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Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!

Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!

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The Robin cottage is right on the lakefront of beautiful Hamlin Lake!
It's a cozy and historic 3-bedroom vacation cottage.
Vacation Lane is a  friendly community of vacation rental cottages.
View of the Robin's screened-in porch.
Property grounds

Overview of Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 765 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Lake viewLake viewLake view

Explore the area

Map
Ludington, MI
  • Popular LocationHamlin Lake2 min drive
  • Popular LocationLudington Waterfront Park9 min drive
  • Popular LocationS.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry9 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom #1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom #2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom #3

1 Double Bed

Bathroom

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!

You'll love our clean and cozy, historic summer housekeeping cottage located right on the waterfront. It sleeps 6-7 people, and is rented weekly June-August, Saturday to Saturday, with a 3-night minimum stay in May, September, and October. There are 3 bedrooms; one large one with a queen bed & air conditioner, and 2 small bedrooms that include a twin-over-full bunk bed for kids, and a full bed in the 3rd bedroom.

There is an open kitchen and living area with air conditioner, and a full bathroom with a shower. Guests bring their own towels and bed sheets. We're part of the Vacation Lane Resort Cooperative, a friendly and welcoming traditional summer cottage community. You'll enjoy swimming, kayaking, boating, fishing, lawn games, BBQing, campfires, and relaxing outdoors together on the property. A small grill and a picnic table is included with the Robin, as well as firewood for the common campfire area, and 2 kayaks for you to enjoy. You can dock your boat (18-ft limit) at the small marina, starting at $100 per week charge. You can also park your boat on the property free of charge, and launch it from the South Bayou right across the street.

We are perfectly located. It's a 6-minute drive to Ludington State Park on the Lake Michigan shore with its beautiful beaches, lighthouse, hiking trails, paddle sport trails, and picnic & grill areas. You can also boat across Hamlin Lake to the state park, or to the sand dunes in the State Forest. It's an 8-minute drive to the city beach, and downtown Ludington with its shops, parks, museums, great ice cream & fudge, restaurants and bars with live music. There is always something fun to do in the summer in this area!

Property manager

Tina & Ed Menta

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters bring their own sheets, (beds: 1Q, 2F, 1Tw) pillow cases, and towels. Clean blankets and pillows are provided.
Each person using the Robin kayaks must sign a separate kayaking waiver. Parents must sign a waiver for each of their minor children.
No pets, or pets of your guests are allowed by renters on Vacation Lane.

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
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 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 in a rural area and 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. Travelling with kids? Consider Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
Map
Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 2 min drive
  • Stearns Park Beach - 7 min drive
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 9 min drive
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 9 min drive
  • Ludington State Park - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 11 min drive
  • House Of Flavors - 8 min drive
  • Culver's - 11 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 12 min drive
  • Pomorski's Tavern - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 3-bedroom Cottage, Vacation Lane, on Beautiful Hamlin Lake! located?

This family-friendly Ludington cottage is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sandcastles Children's Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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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

Bill O., Fruitport, Muskegon

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fishing trip with Brothers
Our second time staying at Vacation Lane and had a great time. Tina was available any time we had a question. Cabin was just across the street from the boat launch making getting in and out easy. Cabin was clean and central to our boat docking and the fish cleaning station. We would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best little cottage around!
This cottage was so cute and super clean! We totally enjoyed ourselves. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay was great. Weather was not. Regardless we had a great time and so happy our boat dock had roof
Would re-book in future.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Robin cottage was exactly what you’re looking for at Lake Hamlin!
Tina and Ed are lovely people to know and property owners to rent from. They truly think of everything you might need to have a special stay at their Robin cottage. Highly recommend their rental on Hamlin Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing, comfortable, and beautiful
The Robin cabin is perfectly located near the water. We loved the screened in porch and the use of the kayaks. The playground area was also fun even if we were all adults. The hosts were wonderful and thought about all the little details that were appreciated like night lights, and paper products. We are a pretty picky family when it comes to cabins and locations but we all agreed we would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tina & Ed Menta

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My husband and I purchased the Robin / Cardinal summer cottage when we we retired from teaching in the Fall of 2018. Ed taught Theatre Arts at Kalamazoo College, and I (Tina) taught elementary school in Plainwell, MI. We're so happy to have found this charming cottage on the Vacation Lane cooperative where we are right on beautiful Hamlin Lake, surrounded by friendly neighbors, and with so many great things to do in the area. We stay on the Cardinal side of the duplex cabin as often as we can in the summer, so we will probably be there when you are, but we respect your privacy and we have separate porches and entrances. Although Vacation Lane HOA rules state that renting guests are NOT allowed to bring pets, (sorry) we have a lovely chocolate lab (always on leash) who loves to meet & greet dog-loving guests.

Why they chose this property

The Robin Cottage is the Vacation Lane resort cottage closest to the lake, the fire pit, the play area, the docks, and the swim area! We love relaxing on the grounds, sitting out on the docks, kayaking, playing ping-pong in the Gathering Place, roasting marshmallows on the campfire, watching the kids play and swim, and we think that you will, too. We are kid-friendly, and your kids will love running free and playing on the Vacation Lane property. We offer 2 complimentary kayaks for your use with the Robin rental. Also feel free to bring your own kayaks, canoe, jet ski, boat and fishing gear. Boats can be launched right across the street on the South Bayou, and parked on their trailers for free on the south side of the property. If docking your boat or jet-ski on the property, there is an 18-ft. limit and a weekly charge starting at $100, depending on size and slip, and YOU MUST RESERVE YOUR DOCK AT THE TIME OF BOOKING. There is also a jet ski and boat rental 2 doors down from us on N. Lakeshore Drive. (Guests bring their own sheets, pillow cases, and bath towels.).

What makes this property unique

Besides the accommodations right on the property, the Ludington area has so much to offer. Ludington is a resort town 4.5 miles down Lakeshore Drive, on Lake Michigan. There are beaches, a large marina, a lighthouse, dining, ice cream, fudge, shopping, parks, museums, art, and music galore! Turn right at the stop sign at Stix Restaurant, and you'll be in Ludington State Park, on the other side of Hamlin Lake, with its beautiful Lake-Michigan beach, lighthouse, hiking trails, sand dunes, canoe & kayak rentals and lots of family activity programs every week. We're still exploring all of the things to do and to see in the area!
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