Stylish Forest Cottage on 80 acres of private woodland

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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 574 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Ludington, MI

West Michigan Fairgrounds11 min drive
Ludington Waterfront Park14 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry15 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)31 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Stylish, country cottage located on 80 acres of private woodland. Ten minutes from lake Michigan, close to Crystal Lake and the Pere Marquette river. The cabin is nestled in a Beech, Maple and Cherry forest. Private, secluded 2 bedroom cottage sleeps 7 people comfortably. Master bedroom has a queen sized bed and the second bedroom has a twin loft over a double bed. Living room has a pull out double bed for extra guests. Modern stainless steel kitchen with all amenities. Patio with a gas grill and fire cauldron for your relaxing pleasure. Looking for a quiet spot to get away from the noise of the city and just relax this is the place for you! It is located 1-2 miles from Hackert lake public access for the fisherman or swimming enthusiasts. Approximately 9 miles to Ludington public beach. Plenty of hiking in the beautiful 80 acre woods and nature watching from the patio. Lots of interesting scenery and dirt roads for the biking enthusiast. Great for a family or a couple as a romantic get away. Laundry facilities available. No Smoking or Pets.

Property manager

Chandra Bunker

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Hot tub

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Toys/games

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

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. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include North Breakwater Light and Big Sable Point Lighthouse. Amber Elk Ranch and West Michigan Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.

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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

West Michigan Fairgrounds - 11 min drive
Ludington Waterfront Park - 14 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 15 min drive
Stearns Park Beach - 16 min drive
Hamlin Lake - 17 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪House Of Flavors - ‬13 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
‪Pomorski's Tavern - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish Forest Cottage on 80 acres of private woodland pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stylish Forest Cottage on 80 acres of private woodland?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish Forest Cottage on 80 acres of private woodland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stylish Forest Cottage on 80 acres of private woodland located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Hemlock Golf Club, Amber Elk Ranch and Pere Marquette River. West Michigan Fairgrounds and Huron-Manistee National Forest are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Peggy & Mark W.

19 Sept 2023

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

Fabulous

We were so pleased with the quiet & comfort. The property was incredibly beautiful. Sat outside with our morning coffee and enjoyed the gorgeous landscaping. Looking forward to staying there again

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy S., Oconomowoc WI

10 Aug 2023

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

Beautiful quiet property in the woods.

Enjoyed our stay in the quiet woods. Liked the cabin very much. It was furnished nicely with everything one needs. I would certainly go back again. My only complaint would be about the bath tub because of my age and ability to get into a tall deep tub. Loved the woods and seeing deer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

6 Sept 2022

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

Quaint & cozy

My family of 5 had a wonderful time on our vacation. The cottage was well maintained. We especially liked the light on the bathroom faucet. As other reviews mentioned, screens on the windows would've been nice to allow the fresh air to flow through. I wish I had known to bring the following: -Outdoor chairs. Despite the photo, there were no cushions on the patio chairs. The steel frames were uncomfortable. -Casserole dish. There are no casserole dishes or big mixing bowls. Overall, my family had a great holiday weekend. We were close to downtown Ludington and Lake Michigan. My 5-year old even asked, "Next time can we stay 6 days instead of 5?" He didn't want to leave. We would stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

8 Aug 2021

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

Quiet, peaceful cottage.

The cottage was clean and met our needs. The location was about 15 minutes to the State Park and 10 minutes to shopping. The site was quiet and lovely. I would be very happy to stay here again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marci C.

16 July 2021

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

Absolutely worth it!

My family of 4 recently stayed at this property over the holiday weekend. I was looking for a rustic cottage in the woods and boy did this place deliver! It was even better than I imagined. It was clean, nicely decorated (especially for a rustic cabin), the property was absolutely beautiful and the cabin had everything we needed. All we had to do was bring our personal things and food. The location was perfect. It seemed like we were in the middle of nowhere when at the cabin and yet we only had a quick drive to be right in the middle of Ludington or at the beach. The communication with the owner was great and extremely timely. We loved it and would recommend to everyone to stay here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Amy D.

12 July 2020

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

Cute and cozy place

We really enjoyed our stay here. The grounds were beautiful. The patio is a great place to relax -it's nice to have a campfire at night. It was a good location- secluded, but not too far from the state park. The kids bedroom is really beautiful and even had a piano! The one thing that was frustrating was that there were no screens in the windows in the family room area, so you couldn't open the windows in the common area. Also, there was no wifi. Overall, a nice relaxing vacation spot.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Jeanette P.

27 Aug 2019

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Nice but run down

Nice retreat in the woods. Bring bug spray! The place is a bit run down and we found no trails on the property. Still, it was a nice, quiet place.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Carrie B.

27 Aug 2017

The yard was quiet and beautiful, and the house comfortable.

This was a great place to be for our family. It is perfect for kids, close to Ludington but also quiet and peaceful. The house and yard had everything we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David S.

17 July 2017

Great place for our family of 4. Loved the woods and great location. Would definitely come back.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

7 Sept 2016

This cozy cottage was great!

We loved the fact that the cottage was on plenty of beautiful, peaceful land for hiking, but close enough (10 minute drive) to Ludington for restaurants & beaches. It was completely equipped with all the amenities in case you wanted to stay in to make meals & was just down the street from a fresh market with all of Michigan's seasonal goodies. We had a great time (2 parents, 2 grandparents & two boys age 10 & 6) & would recommend staying here to anyone!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

12 Aug 2016

Beautiful land and comfortable cabin for peace and quiet

We had a great family reunion here and most loved the gorgeous dense forests and meadows on all that beautiful acreage. We took walks or just sat and listened to the quiet of nature with forest animals making their occasional appearances. It is also very convenient to all the services and shopping in Ludington, many small lakes and the Lake Michigan beaches. We loved the new Maker Space in Ludington, a place to go work on projects, learn new crafts or just build things under the guidance of experts. The cabin was clean, comfortable and well-furnished, though small for the 5 adults we had staying there. It would be great for a family with some smaller bodies in the mix. The only things on our wish list would be good reading lights in the main living area, a reliable source for TV channels, and screens on the windows in the living/dining room so we could open those windows on the hots days/nights we had. We'd certainly recommend it for others, and our relatives in the area were happy to know about such a nice place for their guests in the future.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Emma N.

7 Aug 2016

Charming and cozy

We really enjoyed our stay at this charming cottage! It had the private, secluded atmosphere we were looking for, but was conveniently close to Lake Michigan and downtown Ludington. We look forward to future stays!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Ben and Maria Gesink G.

10 July 2016

Peaceful and kid friendly!

Usually vacationing with small children can't be described as peaceful, but we all felt that this vacation was! Two families with three children ranging from 1-4 fairly comfortably enjoyed this property for four nights. The highlights for us were the washer and dryer, air conditioner, modern and clean kitchen, a safe place for kids to be outside, and the peaceful atmosphere. Even though the temperature outside wasn't so hot, having the air conditioner really cooled down the place comfortably and quickly in the afternoons. Having the washer and dryer available was really nice when we ran though laundry quicker than we planned, often the case with little ones. We cooked all our meals at the house and were pleased with the clean and fully adequate kitchen. Counter space was enough for our needs and the dishwasher was a great plus! Mostly we all appreciated that the house was in so private and quiet a location. It's set back on a nice long driveway from an already quiet dirt road. Listening to the wind in the trees was lovely, and not having to worry that our kids would be hit by a car the moment they stepped foot from the door was wonderful. The place was clean and tidy and also not so cluttery that we had to move many things from our busy one year old. Luddington wasn't far away by car (less than ten minutes) but mostly we enjoyed the Manistee state forest beach, a good twenty minutes north.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

pamela p.

26 Aug 2015

Cozy, clean and everything we needed

We had a great time! My husband, myself and 4 grown kids spent 4 nights. The house was very cozy and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed. There was a couch and 2 chairs so we were a little short for seats while playing games in the evening. We enjoyed meteor showers from the patio. And during the day we traveled 8 minutes to the ludington state park for a great beach and hiking. we would recommend to others

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Miranda D.

22 Aug 2015

Great value

Beautiful cottage, perfect location! We are a family of five and loved exploring the property and playing in the sand pits! It was nice to be so close to Ludington without being in the the heart of the busyness. The cottage itself was nice, clean and well maintained.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sandra D.

5 Aug 2015

Clean, fresh and comfortable

Stayed here for 4 nights. We had 3 generations- my husband and I, our 3 adult children and our 3 young grandchildren- ages 9, 6 and 2. (We got a special ok from owner for the 8th person, the almost 2 year old). Sleeping worked perfect with adding a pack and play. The beds were VERY comfortable. We are city people, so I wasn't sure about the 80 acres of woods, but it was fine. It is secluded, but a short drive (less than a minute) from the road. One evening we had the pleasure of 3 deer coming in the distance to graze on the lawn. Another thing I wasn't sure of was the kitchen, from the pictures not sure if it was small, but again, just right. We brought easy to fix food, some cooked before leaving home, but it really wasn't necessary, the kitchen had everything we needed to cook. It was lacking a microwave, but the owner graciously agreed to buy the one we purchased while there, so there is a microwave. We were very happy the cottage had air conditioning on the 85 plus degree days we had. I would highly recommend this cottage. It was perfect for our needs and will be a place we come back to.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bizz S.

31 July 2015

Great, Simple Getaway

Stayed here for a long summer weekend, and it was just what we needed. In previous years we'd had a tradition of 2 couples sharing a campsite - but with a new baby each that was no longer an option! This cute cottage was just what we needed - 2 bedrooms, each with room for a pack n play for a baby (4 months & 7 months); a great sized common space for toys & babies; air conditioning; washer & dryer; coffee pot for red-eyed parents! Weather was rainy, so we didn't spend as much time on the porch as we might have, though we did make use of the grill twice. LOTS of privacy; lovely trees. We already knew the area, but there was lots of maps and information about local beaches that would be super helpful to those that haven't grown up camping at Ludington every summer. :) Great communication with the owner; and flexibility on their part when we made a mistake. Great value!

About the host

Hosted by Chandra Bunker

Why they chose this property

This property has been in my family for many years. We have always enjoyed it and are in a busy time in our lives. So we decided to open it up for others to enjoy.

What makes this property unique

This property has a very peaceful feeling about it. I like to sit on the porch and listen to the wind in the trees. It is a great place to relax and kick back.