Hamlin Lake Southside Sanctuary

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10167 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Ludington, MI

Ludington State Park
7 min walk
Stearns Park Beach
8 min drive
Dj's Dairy Creme and Snack Bar
5 min drive
Ludington, MI (LDM)
12 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Come and enjoy all that Hamlin Lake has to offer at this one of a kind property. Located down a 100 yard private road with 425 feet of pristine sandy lake front, there is no way you will feel crowded. Why "Southside"? This property is arguably the southernmost cottage on Lower Hamlin. What does that mean? Amazing views of all of Lower Hamlin and the famous sand dunes, and a stones throw from everything that Ludington has to offer.
Head south approximately 5 mins to downtown Ludington, where you can shop and stop at House of Flavors for an ice cream cone you won't regret. Head west approximately 5 mins (or less!) to Lake Michigan for a marvelous sunset, or to the Ludington State park to hike one of the numerous trails. This place is location, location, location!!! Walk or bike down the road to Sargent Sand's Lost Lake, where you can swim in the warm waters while enjoying the peaceful dunes. Rather boat to the dunes on the northern part of the lake and enjoy the comradery there? Bring your boat and park it at the dock. We provide rubber fenders and have cleats to tie your boat to during your stay. We also have a paddle boat and different yard games that guests are welcome to.
Full disclosure: This vacation property is the lower level of a 3600 sq. ft. lake house with it's own private entrance. There is a locked door that separates the top and bottom level. The pictured patio is the rental's own private patio. The owner visits the property regularly (typically weekends) to maintain it, and occupies the top floor. There is no central air, but a brand new attic fan has just been installed to pull cool evening air through the entire unit. In addition, there are ceiling fans in all bedrooms, as well as portable fans.
The rental was recently renovated in 2021 and is all brand new. If you would like to bring your dog please reach out to us and we can chat!

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Ludington State Park. The cottage offers a kitchen and a patio.

The cottage offers a kitchen, a patio, and a TV
Onsite recreation includes a playground
7 minutes by foot from Ludington State Park and a 4-minute drive from Lake Michigan

This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Ludington cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Thomas Petzold

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach sunloungers
Beach towels

Internet

WiFi available

Parking and transport

On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Blender
Paper towels
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Toilet paper

Entertainment

TV with cable/satellite service
Pool or billiards table
Ping pong table

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On the lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Kayaking 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

Unit size: 1799 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). 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

Onsite 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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Hamlin Southside Sanctuary

Hamlin Lake Southside Sanctuary

Hamlin Lake Southside Sanctuary Cottage

Hamlin Lake Southside Sanctuary Ludington

Hamlin Lake Southside Sanctuary Cottage Ludington

Hamlin Lake Southside Sanctuary Reviews

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Katy D.

5 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location on the shore, secluded shore access. Friendly hosts. Full kitchen.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy S.

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Helpful and friendly hosts, great location

We enjoyed our stay at the South Side Sanctuary. The hosts were very friendly and helpful. The house was comfortable and spacious. It had a great location, on Hamlin lake just outside of the Ludington State Park and close to many other attractions. I highly recommend the South Side Sanctuary for your next Ludington visit.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jane P.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Southside sanctuary

We had a wonderful stay. We had our children and grandchildren come during the stay. It was great location for all ages. The nearby State park and closeness to Lake Michigan beaches for play and sunsets was perfect for the older kids. Hamlin lake where our lovely house was located was perfect for the smaller kids to swim and play. Fishing was fun on the lake for our fisher folk. Our hosts were absolutely wonderful and helpful during our stay. They are there on weekends in their upstairs residence but we didn’t find them intrusive and they were lovely to visit with. We had at different times just 4 adults and 2-4 children there each week. Our accommodations were spacious. With only one bathroom we just had to be creative but we didn’t find it a problem as we were all family. The kitchen was well equipped as we all cook….I always travel with my own knife. Ludington is close by and we had fun adventures exploring there. Shuffleboard in the park was fun for all ages. We played golf on a great course 5 min away and tennis and pickleball in town. It was a wonderful getaway and hope to return.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emil E.

4 Sept 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness

Emil

Nice place to stay, need better house cleaning

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., Denver, CO

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Michigan getaway!

This property worked perfectly for our family of 6 adults and two young children. We enjoyed both the proximity to the State Park beaches and Hamlin Lake right outside the door. The host was very helpful both before and during our stay. Everything we needed to enjoy a beach vacation was here.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb T.

17 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Memories made.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and took advantage of all that was offered, inside and out. An added bonus was the close proximity to the hidden lake across the road. The Petzol dots are very helpful and those cinnamon rolls were delish! Thanks for sharing your little piece of paradise.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Fern T.

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun for everyone

Beautiful scenery. Right in between town and state park, perfect location. Stix and Chuck Wagon Pizza was great for food.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

19 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Ludington Retreat

Property was great. Location was perfect. Tom and Kathy were very helpful. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

22 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice get away

We really enjoyed our stay . The home and yard were beautiful with a great view of Lake Hamlin. The location was ideal as it was close to Ludington Stat Park (best State Park we have seen) and close to town as well. Tom and his wife and family were all very nice and helpful. We would reccomend it to anyone.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

13 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views!

Beautiful house on Hamlin Lake. The house was spacious for our group of 9 and well stocked. We enjoyed beautiful views of the lake which is just steps from the house. The property is large and we were able to play yard games, have fires, bbq and fish. The water is shallow enough for kids to swim and play. The neighbors at the time we were there were quiet and the property had a lot of privacy. The owners did come in on Friday night and we were able to meet them and their dogs. They were very friendly, however may be something to consider if you want complete privacy. The area was wonderful and the state park just minutes away had so many things for us to do! We would definitely come again!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H., Livonia, MI

11 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent hosts!

The Petzolds were excellent hosts, sharing their recommendations for things to do in the area and even bringing us cinnamon rolls for breakfast one day! The rental unit had everything we needed to be comfortable. The view is beautiful on the water. It's close to town but in such a nice, quiet area. We were in town for a wedding, so unfortunately didn't get to use all the outdoor amenities, but we'd definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirby J.

7 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Labor Day weekend

We had a wonderful weekend stay at Southside. Tom, Kathy and their family were all very friendly, accommodating and helpful in enjoying our stay not only at their house but in Ludington. Our boys loved running the large yard, sitting on the dock and playing yard games. The location was tranquil and had an amazing view. The beds and bedding were very comfortable and everyone commented on how well they slept. We only wish we had more time to be there and enjoy it! Highly recommended.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen P.

11 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family gathering place

My wife and I, four adult children and 2 of their boy friends converged at Tom and Kathy’s place for a summer getaway. The sleeping arrangements were perfect and the beauty rest mattresses were very comfortable. We enjoyed fishing off the dock, paddling around in the paddle boat, visiting the state park, playing pool, roasting marshmallows around the campfire and dining at several of the downtown restaurants. Tom and Kathy were great hosts and made us feel very comfortable at there place.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

24 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Owners Tom and Cathy and daughter Annie were fabulous hosts. The property has the best view on Hamlin lake. The sandy area water front was perfect for our 4 and 7 year old grandsons to play, kayak, swim. Our 7 year old grandson caught a 16" small mouth bass and made his trip fantastic. The boat docking was perfect for my 18.5' Crownline 185SS. The kitchen was well equipped. You won't need to bring anything. The sleeping arrangements were also fabulous. All the beds were very comfortable and the master bed was separate from the two family sleeping rooms. All were clean and the bedding was plentiful. The games and pool/pingpong table were great fun for kids and adults. The firepit was safe and included chairs, presplit wood along with a water supply to ensure safety. They provided a gas grill and gas tabletop in a covered area which was perfect for cooking meals outside. The inside of the property was spacious, clean, comfortable and included WiFi. Owner Tom took time to show me the layout of the lake, places to tube, ski, swim and places to avoid. All in all the experience was fabulous. We are ready to book next year's vacation at the Southside Sanctuary!

10/10 Excellent

Jill M., Troy, Michigan

17 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Location

We thoroughly enjoyed our week at this property. The hosts were super accommodating and friendly as they were visible on the weekends at their property upstairs. My family and friends enjoyed playing games on the waterfront lawn and having our boat docked right there was convenient for fishing, tubing, and boat rides. The dunes are right across the lake and the kids enjoyed playing and swimming there.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

10 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely property on the lake

Our family had such a great time during our stay! The view is incredible. This property is in the perfect location, on Hamlin lake and also close to the state park, Lake Michigan, and town if needed. Everything is recently renovated, cozy and clean. Our kids loved the ping pong table on the rainy day. The owners are also wonderfully kind, hospitable, and very helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021