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Play a round of golf amidst lush surroundings.
Kitchen with central island, wooden cabinetry, and black refrigerator, featuring a geometric patterned tile floor and natural light from two windows.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a comfortable bed, a nightstand, and a window offering a view of lush greenery.
Relax in a serene space with a comfortable seating area, large window, and cozy rug.
Charming single-story house with a central entrance, surrounded by a well-manicured lawn and a few flowering bushes.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Ludington, MI
  • Stearns Park Beach
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ludington

On lake.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find North Breakwater Light and Stearns Park Beach. Lake Michigan and Port of Ludington Maritime Museum are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Stearns Park Beach - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • North Breakwater Light - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Port of Ludington Maritime Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪House Of Flavors - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Stix Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest!

Enjoy it all...a super clean, relaxing and enjoyable home that is only 1 street away from the beach! Treasure your time with making memories in a quiet neighborhood that is surrounded by vacation amenities. Cross one street and you will be at the City Beach known as Stearns Park. Mini Golf, concessions, volleyball nets, pier, and light house, along with a skate park and playground encompass the beach area.

5 walking blocks away is the downtown area which is known for shopping, restaurants (Indulge at House of Flavors Ice cream shop and restaurant- famous for countless flavors and smiles), Sand Castle Children's Museum, Library, Bike Shop & Rentals, Marina & Playground.

All aboard...Cruise Lake Michigan S.S. Badger Carferry from Ludington to Wisconsin daily. Go for the afternoon or overnight. Some travelers bring their vehicle on the carferry while others step on board. Conveniently located only a couple blocks from downtown, all within walking distance of this rental.


Relax indoors or out in this well kept 4 bedroom home. Peek a boo views of Lake Michigan from the kitchen, downstairs and upstairs west bedrooms. 2 bedrooms on the main level and 2 upstairs. Fresh linens provided for use in the home. Listen to the waves sitting in the yard or view the majestic sunsets. Cross the street to go fishing and savor a late night dinner on the grill!

Guests you will love the size of this yard! A lot of properties do not offer the size and layout of this entertaining sized yard especially with trees and open sunny space. It is hard to believe your in the city. Cool and comfortable in the shade part of the yard and sunny and bright in the other part of the yard. Regardless of where you are enjoying it there is plenty of room to sit and play! Relax on the patio that has spring chairs (like rockers) or sit in the adirondack chairs while roasting marshmallows otherwise, sit near the back door for a shaded conversation or perhaps in front of the house to watch the deer across the street (they do visit our yard too).

If you are Flying into Michigan here are a few options nearby:

1. Grand Rapids Airport (GRR) : This is located in Grand Rapids, MI It is about 1.5 hours
south of Ludington. This airport offers the most options for flights.

2. Muskegon Airport: This is located in Muskegon, MI. It is about 45 minutes south of Ludington. Their are less flight options but is is closer.

3. Traverse City Airport: Located in Traverse City, MI. It is about 1.5 hours North of Ludington.

4. Coming from Chicago? Amtrak train will depart from Chicago and stop in Grand Rapids, MI and Holland, MI. Both cities offer Budget and Hertz Car Rentals. Regardless of which city you depart from it is about 1.5 hour travel time to Ludington via car. Holland Amtrak station unloads passengers downtown Holland which is an award winning downtown community. It is landscaped with beautiful flowers, free standing brick fire pits, great shopping, an array of clean restaurants, and a splash pad for the kids! This opportunity to travel via Amtrak would allow you to stretch out visit the downtown area and check in at 4:00 or after.

Property manager

Stacey Carpin

Languages

English

Similar properties

Explore Ludington's scenic Waterfront Walkway, featuring Stearns Park, Beach & Lighthouse, and City Marina.

IN TOWN, ONLY 3 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN’S “STEARNS BEACH”!

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, 155 reviews
$430 nightly
The price is $443
Jul 22 - Jul 23
Total includes taxes and fees
IN TOWN, ONLY 3 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN’S “STEARNS BEACH”!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
IMPORTANT...Text me (Stacey 616-283-2710 ) when you are locking up the house, so we can send cleaners right away! Wash, Dry, & put away the dishes, including the coffee pot.
Put all towels in a laundry basket (s). Make sure no damp items are on the hardwood floors.
Lock & test both doors (both deadbolt & lower lock). Place 1 key on the kitchen window sill. Place 1 key in spot outside in which you found the keys after locking the 2 backdoor locks. TEXT LEAVING.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: We do not offer cribs.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 11
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 11. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest! Ludington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest! to the airport?

This vacation home is 33.9 mi (45-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 4-minute walk from Stearns Park Beach and 7.2 mi (14-min drive) from Hamlin Lake beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest! to downtown Ludington?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Ludington.

Beach across 1 Street! Location at it's finest! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot

We had a wonderful time staying here. The house was stocked thoughtfully with everything we needed. The host was so helpful and very responsive. Location can’t be beat. 10/10! Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jodi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay!

Great location to the beach. We had a awesome time with the kids! The host was very responsive and gave us great suggestions for the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hailie P., Ionia, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic experience!

We absolutely loved our stay at this house! It was a perfect location and the home itself was very clean, well equipped and nicely maintained. We will absolutely be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deb D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home – great location

Everything was just as described. Check-in was super easy. Owner was amazing at keeping me updated and so many fun things to do. Location was awesome. Less than a four minute walk to the beach. What a beautiful little town can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katelin R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Stacey is a wonderful hostess, and her home was a beautifully clean getaway from the normal mundanity of everyday life. She was a great concierge. We all agreed that we would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rex R.

Liked: Cleanliness

A wonderful place to stay.

The house is beautiful and well kept. Everything was seamless, and communication with the owner was very pleasant. Stacy was very nice and incredibly helpful with our reservation.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

30th birthday for daughter

We were very please with the house and location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute house & amazing location

We had a wonderful stay. The location is amazing. Hosts were very responsive. Would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property

Loved this place! A short walk to the beach and had everything you could want - charming older home. The host was very responsive and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Val L.

Liked: Cleanliness

We'll be back to this charmer!!

This property and host, Stacey, are outstanding! The kitchen is the best furnished I have ever seen in a VRBO! You could easily make a Thanksgiving meal will all the kitchen appliances, cookware, plates, etc!!! Host Stacey is the Hostess-with-the-mostest! extremely responsive and helpful with all details. The house itself is beautifully decorated 1940's charmer. It is clean, clean, clean! The amenities are every better in person than as shown in the photos. Would I stay her again? Yes! In a heartbeat!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Renee S., Ypsilanti, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Beach Wedding Weekend

Perfect location for our best friend’s beach wedding!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peri C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love Ludington

We liked the clean, comfortable home within easy walking distance of the beach. My grandson loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lake Michigan vacation

The whole family loved our stay in Ludington! The location of this house is ideal: an easy one-block walk (even for a 5-year-old and carrying beach toys and a cooler) from a wonderful, large, not-too-crowded beach — but just far enough away to provide a bit of privacy and one-block barrier from the beach noise. The water was great for our stay: hovering around 70 degrees all week, with middle-sized waves a few days and calm waters the others. We heard there was algae at further-up-the-coast beaches, but the water was crystal clear at our beach (Stearns Park). We also enjoyed being walking distance from the lighthouse (walked there for beautiful sunsets), shuffleboard, ice cream (tried something House of Flavors every night) and mini golf. The house had everything we needed. We made most meals at home aside from one dinner at Ludington Bay Brewery (the Tangelo beer was a nice find) and one at Chuckwagon Pizza, which were both good and walkable. With two adults and three kids, we actually had an extra bedroom. We would definitely love to stay here again next time we get a chance for a beach vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

24th going to Ludington

This place is an excellent location for walking to the beach. We typically take our beach wagon down to the beach most of our days for our annual visit to Ludington. I didn’t realize until we were about to come there that the upstairs twin bed could be converted to a king, which was nice! We travelled with my husband and two daughters (6 and 10) as well as my sister and brother-in-law and 22 year old nephew. The only things I recommend is bringing an extra extension cord or two, there are not many outlets in the house for plugging in fans/phones and do not leave your beach stuff in the back yard because it will get stained with the mulberries (there is space to put it in the basement or bring a tarp to cover it up). I also forgot to bring a laundry basket but there were plenty there which was nice. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Super great location to the beach and downtown. We really enjoyed the deer that came around to feed on the mulberry.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely wonderful!

Everything about this stay was just outstanding: property immaculately clean and exactly as described; perfect location to walk to the beach and restaurants and a quick drive to other sites; and most of all, lovely caring touches by Stacey for the kids in our group and family celebrating a special occasion. Her communication is just excellent! We've discovered a gem in Ludington and hope to be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay

Host left special touches to make us feel welcome. Older home but very clean with cute decorations.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ludington Visit

The host was great with communication. The house is great and proximity to the beach is perfect. Excellent experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay and location

We liked that there was room to spread out. We cook most of our meals and we found everything we needed. It’s within a short walk to the lake and most places in the downtown area. We definitely hope to stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

kristie v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Solo

I spent most of my time this weekend as a solo in the cottage as my teens had a 3 on 3 basketball competition in the area. Town was busy because of it, and this cottage was our relaxing retreat away. It was so peaceful watching the deer and little fawn nibble across the street. I am a bit embarrassed to admit that I fell asleep in the Adirondack chair listening to the birds in song. The house was clean, well appointed and had more room than we needed. The host was kind and left me good coffee which was a God-send after the journey. The street was a little crazy with Gus Macker 3on 3 ball going on (lots of turn arounds in the drive and people looking for parking) but I would assume there would be very little traffic on a normal week. The night time beach walks were my favorite time. The fish were jumping, sunsets amazing and the images of the bagger passing the lighthouse brought me back to my youth. This is Not a wheelchair friendly cottage, but the second floor made my kids feel like they had their own hang out. Possibly a place for a grand parent to bring teen grand children for a week. Plenty for teens to do in walking distance. I travel for my job and stay a lot of places, this cottage was nostalgic, and what you would expect from a historic neighborhood….better than a hotel choice. Hope we are lucky enough to book again next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dalton T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location!

Great location! The house was very nice and Stacy was great to work with and gave a lot of recommendations on things to do in Ludington!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We rented this house for a long family weekend with our adult children and 15 month old grandson. Stacy was very helpful and went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable. We enjoyed the backyard and close proximity to several beautiful beaches and parks.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Cottage

Clean and quiet. I recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rex R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice and cozy! Excellent Customer Service too!

Stacy was INCREDIBLE to work with. There's zero doubt that her first priority was us being happy with our stay. Only one thing of note... When we arrived, there was a slight odor of what smelled like cat urine, which, as we all know is VERY difficult to get rid of. It wasn't completely overwhelming, but it was there, several of us commented on it. BUT, it wouldn't stop me or my friends from staying here again. Overall - it was a GREAT experience in a wonderful house with a great location and an incredible 'Host'.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023