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The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.

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View of the Marina from the front porch
Front View
Front driveway
Front porch
Bedroom 1

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 799.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Stearns Park Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.

Great lower unit of a charming two unit home next to the Ludington Municipal Marina and walking distance to beach, harbor, downtown and boat launch. Ideal for the fisherman in the group. This is a 2/2 with a living room and dining room that seats 6. There is a second floor separate apartment listed as The Dock House-Upper (listing 4813469). This cottage has a large deck in the back and a large front porch to sit out and watch the Badger come to port. The cottage is fully furnished with a washer and dryer, freezer in the basement, cable TV, WIFI and a full kitchen with everything you need for cooking. If you don't want to cook, you are walking distance to the downtown area with some of the finest restaurants and bars. Take a walk along Pere Marquette lake or out to the lighthouse on Stearns Beach. So much to do and see just blocks away.

Property manager

Brian Wheeless
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Small pets allowed with a one time $100 pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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

About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Historic White Pine Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Ludington Waterfront Park and West Michigan Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • North Breakwater Light - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 19 min walk - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪House Of Flavors - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stix Bar - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Dock House - Next to the City Marina and blocks from the beach and downtown. located?

Located in the heart of Ludington, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Lake Michigan. North Breakwater Light and Stearns Park Beach are also within 10 minutes.

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 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ludington trip
Great location, super cute house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
family retreat
ideal location for exploring Ludington
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
This was our 3rd year staying here. We enjoy every minute of the place. Easy walk to the beach, watching the Badger come in and out and close to many attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Macker weekend
Nice place and very close to marina and beach
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wedding party
Came to to town for family wedding, location perfect and had us handy to everything
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Love the front porch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

CARRIE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Everything was very clean and the house is extremely nice!!!
Stayed 53 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maureen F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host!
We enjoyed our stay in Ludington. The cottage was super clean and comfortable. Great location! We walked nearly everywhere.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake House
We've stayed at this house 2 years in a row. Easy walk to the beach and downtown. Perfect house for relaxing or place to stay when making short trips to outer towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dock House
The Dock House is a charming, roomy, well-appointed house with a lovely front porch located close to all the fun things to do in Ludington. We very much appreciated that they are dog-friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exploring Ludington
We enjoyed our stay. The home is very interesting with some vintage decor. It is in a beautiful setting a few blocks to the beach & the marina. My husband liked watching the Badger come in from WI. I loved walking the neighborhood. All of the crab trees were in bloom-so pretty! Hope to be back.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kati A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Wedding
The home is older but it is a clean and well kept property in an ideal location. The owner is very responsive should you need anything during your stay. We were in town for a family wedding and this home worked out well for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lawrence H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
New Years
Cute place short walk to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Karen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
8.23-26.2023
Wonderful. Location perfect. .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine & William M., Fishers, Indiana

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful!
The location was great, we could walk to the beach, the downtown, the marina, all within 4 blocks or so from the house. We love historic houses like this, & it had about anything you might need to prepare a meal or cook on the grill, just bring your food.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vickie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls trip
I had been hearing about Ludington from two different friends who had been visiting Ludington for 60+ years. Ludington didn’t disappoint! Charming people and town. The Dock House was a perfect location, clean, neat and the owner was very responsive when needed. Everything the description indicated!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint, charming, delightful.
Wonderful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view and location = 5 STARS!
We initially intended to head out of town to ride ATV trails but found the house so comfortable and convenient we spent more time in town than planned. Watched the parade from a block away and fireworks from the front porch. Was blessed with enough space for a couple games of cards with friends as we waited for the fireworks. Would recommend and may rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, historical home
Wonderfully sandwiched between the beach, marina, and downtown, we could walk anywhere we wanted to go. Cute historical home with the charms and quirks of an older property. We loved it! Good value, easy check in and out. We didn't really need to communicate with the owners bc we had what we needed. My only observation is that the master bed is a double, not a queen, if that makes a difference. We saw it listed as both in different listings. Ludington is beautiful and we felt welcome and at home in the Dock House.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
This property is ideally located within the city. It was an easy walk to downtown, the city marina, and the city beach and park. The lower part of Dock House is definitely themed for the lake and contained everything we needed. It was just two of us, and although it contained beds for 5, we think it would seem small unless kids made up some of that number. We cooked for most of our meals and there were pots, pans, utensils, and dishes for everything we made. We hope to be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Lynn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great location to walk to beach
We loved the location, but, the house itself needs a few things "fixed". Kitchen bathroon hot water faucet doesnt work. Living room bathroom faucets too short for sink that is there, hard to wash hands. Front steps and handrailings need repair. Stove's bottom panel hanging off. We loved the location, but the house needs some TLC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect!
Our family of 5 stayed at The Dock House for 3 nights while in town for a wedding. Had everything we needed for our stay. Loved walking the dog by the marina or along the shore where we could see the lighthouse. Walking distance to great food and shops as well. This house has old charm, but still provides the needed conveniences. Would stay again for sure. Great communication- from my inquiry prior to booking our stay, through our departure. Had a little hiccup with access upon arrival and Brian was on top of it right away. Thanks for a great experience! Hope to see you again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Get-Away
Enjoyed this property. Was affordable and as described. Great location for walking over to view Badger departing and arriving. Quiet. Everything we needed. Saw deer right across the street daily.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Marion L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dock House
Very clean and great location. Familiar with property and noted that is becoming a bit dated. Also there was no cooking basics such as salt/pepper oil etc for preparing meals. Ate out little more than usual for our stays at vaca rentals. Always fun to visit Ludington and the location cannot be any better
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brian Wheeless

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Brian and Cindy Wheeless bought their first vacation home in Ludington in 2008 after spending 20+ years vacationing in Northwest Michigan. They are avid outdoors people that enjoy the big lake fishing, golf, off-roading and hiking. Brian has recently retired and they both started Ludington Cottage Rentals in 2018.

Why they chose this property

The Dock House is a charming older home next to the city marina and close to Sterns Beach and downtown.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to your boat in the Marina, the beach and all what the downtown has to offer.

Languages:

English

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