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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Ludington State Park
  • Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ludington

City center stay.Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Ludington vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake. Stearns Park Beach and North Breakwater Light are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 2 min drive - 0.9 miles
  • Stearns Park Beach - 8 min drive - 5.1 miles
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 12 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Hamlin Lake beach - 13 min drive - 7.8 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪House Of Flavors - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪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.

Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington

Sweetwater Bunkhouse is a newly renovated property and new to the rental market. The Bunkhouse takes on a more four season reference point to its location. Truly capturing what being up north really means no matter what time of year it is. Whether your coming for summer fun to enjoy Lake Michigan or Hamlin Lake or to enjoy a fall hike or snowshoeing at The Ludington State Park the location is convenient to all that the area has to offer. The Bunkhouse is rich in color, texture, and one of kind local art.
It’s recent renovations include adding a second full bath and a second private bedroom. In all the house is a two bedroom two bath home with an open loft “bunk” room. It comfortably sleep 7 and has plenty to offer it’s guest in comfort and design.

This is a pet friendly home. We allow one pet per reservation. Our pet fee will need to be paid at the time of booking. We ask that guest if bringing a pet follow our pet rules. Pets are not allowed on any furniture, must be leashes when in the yard, and not left in the home unattended. If any of these rules are ignored guest will lose their damage deposit.

Property manager

Nathan Grubich

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: E-cigarettes are not permitted either!

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Pets are allowed with a non refundable Pet Fee

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington
Sweetwater Bunkhouse Private vacation home
Sweetwater Bunkhouse Private vacation home Ludington

Frequently asked questions

How close is Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington to the airport?

This vacation home is 28.9 mi (37-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington to the beach?

This vacation home is 4 mi (7-min drive) from Stearns Park Beach and 6.7 mi (14-min drive) from Hamlin Lake beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington to downtown Ludington?

This vacation home is 4.2 mi away from Ludington.

Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable Cottage

This was a perfect location for the "overflow" from my in-laws (who live less than a mile away). The cottage was so adorable and comfortable. The wonderful art was so much fun to look at and we loved the pottery (the in-laws said you make it). We would definatily use this place again if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guest F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd V., Dayton, Oh

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay!

Place was perfect and very clean and comfortable. The hosts were fantastic. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awsome location!

The house was clean and stocked nicely. We would definately stay again. Only issue we had was the lack of window treatments. The sun shines right in your face bet early in the morning. We hung up a hoodie and towels to fix this while staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan l.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

A very nice place and location. Very quiet neighborhood. Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jason

Love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GayLynn F., Garden City

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick trip to the beach!

My son wanted to visit the big water of Lake Michigan so we scheduled a quick trip! The weather was iffy the first and last day but managed to pull a sun shiny day for the beach! The house is gorgeous, well equipped and in a lovely area. Thank you for the nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation spot!

Thanks for this great spot. We had everything we needed to experience a wonderful vacation in the Ludington area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sweet it is

Love it and would even consider buying it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Graduation Part

House was cute and comfortable. Was in town for two nights and loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best vacation experience

Sweetwater Bunkhouse is truly home away from home.we felt so comfortable right away even befor we stepped through the door. The setting is gracious, unpretentious, and inviting. We had everything we needed at our fingertips from the kitchen utensils, to linens, to tv remote. The neighborhood and nearby attractions were just right for the rest and relaxation we sought.Sweetwater Bunkhouse and Ludington is the perfect combination.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness

Another nice visit to Ludington

This is our first visit to the Bunkhouse, but our third stay with Amanda and Nathan. Normally we stay at their cottage, but it was already booked so we moved one block North to the larger bunkhouse. The neighborhood is the same, so no changes there. The bunkhouse is larger with 2 bathrooms, which is always convenient. The basement is large and had a dartboard, which came in handy on our one rainy day. The cabin was stocked with all of the basic necessities and nothing missing. We had a very good stay and will be back again next year. There were only 3 of us staying, but the bunkhouse can accommodate a much larger group, so we will probably try to stay in the cabin next year. However, I would have no issues staying in the bunkhouse again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Matt M.

Bugs and No Hot Water

Overall, it's a decent place, however, the first time my wife sat on the toilet a very large ant crawled from the toilet onto her thigh, so that wasn't a good start. They do have a bug problem, but hopefully, that's getting fixed. We also could barely get hot water from the main shower. It would be warm for a couple of minutes, then immediately get cold. They offered to come fix this while we were there, but we didn’t really want the intrusion on our family time. After we left, they said they fixed it and it was simple, so maybe it's fixed now, I hope. Another kinda odd thing was they have this basement where the laundry room is, but the only way to turn on lights is to walk all the way across the basement to the back door to the switch. It's one of those creepy unfinished basements, so going down there without light is unsettling. So we just left the basement light on the whole time we were there since we had kids, some who would get scared of it. The thing that may have bothered me most was after we left, they accused us of ruining their towels with tanner or bronzer because there were stains on them. I had noticed that the towel I used while we were there had a large orange stain on it, but didn’t think much of it. No one in my family uses tanner. When I told them that I was sorry, that some previous owners muat have done that, they never responded (probably believing that we did it). They did, however, give us one of the cool mugs that they have, which we said we liked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marcia G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Little Cottage

Nice property. Could have used more movie channels but overall a nice trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

George F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Partially Pet Friendly

Do not plan to leave your dog unattended at all. This ruined our entire trip. We could not go out as a family to any meals or anywhere that was not dog friendly. Even though I asked ahead of time if we could crate them and leave, which they said yes. Until I was told to come back because the neighbors heard barking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Place

Nathan and Amanda were gracious hosts. As soon as we walked in, a vase of sunflowers were placed on the table. We felt right at home. We had wonderful barbecue on the deck. Beautiful place. We will be going back.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2022 at Sweetwater Bunkhouse

This is the fourth time we've stayed at a property owned by Nathan and Amanda, and we have never been disappointed; they are wonderful hosts. Both properties are clean and well-equipped, very nicely decorated, and centrally located. It is so nice to sip coffee on the deck in the mornings, walk down to the lake to see the sunset, or sit around the campfire at night. Over the week, we rode ATV's at the dunes, rented a pontoon boat on Hamlin lake, spent the day on the beach playing in the waves, picked blueberries, shopped and ate burgers in Pentwater, hiked out to a beautiful view of Lake Michigan, fished, consumed way too much ice cream, played lots of games, and enjoyed dinners on the deck. Our visits are always fun... such an ideal location and so much to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

We had a great experience. We loved that the home was centrally located and close driving distance to downtown Ludington and the state park. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Lake and Forest Holiday

The house was immaculate and well-appointed, the bed we slept in quite comfortable, and the neighborhood quiet, green, and convenient to town for restaurants and shopping and to the parks where we enjoyed hiking, running, and kayaking. A very enjoyable stay in a very pretty part of the state.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean, airy and convenient

Cute rental, convenient to nature and beach walks. Comfortable.....Worth a second stay...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot in Ludington

Thanksgiving visit was great! Would 100 % recommend and visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Patty T.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Bunk House

Nice property with front deck and side yard fire pit. A bit disappointed that both bathrooms are on the first floor. Beautiful beaches in Luddington. Dining options were limited due to many restaurants closing due to covid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location!

This was our first time to Ludington and we loved the area! This house was in a quiet community but walking distance to Hamlin lake. There is plenty to do all within 10-15 minutes. The house was perfect for our family, well stocked kitchen and thoughtful of things provided in the rest of the house. We had a fire every night- it’s the perfect setup and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time!

We enjoyed our stay at Sweetwater Bunkhouse. The property is exactly as pictured and was very clean. It was the perfect spot for our family to spend the week. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darlene Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway home

Wonderful home, cozy and comfortable for 5 college girlfriends reuniting. Home is just like the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021