Families taking a vacation to Ludington enjoy staying at one of the many resorts or cottages found in the area. Most are located on Hamlin Lake, a 5,000 acre inland body of water with warm, calm waters. Resorts can accommodate small to large groups, and most offer kitchens, grills, playgrounds, and swimming facilities. The casual nature of resort lodging makes for a relaxing vacation, and a perfect setting for watching the sun set over the water.
Below are Ludington's resorts and cottages. For other types of lodging, click on one of the categories below.
By the Lake At Parkview Cottages
P.O. Box 616, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-4445
Cottages 1/2 block from city beach, with knotty pine interiors, fieldstone fireplaces. Houses near city beach, Lake Michigan, shopping, restaurants. Cottage near Pentwater with beach access. All rentals completely furnished with fully equipped kitchens, decks, gas grills, linens. Some with A/C and wireless internet. Day or week rentals, accepting pets in some rentals.
Jennings' Cottages
3830 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-0759
Clean, private, well-furnished. "Cozy Cabin" sleeps 2, cable TV/VCR, shower, grill, lake view from deck. Homes have cable TV/VCR, shower, laundry, grill, pleasant yards: "Hill House" with deck overlooking Hamlin Lake sleeps 5, "North House" across road from Hamlin Lake sleeps 4. No pets.
North Bayou Resort & Marina
4849 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5820
Rental units with one or three bedrooms. Cable TV, view of Hamlin Lake and the sand dunes. Tackle and bait shop. Full service marina, fishing/pontoon boat rentals, fish cleaning station and freezers available. Playground. No pets, please! Open spring, summer and fall.
Peaceful Acres Resort, LLC
2670 Piney Ridge Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2292, Toll Free (800) 968-2292
On the southern tip of beautiful Hamlin Lake 1-1/2 miles from Lake Michigan--the closest resort to the Ludington State Park. Sixteen housekeeping cottages on fourteen acres of beautifully wooded lakefront. One to five bedrooms & two motel rooms. Safe sandy beach. Pontoon, fishing boat & motor rentals available for our guests.
Sauble Resort & Boat Rentals
3443 N. Stearns Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8497
Where memories are made experiencing a reminiscent vacation at the lake. 30 cozy one to four bedroom cottages overlooking Hamlin Lake, heated outdoor pool, boat/pontoon rentals, marina, playground. Enjoy picturesque views of Hamlin Lake, the Ludington State Park, sand dunes, beautiful sunsets from the porch/patio of your cottage. Packages available.
Sunset Bluff Resort
6075 N. Victory Park Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5002
Open all year. 13 housekeeping cottages overlooking Upper Hamlin Lake. 1-5 bedrooms, some with fireplaces. 40 acres of wooded land with hiking trails, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and great year 'round fishing. Heated outdoor pool. Boat and motor rentals. No pets. Special off-season group accommodations/rates for retreats and reunions.
Waterside Resort & Boat Rentals
3298 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8481
On Lower Hamlin Lake. Clean 2-4 bedroom housekeeping cottages. Fully furnished, microwave, color cable TV. Near Lake Michigan beaches, downtown Ludington. Swimming beach, great fishing, boating right out your front door. Also a store with groceries, ice cream cones, bait, tackle, gas, pontoon and fishing boat rentals, Internet Kiosk. Advanced reservations suggested. No pets.
Willow-by-the-Lake Resort
4739 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2904, Toll Free (800) 331-2904
Attractive, clean, air-conditioned, smoke-free, 1 & 2 bedroom housekeeping cottages. Located on the east shore of Lower Hamlin Lake. Beautiful, scenic view of sand dunes and sunsets. Sandy bottom swimming, play areas, and sand box for children. Waterfront deck, dockage and boat rentals available. Open May-October. Off-season rates. No pets.
