Title: Idyllic 3-Bedroom Lake Front Cottage on Ford Lake 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 # Idyllic 3-Bedroom Lake Front Cottage on Ford Lake Beachfront cottage for sun and fun ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114430000/114420600/114420592/b455f1d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114430000/114420600/114420592/22fabd11.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114430000/114420600/114420592/d9a97405.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114430000/114420600/114420592/22a7d023.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/115000000/114430000/114420600/114420592/4acadda0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Idyllic 3-Bedroom Lake Front Cottage on Ford Lake provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden. With amenities such as a beachfront location and sunloungers, this cottage is the perfect place to soak up the sun. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## 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. ### Idyllic 3-Bedroom Lake Front Cottage on Ford Lake This cottage is perfect for a weekend away or a relaxing week long vacation. Three cozy bedrooms, plus a pull out couch, it easily sleeps 8 people. There are two full bathrooms along with a full kitchen, tv and wifi. The outdoor space has a patio, grill, picnic table, and a bonfire pit. A small row boat and kayaks are available upon request. Life jackets are required while using the boats. We recommend bringing your own but there are some that will be provided in the back room. We also recommend any children under 12 wear life jackets while in the water or on the dock. Ford Lake also has a public boat launch. (Please abide by all MI water safety laws including licensing and boaters' safety) Downtown Fountain is about 10 minutes drive with a gas station and small market. Ford Lake is about 30 minutes from Ludington which has plenty of local shops, restaurants, Lake Michigan beaches and a cute downtown. The cottage is also about two hours from Traverse City or Grand Rapids depending on which direction you're headed. FYI, the neighboring house has a Ring doorbell that faces the entrance of the cottage. We're a new rental, hence the lack of reviews, but please do reach out if you have any questions. We hope you love staying at our sweet abode on the lake! ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski lift privileges ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### 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 - Handrails in stairways - Stair-free path to entrance - Tile flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Boat - Foosball table - Kayak - Ski lift privileges - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Swimming 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62610000/62608900/62608813/927be5e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake House Getaway Fountain - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 41 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-29&endDate=2025-10-30&selected=62608813&PinnedHotelID=62608813&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88490000/88488500/88488410/7b67ac1f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy 2 bedroom cottage, lakefront private beach Township of Branch - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.6 Exceptional 22 reviews £173 includes taxes & fees 20 Oct - 21 Oct [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-20&endDate=2025-10-21&selected=88488410&PinnedHotelID=88488410&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![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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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No pets please, except for service animals No firearms or dangerous weapons of any kind allowed in the house or on the property No illegal substances of any kind allowed in the house or on the property ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property 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¢er=44.04622,-86.12823&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7DszkGl%7CtlO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%3FS%40W%40U%40S%40UBU%40S%40UBUBSBUBUBSDSBUDSDUBSDQDSFSDSFSDSFQFSFQFQFSFQHQHQFOHSHOHOHQHOHOJMHQJMHOLMHOJKJMLMJMJKJMLKJILMLKJILILKLGLKLGLINGLGLGLGNGLENELGNELCNENCLCNCNCNCLANANCN%3FNAN%3FLAN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FL%40N%3FNBN%40N%40LBNBNBNBLBNDNBLDNFLDNDLFLFLFNFLFLHLFLJLFLJLHLHJJLLLHJLLJJJJLJLJLJJJNJNJLHLJPHLHPHLJPHNHNFRHNFPHPFPFRFPHPDRFPFRDRFRDRDRDPDRBTDRDTBRBRBTBTBRBTBT%40R%40T%40T%40R%40T%40V%40R%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FVAR%3FTATATATATARATATCRCTCTCRCTCTCRERERCTERERERERGREPGRGREPIRGPGPGPIPGPIPGPINIPKNINININKNINKLKLKNKLKLKLKJKLMJKJMJMJKJMHMJMHMHMHMHMFMHOFMDMFMFOFMDODMDOBODMDOBO%40ODM%40OBO%3FOBO%40M%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOCO%3FMCOAOEOAMCOEOEMCOEMEOEMGOGMGMEMGOIMGMIMIMIMIMKKIMKMKKKMKKKKMKKMMKMKMIOMMIMKOIOKOIMIQIOIQIOIQGQIQIQGQGQGQGSGQGSESGQESGSESESCSEUESCSESCUCUCSCUCUASAUCUASAUAUAU%3FUAU%3FS%3FW%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=FZRwGJ0xnFkQ5zf7wkGr9TFj_qA=) Fountain, MI #### What's nearby - Hamlin Lake - 32 min drive - 19.7 miles - Ludington State Park - 39 min drive - 25.9 miles - Ludington Waterfront Park - 41 min drive - 29.2 miles - S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 42 min drive - 29.4 miles - Little River Casino - 50 min drive - 36.0 miles #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 36 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Delaney's Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪Heidi Hof Tavern - ‬22 min drive - ‪The Hof Bar & Grill - ‬22 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Idyllic 3-Bedroom Lake Front Cottage on Ford Lake pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Idyllic 3-Bedroom Lake Front Cottage on Ford Lake? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Idyllic 3-Bedroom Lake Front Cottage on Ford Lake? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Idyllic 3-Bedroom Lake Front Cottage on Ford Lake located? > This Fountain cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Pere Marquette River and Papoose Lake. Bear Wallow Lake and Indian Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Idyllic 3-Bedroom Lake Front Cottage on Ford Lake Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The cabin is small, but served our need. Very well furnished and decorated exquisitely. Outside space is wonderful, excellent swimming for kids, large front yard leading to the lake and plenty of parking. We loved our stay! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Heide W. 24 Aug 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Charming , lake house. The shower situation needs attention. (Septic field)This was a disadvantage but it's a sweet property. ##### Heide W. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen 4 Jul 2025 ##### Karen Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025