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SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Custer, MI
  • Popular LocationHuron-Manistee National Forest1 min walk
  • Popular LocationS.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry23 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)36 min drive
  • Popular LocationBig Star Lake40 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.

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 mile 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 manager

Depot Cottage

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the river
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Ski-in/ski-out access on site

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

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

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
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 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

About the area

Custer

Located in Custer, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. North Breakwater Light and Historic White Pine Village are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Amber Elk Ranch and West Michigan Fairgrounds are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 23 min drive
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 23 min drive
  • Hamlin Lake - 34 min drive
  • Big Star Lake - 40 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • Rendezvous Taven - 3 min drive
  • North Country Cafe - 8 min drive
  • Charlie's Bar - 8 min drive
  • Brenda's Burgers - 9 min drive
  • Emerson Lake Inn - 4 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 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Pere Marquette River. Amber Elk Ranch is 11 mi (17.7 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

jeremy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean cabin
Nice cabin was clean.is behind main house easy check in. Close to pere marquette for fishing etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

jeffery o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely lil place and the best kitty Rocky
Had a great experience during our stay. We were greeted by rocky the properties kitty. Such a friendly little one every day waiting for you on return and at the door waiting in the morning being a cat lover this was amazing. Cabin was clean and recently has had new siding added making it look much nicer then the previous siding the property owners are improving the property and it is going in a great direction great job guys ill have to come meet the owners after we relocate to our land in the area. Overall a great place to stay for anything and nice warm showers after a hard days work logging our land. Thankyou so much keep it up guys
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mable N Paco S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect quiet hideaway
Property was just like advertised. Clean, well stocked, easy to find and quiet even though it was on main road. Rocky the cat made us feel right at home when we walked outside. Will definitely stay here again next time we travel up
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
We enjoyed our stay at Depot Cottage! Enjoyed the friendly cat Rocky who greeted us during our stay. We will be back when the weather warms up so we can explore the national forest nearby! Overall a great experience. Very clean, comforting home with everything you could need! The host was very quick in responding and gave us a welcoming feeling into their home. Defiantly recommend if your looking for a quiet off the grid type of get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend
Clean and neat.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martha K., PORTAGE

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
We really enjoyed our stay at the Depot Cottage. The cottage was clean and comfortable. We enjoyed getting away from it all and taking hikes on the property in the beautiful fall setting. We enjoyed the selection of DVDs in the evening. We had a great dinner at the nearby Brenda's Burgers and loved being close to Ludington.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice, Great Location
The cabin was nicer than expected. We were greeted by a friendly cat and the owners commutation was promt and professional as well as friendly. We hope to visit again. Had trouble communicating through vrbo but that was no fault of the owners. Overall, 10/10. Thank you for having us.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023