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The Dock House - Upper unit next to the City Marina

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TV
1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 557 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Ludington, MI
  • Stearns Park Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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IN TOWN, ONLY 3 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN’S “STEARNS BEACH”!

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (143)
The price is NZ$573
for 1 home
includes taxes & fees
28 Mar - 29 Mar
IN TOWN, ONLY 3 BLOCKS FROM LAKE MICHIGAN’S “STEARNS BEACH”!

About the area

Ludington

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Ludington, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Port of Ludington Maritime Museum. .This vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Ludington Waterfront Park and 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Sandcastles Children's Museum.
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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 - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 45 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

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 - Upper unit next to the City Marina

Great upper unit of this two unit house next to the City Marina where you can dock your boat and walk to the house. We are walking distance to the beach, harbor, the Badger and downtown. This listing is for the upstairs unit only. If you would like to rent the lower unit as well, it has a separate 2 bedroom 2 bath downstairs (listing 4813202) This cottage is a charming home with a small deck in the back. The stairs to the deck have been completely rebuilt as well as the bedroom floors. Some areas of the unit have sloped ceilings and could be an issue but not a hindrance for taller individuals. The cottage is fully furnished with a washer and dryer, cable TV, freezer in the basement, 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. With the Loomis boat launch just 2 blocks away, this is ideal for the fisherman in the group.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Brian Wheeless

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city centre

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 618 sq ft (57 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 26

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
2 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 $100 one time pet fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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 Upper Unit City Marina Ludington
Dock House Upper Unit City Marina
Dock Upper Unit City Marina Ludington
Dock Upper Unit City Marina
The Dock House - Upper Unit Next to the City Marina Ludington

The Dock House - Upper unit next to the City Marina Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice older place
Great little place to stay . perfect location, Nice inside just need some attention on the out side and the yard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Hobart K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Someone needs a contractor
Great location for sure but to get what is asked per night someone needs to fix all the flooring where carpet exists and really upgrade the exterior steps/deck. It's obvious that an unskilled carpenter worked on it without using a tape measure. The screws weren't flush with the wood. The screen door needs replacement, the siding needs reapair and the condition of the grounds was messy. It's obvious that the owner is squeezing this lemon dry!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We loved the town and the apartment. We have lived in an attic apartment before so knew what to expect with the sloping ceilings. The only real challenge was for a man peeing standing up. The stairs look like they were recently rebuilt so they were fine. We enjoyed having coffee on the small deck. The location can’t be beat. Easy walk to beach and food.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Dawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
The property on the 2nd level has many outdoor steps to reach it. Although, it looked as if it had been mainly replaced, the railings were not sanded and both my husband and I had splinters in our hands from it. The property manager was responsive and when we complained about something, he fixed the problem and refunded one night stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Theresa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
Good location. Older property. Good bed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

4/10 Poor

Jennie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
vacation
This was not what was expected unfortunately especially for the cost. Communication came with directions for lower unit to get in, though we had rented upper, code didn't work for either with the directions provided and couldn't get hold of the host. Finally got into the lower, started to unpack then was told to move to the upper. Moved everything again. The upper did say slanted ceiling - WOW no one over 5 5 should stay there. It was awful for 6ft spouse, the floors were so uneven and in bedroom the worst. Bed was so bad we came home a day early. Best thing was the location, we got in many walks in by the water. The lower unit looked much nicer, not sure what the price difference was. Would not recommend the upper unit. If you aren't going to be available to answer calls as a host then have backup number for the person that is available to answer if there are issues is our recommendation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raychelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint top apartment
Great location. Clean and well stocked. Easy to walk to beach or downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, older property
Really like the location of the property. didn't expect that it was a unit built into an attic with very steep stairs. The air conditioner in the family room was great, bedroom was ok, but kitchen was warm with no air conditioner in the middle.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location!!
Unique property that my five year- old granddaughter stated was "cute & perfect" for us! The bed & bedding was really comfortable, which for me, is most important to sleep well after all of the daily activities. The place was really clean with plenty of bath towels and well stocked kitchen. The carpeting could use some cleaning and the stairway/deck outside doesn't seem safe, especially for small kids, with wobbly railings and some springy deck boards. It might also be helpful to note that parking for the upper unit is accessed from the alley behind the unit. But you cannot beat this location! We walked almost everywhere and the area is absolutely beautiful and surprising quiet. There is so much to do and see that we wished we could have stayed longer! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Dock House was exactly as described. Does have slanted ceiling but did not impede the function of the house. The stairwell is slightly steep, width of step slim.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dock House
The location can’t be beat. Great vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Fit
Quaint and comfortable for our needs. Brian was an excellent host and communicator. The deck was a little scary for us, but it held up just fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
New Years weekend
The dock house was clean, quiet, and the perfect location to celebrate Ludington’s New Years fireworks and ball drop. Close to Ludington state park and town
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing marina location
Brian has put together a totally chRming loft apartmdnt in an amazing location. We were very pleased with his and his staff's attention. Thank you!!!
Stayed 28 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Very quaint and exactly what we were looking for. Host was fast at getting back to us and everything was in order. Within a walk of the beach and downtown. The plus side is they allowed our dog to come at the last minute. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Barnhart, MO

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and small property
Place was clean and very well appointed. There are 2 flights of stair to climb to get to the property, and they are a little steep and small in some cases however if you go slow shouldn't be a problem for most.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Watch your head level 2
Nice cute upper flat, needs some attention to details but comfortable overall. With a little tree trim this upper unit could be listed as marina and lake viewing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t beat this location!!
Great location central to everything. Very clean. The stairs up to the second level were a little scary. Very steep and very high. You definitely have to be in shape and mobile to get all your luggage up them. Also this is NOT a property for tall or large people. We hit our heads many times on ceilings. This is in the description but wow, it was super sloped ceilings. Would not rent again but not a bad place at all!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paige N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ludington Vacation
We very much enjoyed our stay at The Dock House upper unit. It was cozy and super cute! We found everything we needed for our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good access to old haunts
Good location, very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Color Hikes
Great location, comfy bed. Carpets and couch need a little TLC.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brent C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Late summer getaway
Had a wonderful visit here, rented the upstairs unit and was pleased to find such a cozy, well kept unit with a nautical motif throughout. Thoughtful touches like the coffee service and extra linens, along with a comprehensive 'house manual' helped make our visit quite pleasant indeed. Great location near the beach, and the main section of town assures that we would love to keep this on our short list of rental spots to return to.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peggy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
Location was perfect for going to the beach, walking into town, and headed over to the park near the city marina. We had family come in on the badger and it was a 10 minute walk to the house. The house had everything we needed. The large front porch was our favorite gathering spot for our family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020