Cozy Cottages & Cabins: Hamlin Lake Ludington, MI

Ludington, MI, United States
5 Guests
2 bedrooms
1 bathroom

Canary Cottage-Lakeside-Boat Slip-Family Friendly

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 that await!

Good to know

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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What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Clothing storage

What this place offers

Common

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products
  • Cooking basics Pots and pans, oil, salt and pepper
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Essentials Towels, bed sheets, soap, toilet paper, and pillows
  • Hair dryer
  • Heating Central heating or a heater in the listing
  • Kitchen Space where guests can cook their own meals
  • TV
  • Wifi

Bathroom

  • Body soap
  • Conditioner
  • Hot Water
  • Shampoo
  • Shower gel

Bedroom and laundry

  • Bed linens
  • Extra pillows and blankets
  • Hangers
  • Clothing storage

Family

  • Board games

Heating and cooling

  • Portable fans

Home safety

  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Smoke detector

Kitchen and dining

  • Baking sheet
  • Barbecue utensils
  • Blender
  • Coffee
  • Coffee maker
  • Dining table
  • Freezer
  • Hot water kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stove
  • Toaster

Location features

  • Beach access
  • Lake access
  • Private entrance Separate street or building entrance
  • Waterfront

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill
  • Boat slip
  • Fire pit
  • Garden or backyard
  • Outdoor seating
  • Patio or balcony

Parking and facilities

  • Free parking on premises

Accessibility

Neighborhood

Vacation Lane: 13 privately owned cottages.

Guest Access

Entire Cottage & Common Areas

Reviews

Michael
September 2025 · Airbnb
This cottage was perfect for our family of five. The location is great being right on the water you will hardly want to be inside. The place may seem a little tight but it was bigger than the pictures give credit for. We plan on coming back. Amazing city and area and a great place to stay. A+!
Misty
August 2025 · Airbnb
I would like to go back someday. As costs go these days, this place was reasonable, clean, comfortable, and it had the added value of a second sink outside of the bathroom (very helpful!). Lots of nice amenities (grill and all the utensils, a blender, picnic table). Hamlin Lake is at the end of the cul-de-sac. I think if we'd wanted to swim there, we could have. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Nikki
August 2025 · Airbnb
Canary Cottage is absolutely spotless and so charming! It had everything we could possibly need, and the location couldn’t be more perfect. We loved it and will definitely be returning
Melissa
August 2025 · Airbnb
This was our second year at Vacation Lane. My family just loves it there. We are already planning our trip for next year! We are building vacation memories to last a lifetime, and the Canary Cottage is a big part of that. Thank you so much for giving our family fond summertime memories!
Georgia
August 2025 · Airbnb
We had an amazing time on Lake Hamlin in the Canary! Our two boys, ages 7 and 9, loved the beach, playground, and swimming in the water. The cabin was a perfect location to the beach, downtown Ludington, and the State Park.

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