SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Custer, MI

Huron-Manistee National Forest1 min walk
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry23 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)36 min drive
Big Star Lake40 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Historic cottage, former Walhalla train depot. Very clean and recently renovated. In a shady setting within 2 miles of the Pere Marquette River (Branch, Walhalla, IndianBridge and Custer bridge access), 1000s of acres of National Forest, and 12 miles from Lake Michigan/Ludington. Plenty of space to park your boat, hang a hammock, yard space for kids to play.

Depot Cottage 🏡 welcomes you. Great location for HUNTERS 🦌, FISHERMAN 🎣 and Canoeing/Kayakers🛶!Enjoy the comforts of home at this 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home located in the Huron-Manistee National forest.

This 2 bedrooms and 1 bath single family lodging located on 10 acres. It has a great circle driveway perfect for your truck, boat, or trailer. A nice patio sits off the kitchen. A peaceful location where you can sit & drink your morning coffee ☕️ .
It includes 2 bedrooms. (Queen bed in bedroom in one and full bed in the other bedroom) The living room has a sleeper sofa.
Inside you will find a nice living room, reading nook & kitchen. A smart TV in the living room will allow you to use your phone as a mobile hotspot to access YouTube, Hulu, or login to your Netflix etc. NO Internet. Plenty of table space with both a kitchen table and another table in an additional room. Feel free to use the cooking utensils & other cooking supplies to cook your catch.
Did you forget something? Dollar General is just a mile from your door. Need gas or quick supplies Pioneer Party and Gas station is just a mile away. Thirsty or hungry ? The Rendezvous Grille and Tavern is just a mile away & Cardinal Restaurant & Branch Grocery's Pizza is just down the road.
Depot Cottage is on US10, which is the main highway in the area. Ludington is located approx. 12 miles west & Baldwin about 15 miles east. This home is just minutes from many great fishing lakes & rivers. The Pere Marquette public river access for Fishing, Kayaking & Canoeing is just down the road. Many wonderful golf courses in the area.
Gas Stations, Stores, Restaurants, & Bars within a short distance from the cottage.
Thank you for considering staying at our cottage.

Property manager

Depot Cottage

Premier Host

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. North Breakwater Light and Historic White Pine Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Amber Elk Ranch and West Michigan Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.

Custer, MI

What's nearby

Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 23 min drive
Ludington Waterfront Park - 23 min drive
Hamlin Lake - 34 min drive
Big Star Lake - 40 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

Rendezvous Taven - 3 min drive
North Country Cafe - 8 min drive
Charlie's Bar - 8 min drive
Brenda's Burgers - 9 min drive
Emerson Lake Inn - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington located?

Situated in Custer, this ski cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Pere Marquette River. Amber Elk Ranch is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Dan B.

1 May 2024

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

Clean cabin

Nice cabin was clean.is behind main house easy check in. Close to pere marquette for fishing etc.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

26 March 2024

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

Steelhead Trip

Great stay with everything we needed for our fishing trip. Close to the river and room to park a drift boat. Also a great little mud room for taking on and off waders and letting them dry out.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffery o.

19 March 2024

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

Lovely lil place and the best kitty Rocky

Had a great experience during our stay. We were greeted by rocky the properties kitty. Such a friendly little one every day waiting for you on return and at the door waiting in the morning being a cat lover this was amazing. Cabin was clean and recently has had new siding added making it look much nicer then the previous siding the property owners are improving the property and it is going in a great direction great job guys ill have to come meet the owners after we relocate to our land in the area. Overall a great place to stay for anything and nice warm showers after a hard days work logging our land. Thankyou so much keep it up guys

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mable N Paco S.

12 March 2024

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

Perfect quiet hideaway

Property was just like advertised. Clean, well stocked, easy to find and quiet even though it was on main road. Rocky the cat made us feel right at home when we walked outside. Will definitely stay here again next time we travel up

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey C.

10 March 2024

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

Awesome stay!

We enjoyed our stay at Depot Cottage! Enjoyed the friendly cat Rocky who greeted us during our stay. We will be back when the weather warms up so we can explore the national forest nearby! Overall a great experience. Very clean, comforting home with everything you could need! The host was very quick in responding and gave us a welcoming feeling into their home. Defiantly recommend if your looking for a quiet off the grid type of get away!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024