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

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A kitchen with a double sink, a window with a lace valance, and a coffee maker on the countertop.
A laundry room with a Samsung washer and dryer, a wooden floor, a large map on the wall, and a door with a mirror.
A compact kitchen with a stove, a dining table with chairs, and a shelf with kitchen items.
A rustic wooden barn with a slanted roof, a door, and a small window.
A square outdoor seating area with a built-in fire feature, surrounded by metal chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Huron-Manistee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Custer, MI
  • Place, Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪42 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
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Amber Elk Ranch is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette River. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Custer, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 22 min drive - 29.9 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 24 min drive - 31.0 km
  • Little River Casino - 43 min drive - 64.2 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 45 min drive - 77.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rendezvous - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪State & Main - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪North Country Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Emerson Lake Inn - ‬5 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).

How much does it cost to stay at SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$568, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 on a river, this cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Pere Marquette River. Long Lake and Round Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 77 out of 93 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 93 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 93 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 93 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 93 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay...cozy and lots of things close by to check out and see. Love this place
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay there. It was perfect, as we were looking for a nice, reasonably priced, up north stay. So much better than a hotel room and perfect for us as we were out and about during the day and back to relax at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 October 2026
Thank you for staying with us. We are happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Give it a try.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 11 October 2026
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent place to stay. Great communication with the host, who was awesome. Very, very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Communication is key and we had a fantastic trip. We had a late arrival and we had a warm welcome. We would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you for staying at the cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
cute and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was comfortable and clean. It was chilly inside at night, but plenty of blankets to help with that. All in all a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 September 2026
Sorry it was chilly. Thermostat is located in living room to turn on the furnace.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. Everything went smoothly. This was our second time staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you for staying at the cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were very pleased. It's a bit rustic, but there's a lot of room that our dogs especially appreciated. If you're fishing the Pere Marquette River, doing a salmon charter out of Ludington, or putting your boat into one of the local lakes, it's hard to beat this property. Easy in and out with the boat on a trailer. We just might be back before too long.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great! We brought our dogs and they were able to run around. The air conditioner was only in one room, but they provided fans for each other room which was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute little cabin, lots of room, clean bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was exactly what we needed and exactly what is stated in the description. It was peaceful. It was extremely comfortable. The house stayed cool even on the warmer days. The dogs had an incredible space to run and be free. There was every amenity that we needed. I would recommend this place and we hope to come back next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you for staying at the cottage.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great if you are traveling with dogs. Large property to take them for walks.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May 2026
Thank you for your kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location to stay if your looking for quick access to tons of public land hunting and river access.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 November 2025
Thank you for the kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was a lovely older home, an old train depot. Spacious, airy, well furnished. The only glitch is both beds are up against the wall, requiring one of us to crawl out the end or over one another. At 75 & 68, that was a bit difficult. Otherwise, it even has an adorable tiger cat welcoming committee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2025
Thank you for the kind review and staying with us.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderfully set up for managing my dogs without stress. Excellent location to reach dollar stores or run into Meijer if needed. Really went well.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a cute cottage in the woods with lots of shade. It is rustic, but had everything I needed. It was clean, comfy, and everything worked. The owner came within minutes when I called him the first night.If you need central air, wifi and cable tv look elsewhere. Or go sit outside and pet Rocky the cat.One suggestion would be a sign at the driveway. My gps had me looking for it on the wrong side of the road.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2026
Thank you for staying at the cottage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was amazing just like it is every time we come up....clean nice and cozy and in a great location to fish the beautiful pere Marquette River or just relax and unwind in Ludington just down the road.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2025
Thank you for staying again and the kind review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the central location for the places we wanted to visit. Felt secluded
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2025
Thank you for the kind review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute clean quaint house. Plenty of parking. Would have liked WiFi but that’s my fault for not reading the listing properly. The home and property were perfect for our fishing getaway. Bring your own shampoos… again my fault for assuming they were included. Would recommend and host answered all our questions.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 June 2026
Thank you for the kind review. We will add shampoo to our items for guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Pet friendly, very clean, very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location!

Nice cozy and quiet location. Will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2024
Thank you for the review. We look forward to hosting you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay in this calm relaxing place with our dog Kiba. The cottage is as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2025
Thank you for the kind review
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