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Sweetwater Cottage is a well curated cottage a block away from Hamlin Lake

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A wooden deck with a swing chair and a rocking chair, a wooden bench with cushions, and a view of the interior through an open door.
A living room with a blue sofa, a coffee table, wicker chairs, a bookshelf, and an American flag on the wall.
A modern kitchen with a long white countertop, a hanging light fixture with multiple bulbs, and a fireplace.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with chairs and a table.
A sign for Sweetwater Cottage Rental with a contact number.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Hamlin Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Off-street parking available

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Hamlin Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Ludington

Ludington is home to this cottage. Lake Michigan and Ludington State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Sandcastles Children's Museum and Ludington Area Center for the Arts. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Map
Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 8 min drive - 9.3 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
  • Little River Casino - 37 min drive - 55.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

How much is parking at Sweetwater Cottage is a well curated cottage a block away from Hamlin Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sweetwater Cottage is a well curated cottage a block away from Hamlin Lake?

As of 30 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sweetwater Cottage is a well curated cottage a block away from Hamlin Lake on 1 March 2027 start from NZ$1,080, 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.

What time is check-in at Sweetwater Cottage is a well curated cottage a block away from Hamlin Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweetwater Cottage is a well curated cottage a block away from Hamlin Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweetwater Cottage is a well curated cottage a block away from Hamlin Lake located?

This family-friendly Ludington cottage is within 3 mi (5 km) of Hamlin Lake and Lake Michigan. Lincoln Lake is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was fantastic and the communication with our host was exceptional. We highly recommend and hope to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little cottage near everything. Loved the sunsets on lake Michigan!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cottage, great communications with the host (above and beyond!), great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here 4 times and will be back again next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place to vacation

Very relaxing, clean and cute cottage. Love staying in the area for summer vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage!

Well appointed, comfortable, aesthetically pleasing cottage near Ludington. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Adorable Cottage

Loved the uniqueness and quaintness of the decorating and comfortable. Great location just outside of town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Host was very helpful and accommodating and the cottage was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cottage

The Sweetwater Cottage was perfect for our family! The location was great and the cottage was well equipped for our needs! Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely place

Adorable house that was comfy and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was cozy, charming, and very comfortable as a relaxation spot between hikes at the State Park. We also enjoyed the dining table as a perfect size for a long board game! Fresh flowers and beautiful decorations throughout made for a pleasant stay. We'll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant and quiet

This property was very cozy & clean. Right next to the Ludington state park so it was very easy to go out hiking for the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

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

Great Ludington getaway

Stayed for a recent cycling event. Charming place with a cozy covered front porch. Quiet neighborhood. Would come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweetwater Cottage

The listing is accurate. Nice place overall with good dining and living space. Location is great to get into downtown Ludington, the State Park, and Lake Hamlin. Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Simply the best

This is our 2nd time at Sweetwater and it like coming home, my thanks to Amanda & Nathan!!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful, restful place!

We were looking for a quiet place to relax for a few days and this cottage was perfect. Very comfortable, clean, and well thought out in every way. We enjoyed our stay so much and will recommend it to our friends who may be looking in the Ludington area. You can even hear the Badger horn, if you listen for it! We had fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and well stocked

We had a wonderful time staying in this home for three nights. It is located conveniently near downtown and Ludington State Park. It was clean and stocked with everything we needed to be comfortable. Charming and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I stayed at Sweetwater cottage, which was a quaint cottage with lake views that was also close to town and state parks. We loved sitting around the fire with my family in the backyard. We also went into town multiple times checked out the lighthouses, went hiking, saw the beaches and the local sites. Overall a quiet and relaxing weekend with my wife and two children.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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

Everything We Needed

Thanks for a great place to enjoy our time in Ludington. We are a family of 3, and this place had everything we needed and was just the right size for us. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and so comfortable

Perfect from the oversized dining table to the air circulation when days were over mid eighties!! We will be back!! Furnishings are so delightful.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and Quaint - Sweetwater Cottage

This cottage was adorable. Nicely placed on a wooded lot & hill overlooking a Hamlin Lake. The cottage had all the amenities we needed for a long girls weekend. Nathan and Amanda were fabulous hosts and made sure felt welcome. I highly recommend Sweetwater properties to anyone looking for a fabulous stay in Ludington.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

We loved our stay at The Sweetwater Cottage! Nestled up on a hill with views of Hamlin Lake! Close to the state park and downtown Ludington made for a wonderful stay! We’ll be back! Thank you! Christine and Mike Mishawaka, IN
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect cottage

Everything about Sweetwater Cottage was perfect for our family. Check-in couldn’t be easier and the cottage was welcoming immediately. Our kiddos loved the bunk bed and the comfortable family room. We enjoyed family meals at the long table and outside. The location was perfect for hopping over to Ludington State Park and downtown to the beach and to dinner/shops. We 100% recommend and would return next weekend if we could!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet & convenient location

Cute and stylish cottage. We enjoyed the back yard fire pit, grill, and picnic table. The front porch was quaint and perfect for morning coffee. It has a wooded lot, quiet after 10pm, and we could even see the stars at night. A quick drive into Ludington made it a quiet getaway but still close to shops and restaurants. We booked our stay for the the Fish on for Freedom event and were very happy with the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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