enjoyed all the extra touches that are available. The pontoon boat is first class and we took it out for fun twice a day. The owners met us there to show us everything about the property and the boat. It was so nice. The hot tub is wonderful in the morning or evening, the game rooms are fun for the kids, the grill is awesome, the fire pit, the kayaks, the hammocks, EVERYTHING! Lost lake is crystal clear and not very busy at all. Quiet retreat and only 20 minutes to either Ludington or Pentwater. My family will want to come back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

Relaxing Family Fun

We had an amazing time enjoying the lake house. There was so much to do right at the house- kayaks, canoe, fishing off dock, hot tub, ping pong table. We were a family of 10 and there was a lot of room for everyone. The house was fully stocked for us. Kevin was very responsive and much appreciated. Only caution is the fish at the end of the dock were very friendly:) I would recommend this house to all my friends. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

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

Awesome family getaway!

Awesome! Awesome! Kevin and Jen have a Great Lake house, pictures don’t do it justice. Total family experience, plenty to do, tubing, fishing, campfires, games, and much more! We had 9 and plenty of room. Communication was awesome, always available for questions, always answered promptly. Would definitely stay again, would recommend to everybody.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bob T.

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

Lost Lake Vacation

What a great place to stay!! Very spacious and accommodating with lots of fun amenities. The hot tub, ping pong & foosball tables were a big hit with our grandchildren!! The water toys were a bonus also. The owners were very easy to communicate with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt D., West Bloomfield, Michigan

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

Summer at the lake

Our family (4 adults and 6 kids) had a wonderful stay at the Shores of Lost Lake. Plenty of room for all of us and the lake was very relaxing. Spent every day out on the pontoon boat and soaking in the hot tub. Close enough to Silver Lake, Ludington, and Pentwater for quick visits for eating out and activities. Great communication with Kevin before and during our stay. Thanks again....
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L., Mason

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

Great family vacation rental

The host/hostess were very helpful. We appreciated the helpful communication during the entire process, as well as them being present when we arrived to give a tour, answer any questions etc. They provide so many things to do (corn hole, fooseball, ping pong, kayaks, paddle boat, games, beach area etc.) and the option of renting the beautiful pantoon boat. We had our children and their families with us for the week. Great time and memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank K.

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

Amazing views and lake, awesome host, clean house, and close to Ludington.

First the owners/host are amazing, second the home is great, and last the lake is perfect. We had a memorable stay. Thank you Kevin and Jen, your home is full of love that we feel all the families that stay absorb.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan M., Grand Rapids, MI, USA

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

Family Get Away

Nice large house with plenty of sun. The boat was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peggy B.

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

Our jump in the lake

We had a wonderful time with our family. Great amenities, boat, dock, fire pit , nicely equipped kitchen and a lot of room for our family to spread out. Our favorite spot was the comfortable patio overlooking the dock and lake. Our grandsons favorite things were the foosball table and diving board on the boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

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