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This spacious cottage with a hot tub is the perfect spot for a family vacation.

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A dock with a boat, a covered seating area, and a view of a calm lake at sunset.
A lakeside dock with boats, a covered seating area, and a view of the lake.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a ceiling fan, and a painting on the wall.
A lakeside property with a dock, a small boat, and a house with a porch.
A bedroom with a wooden bed frame, a round side table, a lamp, and a window.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Spa pool on site
  • Porch or veranda
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Custer, MI
  • Place, Pleiness Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Eden Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ordway Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

Master Bed

1 King Bed

Out Building/She Shed

1 Large Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

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About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Driftwood Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Amber Elk Ranch and West Michigan Fairgrounds. Travelling with kids? Consider Ludington Area Center for the Arts and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Map
Custer, MI

What's nearby

  • Pleiness Lake - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Eden Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Ordway Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 28 min drive - 32.3 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 30 min drive - 30.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hairyoke - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Wild Irish Rose - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Poon's Farm - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Riverton Store - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kuma's Corner - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This spacious cottage with a hot tub is the perfect spot for a family vacation. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at This spacious cottage with a hot tub is the perfect spot for a family vacation.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at This spacious cottage with a hot tub is the perfect spot for a family vacation.?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at This spacious cottage with a hot tub is the perfect spot for a family vacation.?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is This spacious cottage with a hot tub is the perfect spot for a family vacation. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Custer cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Pleiness Lake, Eden Lake and Ordway Lake. Clancy Lake and Mobey Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very easy to get a hold of and very accommodating. Great property for families.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean, lake was terrific, kids had a great time with the paddle boat and kayaks! Would definitely stay there again!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kevin was very kind and responsive to all of our communications with him. The house is very nice with everything necessary to make a fun vacation for our family. We had a wonderful stay and would return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owners were very helpful with ideas on what to do and where to go for activities and supplies. Provided plenty of activities for sun and rainy days. Friendly and safe area. Love our vacation and greatly appreciated all the room for our family to spend summer time together.One of the best places we have ever stayed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for a large group. Lots of places to sleep. We loved being able to use the kayaks and the lake is peaceful. Loved the outdoor setup and places to sit and loved having a hot tub there. The games in the garage area were also a big hit. The huge kitchen was well stocked also. Great hosts and we hope to come back again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

The property had plenty of room for all the family coming and going throughout the week. It was clean, all the necessities were there and the lake was quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
Glad to hear Brandon! Thanks for choosing to stay at The Shores of Lost Lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing and beautiful

Our friends and family showed a and relaxing stay. We played in the beach, enjoyed the hot tub and just chillin’. This was a great place to stay and showed us easy access to the silver lake sand dunes.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Relaxing

I've stayed at this property before and this time it was so much better. The neighbors were very nice and one of them hung out with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway

Family of 10, getaway! Made a lot of memories and had lots of laughs. Always nice to get away from the chaos of life and enjoy the family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week; fishing, swimming, shopping and pontoon rides around the lake. Kevin, our host, was very informative and helpful from start to finish. Thank you for the use of your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you Mary for choosing to stay by us! You are welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful pleasure.

The grandkids had a great time and so did I. Plenty of room and great location to travel for other activities. Neighbors were nice and friendly. The lake was great for fishing, kayaking and paddle boat. Thank you for this wonderful summer memory for the family.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin

This was our summer vacation with our adult children, spouses, and grandchildren. This was a wonderful lake home that was very well stocked with everything we needed for a fun vacation. The hosts were very welcoming and available if needed. We had a great time and would definitely recommend this property. Thank you 😊
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent

Perfect place with lots to do right on the property, swimming,fishing,kayaking, fire pit, hot tub, grill. Kevin was easy to contact and very nice. Great for kids and adult's! We all enjoyed it very much!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake House Getaway

This is a wonderful place for families to unwind and enjoy a small, quiet lake. Kids had a blast in the water, on the dock and in the sand area. Comfortable rooms and porch areas. Kind neighbors and lots of small fish for kids to catch. Paddle boat, kayaks and raft were lots of fun for all! Pack your suits, poles and bait and have a great weekend at this house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to escape and make great memories!

We took our brady bunch of kiddos for the week and had the best time! From age 17 to 8 we occupied everyone for the week. This property is set up perfectly for an enjoyable escape. We made wonderful memories that will last a lifetime and hope to go back some day! If you’re questioning this place - just book it! You wont regret it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We went to my Niece’s wedding at a beautiful venue in Ludington. We decided to make it a long weekend! What a Gem of a house! It’s so perfect for an entire family, something to do for every age! We built amazing family memories here, and we will be going back again for sure! Thank you to the Viening Family for opening up their beautiful home for us to enjoy! Love, The Presta’s, Bigelow’s and Ciotti’s ❤️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect long weekend getaway!

We had a great time! Neighbors were very friendly! We enjoyed the kayaks and pedal boat! The kids had a great time fishing! The house was great for two families! We had 3 adults, 2 18 year old girls, 13, 10 year old boys, 15 year old girl and a 1 year old boy. There was plenty to do for all of them! Our goal was to get away and enjoy nature! We were not disappointed!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Spot!

We had a most wonderful stay at Eden Lake. The lake was beautiful and mostly quiet. The home provided many kayaks and a canoe as well as a paddle boat. The lake was clear and the temperature was just right. We also enjoyed the hot tub, with an amazing view. We were about 30 minutes from Ludington, and had a nice lunch there and everyone enjoyed the Silver Lake Dunes. We also were about 45 minutes or so from Manistee and had a wonderful dinner there and did some shopping. There was also some great fishing in the lake at the house as well. The house was well stocked and suited us perfectly. We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place on the lake!

Kevin was such a great host! His family’s place on the lake is a great place to relax and enjoy water activities. We rented their very nice pontoon boat to do some tubing and fishing. Everyone also enjoyed the kayaks as well as fishing off of the dock. The house had plenty of space to accommodate all 6 of us. Ludington and Pentwater are just a short drive away if you need to find a restaurant for dining out or do some shopping. Just be aware that the roads leading to the house are not paved but are in good shape. We drove two SUVs so it wasn’t an issue.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little paradise

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay on Lost Lake. It is truly a little paradise! The pontoon is a must to fully enjoy the lake. You will not be disappointed with your stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Silver Lake Cottage

Cottage and owner surpassed all expectations! Had a great visit. Owner was very helpful and accommodating.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Something for everyone

Our family of 7 had a great time. There was something for everyone to do - kayaks, paddleboat, swimming, sun, and shade. Spent time in both Ludington and Mears - convenient to both. Lake was very quiet midweek and provided a very relaxing vacation. Especially appreciated the seating for indoor and outdoor dining. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very calm and relaxing vacation

This home has everything you need to just sit back and relax by the lake. Kevin was very attentive to all of my texts and questions throughout our stay. The only down fall we saw was that there were not any screens on the windows. The weather was beautiful, we would have loved to open up some windows and the screen doors to let the fresh air in, however there are too many bugs to even consider that.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family time on Lost Lake

Can't say enough about this vrbo property. The pictures don't do it justice as we loved the views and enjoyed all the extra touches that are available. The pontoon boat is first class and we took it out for fun twice a day. The owners met us there to show us everything about the property and the boat. It was so nice. The hot tub is wonderful in the morning or evening, the game rooms are fun for the kids, the grill is awesome, the fire pit, the kayaks, the hammocks, EVERYTHING! Lost lake is crystal clear and not very busy at all. Quiet retreat and only 20 minutes to either Ludington or Pentwater. My family will want to come back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Family Fun

We had an amazing time enjoying the lake house. There was so much to do right at the house- kayaks, canoe, fishing off dock, hot tub, ping pong table. We were a family of 10 and there was a lot of room for everyone. The house was fully stocked for us. Kevin was very responsive and much appreciated. Only caution is the fish at the end of the dock were very friendly:) I would recommend this house to all my friends. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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