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Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington

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Living area
Interior
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ludington, MI
  • Ludington Waterfront Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Ludington State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk Loft

3 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2 on First Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Master Bath on First Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington

Sweetwater Bunkhouse is a newly renovated property and new to the rental market. The Bunkhouse takes on a more four season reference point to its location. Truly capturing what being up north really means no matter what time of year it is. Whether your coming for summer fun to enjoy Lake Michigan or Hamlin Lake or to enjoy a fall hike or snowshoeing at The Ludington State Park the location is convenient to all that the area has to offer. The Bunkhouse is rich in color, texture, and one of kind local art.
It’s recent renovations include adding a second full bath and a second private bedroom. In all the house is a two bedroom two bath home with an open loft “bunk” room. It comfortably sleep 7 and has plenty to offer it’s guest in comfort and design.

This is a pet friendly home. We allow one pet per reservation. Our pet fee will need to be paid at the time of booking. We ask that guest if bringing a pet follow our pet rules. Pets are not allowed on any furniture, must be leashes when in the yard, and not left in the home unattended. If any of these rules are ignored guest will lose their damage deposit.

Property manager

Nathan Grubich
Premier Host

Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets are allowed with a non refundable Pet Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
E-cigarettes are not permitted either!
Upon arrival the door will be left unlock with door code instructions in our welcome book found on the table.
This is a pet friendly home. We allow one pet per reservation. Our pet fee will need to be paid at the time of booking.
Pets are not allowed on any furniture, must be leashed, and are not allowed to be left in house unattended. Damage Deposit will be forfeited if broken

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 and a deadlock

About the area

Ludington

Located in Ludington, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. North Breakwater Light and Big Sable Point Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and Ludington Waterfront Park. Sandcastles Children's Museum and West Michigan Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Ludington, MI

What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Stearns Park Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 10 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Ludington State Park - 12 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪House Of Flavors - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Stix Bar - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweetwater Bunkhouse Ludington located?

Located in the heart of Ludington, this golf holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Hamlin Lake and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Stearns Park Beach and North Breakwater Light are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Cottage

This was a perfect location for the "overflow" from my in-laws (who live less than a mile away). The cottage was so adorable and comfortable. The wonderful art was so much fun to look at and we loved the pottery (the in-laws said you make it). We would definatily use this place again if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Guest F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay!

Place was perfect and very clean and comfortable. The hosts were fantastic. I would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awsome location!

The house was clean and stocked nicely. We would definately stay again. Only issue we had was the lack of window treatments. The sun shines right in your face bet early in the morning. We hung up a hoodie and towels to fix this while staying there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

A very nice place and location. Very quiet neighborhood. Everything was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jason

Love it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

GayLynn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick trip to the beach!

My son wanted to visit the big water of Lake Michigan so we scheduled a quick trip! The weather was iffy the first and last day but managed to pull a sun shiny day for the beach! The house is gorgeous, well equipped and in a lovely area. Thank you for the nice stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great vacation spot!

Thanks for this great spot. We had everything we needed to experience a wonderful vacation in the Ludington area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet it is

Love it and would even consider buying it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Graduation Part

House was cute and comfortable. Was in town for two nights and loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arlene G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best vacation experience

Sweetwater Bunkhouse is truly home away from home.we felt so comfortable right away even befor we stepped through the door. The setting is gracious, unpretentious, and inviting. We had everything we needed at our fingertips from the kitchen utensils, to linens, to tv remote. The neighborhood and nearby attractions were just right for the rest and relaxation we sought.Sweetwater Bunkhouse and Ludington is the perfect combination.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S., Columbus

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another nice visit to Ludington

This is our first visit to the Bunkhouse, but our third stay with Amanda and Nathan. Normally we stay at their cottage, but it was already booked so we moved one block North to the larger bunkhouse. The neighborhood is the same, so no changes there. The bunkhouse is larger with 2 bathrooms, which is always convenient. The basement is large and had a dartboard, which came in handy on our one rainy day. The cabin was stocked with all of the basic necessities and nothing missing. We had a very good stay and will be back again next year. There were only 3 of us staying, but the bunkhouse can accommodate a much larger group, so we will probably try to stay in the cabin next year. However, I would have no issues staying in the bunkhouse again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Matt M.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Bugs and No Hot Water

Overall, it's a decent place, however, the first time my wife sat on the toilet a very large ant crawled from the toilet onto her thigh, so that wasn't a good start. They do have a bug problem, but hopefully, that's getting fixed. We also could barely get hot water from the main shower. It would be warm for a couple of minutes, then immediately get cold. They offered to come fix this while we were there, but we didn’t really want the intrusion on our family time. After we left, they said they fixed it and it was simple, so maybe it's fixed now, I hope. Another kinda odd thing was they have this basement where the laundry room is, but the only way to turn on lights is to walk all the way across the basement to the back door to the switch. It's one of those creepy unfinished basements, so going down there without light is unsettling. So we just left the basement light on the whole time we were there since we had kids, some who would get scared of it. The thing that may have bothered me most was after we left, they accused us of ruining their towels with tanner or bronzer because there were stains on them. I had noticed that the towel I used while we were there had a large orange stain on it, but didn’t think much of it. No one in my family uses tanner. When I told them that I was sorry, that some previous owners muat have done that, they never responded (probably believing that we did it). They did, however, give us one of the cool mugs that they have, which we said we liked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marcia G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Little Cottage

Nice property. Could have used more movie channels but overall a nice trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

6/10 Okay

George F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Location

Partially Pet Friendly

Do not plan to leave your dog unattended at all. This ruined our entire trip. We could not go out as a family to any meals or anywhere that was not dog friendly. Even though I asked ahead of time if we could crate them and leave, which they said yes. Until I was told to come back because the neighbors heard barking.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Place

Nathan and Amanda were gracious hosts. As soon as we walked in, a vase of sunflowers were placed on the table. We felt right at home. We had wonderful barbecue on the deck. Beautiful place. We will be going back.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer 2022 at Sweetwater Bunkhouse

This is the fourth time we've stayed at a property owned by Nathan and Amanda, and we have never been disappointed; they are wonderful hosts. Both properties are clean and well-equipped, very nicely decorated, and centrally located. It is so nice to sip coffee on the deck in the mornings, walk down to the lake to see the sunset, or sit around the campfire at night. Over the week, we rode ATV's at the dunes, rented a pontoon boat on Hamlin lake, spent the day on the beach playing in the waves, picked blueberries, shopped and ate burgers in Pentwater, hiked out to a beautiful view of Lake Michigan, fished, consumed way too much ice cream, played lots of games, and enjoyed dinners on the deck. Our visits are always fun... such an ideal location and so much to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

We had a great experience. We loved that the home was centrally located and close driving distance to downtown Ludington and the state park. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Lake and Forest Holiday

The house was immaculate and well-appointed, the bed we slept in quite comfortable, and the neighborhood quiet, green, and convenient to town for restaurants and shopping and to the parks where we enjoyed hiking, running, and kayaking. A very enjoyable stay in a very pretty part of the state.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Philip F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, airy and convenient

Cute rental, convenient to nature and beach walks. Comfortable.....Worth a second stay...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Spot in Ludington

Thanksgiving visit was great! Would 100 % recommend and visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Patty T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in

The Bunk House

Nice property with front deck and side yard fire pit. A bit disappointed that both bathrooms are on the first floor. Beautiful beaches in Luddington. Dining options were limited due to many restaurants closing due to covid.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Holly V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location!

This was our first time to Ludington and we loved the area! This house was in a quiet community but walking distance to Hamlin lake. There is plenty to do all within 10-15 minutes. The house was perfect for our family, well stocked kitchen and thoughtful of things provided in the rest of the house. We had a fire every night- it’s the perfect setup and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time!

We enjoyed our stay at Sweetwater Bunkhouse. The property is exactly as pictured and was very clean. It was the perfect spot for our family to spend the week. Would definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darlene Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect getaway home

Wonderful home, cozy and comfortable for 5 college girlfriends reuniting. Home is just like the pictures.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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