Title: Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 # Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! Family-friendly holiday home with kitchen, 5-minute walk to Lake Michigan ## Photo gallery for Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! ![Smart TV, fireplace - Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! (Ludington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78377900/78377849/7f62ec3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi - Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! (Ludington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78377900/78377849/8e9a6138.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! (Ludington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78377900/78377849/45e24c02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! (Ludington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78377900/78377849/1f46029b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area - Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! (Ludington)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78377900/78377849/7b8be803.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Located just one block from the beach, The Lighthouse Cottage offers easy access to sun-soaked days and downtown excitement. With a fully equipped kitchen, smart TVs in every room, and comfortable sleeping for 10 people, this cottage is perfect for large family gatherings or relaxation. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! Book with confidence! We have more than 100 5 star reviews on our privately owned vacation rentals. Now booking for fall/winter getaways and summer 2025! The Lighthouse Cottage's location is unbeatable, just one block from the beach and two blocks from downtown, giving you easy access to the best of both worlds. Spend your days soaking up the sun on the beach, exploring the local shops and restaurants, or taking a stroll along the boardwalk. This house has been completely remodeled! The Lighthouse Cottage is located next door to the Lighthouse Manor, our large updated 8 bedroom home. (Vrbo: 2506016) Rent them both for a large family gathering! The Lighthouse cottage features a large living, dining room, washer and dryer, two bathrooms, and 4 bedrooms with comfortable sleeping for 10 people. It has a fully equipped kitchen with smart tvs in every room. Immerse yourself in the excitement of the area by strolling to the beach, downtown, mini golf, the skate park, playgrounds, and the channel, all just a stone's throw away. For outdoors enthusiasts, take a short drive to Ludington State Park and explore the endless bike and hiking trails, or rent canoes or tubes and experience the thrill of floating down the river from Hamlin Lake to the magnificent Lake Michigan. The possibilities for adventure and relaxation are endless at this prime location! ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Kitchen - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator | In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/855700/855667/w3837h2564x3y0-62dc8186.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Lakewinds Ludington - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews £75 includes taxes & fees 18 Feb - 19 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-18&endDate=2026-02-19&selected=855667&PinnedHotelID=855667&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1650000/1641900/1641900/de8f4b61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Fresh Coast Inn at Ludington Ludington - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Breakfast available - Parking available 9.4 Exceptional 720 reviews £85 includes taxes & fees 25 Feb - 26 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=1641900&PinnedHotelID=1641900&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Ballroom](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78380000/78378000/78377909/c2c46025.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stearns Hotel Ludington - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning - Laundry room 8.4 Very good 221 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-03&endDate=2026-03-04&selected=78377909&PinnedHotelID=78377909&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Miscellaneous](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1290000/1287500/1287453/b683eb3a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Days Inn by Wyndham Pentwater Pentwater - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 8.6 Excellent 636 reviews £71 includes taxes & fees 12 Mar - 13 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-12&endDate=2026-03-13&selected=1287453&PinnedHotelID=1287453&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92200000/92190700/92190602/e3679f8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Manistee Waterfront Manistee - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 479 reviews £96 includes taxes & fees 22 Feb - 23 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-22&endDate=2026-02-23&selected=92190602&PinnedHotelID=92190602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Desk, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/6200/6117/94fb9fe2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Rodeway Inn Ludington Ludington - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 7.2 Good 901 reviews £52 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=6117&PinnedHotelID=6117&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99980000/99978100/99978043/00c7155e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ludington Vacation Rental - Walk to Lake Michigan! 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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area Ludington is home to this holiday home. North Breakwater Light and Historic White Pine Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Travelling with kids? Consider Ludington Waterfront Park and West Michigan Fairgrounds. [Visit our Ludington travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ludington.dx6059184) [View more Holiday homes in Ludington](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ludington-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6059184-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C43.95777%2C-86.45855&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jlzJd_CqQjqm6MPr2aXP8qKaodk=) Ludington, MI ### What's nearby - ![The city of Ludington hosts a monthly bonfire on the beach from 8-10pm during the summer. It is timed to be able to take in the sunset as well as the departure of the car ferry SS Badger.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6059184/dfb2fc45-a057-4c96-a249-cd89ce7cd027.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Stearns Park Beach 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![North Breakwater Light, Ludington, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092313/aaa15fbd-9d59-47f9-8830-8f85d37238bc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) North Breakwater Light 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - ![Historic Big Sable point light house near Ludington, Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561053887/fd2f0279-753e-4633-8fdf-461802963c2f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Ludington Waterfront Park 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - Pere Marquette River 8 min walk \- 0.5 miles - S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile ### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) 44 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min drive - House of Flavors 9 min walk - Jamesport Brewing Company 18 min walk - Cluck Bucket 11 min walk - Little Caesars Pizza 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! pet-friendly? ### What time is check-in at Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown!? ### What time is check-out at Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown!? ### Where is Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lighthouse Cottage: 1 block from the beach, 2 blocks to downtown! Reviews ## Reviews ### 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 13 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Trevor B. 30 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great This house is perfectly located near the beach and within walking distance of downtown Ludington. A great place to stay! ##### Trevor B. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### steve S. 2 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exactly as listed! Beautiful home and amazing neighborhood. Literally could walk to the beach in less than five minutes would definitely staying here again. ##### steve S. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina B. 1 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### NYE Ball Drop Great location to walk into town for all of the NYE festivities. ##### Christina B. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Nate & Jess P. 29 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Beach Spot Super close to Lake Michigan public access beach. Nice property! Older house so had an issue with slow drains, but property owner had plumbing out very quickly to fix. Would stay here again. Awesome pickleball courts within walking distance, too! ##### Nate & Jess P. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew B. 7 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing location. Very nice home The place was clean and updated. Best of all if the location across from the beach and close to town. We had a small issue day 1 but the property manager took care of it immediately. I was impressed. My wife, mother-in-law and daughters 8,12, 14 all had an amazing experience. ##### Matthew B. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah B. 6 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely beach cottage with the perfect locatiom We really enjoyed our stay at the Lighthouse Cottage. We loved being within walking distance to both town and the amazing Stearns Beach area. There is so much to do in the area, and this cottage is in a lovely neighborhood. We had a slight maintenance issue at the house, and Ben took care of it straight away, even on a holiday weekend. He was wonderful to work with. The house was lovely and had everything we needed. We were sad to leave and would not hesitate to recommend this house to our friends. ##### Sarah B. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melinda T. 27 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful beach location We had a wonderful trip. ##### Melinda T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bruce F. 16 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The place was perfect!!!Communication was the best! Was clean.Location was great. ##### Bruce F. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brit C. 19 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautifull Place to stay Beautifully renovated house. Across the street from the beach and super close to everything. Owners were great. We really enjoyed our stay. Highly recommend! ##### Brit C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa P. 12 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Excellently located home in a nice neighborhood, walking distance from the park, marina, and downtown. Very nice decor with all the comforts of home. Had an awesome time with friends visiting downtown to shop & dine. Took a short drive to see the beautiful state parks and the dune rides. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/66e77419-bc64-42f8-bbb7-953caf05d30e-1757680122708.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/6d125bbd-0121-427e-b07e-481cfbc97015-1757680123000.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/46ea3e69-9b5c-4470-b7c8-fa2f4921a89a-1757680124211.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Lisa P. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shaylene V. 18 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bachelorette getaway The owners were very quick to answer any messages! The house was so nice and so close to the beach! ##### Shaylene V. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mellissa R. 21 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The owner was awesome to work with. We loved the house and area. Would definitely recommend. ##### Mellissa R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kari S. 25 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### the Heart of It All Where you stay really impacts your trip and this house definitely set the tone. We had everything we needed and more! From a tv wall mounted in every bedroom to a relaxing stand alone tub, we were spoiled. Everything was super clean and our host was very accomodating and accessible. The location is the best, right across from the beach and park and only a few blocks from downtown. We would definitely stay here again. ##### Kari S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert H. 28 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Yes. Small issue with cleaning but host was very accommodating with making things right ##### Robert H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Deb S. 7 Aug 2025 ##### Deb S. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ---