Sweetwater Bunkhouse is a newly renovated property and new to the rental market. The Bunkhouse takes on a more four season reference point to its location. Truly capturing what being up north really means no matter what time of year it is. Whether your coming for summer fun to enjoy Lake Michigan or Hamlin Lake or to enjoy a fall hike or snowshoeing at The Ludington State Park the location is convenient to all that the area has to offer. The Bunkhouse is rich in color, texture, and one of kind local art. It’s recent renovations include adding a second full bath and a second private bedroom. In all the house is a two bedroom two bath home with an open loft “bunk” room. It comfortably sleep 7 and has plenty to offer it’s guest in comfort and design.
This is a pet friendly home. We allow one pet per reservation. Our pet fee will need to be paid at the time of booking. We ask that guest if bringing a pet follow our pet rules. Pets are not allowed on any furniture, must be leashes when in the yard, and not left in the home unattended. If any of these rules are ignored guest will lose their damage deposit.
Property manager
Nathan Grubich
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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Upon arrival the door will be left unlock with door code instructions in our welcome book found on the table.
This is a pet friendly home. We allow one pet per reservation. Our pet fee will need to be paid at the time of booking.
Pets are not allowed on any furniture, must be leashed, and are not allowed to be left in house unattended. Damage Deposit will be forfeited if broken
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Ludington
Located in Ludington, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. North Breakwater Light and Big Sable Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park. Sandcastles Children's Museum and West Michigan Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. 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 - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
Stearns Park Beach - 8 min drive - 8.2 km
Ludington Waterfront Park - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
Hamlin Lake beach - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Culver's - 12 min drive
Taco Bell - 13 min drive
House Of Flavors - 9 min drive
Stix Bar - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington located?
Located in the heart of Ludington, this golf holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hamlin Lake and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Stearns Park Beach and North Breakwater Light are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was a perfect location for the "overflow" from my in-laws (who live less than a mile away). The cottage was so adorable and comfortable. The wonderful art was so much fun to look at and we loved the pottery (the in-laws said you make it). We would definatily use this place again if needed.
My son wanted to visit the big water of Lake Michigan so we scheduled a quick trip!
The weather was iffy the first and last day but managed to pull a sun shiny day for the beach!
The house is gorgeous, well equipped and in a lovely area.
Thank you for the nice stay!
The house was clean and stocked nicely. We would definately stay again. Only issue we had was the lack of window treatments. The sun shines right in your face bet early in the morning. We hung up a hoodie and towels to fix this while staying there.
Sweetwater Bunkhouse is truly home away from home.we felt so comfortable right away even befor we stepped through the door. The setting is gracious, unpretentious, and inviting. We had everything we needed at our fingertips from the kitchen utensils, to linens, to tv remote. The neighborhood and nearby attractions were just right for the rest and relaxation we sought.Sweetwater Bunkhouse and Ludington is the perfect combination.
Arlene G.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
George F.
11 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location
Partially Pet Friendly
Do not plan to leave your dog unattended at all. This ruined our entire trip. We could not go out as a family to any meals or anywhere that was not dog friendly. Even though I asked ahead of time if we could crate them and leave, which they said yes. Until I was told to come back because the neighbors heard barking.
This is our first visit to the Bunkhouse, but our third stay with Amanda and Nathan. Normally we stay at their cottage, but it was already booked so we moved one block North to the larger bunkhouse. The neighborhood is the same, so no changes there. The bunkhouse is larger with 2 bathrooms, which is always convenient. The basement is large and had a dartboard, which came in handy on our one rainy day. The cabin was stocked with all of the basic necessities and nothing missing. We had a very good stay and will be back again next year. There were only 3 of us staying, but the bunkhouse can accommodate a much larger group, so we will probably try to stay in the cabin next year. However, I would have no issues staying in the bunkhouse again.
House was cute and comfortable. Was in town for two nights and loved our stay.
Tom D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
6/10 Okay
Matt M.
29 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location
Bugs and No Hot Water
Overall, it's a decent place, however, the first time my wife sat on the toilet a very large ant crawled from the toilet onto her thigh, so that wasn't a good start. They do have a bug problem, but hopefully, that's getting fixed. We also could barely get hot water from the main shower. It would be warm for a couple of minutes, then immediately get cold. They offered to come fix this while we were there, but we didn’t really want the intrusion on our family time. After we left, they said they fixed it and it was simple, so maybe it's fixed now, I hope. Another kinda odd thing was they have this basement where the laundry room is, but the only way to turn on lights is to walk all the way across the basement to the back door to the switch. It's one of those creepy unfinished basements, so going down there without light is unsettling. So we just left the basement light on the whole time we were there since we had kids, some who would get scared of it. The thing that may have bothered me most was after we left, they accused us of ruining their towels with tanner or bronzer because there were stains on them. I had noticed that the towel I used while we were there had a large orange stain on it, but didn’t think much of it. No one in my family uses tanner. When I told them that I was sorry, that some previous owners muat have done that, they never responded (probably believing that we did it). They did, however, give us one of the cool mugs that they have, which we said we liked.
Nathan and Amanda were gracious hosts. As soon as we walked in, a vase of sunflowers were placed on the table. We felt right at home. We had wonderful barbecue on the deck. Beautiful place. We will be going back.
This is the fourth time we've stayed at a property owned by Nathan and Amanda, and we have never been disappointed; they are wonderful hosts. Both properties are clean and well-equipped, very nicely decorated, and centrally located. It is so nice to sip coffee on the deck in the mornings, walk down to the lake to see the sunset, or sit around the campfire at night. Over the week, we rode ATV's at the dunes, rented a pontoon boat on Hamlin lake, spent the day on the beach playing in the waves, picked blueberries, shopped and ate burgers in Pentwater, hiked out to a beautiful view of Lake Michigan, fished, consumed way too much ice cream, played lots of games, and enjoyed dinners on the deck. Our visits are always fun... such an ideal location and so much to do.
We had a great experience. We loved that the home was centrally located and close driving distance to downtown Ludington and the state park. We would definitely stay here again!
The house was immaculate and well-appointed, the bed we slept in quite comfortable, and the neighborhood quiet, green, and convenient to town for restaurants and shopping and to the parks where we enjoyed hiking, running, and kayaking. A very enjoyable stay in a very pretty part of the state.
Nice property with front deck and side yard fire pit. A bit disappointed that both bathrooms are on the first floor. Beautiful beaches in Luddington. Dining options were limited due to many restaurants closing due to covid.
This was our first time to Ludington and we loved the area! This house was in a quiet community but walking distance to Hamlin lake. There is plenty to do all within 10-15 minutes. The house was perfect for our family, well stocked kitchen and thoughtful of things provided in the rest of the house. We had a fire every night- it’s the perfect setup and we will definitely be back!
Holly V.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
About the host
Hosted by Nathan Grubich
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests