Bayou Bungalow - On Hamlin Lake, waterfront, dock, firepit - Mason County

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 669 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Ludington, MI

Hamlin Lake7 min walk
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry11 min drive
Ludington State Park14 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 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Bayou Bungalow - On Hamlin Lake, waterfront, dock, firepit

Waterfront! Private yard and dock.

Directly located on the quiet Middle Bayou of Hamlin Lake with direct access to the main body of Hamlin Lake. Several boat ramps within 1 mile. Private dock in your front yard.

Like new one story bungalow, 2 Bedroom/2Bath Lakefront, high speed internet, Central Heat/AC, Private dock.

Check out the view from your windows! One of those million dollar views over the Middle Bayou. Have a cup of coffee as the sun rises. Lounge in your chair on your private dock or throw a line in to catch some dinner. Plenty of room to tie up your boat or Jet skis. Two bedroom, two bath cottage on Hamlin Lake's Middle Bayou. Protected inlet great for fishing, kayaking or paddle boarding. Direct water access to Hamlin's main body of water so you can get out there and fish, ski, tube, wake board, or jet ski. Enjoy being right in the middle of everything. Minutes from a boat launch and boat rentals. 5-10 minutes to Ludington State Park and beach. Less than 5 miles to Ludington downtown beach.

Enjoy an evening sitting around the fire pit while you grill your fresh catch on the large charcoal grill. Plenty of outdoor furniture for your use. Come enjoy the outdoors. Several outdoor games provided for you to enjoy with the family. Great fishing right from your dock, but I hear the bigger ones might be hanging out in deeper water.

What can you expect for outside furniture? Fire pit, picnic table, large charcoal grill, 5 Adirondack chairs plus 3 outdoor chairs plus 2 portable outdoor chairs for lots of versatility.

Enjoy opening the windows and getting that cool breeze that comes across Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake. But for the times when it's hot, you can enjoy the central air conditioner. No noisy window units. For those colder months, there is also central heat.

Tired of having to wait to get in the bathroom? This is one of the few 2 bedroom houses available with a 2nd bathroom!

What can I expect inside? 55 inch 4k HD smart TV with ROKU in the living room and a 32 inch ROKU in one bedroom, blue ray player, high speed internet, wi-fi, electric fireplace, games. Fully furnished Kitchen with microwave, pots, pans, dishes, cookware, bake ware, coffee maker, toaster, waffle maker, blender, coffee, creamer, sugar, spices, waffle mix, syrup, paper towels, trash bags. Did I forget anything?

Sleeps 6: Queen bed in one bedroom, twin xl over queen bunk in 2nd bedroom. The setup will work much better for couples sharing the cottage, yet still provide a great setup for families. Total sleeping capacity will be 6 which includes the pull-out sleeper(single bed). Fully furnished with bed linens, towels, shampoo, soaps, TP, and even firewood. Just bring your personal items, maybe some charcoal for the grill, and relax.

Parking for 3 cars, or 2 cars and 1 boat. Parking is tight, there are only 3 parking spots.

Saturday to Saturday weekly stays for late June, July and thru August 22. Minimum 2-3 night stay during rest of year. This property has easy check-in access. Come sit back, relax, and enjoy this lakeside cottage.

A security camera pointed towards the parking area is installed on the property. There are no interior devices.

Property manager

Austin Mender

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

The Robin cottage is right on the lakefront of beautiful Hamlin Lake!

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Property is not baby proofed

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking outside only - please!

Gatherings: Max 7 adults on property at one time. Visitors are expected to leave at dark.(Township ordinance). Pets are not permitted at any time.

Quiet Hours between11:00 pm and 8:00 am Be respectful of the neighbors at all times.

Do not encroach on neighbor's property. Park in designated area. Do not park on common access road. Do not drive in yard.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this cottage is on the waterfront. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include North Breakwater Light and Big Sable Point Lighthouse. Travelling with kids? Consider Ludington Waterfront Park and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ludington, MI

What's nearby

Hamlin Lake - 7 min walk
Ludington Waterfront Park - 11 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 11 min drive
Ludington State Park - 14 min drive
Hamlin Lake beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 13 min drive
House Of Flavors - 11 min drive
Culver's - 14 min drive
Taco Bell - 15 min drive
Pomorski's Tavern - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bayou Bungalow - On Hamlin Lake, waterfront, dock, firepit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bayou Bungalow - On Hamlin Lake, waterfront, dock, firepit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bayou Bungalow - On Hamlin Lake, waterfront, dock, firepit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bayou Bungalow - On Hamlin Lake, waterfront, dock, firepit located?

This family-friendly Ludington cottage is located on the waterfront, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hamlin Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park. Sandcastles Children's Museum and Stearns Park Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Regan C.

8 October 2023

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

Fall weekend get away

This property has everything you could need! We enjoyed our weekend and hope to return during the summer when we can take full advantage of water and activities the area has to offer.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

6 October 2023

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

Great access to Lake Hamlin

The cottage was very nice. Very clean, well kept, modern, comfortable. Better stocked kitchen and bathroom than probably any Vrbo we have rented. Really appreciated not having to bring toilet paper, paper towels, and basic things like salt and pepper. Access to the lake is fantastic! We caught plenty of fish and loved having such easy boat access with the dock right there. We also appreciated not having a long list of chores to complete before we left. The only real con to the property for us was the proximity to neighbors and the smallness of the yard as well as the parking situation. The yard looks bigger in the pictures than it actually is, and the neighbors are nice but very close. (We listened to the neighbor cut down tree stumps with a chain saw right outside the bedroom window for 2 days.) The parking situation was also a little cramped. It’s a shared driveway with the neighbor, and we were blocked in and had to ask them to move once.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Kay R.

16 September 2023

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

Clean, cozy, and well stocked!

We have stayed in many rentals….none as well stocked as Bayou Bungalow. We try to leave a rental better than we found it … but there was nothing extra we could have done or stocked. Great stay. We would return!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina C.

15 September 2023

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

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE

Our family absolutely loved our stay at the cabin on the lake. We were able to catch many fish right from the dock. The water on Hamlin lake was very rough during our stay so we used our kayaks on the bayou and it was perfect. The cabin was fully stocked with EVERYTHING and was very clean. The neighbors are very nice too. We will definitely be back soon!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn R.

28 August 2023

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

Absolutely fantastic time

This was our 3rd time staying at this lovely cottage and we will definitely come back. If I could rate this a 10 I would! The new bed was so comfy! I also loved the addition of the swing! I sat outside swinging, reading and enjoying the beautiful lake view every day. Randy fished everyday. Being able to dock the boat right outside your back door can't be beat! The cabin is so well furnished with everything you could possibly need. The only con I can think of is that 2 weeks wasn't long enough! Thank you Laura! See you next year!

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Austin Mender

Hello! My name is Austin. My parents, Laura and Sayre, and I co-host this wonderful cottage on the bayou. We do our best to make you feel like you are at home.

Why they chose this property

Love, love love the view. The open floor plan is great for mingling with family and friends. Calm waters for paddle boarding or kayaking. Direct access to main body of Hamlin Lake for tubing, skiing, wake boarding or jet skiing.