Title: SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington Ski-in/ski-out access for fun in the snow ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83920000/83919300/83919273/c5230bdd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83920000/83919300/83919273/450eb72f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83920000/83919300/83919273/72963eda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83920000/83919300/83919273/71c3da4d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83920000/83919300/83919273/1da47b7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled within 2 miles of the Pere Marquette River, Depot Cottage is a historic cottage that offers a cozy retreat with plenty of space to park your boat and yard for kids to play. Enjoy the comforts of home in this 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath house located in the Huron-Manistee National forest with a patio off the kitchen and smart TV for entertainment. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington Historic cottage, former Walhalla train depot. Very clean and recently renovated. In a shady setting within 2 miles of the Pere Marquette River (Branch, Walhalla, IndianBridge and Custer bridge access), 1000s of acres of National Forest, and 12 miles from Lake Michigan/Ludington. Plenty of space to park your boat, hang a hammock, yard space for kids to play. Depot Cottage welcomes you. Great location for HUNTERS FISHERMAN and Canoeing/Kayakers !Enjoy the comforts of home at this 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home located in the Huron-Manistee National forest. This 2 bedrooms and 1 bath single family lodging located on 10 acres. It has a great circle driveway perfect for your truck, boat, or trailer. A nice patio sits off the kitchen. A peaceful location where you can sit & drink your morning coffee . It includes 2 bedrooms. (Queen bed in bedroom in one and full bed in the other bedroom) The living room has a sleeper sofa. Inside you will find a nice living room, reading nook & kitchen. A smart TV in the living room will allow you to use your phone as a mobile hotspot to access YouTube, Hulu, or login to your Netflix etc. NO Internet. Plenty of table space with both a kitchen table and another table in an additional room. Feel free to use the cooking utensils & other cooking supplies to cook your catch. Did you forget something? Dollar General is just a 2 miles from your door. Need gas or quick supplies Pioneer Party and Gas station is just a mile away. Thirsty or hungry ? The Rendezvous Grille and Tavern is just a mile away & Cardinal Restaurant & Branch Grocery's Pizza is just down the road. Depot Cottage is on US10, which is the main highway in the area. Ludington is located approx. 12 miles west & Baldwin about 15 miles east. This home is just minutes from many great fishing lakes & rivers. The Pere Marquette public river access for Fishing, Kayaking & Canoeing is just down the road. Many wonderful golf courses in the area. Gas Stations, Stores, Restaurants, & Bars within a short distance from the cottage. Thank you for considering staying at our cottage. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Ski-in/ski-out access ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No lift - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Ski-in/ski-out access - Fishing nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22160000/22150900/22150811/9abfb5d9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect getaway for couples ! close to Ludington or Baldwin. 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Leave key on the kitchen table. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 3 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.95357%2C-86.15626&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_A7A4WILllkHtletBm24VcNWcxk=) Custer, MI #### What's nearby - Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles - Ludington Waterfront Park - 25 min drive - 17.9 miles - S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 25 min drive - 18.2 miles - Ludington State Park - 31 min drive - 23.3 miles - Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 42 min drive - 40.4 miles #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Rendezvous - ‬3 min drive - ‪North Country Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Charlie's Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Emerson Lake Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪Brenda's Burgers - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). ### What time is check-in at SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington located? > Situated in Custer, this ski cottage is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Pere Marquette River. Dockery Lake and Mobey Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 54 8 - Good 11 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.6/10 Cleanliness ### 9.6/10 Amenities ### 9.6/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie 14 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Pet friendly, very clean, very comfortable ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1f6c9b18-e5a5-4169-8e67-a66058634cf9-1757857055354.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Laurie Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas O. 20 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful hidden gem Our family loved this place. Very clean and had everything dishes games 2 bedrooms etc. loved it ##### Thomas O. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candace L. 26 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Moms getaway Nice small place, quiet but not too far from downtown ludington or beach ##### Candace L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff F. 18 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little cabin We enjoyed our stay. Nice quiet little cabin not to far from ludington. ##### Jeff F. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Missy S. 10 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great hideaway Love the location right on the main rd but back away from traffic. Hosts are great and cabin is always clean and well stocked. Will be staying again next trip up ##### Missy S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina B. 14 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect escape We love the quiet and abundance of wildlife that show up at this cabin. It's close to things we love to do and a short trip to Ludington. ##### Christina B. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Harley 30 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very nice clean, quiet property close to Ludington. It’s a great place to relax and there are plenty of DVDs after the sight seeing day is done. ##### Harley Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cpt\_slap\_a\_hoe\_7 10 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect fishing cabin Paul made it easy for us to stay here overnight so we could be up early to get fishing! ##### Cpt\_slap\_a\_hoe\_7 Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek P. 5 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Great place to stay. Close to rivers for fishing and close to Ludington for shopping and site seeing. ##### Derek P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim D. 13 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### P.R. Fishing trip We were meet by the son of the owner and he couldn’t have been nicer and more welcoming. Very clean and cozy ##### Jim D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dirk H., Lansing, MI 25 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Great location near a lot of activities, nice house interior that felt modern. Great cell signal for working. ##### Dirk H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keri M. 9 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Memorial Day Weekend Cute little cabin, perfect for a nice weekend getaway. The location is perfect ##### Keri M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee P. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend in Ludington Cabin was perfect for us. It was clean and the beds were comfortable. Hosts were great! My friend left her phone charger and they sent it to her without even being asked. ##### Renee P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### NIKKI S. 11 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin in the woods Peacefull cabin, close to the trails, rivers, and the Nation Forest for the outdoors people. Not to far from Ludington where you can take a stole down town or visit Lake Michigan. Cute patio as well for a fire, and smores. It was a great time full of memories. ##### NIKKI S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeremy S. 20 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blessing of the bikes 2024 Great location, just a short ride to Baldwin for all the festivities. Close to food and stores. Very clean and quiet. Over all a great place to stay. ##### jeremy S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie M. 16 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage Very clean and cozy spot for our fishing getaway. Easy parking and had plenty of amenities available ##### Valerie M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenna D. 26 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay! We came here for a bike race and unfortunately the weather was not in our favor. Paul's place was great though and we had a peaceful little vacation anyways! ##### Jenna D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andrew N. 26 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Steelhead Trip Great stay with everything we needed for our fishing trip. Close to the river and room to park a drift boat. Also a great little mud room for taking on and off waders and letting them dry out. ##### Andrew N. Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. 22 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Depot Cottage Nice central location for almost any activity. ##### David K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lawrence R. 8 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome little retreat! Cozy cottage in the woods with lots of privacy. Very nice and accommodating hosts. I would highly recommend. ##### Lawrence R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jamin B. 15 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice and quiet Nice little 2 bedroom cabin as advertised. Rocky the outside cat loves to be petted. Very close to canoeing and kayaking destinations. ##### Jamin B. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Georgina D. 15 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful!! It was so close to everything we wanted to do, but was tucked away from it all. It was so nice and relaxing. Everything we could have asked for, for an extended weekend getaway. ##### Georgina D. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kenneth N. 20 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place Conveniently located to our fishing trip in Ludington. Nice place. Property manager was easy to get ahold of when needed. Thanks again had a nice stay! ##### Kenneth N. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie 16 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication It was perfect for our fishing trip that was leaving out of Ludington (only 20 minutes from the dock). There was no AC but with fans provided it was cool in the house (very shaded). But bring bug spray if staying in the summer months! Will stay again! ##### Laurie Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynn G. 9 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful and quiet place We had everything we needed there and enjoyed lake Michigan time in Manistee and Ludingon. Host Paul was very kind and helpful! ##### Lynn G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023