Waterfront Chalet Nestled Between Hamlin Lake And The Manistee National Forest

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Exterior
Property grounds
4.9
Outstanding(66 Reviews)

Chalet in Hamlin Lake, MI

12 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
High-end valuePrice for this property is higher than average in the area
Includes essentialsKitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner, Internet / Wifi and more

About this chalet rental

(Note - Saturday to Saturday check-in(4pm)/check-out(10am)

Bedroom 1 : 1 queen bed
Bedroom 2 - 1 queen bed, 1 bunk bed
Loft bunk room - Sleeps 6

Large living room with fireplace and open air ceiling to loft area
Dining room has large table with seating for 8 - 10. There are also four barstools at the kitchen counter.
Kitchen area has stove, microwave, fridge/freezer with icemaker and filtered water, and dishwasher.
We have tried to keep our cottage a place for our family to concentrate on the outdoors and each other, not technology... meaning there is no cable. However wifi is available so if you have your own streaming accounts you can use the Roku to watch on the TV in the loft bedroom. There is also a DVD player and lots of DVD movies.
We have a ton of books and games available in the living room bookshelves.
For outdoor eating and relaxing there is a large deck with 2 tables, umbrellas, and chairs on the main level, and if you want a little more secluded shady area for sitting or reading etc. you can move down to a beautiful cement patio below.
The basement of the cottage is closed off, and not included in the rental.
A short walk down the hill leads you to the fire pit (bring your own marshmallow sticks), tetherball, horse shoes, and waterfront/dock area. If you bring a volleyball/badminton net, there is even a nice area to set that up by the dock area. The dock is a 40' x 3' that you can tie up to (bring boat bumpers), and there is a boat lift that can hold a small 16-18' bass boat or outboard powerboat.
We provide 5 kayaks, a peddle boat, and a row boat.
Hamlin Lake is a wonderfully large 5000 acre lake, so feel free to truly enjoy it by bringing a powerboat that you can launch at either the public access 3 miles from the cottage off Nurnberg Road on Forrest Road 5540 (caution, this is a faster option but this section of the lake can be quite weedy, and challenging to navigate) or Wilson Hill Park on Barnhart Rd. north of Ludington (this is a 30 minute drive, but is right across upper Hamlin Lake from the cottage). You can also rent a pontoon boat from various locations, including Barnhart's Marina, and Sunset Bluff Resort, which are right across Upper Hamlin Lake from the cottage.
You can go on about an hour hike right from the cottage through the Manistee National Forest to the Nordhouse Dunes and its pristine undeveloped Lake Michigan shoreline where you can swim, picnic, and even tent camp if you want to!

Amenities

Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Family friendly

Map of Hamlin Lake, MI

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Reviews

4.9
Outstanding(66 Reviews)
5.0
Aug 2024
Beautiful Home and property. Well taken care of and had plenty of amenities. All you need is food drinks and firewood! We had an amazing time with lots of great memories.
5.0
Aug 2024
Beautiful house on a naturally beautiful property. House had everything we needed for two families (4 adults and 4 kids). We were a little disappointed that the lake entrance was not swimmable for the kids, but we were still able to have fun on the kayaks and peddle boat. The host was very communicative.
5.0
Jul 2024
This beautiful home is situated on Hamlin Lake within the Manistee National Forest. It is 10 miles from a main paved road. The house is welcoming and equipped with everything you need. There is a fire pit area and dock where you can use the kayaks, paddle boat and canoe. The beds are comfortable, just make sure you fit within the layout of the bedrooms. One is a full size. The other is a full size, and a bunk. The third has one full, one twin, and two sets of bunks. I would reserve this house again.
5.0
Jul 2024
Loved it
5.0
Jun 2024
We spent a wonderful week at Rupert’s Rendezvous. The home was clean and beautiful. It had all the amenities we needed to make for an enjoyable stay for our entire family of eight. The owners were very gracious and welcoming. This was our third time staying at this home and will definitely look forward to future trips.
5.0
Jul 2023
Just beautiful. Very relaxing. Best property I have stayed in. The area was great as well. Thank you to all involved.
5.0
Jul 2023
Overall this place is very, very nice. The house is located in a secluded area on the north lake next to National Forest, short walking distance (around 1.5 mile) to trails. The inside very clean. Awesome fire pit, tether ball and horse shoes. Plenty of room for multiple trucks and boat. Great bunk room 6 full beds (great for our teenagers). Two baths. Overall a great place to stay and highly recommend. Few things to know. If you are bringing a boat, the boat dock is not the best but we made it work (17ft lund). Good part is the house is secluded in a cove, so you don't get many waves. Bring bumpers. The boat lunch is about 20 min drive. Luddington is about 30 mins. About 5 min boat ride to sand dunes. You will need to go to sand dunes or public beach to swim (which was no big deal to us). The boat lift does not work. All and all an amazing place, especially if you take your boat out of the water each day. We did leave it in overnight one night and it was fine).
2.5
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Jul 2023
Loved our stay. House was beautiful and is organized for large family with lots of sleeping room. As well it was nice having a large area and we loved that the fire pit was a bit secluded from neighbors. Minor feedback/area for improvement - it would be good to have more towels. The hosts were very responsive and really went out of their way to make sure our stay was enjoyable which it was.

FAQs

How much does this chalet cost compared to others in Hamlin Lake?

The average price for a rental in Hamlin Lake is $325 per night. This rental is $329 above the average.

Is parking included with this chalet?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at Waterfront Chalet Nestled Between Hamlin Lake And The Manistee National Forest. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this chalet?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this chalet. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Waterfront Chalet Nestled Between Hamlin Lake And The Manistee National Forest pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this chalet is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Waterfront Chalet Nestled Between Hamlin Lake And The Manistee National Forest?

We found 10 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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