The cottage is very well keep and the owners are especially helpful and friendly. It's peaceful and the lakefront is clear with a nice dock. The kitchen is nicely stocked. This cottage has an elevated covered balcony that we enjoyed in the evening and mornings.
The property was exactly as described. The location is kinda secluded, so "running to town" is a little bit of a distance. The property owners were wonderful. They communicated extremely well and were helpful with many things. The fishing was decent. To bad we couldn't control the weather.
We were thoroughly impressed by the property's private location in the woods, offering a beautiful view of the lake. The hosts were incredibly friendly and responsive. We highly recommend this property and intend to book again in the future.
Charming 1-bedroom, 1-bath rustic apartment-style cabinâperfect for a solo getaway or a coupleâs retreat. The space is clean, cozy, and simply furnished, with comfortable seating and a relaxing atmosphere. The private balcony offers a lovely view of the lake, making it an ideal spot for morning coffee or a quiet evening.The kitchen comes stocked with essential cookware, dishes, and glassware, but youâll need to bring all your own ingredients aside from salt and pepper. The bathroom is spacious, though the shower itself is on the smaller side. Note that the rental is not handicap accessible.The location is fantasticâjust a 5-minute drive and 30-minute hike to the dunes and beach. The nearby national forest adds to the peaceful, nature-filled experience. The host was extremely communicative and helpful, always available when needed but respectful of privacy. Firewood isnât provided, so be sure to bring your own if you plan on enjoying the fire pit.Overall, a quiet and scenic escape for one or two guests. Highly recommendedâIâll definitely be booking again.
This was an absolutely beautiful stay! Wish the weather has been better but the cottage and setting were stunning. No detail forgotten. There was even a cart available to gather firewood from the property. These hosts are A+
We had a great stay. The property owner was very responsive and helpful. The area is beautiful and the house was super clean. I hope we can come back again.
Very nice house. Super clean and had everything we needed. Love the lake view! It was very cool to see 2 foxes the first morning. The sunset was beautiful as well.
Nestled in the woods, but the cottage itself self has a beautiful view of the lake. Our nightly bonfires with the sun setting off the water was amazing. The property owner was very attentive and informative. My boyfriend and I look forward to returning soon.
My wife and I both thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The property is perfect for a quiet weekend getaway. The sunsets over Lake Hamlin were gorgeous.
You can also easily spend time in downtown Ludington or visit the state park easily. Both are only a short drive away
The cottage directions is a must. DO NOT FOLLOW GPS, it will take you to a labyrinth in the woods!!
The cottage was clean and cozy, my self and my wife enjoyed the stay of relaxation and the cozy cottage.
Cabin was clean, comfortable, well equipped and everything worked. Bed was comfortable. Beautiful lake front. They had a dock for our boat. We enjoyed our stay. Note, it is a long drive to town so make sure you stock up before going out to the cabin. There is great hiking at the end of Nurnberg road. Hike out to lake Michigan! It is awesome!
Even without our pontoon boat it would've been a lovely stay. Squeaky clean 1/1 cottage on beautiful (BIG!) Hamlin Lake with wonderful hosts Deb and Mark. We're foodies and the kitchen was not lacking, plus the weber LP grill was brand new. Dock was perfect for our boat. Please do NOT trust your google maps or waze. Read Deb's easy to follow directions on reaching the place. We shall return!
A last minute trip and found this little jewel of a cabin. The setting is a glorious lake front property; pick your spot to relax in the shade or sun, or on one of the two docks. If the weather and water were warm this would be a wonderful place for swimming/floating in the lake. The cabin is great for two people (queen bed though, a king-sized bed would be perfect!). A larger deck at the entrance with four chairs/table and a smaller deck off the living room that overlooks the lake and also the owner's home (off to the left, did not see the owners much, we still felt we had privacy). There is a second cabin on the property right at the lake, but isn't visible from the deck. 3 fishermen stayed in that cabin and we didn't see/hear them much at all. Owners are so helpful, super nice. The area was expecting possible thunderstorms/tornadoes and they were very attentive, making sure they could alert us overnight to get us to the basement/garage. This is a somewhat remote location (which we wanted). The directions were exceptional - you are in a forested area, about 5 1/2 miles of graded gravel road to get to the property. Easy to drive in car/SUV/van. Location is so wonderfully quiet and peaceful. Water filtration system for the cabin is great - water tasted fine, great water pressure in shower. Super clean, no bugs. A red fox visits the cabin/deck; we don't feed wildlife, but it was looking for handouts. Photos are accurate. Exceptional hosts. Would stay again.
Great view of the lake. Weather was crummy or we would have used the lake access for kayak and fishing. Everything was perfectly clean. Great communication with the host. We cooked using the oven multiple times and we're generally lazy around the cottage. The ONLY downside for US might be a plus for OTHERS: the bed is quite firm. We slept very poorly. Everything else was wonderful. As long as you can handle a firm bed you will love this place!
We had a perfect weekend. The cottage was cozy and clean, and the setting was perfect. Our hosts were so sweet and accommodating. We plan to return as often as we can!
I was raised on Hamlin Lake and have always loved it here. Our family came to the cottage for every family vacation, enjoying the wildlife, fishing, swimming, walks in the woods, climbing trees, feeding the swans, enjoying a glass of wine by the fire,and the list goes on and on. Now it is time to share this with others. We moved to the lake in 2000 and now live on the property year round. Your cottage is approximately 200' from the lakeshore.
Grandma and Grandpa wanted to get out of the City of Chicago in the 1930's. They summered on the North Shore of Upper Hamlin Lake several times and realized that this is where they wanted to live. When this property became available in the 1930's they jumped on it. We added the vacation rental in 2005, only beginning the rental of it in the spring of 2009.
We enjoy watching the hummingbirds in the morning, sitting on the front porch with our cup of coffee. The lake always offers beauty and entertainment, whether it be fishing, boating, skiing, tubing, or just riding in the pontoon boat to the dunes. Living on the lake year round is awesome. All seasons are fun and exciting! Snowmobiling right out our backdoor....who could ask for more! We take our winter vacation in places where it is warm, but the sunsets never come close to the beautiful colors right here in Michigan. Icefishing, too, is great on Hamlin Lake!