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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 compact kitchen with a stove, a dining table with chairs, and a shelf with kitchen items.
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 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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Custer, MI
  • Place, Long Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Pere Marquette River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Round Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪42 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Custer

With a stay at this cottage in Custer, you'll be on a river, just steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Pere Marquette River. .This cottage is 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from Long Lake and 5.3 mi (8.5 km) from Round Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Long Lake - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles
  • Pere Marquette River - 5 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Round Lake - 8 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Gooseneck Lake - 12 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • West Michigan Fairgrounds - 17 min drive - 15.7 miles

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
Thank you for considering staying at our cottage.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television along with a DVD player are provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1"on-site accessible parking spaces 1", on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash

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.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome little place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Dirk H.

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

Great location!

Great location near a lot of activities, nice house interior that felt modern. Great cell signal for working.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Keri M.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

Cute little cabin, perfect for a nice weekend getaway. The location is perfect
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

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