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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Township of Branch, MI
  • Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Big Star Lake
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Lakefront & Private Beach

Relax with the whole family! Private beach on Long Lake shared between 2 cottages. Kitchen features gas stove, microwave, full refrigerator, kitchen table, utensils, drip coffee maker & keurig, pots & pans, toaster and dishes to serve 8. Bedding, beach and bath towels provided for up to 8 guests. Full bathroom features shower/tub, toilet and sink. Cottage is heated and has 3 window AC units during warm months. Dining room table seats 6 but has 2 folding chairs in a closet to accommodate 8. Ludington is 20 miles away and Baldwin is 15 miles.

Property manager

Margaret Diebel
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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: limit 2 total
NO pets on the furniture or beds and only with fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Turn off ac window units or if heat it running turn to 50
Take out all garbage to green dumpster
Dispose of ALL open food in fridge
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please put everything back as you found it, including yard and beach.
Please take out ALL garbage to the dumpster before leaving
Do NOT burn garbage or anything but wood in the fire pits.

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is no smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Branch

Located in Branch, this cottage is on the beach. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Shrine of the Pines, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Township of Branch, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 33 min drive - 40.0 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 34 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 50 min drive - 76.1 km
  • Little River Casino - 59 min drive - 74.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rendezvous Taven - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Emerson Lake Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Country Diner - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Bar And Grill - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Oasis - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront & Private Beach pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Lakefront & Private Beach ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront & Private Beach ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront & Private Beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Branch cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Pere Marquette River. Nugent Lake and Railroad Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

nathan t.

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

Hunting trip

It was a nice cozy place… had all the needs provided… would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph G.

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

Amazing cottage

Very cute cottage, has everything you need, and has a beautiful view of the lake. Neighbors are very friendly, host is communicative and stores are a good distance in between!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

Weekend Trip

We had a great time using all of the amenities of this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Douglas M.

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

Deer season

We had a great time nice clean place
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cory D.

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

Fishing weekend

Great stay at the Cottage for our 2nd annual salmon fishing trip in Ludington.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kara T.

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

Get away

We had a nice relaxing time. Beautiful lake and beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Fall Escape

Had a relaxing time in this well maintained cottage. Ludington and Baldwin within short drive. Will rent again in future.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Madison T.

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

Girls weekend away

We spent this weekend reading with friends and playing games, and had a wonderful time! The outside area is beautiful and inside the cottage is so cozy. Inside the kitchen is stocked with all the cooking tools you need, which we were very greatful for!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian n.

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

Relax

Everything is relax and nice close to the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Deana L.

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

Ludington

It was comforting
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Amazing Fishing Camp!

We had a fantastic time at fishing camp. The house was just perfect for our fishing weekend! Super convenient location and beautiful view of the lake. We had a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Margaret Diebel

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Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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