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

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player
Exterior
Interior
Nestled next to the Ludington Municipal Marina, this charming cottage offers a serene retreat. Unwind on the spacious deck or front porch while watching boats arrive at port. The fully-equipped kitchen and comfortable living areas invite relaxation, while downtown's restaurants and bars are within walking distance.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71068 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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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.

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

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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

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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Ludington, MI

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

  • ‪House of Flavors - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Jamesport Brewing Company - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Ludington Bay Brewing Co. - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pier To Pier Picnics - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Cluck Bucket - ‬8 min walk

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 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

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.?

Check-out 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 vacation 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.

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Reviews

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette H.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Verified traveler

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

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

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

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

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

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

Julia B.

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

Quaint, charming, delightful.

Wonderful. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 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

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

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

8/10 Good

Erik S.

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

Great location

The house had everything we needed, air conditioning was excellent, bedrooms were very clean, as was the rest of the house. We had a great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022