Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!

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The Robin cottage is right on the lakefront of beautiful Hamlin Lake!

It's a cozy and historic 3-bedroom vacation cottage.

Vacation Lane is a friendly community of vacation rental cottages.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedroomsSleeps 765 sq m

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Free WiFi

Lake view

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Ludington, MI

Hamlin Lake2 min drive
Ludington Waterfront Park9 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry9 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

You'll love our clean and cozy, historic summer housekeeping cottage located right on the waterfront. It sleeps 6-7 people, and is rented weekly June-August, Saturday to Saturday, with a 3-night minimum stay in May, September, and October. There are 3 bedrooms; one large one with a queen bed & air conditioner, and 2 small bedrooms that include a twin-over-full bunk bed for kids, and a full bed in the 3rd bedroom.

There is an open kitchen and living area with air conditioner, and a full bathroom with a shower. Guests bring their own towels and bed sheets. We're part of the Vacation Lane Resort Cooperative, a friendly and welcoming traditional summer cottage community. You'll enjoy swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, lawn games, BBQing, campfires, and relaxing outdoors together on the property. A small grill and a picnic table is included with the Robin, as well as firewood for the common campfire area, and 2 kayaks for you to enjoy. You can dock your boat (18-ft limit) at the small marina, starting at $100 per week charge. You can also park your boat on the property free of charge, and launch it from the South Bayou right across the street.

We are perfectly located. It's a 6-minute drive to Ludington State Park on the Lake Michigan shore with its beautiful beaches, lighthouse, hiking trails, paddle sport trails, and picnic & grill areas. You can also boat across Hamlin Lake to the state park, or to the sand dunes in the State Forest. It's an 8-minute drive to the city beach, and downtown Ludington with its shops, parks, museums, great ice cream & fudge, restaurants and bars with live music. There is always something fun to do in the summer in this area!

Property manager

Tina & Ed Menta

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Lake view

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Renters bring their own sheets, (beds: 1Q, 2F, 1Tw) pillow cases, and towels. Clean blankets and pillows are provided.

Each person using the Robin kayaks must sign a separate kayaking waiver. Parents must sign a waiver for each of their minor children.

No pets, or pets of your guests are allowed by renters on Vacation Lane.

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

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. North Breakwater Light and Big Sable Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

Hamlin Lake - 2 min drive
Ludington Waterfront Park - 9 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 9 min drive
Ludington State Park - 11 min drive
Hamlin Lake beach - 14 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪House Of Flavors - ‬8 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
‪Pomorski's Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake! located?

This family-friendly Ludington cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jeff V.

16 May 2024

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

Weekend

Cottage was perfect for us and kitchen stocked with everything we needed. My only issue was that we had to pay for an entire weekly docking fee despite only being there for 3 nights. Seems excessive especially in April when no one is even using the marina.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill O., Fruitport, Muskegon

27 Aug 2023

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

Fishing trip with Brothers

Our second time staying at Vacation Lane and had a great time. Tina was available any time we had a question. Cabin was just across the street from the boat launch making getting in and out easy. Cabin was clean and central to our boat docking and the fish cleaning station. We would book again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

26 June 2023

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

Best little cottage around!

This cottage was so cute and super clean! We totally enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill O.

3 Oct 2022

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

Stay was great. Weather was not. Regardless we had a great time and so happy our boat dock had roof

Would re-book in future.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

3 Oct 2022

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

The Robin cottage was exactly what you’re looking for at Lake Hamlin!

Tina and Ed are lovely people to know and property owners to rent from. They truly think of everything you might need to have a special stay at their Robin cottage. Highly recommend their rental on Hamlin Lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

31 Aug 2022

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

Relaxing, comfortable, and beautiful

The Robin cabin is perfectly located near the water. We loved the screened in porch and the use of the kayaks. The playground area was also fun even if we were all adults. The hosts were wonderful and thought about all the little details that were appreciated like night lights, and paper products. We are a pretty picky family when it comes to cabins and locations but we all agreed we would stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ali K.

25 June 2022

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

Our new favorite place

This was our first trip north for vacation (typically we go South) and I can say we were thoroughly impressed. This location took me back to my childhood and my favorite vacation spot I went to growing up. It's the perfect little community...not too crowded or crazy, perfect amenities, great for families, tons around to do. The place might seem a bit small for 4 people, but honestly the only thing we really did there was sleep. We were outside all day everyday. The docks and swim area are right there, and plenty of seating for you to hang out in while the kids play. The sand was super fun to play in, and we caught plenty of fish off the dock. The water was SO clear, and the kids loved the playground as well. We had everything we needed and more. We took a couple day trips to nearby towns, but honestly could've spent the whole week and way more just on the proper. The owners were amazing! So communicative and friendly- and we loved the little surprise basket they left for us! We can't wait to come back and make more memories!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

23 June 2022

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

Convenient Stay for Young Family

Very clean, quaint cottage in a convenient area. Close to all Ludington attractions but also convenient location in Vacation Lane for easy access to the beach and water. With a 7-month old and a 3-year old, the cozy space had enough room for all of us. Fans and heat in every room made it convenient for climate control for the uncertain weather shifts in early June. Smooth process and communication all around with booking, arrival, and exiting. Definitely would return!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yelena I.

14 Oct 2021

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

Fun Columbus day weekend

We had so much fun at Tina's cottage! So close to nice trails, 4 lighthouses in nearby shore towns, and Luddington downtown with yummy restaurants. The cottage has everything you need, and the 2 kayaks are a great addition!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley J.

12 Sept 2021

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

Labor Day Weekend

Originally booked this for a friends wedding that was rescheduled and decided to go anyway and it was quite the get away! The boys caught king salmons, the cottage was clean & equipped with necessities and games, the kids enjoyed the playground, fishing from the deck was relaxing, overall a very peaceful and friendly environment! Tina & Ed have a nice place and are very sweet people!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Allan B.

18 Aug 2021

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

Beautiful view

Our stay at the Robin was wonderful. It is a three bedroom with kitchen bath and screened porch. Parking was easy and close on property. Beach sand was a very short walk away.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B., Kalamazoo,Michigan

26 June 2021

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

Cute Cottage

Robin cottage is a very nice spot to stay on Hamlin Lake -unfortunately for us, Mother Nature decided to rain all week so we never used the Kayaks! But my husband did catch a couple perch off of the dock- they offer a nice swimming area and sandy beach for kids.Tina was very nice and, of course, it was a pleasure to meet sweet Junie!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

20 June 2021

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

Great time!

We had a great time at the Robin! It was clean, cozy, fun, and Ed and Tina were great hosts. We'd definitely come back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

James L.

15 June 2021

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

We had a great week!

Comfortable and clean. We enjoyed being so close to the lake and spent a lot of time sitting in the Adirondack gazing at the lake as the sun went down. Thank you for a fine trouble free week!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B., Western Springs, Il

13 Oct 2020

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

Peaceful Get Away

The cottage was perfect for our Fall get away! We hadn’t realized it was literally next to the lake, which was a nice surprise! We did a lot of hiking in Ludington State park but will be back to enjoy Lake Hamlin in the summer next time! Tina was great about responding to our questions before and during our trip!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark R., Rochester Hills, MI

5 Oct 2020

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

Chilling with Sand Between Our Toes

Met expectations ... great location for the Colors of northern Michigan at this time of year and the dunes and Lake Michigan are awesome.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

28 Sept 2020

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

Sweet little cabin with a great view from porch, comfy beds, simple place to recharge.

Cute cabin, loved the porch! It is a little cabin lane community full of other really nice owners that take care of the property. There were other little kids so my daughter could play with friends while we watched right from the front porch. We were right next to the playground so it was perfect for us. Tina and Ed had games and a lot of books for kids so you could entertain yourself easily. I’d bring a high chair if we had room in our car but we didn’t so it would be awesome to have one somewhere if needed. I suggested a few child safety clips for the cupboards for the smaller kids that come. We had to use the bench in front because our youngest constantly tried to get into them. But everything was comfy, clean and perfectly described. I’d love to be able to rent here again, and bring family to rent some of the other rentable cabins on that lane.

10/10 Excellent

Melanie M.

10 Sept 2020

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

Excellent vacation property

Great cabin with basic necessities. Awesome amenities including a small playground and beach area right on the lake. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lynn R.

27 Aug 2020

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

A great family oriented place to stay

This rental was perfect for us...we were able to launch our 16' deep V boat at south bayou, go under 2 small bridges and we were at the cottage! Then walked across the street to retrieve truck and trailer. Plenty of parking available. Grandkids loved the playground and protected clean sandy swim area and neighborhood campfire. Many species of fish were caught. Sunsets were beautiful. Boat to the dunes! You can fish upper lake or a bayou if lower lake is too windy. Boat to Barnhards for cocktails or dinner! Small store and bait shop within a short walk (we discovered it as we were leaving lol). Very much a quiet family atmosphere here...lots of little children around. Owners live on site. Many privately owned cabins are quite close by, but everyone we met were very friendly.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tina & Ed Menta

My husband and I purchased the Robin / Cardinal summer cottage when we we retired from teaching in the Fall of 2018. Ed taught Theatre Arts at Kalamazoo College, and I (Tina) taught elementary school in Plainwell, MI. We're so happy to have found this charming cottage on the Vacation Lane cooperative where we are right on beautiful Hamlin Lake, surrounded by friendly neighbors, and with so many great things to do in the area. We stay on the Cardinal side of the duplex cabin as often as we can in the summer, so we will probably be there when you are, but we respect your privacy and we have separate porches and entrances. Although Vacation Lane HOA rules state that renting guests are NOT allowed to bring pets, (sorry) we have a lovely chocolate lab (always on leash) who loves to meet & greet dog-loving guests.

Why they chose this property

The Robin Cottage is the Vacation Lane resort cottage closest to the lake, the fire pit, the play area, the docks, and the swim area! We love relaxing on the grounds, sitting out on the docks, kayaking, playing ping-pong in the Gathering Place, roasting marshmallows on the campfire, watching the kids play and swim, and we think that you will, too. We are kid-friendly, and your kids will love running free and playing on the Vacation Lane property. We offer 2 complimentary kayaks for your use with the Robin rental. Also feel free to bring your own kayaks, canoe, jet ski, boat and fishing gear. Boats can be launched right across the street on the South Bayou, and parked on their trailers for free on the south side of the property. If docking your boat or jet-ski on the property, there is an 18-ft. limit and a weekly charge starting at $100, depending on size and slip, and YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR DOCK AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. There is also a jet ski and boat rental 2 doors down from us on N. Lakeshore Drive. (Guests bring their own sheets, pillow cases, and bath towels.).

What makes this property unique

Besides the accommodations right on the property, the Ludington area has so much to offer. Ludington is a resort town 4.5 miles down Lakeshore Drive, on Lake Michigan. There are beaches, a large marina, a lighthouse, dining, ice cream, fudge, shopping, parks, museums, art, and music galore! Turn right at the stop sign at Stix Restaurant, and you'll be in Ludington State Park, on the other side of Hamlin Lake, with its beautiful Lake-Michigan beach, lighthouse, hiking trails, sand dunes, canoe & kayak rentals and lots of family activity programs every week. We're still exploring all of the things to do and to see in the area!