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

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Exterior
Bathroom
Small bedroom
Full size bed in smaller bedroom
Large bedroom

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

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.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Custer, MI
  • Place, Pere Marquette River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Dockery Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Eden Lake
    ‪15 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

About this property

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

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 2 miles 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.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Return the keys
Please wash dishes.
Leave key on the kitchen table.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2969196vb
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

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

  • Pere Marquette River - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Dockery Lake - 14 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Eden Lake - 15 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Amber Elk Ranch - 16 min drive - 22.3 km
  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 17 min drive - 25.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Rendezvous - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Fin's Beach Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪North Country Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪State & Main - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Charlie's Bar - ‬8 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 15 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington on 26 January 2027 start from NZ$293, 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. Dockery Lake and Mobey Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca G.

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

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

10/10 Excellent

xanthi t.

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

10/10 Excellent

Martin D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joseph O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciated that everything was so clean. This is a great location if you are visiting the Ludington area. Would highly recommend this rental to anyone. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 December 2025
Thank you for the kind review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claude F.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

10/10 Excellent

Nan M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
"This cabin was exactly as advertised and provided a perfect, hassle-free getaway. It was exceptionally clean, quiet, and offered plenty of room for a two-bedroom layout. The location is unbeatable for anyone looking to hunt or fish, and it represents a truly great value for the area. The owner was incredibly quick to respond to any questions, making the entire process seamless. Highly recommended!"
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 December 2025
Thank you for the kind review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect. Exactly as advertised and was a wonderful stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2025
Thank you for the kind review
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas O.

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

Wonderful hidden gem

Our family loved this place. Very clean and had everything dishes games 2 bedrooms etc. loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candace L.

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

Moms getaway

Nice small place, quiet but not too far from downtown ludington or beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darron D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Owen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pretty house, very nice kitchen and bedrooms no complaints. Was nice and quiet good vibes very homey felt like a home away from home
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derek P.

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

Weekend getaway

Great place to stay. Close to rivers for fishing and close to Ludington for shopping and site seeing.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2023
Thank you.. We are happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeff F.

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

Nice little cabin

We enjoyed our stay. Nice quiet little cabin not to far from ludington.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittney G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is very nice and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare breakfast for the family. The property is very quiet and peaceful on a nice strip of nature. The host was also very responsive!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jarrett W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time but someone left salmon carcasses in the in the big ditch they started to stink
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Missy S.

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

Great hideaway

Love the location right on the main rd but back away from traffic. Hosts are great and cabin is always clean and well stocked. Will be staying again next trip up
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2024
Thank you for your kind review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to having you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

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

Great location, cute place

Paul's place had everything we needed--comfortable beds, lots of kitchen supplies, and even a very friendly cat. Great location close to the Pere Marquette River, Ludington State Park, and a day trip away from Sleeping Bear Dunes. We had a great time here, and the boys even caught several fish in the river. Thanks for the tips on where to fish!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Harley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice clean, quiet property close to Ludington. It’s a great place to relax and there are plenty of DVDs after the sight seeing day is done.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

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

Amazing

Location is amazing and the cabin is so nice and cozy....prime location for all river anglers!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2024
Thank you for staying at the cottage. We are happy that you enjoyed your stay.

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