Hamlin Lake Southside Sanctuary

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An outdoor patio with a table and chairs, overlooking a body of water.
A grassy waterfront property with a large house and trees.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a grey countertop, a dishwasher, and a tiled backsplash.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a potted plant, and a view of a lake through the windows.
A ping pong table in a room with a view of a lake, a door, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ludington State Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Hamlin Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Large Single Bunk Beds and 2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this cottage is on the waterfront. S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Sandcastles Children's Museum are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Ludington State Park. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park are also worth visiting.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Ludington State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 41 min drive - 65.9 km
  • Little River Casino - 42 min drive - 63.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Keepers Fish Shack - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hamlin Lake Southside Sanctuary pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Hamlin Lake Southside Sanctuary?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hamlin Lake Southside Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hamlin Lake Southside Sanctuary?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hamlin Lake Southside Sanctuary located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Hamlin Lake and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Lake Michigan. Ludington State Park is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting and the owner Tom was very personable and professional.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location on the shore, secluded shore access. Friendly hosts. Full kitchen.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Michigan getaway!

This property worked perfectly for our family of 6 adults and two young children. We enjoyed both the proximity to the State Park beaches and Hamlin Lake right outside the door. The host was very helpful both before and during our stay. Everything we needed to enjoy a beach vacation was here.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Helpful and friendly hosts, great location

We enjoyed our stay at the South Side Sanctuary. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The house was comfortable and spacious. It had a great location, on Hamlin lake just outside of the Ludington State Park and close to many other attractions. I highly recommend the South Side Sanctuary for your next Ludington visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hamlin Lake bliss

Hamlin Lake is one of the best lakes in Michigan. The house has a great view and nice access to the main lake.Tom the host was most helpful in all ways and explained many tips and tricks to the house and the lake.The AC in the house was a huge bonus we did not expect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Emil

Nice place to stay, need better house cleaning
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning views!

Beautiful house on Hamlin Lake. The house was spacious for our group of 9 and well stocked. We enjoyed beautiful views of the lake which is just steps from the house. The property is large and we were able to play yard games, have fires, bbq and fish. The water is shallow enough for kids to swim and play. The neighbors at the time we were there were quiet and the property had a lot of privacy. The owners did come in on Friday night and we were able to meet them and their dogs. They were very friendly, however may be something to consider if you want complete privacy. The area was wonderful and the state park just minutes away had so many things for us to do! We would definitely come again!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Southside sanctuary

We had a wonderful stay. We had our children and grandchildren come during the stay. It was great location for all ages. The nearby State park and closeness to Lake Michigan beaches for play and sunsets was perfect for the older kids. Hamlin lake where our lovely house was located was perfect for the smaller kids to swim and play. Fishing was fun on the lake for our fisher folk. Our hosts were absolutely wonderful and helpful during our stay. They are there on weekends in their upstairs residence but we didn’t find them intrusive and they were lovely to visit with. We had at different times just 4 adults and 2-4 children there each week. Our accommodations were spacious. With only one bathroom we just had to be creative but we didn’t find it a problem as we were all family. The kitchen was well equipped as we all cook….I always travel with my own knife. Ludington is close by and we had fun adventures exploring there. Shuffleboard in the park was fun for all ages. We played golf on a great course 5 min away and tennis and pickleball in town. It was a wonderful getaway and hope to return.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memories made.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and took advantage of all that was offered, inside and out. An added bonus was the close proximity to the hidden lake across the road. The Petzol dots are very helpful and those cinnamon rolls were delish! Thanks for sharing your little piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun for everyone

Beautiful scenery. Right in between town and state park, perfect location. Stix and Chuck Wagon Pizza was great for food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ludington Retreat

Property was great. Location was perfect. Tom and Kathy were very helpful. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice get away

We really enjoyed our stay . The home and yard were beautiful with a great view of Lake Hamlin. The location was ideal as it was close to Ludington Stat Park (best State Park we have seen) and close to town as well. Tom and his wife and family were all very nice and helpful. We would reccomend it to anyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent hosts!

The Petzolds were excellent hosts, sharing their recommendations for things to do in the area and even bringing us cinnamon rolls for breakfast one day! The rental unit had everything we needed to be comfortable. The view is beautiful on the water. It's close to town but in such a nice, quiet area. We were in town for a wedding, so unfortunately didn't get to use all the outdoor amenities, but we'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Labor Day weekend

We had a wonderful weekend stay at Southside. Tom, Kathy and their family were all very friendly, accommodating and helpful in enjoying our stay not only at their house but in Ludington. Our boys loved running the large yard, sitting on the dock and playing yard games. The location was tranquil and had an amazing view. The beds and bedding were very comfortable and everyone commented on how well they slept. We only wish we had more time to be there and enjoy it! Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family gathering place

My wife and I, four adult children and 2 of their boy friends converged at Tom and Kathy’s place for a summer getaway. The sleeping arrangements were perfect and the beauty rest mattresses were very comfortable. We enjoyed fishing off the dock, paddling around in the paddle boat, visiting the state park, playing pool, roasting marshmallows around the campfire and dining at several of the downtown restaurants. Tom and Kathy were great hosts and made us feel very comfortable at there place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Owners Tom and Cathy and daughter Annie were fabulous hosts. The property has the best view on Hamlin lake. The sandy area water front was perfect for our 4 and 7 year old grandsons to play, kayak, swim. Our 7 year old grandson caught a 16" small mouth bass and made his trip fantastic. The boat docking was perfect for my 18.5' Crownline 185SS. The kitchen was well equipped. You won't need to bring anything. The sleeping arrangements were also fabulous. All the beds were very comfortable and the master bed was separate from the two family sleeping rooms. All were clean and the bedding was plentiful. The games and pool/pingpong table were great fun for kids and adults. The firepit was safe and included chairs, presplit wood along with a water supply to ensure safety. They provided a gas grill and gas tabletop in a covered area which was perfect for cooking meals outside. The inside of the property was spacious, clean, comfortable and included WiFi. Owner Tom took time to show me the layout of the lake, places to tube, ski, swim and places to avoid. All in all the experience was fabulous. We are ready to book next year's vacation at the Southside Sanctuary!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this property. The hosts were super accommodating and friendly as they were visible on the weekends at their property upstairs. My family and friends enjoyed playing games on the waterfront lawn and having our boat docked right there was convenient for fishing, tubing, and boat rides. The dunes are right across the lake and the kids enjoyed playing and swimming there.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely property on the lake

Our family had such a great time during our stay! The view is incredible. This property is in the perfect location, on Hamlin lake and also close to the state park, Lake Michigan, and town if needed. Everything is recently renovated, cozy and clean. Our kids loved the ping pong table on the rainy day. The owners are also wonderfully kind, hospitable, and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
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