River Dream Cottage - Located minutes from Downtown Ludington & Lake MI Beaches - Mason County

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 688 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Ludington, MI

Stearns Park Beach5 min drive
Ludington Waterfront Park6 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry7 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)37 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

River Dream Cottage - Located minutes from Downtown Ludington & Lake MI Beaches

River Dream Cottage is nestled on a 5 acre wooded lot on the Lincoln river. It features a private yet convenient location, a fire pit with views of the night sky, a small spring fed creek and 212 feet of rustic river frontage.

Bedroom #1 offers a queen bed, TV with DIRECTV, ceiling fan and electric heat
Bedroom #2 has a twin bunk bed (sleeps 2) and electric heat
Living room includes a full sleeper sofa (sleeps 2) and a TV with DIRECTV
Bathroom has a tub with shower, electric heat and a washer & dryer
Kitchen includes an island with seating, dishwasher, electric stove, microwave, refrigerator, and cabinets stocked with dishes, cookware and many extras for guests who enjoy cooking
3-seasons room has comfortable seating and a small table w/4 chairs
A small outdoor patio has a picnic table and a gas cooking grill (propane provided)

New in 2023 - access to the Lincoln river by way of a woodchip defined path through the woods! It is approximately 200 steps to a small footbridge over a spring fed creek, then an additional 200 steps to a boardwalk with a floating dock on the Lincoln river. There are 4 kayaks on a stand by the river access. By making land management and accessibility to the natural beauty of the property a priority, our guests are now able to enjoy nature in a unique way. The land provides a serene setting for kayaking, bird watching and often catching a glimpse of a white-tailed deer!

*Check-in time is any time after 4:00pm on date of arrival. Check-out time is before 11:00am on date of departure.

Property manager

Bernadine Carey

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Lake view

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this cottage is on a river. Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Ludington Waterfront Park and West Michigan Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

Stearns Park Beach - 5 min drive
Ludington Waterfront Park - 6 min drive
West Michigan Fairgrounds - 7 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 7 min drive
Pere Marquette River - 10 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
‪House Of Flavors - ‬6 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬6 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
‪Pomorski's Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Dream Cottage - Located minutes from Downtown Ludington & Lake MI Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Dream Cottage - Located minutes from Downtown Ludington & Lake MI Beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Dream Cottage - Located minutes from Downtown Ludington & Lake MI Beaches?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Dream Cottage - Located minutes from Downtown Ludington & Lake MI Beaches located?

Situated on the riverfront, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Hemlock Golf Club and Ludington State Park. Stearns Park Beach and North Breakwater Light are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tami V.

27 June 2024

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

Beautiful cottage - with caveat

Cottage/property were beautiful. Clean & nicely furnished beach cottage. They have thought of everything you might need on your stay - cleaning/laundry products, dishes/cookware, lawn chairs. Towels were huge,fluffy & there were TONS of them. Biggest caveats are the lack of ac (which we knew) & lack of wifi/cell signal. We were not uncomfortable without air, but it didn't get above high 70's the entire time we were there. That being said, I probably wouldn't book it again because of that, not wanting to take a chance on warmer temps. The other caveat that I didn't even think of prior to our visit is no wifi. We are not glued to our phones, however there ARE things you need them for. We prefer to look up menus, hours, etc of local businesses. We have security cameras at home as well as in the home of my elderly mother who lives alone. We did not realize that we would not be able to monitor those things. And most importantly, there were some pretty bad storms go through while we were there. The satellite TV went out as soon as it started raining, no way to get news/weather updates via TV. With no wifi and spotty cell service (we have Verizon) we had no way to monitor watches/warnings in an area we were unfamiliar with. We literally packed up and went to a hotel so that we could monitor weather conditions. Aside from those two things, the property was beautiful and we enjoyed it immensely. But I will definitely watch for those amenities when booking in the future.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

20 June 2024

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

So close to town

we loved this home to stay for Ludington, only a 10 minute drive from downtown.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karmen J.

20 June 2024

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

Cute Little Cottage

This cottage is on a really nice property close to downtown Ludington! There was a walking path down to the water, and the owner had kayaks provided. It was very clean and had everything we needed. I loved the sunporch!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

17 June 2024

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

Nice country home experience

Nice very private woods and lake home. 1 Mile from Lake Michigan and 2 miles from downtown Ludington. Clean linens with a comfortable bed and pillows. Short walk through woods to a nice quiet lake. Basic Direct TV, no WiFi, Only bedroom and bathroom wall heaters that were working (temps were in the 40's at night). We were warned of "Ticks" and they were everywhere!!!!...Beware.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Heidi D.

5 June 2024

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

Cabin stay

There is a lot of things to do in the area, cabin was clean and close to town and US 31. Overall a lovely stay!

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison I.

20 May 2024

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

We love this river dream!

Beautiful cabin on ample and private property, close to so much. Such a great fit for our young kids to be able to run and play safely! We have been 4 years in a row, can’t wait to be back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bobbe P.

16 May 2024

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

Incredible find!

We loved everything about this place. It was immaculate, fully provisioned with everything we might need AND had kayaks and life jackets. Lots of wildlife (including ticks, so be careful!) surrounded us. This place is a bike ride away (5 miles) from Ludington State Park. Easy communication with the host. Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

8 May 2024

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

River Dream

We enjoyed our week here. Appreciated how clean the house was, having the selection of spices in the small pantry (and, the pantry itself), the lovely, soft bath towels and especially enjoyed sitting on the sun porch. The house is smallish, but is tastefully furnished and there are many small touches throughout that indicate the owners understand and appreciate having renters. We recommend a visit to River Dream Cottage.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill W.

2 Nov 2023

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

weekend getaway

Very nice property, very clean. We had all the amenities we needed to cook with and to enjoy ourselves. The weather wasn't great, but we did walk out on the trail to the lake. We hope to take kayaks out if we have a chance to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin C.

26 Oct 2023

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

Another amazing stay!

River Dream Cottage has been my yearly place to stay for several years now. I always look forward to the week I am there and love everything about it. Despite a little rain this week I was able to get outside everyday and it’s such a cozy place to come back to and watch movies, read, have a fire or just relax. The trail to the river is so amazing and such gorgeous views complete with kayaks. It’s so hard to pack up and leave. It holds a special place in my heart!

Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

ken c.

20 Oct 2023

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

Quick getaway

Very clean, excellent location, i just wish the weather was better. Would have been nice to use the kayaks!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

k5oneil1

24 Sept 2023

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

Cabin in the woods

Had a great stay at this little cabin. Very clean, nice amenities. Cabin is shaded for most of the day, keeping the house nice and cool during the day. Highly recommend and would rent again in a heartbeat.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff &Kathy D.

15 Sept 2023

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

Spontaneous vacation

Our host graciously accommodated us on short notice. The cottage was perfect for a quiet, relaxing getaway.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

11 Sept 2023

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

cottage in the woods

We had a lovely stay in Ludington. Your home had everything we needed. The queen size bed was very comfortable. We enjoyed a campfire in the fire pit. The walk through the woods to Lincoln Lake was delightful. It is a short drive to Ludington State Park. We enjoyed 2 beautiful Lake Michigan sunsets. We hope to stay in your home again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Greg G., BRITTON

28 Aug 2023

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

Great Location out of the city

This is our second year staying at this property. The owners are very accommodating. Very clean and well furnished. Looking forward to coming back next year.

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa S.

22 Aug 2023

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

Great Getaway

We had a very pleasant stay. The cabin was very clean and tastefully decorated. The property was lovely!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki B.

14 Aug 2023

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

Fantastic getaway & close to the beach

We couldn't have been more pleased with this pick. The cottage was comfortable for our family of 4. We had plenty of room & found the extra accommodations of toiletries & cleaning supplies an added bonus. The house was clean & the property was so beautiful & serene. We enjoyed the walking path back to the river & the firepit out front. We even had deer visit us on multiple occasions. It seemed obvious to us that the owners take great care of the house & property. We found the houses even nicer than the pictures. The entire decor has a cute fishing/nautical theme which is so perfect for the area. The kitchen was well stocked for our needs & expectations. With daily visits to the lake, we were doing a load of laundry almost daily so it was especially convenient to have the W/D unit. The bed in the master bedroom was firm but comfortable for our week stay. Our kids absolutely loved the bunk beds. Extra pillows & blankets available. There were lots of extras stored away & accessible for guests to use which isn't always the case with rentals. Even extras for babies/toddlers that we didn't need but nice for future guests to know about. It really seemed like the owners thought ahead to make things more convenient & take advice from guests well as i noticed some things that were mentioned in past reviews are now provided. We would highly recommend staying here. The house was perfect for us & we very much enjoyed the Ludington area as well. We truly had a fantastic vacation.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

William C.

10 Aug 2023

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

Weekend Getaway

Very clean and comfortable cottage. Close to everything in the area. Enjoyed our stay and would do it again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerri H.

3 Aug 2023

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

Summer Vacation

Cottage was very nice and well kept, extremely quiet location, loved the sun room, plenty of room outdoors for family to grill, eat outdoors, play some yard games. Would have loved to stayed longer.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

30 July 2023

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

Amazing family trip

This was the perfect location for our family vacation. The house was so close to everything yet secluded. We loved the kayaks and every night with a campfire. We would love to visit again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janelle B.

21 June 2023

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

Completely Perfect

Everything is exactly as described. Private, super (and I mean SUPER) clean. Host was pleasant, all the little extras made this stay so nice. The kayaks were a nice added touch. My teenage kids loves the outdoor area, the gas grill worked amazing and 3 seasons room was a great place to start my day with a cup of coffee.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allison I.

19 June 2023

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

Love this property!

This is the fifth or sixth time we’ve stayed at this place, we come every year! We love the private location, but accessibility to so much that Ludington has to offer. The property is clean, family friendly, and the hosts were wonderful and easy to communicate with. The river is an absolute delight! We will definitely be back again and again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

14 June 2023

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

Peaceful Getaway

The cottage was in a very relaxing setting with plentiful wildlife to view! The path to the lake was peaceful as well. The location and property made it feel like you were secluded. Everything was a short drive to get to, including Ludington State Park and the downtown area . We had a very fun and relaxing time at the cottage . Thanks for a great stay :)

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lena H.

13 June 2023

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

Perfect home away from home

We enjoyed our stay in Ludington! The house has everything you need. The huge garden is perfect to hang around. The trail to the water is just lovely for a stroll. Communication was very easy and we always got a quick response. The house has just the best distance to Ludington, the state park and to visit the places around.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristi N.

21 May 2023

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

Great Spot

We have stayed here twice now and we plan to return. Huge yard for our kids to run and play in, a fire pit and new this year there is a cute trail leading to the river! It's so close to downtown Ludington just a wonderful place to stay!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023