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

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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Lovely one story lakefront cottage with cathedral ceiling
Enjoy a nightly fire by the lakeside
Watch the wildlife on the lake from your dining room.
Open floor plan living / dining area.
Kitchen off the dining area. Complete with everything you will need

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 669.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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  • Place, Hamlin Lake
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Living Room 1

1 Single 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
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

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


Waterfront! Private yard and dock.

Nearly full for the season. Only these dates left:
Early May, June 12 and 13, August 9-16, and after August 29.
A cancellation had just opened up the week of June 28 - July 5! It won't last long, book it soon.

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. Bridge water depth is about 2.5 feet, and clearance is about 6-7 feet. If you have a tall antenna or high top, they may need to be removed to clear under the bridge.

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 (Max 5 adults): 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.

Minimum 2-3 night most weeks, 7 nights during prime summer weeks.

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Property is not baby proofed
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only - please!

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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.

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. North Breakwater Light and Big Sable Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 10 min drive - 10.3 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 11 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Hamlin Lake beach - 12 min drive - 13.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stix Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pier To Pier Picnics - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Cluck Bucket - ‬10 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?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Hamlin Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Stearns Park Beach. Wilson Hill Park and North Breakwater Light are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
absolutely beautiful place in a gorgeous area. this visit was everything we could have hoped for. can't wait to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dynamite. Ludington is a well kept secret.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daron S.

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

Fantastic!

We had such a great time at your bungalow. Everything was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

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

Great

Enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sherry L., Dayton USA

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

Ludington

Our family has been going to Ludington for over 60 years so obviously we love it there. First time staying off the main lake but enjoyed it. Wonderful place to tie up our pontoon boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard O.

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

Nice small cottage on bayou of Hamlin Lake

Nice property with access to Hamlin Lake and the State Park is only a 10 minute drive. Pretty quiet overall. Clean and pretty quiet foe a lake property. Property owner is helpful when needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mitchell B.

Wonderful Stay, Very Flexible

Very clean and comfortable place. Laura is extremely accommodating and flexible. We brought our 17 foot boat and kayaks. It was so nice to have a dock. My wife and 2 daughters would come back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Gordon P.

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

Nephew fishing trip

Excellent for fishing, family with up to four kids would love it. Nothing we could forget that wasn’t already there. Very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

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

We love this house!!!

This is our 2nd visit to this wonderful cottage on the lake. The owners really go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need. We stay at a lot of VRBO’s around the country and this is the most well stocked kitchen I’ve ever seen. They even added an air fryer which we loved when we reheated our left-over fried walleye dinner. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave C.

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

Very clean and had some extras

We’ve stayed at a handful of VRBO’s and all have been nice, but this place had a little bit extra. The place was very clean and updated. It had plenty of outside seating. The little extras make a difference: new, soft towels, beach towels, condiments, coffee and tea, spices for cooking, air fryer and more. Its close enough to town to be convenient but not too close. Really my only complaint is the lake had a recent algae bloom that made it kind of dirty and difficult to fish, but the owners cant control that. Its great for a small family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental was clean, clean, clean - the best I’ve ever rented! Cute & very efficient. Right on Hamlin lake - I mean 10’ from water! Beds were comfortable, kitchen had all we needed.Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely relaxing location. Did some birdwatching and caught fish off the dock. Clean, comfortable, and well-stocked place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything furnished was an extra bonus and awesome. We enjoy the firepit every night. The fishing was excellent right from the docks. Only suggestion when the dew is around you might want to have an outside rug on your deck coming into the back door. We did not wear our shoes in the house as they were full of grass which was no problem because we don’t wear shoes in old own home. We loved the atmosphere and your house!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jennie p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect for getting off the SS Badger and being able to settle in for the night. We got up and made coffee and waffles that were provided by the host. Perfect way to start our day. The bungalow was clean, comfortable and well stocked!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here before. Loved that it was on the bayou and the kids were able to catch some nice fish! The cottage had everything you needed and more. Two bathrooms were great! We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was extremely clean, well-maintained/ nicely updated, and stocked with anything we could need. Great location, easy check- in, and simple check- out procedures.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful stay at this clean, well-stocked and cozy cottage on the Hamlin Lake Middle Bayou. Close proximity to Ludington State Park (which we frequented for hiking, kayaking and swimming), downtown, and nearby towns and areas as well (Pentwater, Manistee, Arcadia Marsh, etc.). Had a lot of fun fishing off the dock with our 10-year-old too and enjoyed the serene setting on the water. Laura was a wonderful host and her response times were almost instantaneous, and she has thought of everything for hosting and providing guests with helpful and fun amenities for their stay. We loved our time there for a family vacation and hope to return again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location and size for us, on the water, had everything we needed. Great hosts!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt K.

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

Awesome.

Great Experience as always.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise p.

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

Perfect getaway.

Hamlin Lake is beautiful! Great view. The house was clean and larger than I expected. Short drive to Ludington. Wish the we could have stayed longer. Would definacome back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

kelly n.

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

Guys fishing trip

Third time we’ve rented this house. Lot of good fish in the lake and the house is always perfect for us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Ludington cottage

The hosts included everything you could think of for your convenience. Great location on Hamlin Lake, close to downtown Ludington and numerous attractions. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Middle Bayou

We absolutely love this place! Great location on the middle Bayou! Well stocked with everything needed! Laura is the best Host!! It's out 2nd time renting.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexander M.

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

Incredibly well stocked in a perfect location.

Such a perfect spot to relax. On the water with the docks. Great fishing and so well stocked in the house. They had everything! We launched our boat at the state park and kept it on the dock for the long weekend. The bridge clearance is tight with a 22 foot walk around. Take the rods and top down. Need less than 1.5 foot draft and the motor way up to get under the bridge.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joyce D.

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

July 4th Vacation

Staying in this cottage was a great experience. VERY clean and the most well equipped VRBO I have ever been in. The description online was accurate, it is right on the water and getting into Hamlin Lake was very easy. We have a 23 ft. boat/trailer so that made parking a slight challenge, but we managed. Thank you for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Austin Mender

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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.

What makes this property unique

Great neighbors. Friendly people. Location!

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests