Bayou Bungalow - On Hamlin Lake, waterfront, dock, firepit
Cottage in Hamlin Lake, MI
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 2 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more
About this cottage rental
Waterfront! Private yard and dock.
Directly located on the quiet Middle Bayou of Hamlin Lake with direct access to the main body of Hamlin Lake. Several boat ramps within 1 mile. Private dock in your front yard.
Like new one story bungalow, 2 Bedroom/2Bath Lakefront, high speed internet, Central Heat/AC, Private dock.
Check out the view from your windows! One of those million dollar views over the Middle Bayou. Have a cup of coffee as the sun rises. Lounge in your chair on your private dock or throw a line in to catch some dinner. Plenty of room to tie up your boat or Jet skis. Two bedroom, two bath cottage on Hamlin Lake's Middle Bayou. Protected inlet great for fishing, kayaking or paddle boarding. Direct water access to Hamlin's main body of water so you can get out there and fish, ski, tube, wake board, or jet ski. Enjoy being right in the middle of everything. Minutes from a boat launch and boat rentals. 5-10 minutes to Ludington State Park and beach. Less than 5 miles to Ludington downtown beach.
Enjoy an evening sitting around the fire pit while you grill your fresh catch on the large charcoal grill. Plenty of outdoor furniture for your use. Come enjoy the outdoors. Several outdoor games provided for you to enjoy with the family. Great fishing right from your dock, but I hear the bigger ones might be hanging out in deeper water.
What can you expect for outside furniture? Fire pit, picnic table, large charcoal grill, 5 Adirondack chairs plus 3 outdoor chairs plus 2 portable outdoor chairs for lots of versatility.
Enjoy opening the windows and getting that cool breeze that comes across Lake Michigan and Hamlin Lake. But for the times when it's hot, you can enjoy the central air conditioner. No noisy window units. For those colder months, there is also central heat.
Tired of having to wait to get in the bathroom? This is one of the few 2 bedroom houses available with a 2nd bathroom!
What can I expect inside? 55 inch 4k HD smart TV with ROKU in the living room and a 32 inch ROKU in one bedroom, blue ray player, high speed internet, wi-fi, electric fireplace, games. Fully furnished Kitchen with microwave, pots, pans, dishes, cookware, bake ware, coffee maker, toaster, waffle maker, blender, coffee, creamer, sugar, spices, waffle mix, syrup, paper towels, trash bags. Did I forget anything?
Sleeps 6: Queen bed in one bedroom, twin xl over queen bunk in 2nd bedroom. The setup will work much better for couples sharing the cottage, yet still provide a great setup for families. Total sleeping capacity will be 6 which includes the pull-out sleeper(single bed). Fully furnished with bed linens, towels, shampoo, soaps, TP, and even firewood. Just bring your personal items, maybe some charcoal for the grill, and relax.
Parking for 3 cars, or 2 cars and 1 boat. Parking is tight, there are only 3 parking spots.
Minimum 2-3 night most weeks.
This property has easy check-in access. Come sit back, relax, and enjoy this lakeside cottage.
A security camera pointed towards the parking area is installed on the property. There are no interior devices.
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly
Map of Hamlin Lake, MI
$$$$
Ratings and reviews
5.0 / 5.0
The hosts included everything you could think of for your convenience. Great location on Hamlin Lake, close to downtown Ludington and numerous attractions. Very clean and comfortable.
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely love this place! Great location on the middle Bayou! Well stocked with everything needed! Laura is the best Host!! It's out 2nd time renting.
5.0 / 5.0
Such a perfect spot to relax. On the water with the docks. Great fishing and so well stocked in the house. They had everything! We launched our boat at the state park and kept it on the dock for the long weekend. The bridge clearance is tight with a 22 foot walk around. Take the rods and top down. Need less than 1.5 foot draft and the motor way up to get under the bridge.
5.0 / 5.0
Staying in this cottage was a great experience. VERY clean and the most well equipped VRBO I have ever been in. The description online was accurate, it is right on the water and getting into Hamlin Lake was very easy. We have a 23 ft. boat/trailer so that made parking a slight challenge, but we managed. Thank you for a great week.
5.0 / 5.0
Second stay , Truly enjoyed the quiet location, shades in living room to reduce sun would be a nice addition to a great water front house.
5.0 / 5.0
This property has everything you could need! We enjoyed our weekend and hope to return during the summer when we can take full advantage of water and activities the area has to offer.
4.0 / 5.0
The cottage was very nice. Very clean, well kept, modern, comfortable. Better stocked kitchen and bathroom than probably any Vrbo we have rented. Really appreciated not having to bring toilet paper, paper towels, and basic things like salt and pepper. Access to the lake is fantastic! We caught plenty of fish and loved having such easy boat access with the dock right there. We also appreciated not having a long list of chores to complete before we left.
The only real con to the property for us was the proximity to neighbors and the smallness of the yard as well as the parking situation. The yard looks bigger in the pictures than it actually is, and the neighbors are nice but very close. (We listened to the neighbor cut down tree stumps with a chain saw right outside the bedroom window for 2 days.) The parking situation was also a little cramped. It’s a shared driveway with the neighbor, and we were blocked in and had to ask them to move once.
5.0 / 5.0
We have stayed in many rentals….none as well stocked as Bayou Bungalow. We try to leave a rental better than we found it … but there was nothing extra we could have done or stocked. Great stay. We would return!
5.0 / 5.0
Our family absolutely loved our stay at the cabin on the lake. We were able to catch many fish right from the dock. The water on Hamlin lake was very rough during our stay so we used our kayaks on the bayou and it was perfect. The cabin was fully stocked with EVERYTHING and was very clean. The neighbors are very nice too. We will definitely be back soon!
5.0 / 5.0
This was our 3rd time staying at this lovely cottage and we will definitely come back. If I could rate this a 10 I would! The new bed was so comfy! I also loved the addition of the swing! I sat outside swinging, reading and enjoying the beautiful lake view every day. Randy fished everyday. Being able to dock the boat right outside your back door can't be beat!
The cabin is so well furnished with everything you could possibly need.
The only con I can think of is that 2 weeks wasn't long enough!
Thank you Laura! See you next year!
5.0 / 5.0
Wow what a great place. They had thought of almost everything that you could need. Very thoughtful!!! We loved the view and access to the water. Very clean, and cozy!!
5.0 / 5.0
Beautiful view of the water. The house was clean and very well stocked. Great fishing spot. Lovely neighbors.
5.0 / 5.0
This house was perfect for 2 couples & 2 kids. I have never rented a house as well stocked as this one. Full kitchen, linens, week supply of paper products, cleaning supplies, trash bags, and even firewood. We really only needed clothes, swimsuits, and boating/fishing gear. Location on middle bayou is great. We will definitely come back to this property the next time we’re in Ludington!!
5.0 / 5.0
We absolutely LOVE our time here! We are repeat vacationers to this location. Owner is amazing, neighbors are amazing, location is amazing. It is such a treat to be able to fish right off the dock! We will be back again for sure!
5.0 / 5.0
This is the best cabin I ever stayed at this place has a great spirit in it feels like home the moment you walk in so clean so peaceful everything you need this place has it all little things you forget to bring this place has it everyone in the neighborhood was so helpful and nice so close to the water I stayed at a lot of cabins but the is the best because the owner is so thoughtful in every way that's why this place has a great spirit!
5.0 / 5.0
The house was as advertised.
5.0 / 5.0
This was our 3rd visit to this fabulous Bungalow! We've always enjoyed our stay. Such a great location. Great 2 bedroom cottage and fully stocked kitchen.
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing location right on the lake, friendly neighbors, so many stars!
5.0 / 5.0
Nice place few steps from the water. Perfect for our fishing group of 4. Very well stocked with lots of extras!
5.0 / 5.0
Excellent for fishing, family with up to four kids would love it. Nothing we could forget that wasn’t already there. Very nice
5.0 / 5.0
Cute house in a quiet neighborhood and on a serene section of Hamlin Lake with beautiful views. The house had everything we needed. The owners communicated very promptly and were helpful with answers to my questions. Ludington is a great vacation location!
5.0 / 5.0
Enjoyable
5.0 / 5.0
Terrific place for a family. Can fish right off the dock. Easy access to Lake Michigan beaches. Kids loved the bunkroom. Great kitchen. Couldn't have been better
2.5 / 5.0
This is our 2nd visit to this wonderful cottage on the lake. The owners really go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need. We stay at a lot of VRBO’s around the country and this is the most well stocked kitchen I’ve ever seen. They even added an air fryer which we loved when we reheated our left-over fried walleye dinner.
We will be back!
5.0 / 5.0
We’ve stayed at a handful of VRBO’s and all have been nice, but this place had a little bit extra. The place was very clean and updated. It had plenty of outside seating. The little extras make a difference: new, soft towels, beach towels, condiments, coffee and tea, spices for cooking, air fryer and more. Its close enough to town to be convenient but not too close. Really my only complaint is the lake had a recent algae bloom that made it kind of dirty and difficult to fish, but the owners cant control that. Its great for a small family.
5.0 / 5.0
Great except for shower head in main bathroom
5.0 / 5.0
The cabin was clean had all amenities we needed. Laura always responded asap to any questions or concerns we may have had.
If you are looking for a peaceful and comfortable stay this is the place
4.0 / 5.0
Ludington
Our family has been going to Ludington for over 60 years so obviously we love it there. First time staying off the main lake but enjoyed it. Wonderful place to tie up our pontoon boat.
5.0 / 5.0
Loved Bayou Bungalow!
The photos match reality. We are familiar with the Ludington area and this property was well-situated for all planned activities and interests. It's close to downtown, the state park, as well our own family activities. We enjoyed our mornings sitting on the dock with coffee by the water side. We even had the opportunity to see an eagle snatch a fish from the bayou! We kayaked the bayou with ease and headed to Hamlin Lake on a quiet day. The property was clean and well-stocked with all necessities. We had a fire several nights outside and saw the stars! The neighbors were very friendly and engaging. We hope to come back and stay and the Bayou Bungalow in the future.
5.0 / 5.0
We will be back
This was the perfect escape for us. Being right on a quite lake to relax and unwind was great. With a bigger beach and lake 10 minutes down the road. The place was so clean and had more than most when it comes to supplies. It seemed small but we had more than enough room for our family of 4, 14 and 9 year old. We absolutely fell in love with the area and are already talking about coming back. Make sure you go to House of Flavors for ice cream, AMAZING!
5.0 / 5.0
Fabulous Cabin on Bayou
We've stayed at a couple of VRBO's and this one by far was the best! Not only was it clean, the condition, great layout with cathedral ceiling in living room made it feel even bigger. Loved that it had a full size washer/dryer, own dock, waffle maker and everything you would need including shampoo's, soap, etc. All you really need are your clothes! We will be back! Thank you!
5.0 / 5.0
Relaxation
This was our 2nd stay at this lovely cottage. It is very clean, comfortable, well stocked and really just the perfect place. We love having the boat dock right out our back door as well. Ludington has several excellent restaurants, Table 14, House of Flavors, Timbers, and Scotties were favorites. We had an excellent day with Capain Mike from Fish n Tales charters catching 8 salmon! There is so much to do in the area. The cottage is close to it all. Unfortunately, we had to leave 2 days early due to a family emergency, otherwise it was just the vacation we needed. Thank you Laura! We are looking forward to coming back!
5.0 / 5.0
Relaxing Get-Away
The house was clean and well-supplied. We had a great time. The neighborhood is quiet. The view is incredible. It’s close to everything Ludington has to offer. We loved it.
5.0 / 5.0
Your cottage and location is amazing and all the extra things you provide .
I have been coming up to Ludington for 45 years and my wife for 65 years we have family in area . We stay at many cottages on Hamlin Lake over the years and your place is the Best by far .
5.0 / 5.0
Amazing!! Will be back.
What a wonderful home. The amenities are top notch, lovely location on the water, excellent communication. We were blown away! Can't wait to book again.
5.0 / 5.0
Perfect setting great attention to detail in the home very helpful and friendly communication
Excellent
Perfect
Highly recommended
5.0 / 5.0
Wonderful spot on the water
So quiet and relaxing. We didn’t hear anything but the ducks! Clean cabin just as described. Had everything we needed to make our stay an enjoyable one
5.0 / 5.0
EXCELLENT GIRLS TRIP GETAWAY
Property was perfect and clean!! All you need to bring are clothes, toothbrush, and food! Perfect size for 4 women and so much to do in the area!! Would not hesitate to rent again!!
5.0 / 5.0
End of Summer Long Weekend
Great place for our long weekend before back to school. We kayaked, fished, and relaxed and enjoyed the bayou and Hamlin Lake. Cottage was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed for our stay!
5.0 / 5.0
Big Lake to Explore
This property was perfect for our group of 4 adults, 1 infant and our boat. Friendly neighborhood, comfy beds, fully stocked kitchen, bedding, bath and even firewood! Owners are friendly and accommodating. We'll be back!
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Hamlin Lake?
The average price for a rental in Hamlin Lake is $361 per night. This rental is $77 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Bayou Bungalow - On Hamlin Lake, waterfront, dock, firepit. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Bayou Bungalow - On Hamlin Lake, waterfront, dock, firepit pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Bayou Bungalow - On Hamlin Lake, waterfront, dock, firepit?
We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
Explore similar vacation rentals in Hamlin Lake
Explore all rentals in Hamlin LakeHamlin Lake travel inspiration
Read our blogGuides
Best East Coast Beaches and Getaway Locations You Can’t Miss
Budget Travel
7 Most Affordable Snowbird Destinations for 2025
Guides
Top Activities to Try in Panama City Beach, Florida
Guides
Top Things to Do in Gulf Shores, Alabama: Adventure and Fun Await
Local Culture
Exploring Miami’s Wynwood District: Street Art, Food, and More
Guides
Fun Things to Do in Ocean City, Maryland
Local Culture
A Foodie’s Guide to the Best Dining in Orlando, Florida
Guides
Top Things to Do in Oahu and Honolulu