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

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A covered porch with a table and chairs, a mailbox, and a street sign indicating 'LOUMS ST'.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a blue table.
A living room with a dining area, a TV, and large windows.
A room with two bunk beds, a window with curtains, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.
A two-story house with a front porch, a small garden, and a tree in the foreground.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71068 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Place, Stearns Park Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Ludington

A stay at this vacation home places you in the heart of Ludington, a short 4-minute walk from Lake Michigan and within 2 minutes by car from S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Pere Marquette Lake and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Port of Ludington Maritime Museum.
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What's nearby

  • Port of Ludington Maritime Museum - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pere Marquette River - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Stearns Park Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬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.

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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony or patio. Cable programming 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 wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,068 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Small pets allowed with a one time $100 pet fee.

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
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

Property is also known as

Dock House City Marina Blocks Beach Downtown Ludington
Dock House City Marina Blocks Beach Downtown
Dock City Marina Blocks Beach Downtown Ludington
Dock City Marina Blocks Beach Downtown
Dock House City Marina Blocks Beach Downtown Ludington
Dock House City Marina Blocks Beach Downtown
Dock City Marina Blocks Beach Downtown Ludington
Dock City Marina Blocks Beach Downtown
Dock House City Marina Blocks

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. The house was the perfect match for our family. We loved being so close to the beach, downtown, and the S.S. Badger channel.We even saw deer and bunnies across the street while sitting on the front porch one evening.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ludington trip

Great location, super cute house
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family retreat

ideal location for exploring Ludington
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Always fun at the Dock House. Love the location for the beach and downtown. House is clean and comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Love the front porch
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great, comfy stay in the middle of everything!

My family stayed here for a summer getaway. It was very comfy, had everything we needed, and right near everything we wanted to do. We walked to the beach a million times, we fished at the marina, we walked into town. We were happy we got to bring our dog with us. Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

New Years

Cute place short walk to downtown
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

8.23-26.2023

Wonderful. Location perfect. .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
There is another rental unit above this property which isn't disclosed in the rental description. When the above unit is occupied, it's extremely loud with feet stomping which shakes the whole place. We stayed 3 nights, and the people above us stayed up past midnight with loud children that made it very difficult to sleep. Overall, the place is great for what you get for the location, but would not return based on our experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quaint, charming, delightful.

Wonderful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well equipped older home very close to the Ludington beach and downtown. The Ludington Maritime museum is a block away and full of history about the area. Plenty of room for our family of adult children and us. The front porch is great for morning coffee, relaxing and reading. The beds were very comfortable. We appreciated the spices, coffee, cookware and utensils for cooking in the house. We loved the antiques, claw foot tub, and sinks. A step back in time. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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