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 manager
Brian Wheeless
Languages
English
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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
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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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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
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
Ludington, MI
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 - 2.0 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 51 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
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.
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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9.6
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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