Waterfront home with Star Wars themed bunk room on all sports lake.

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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Beach view
Kitchen
Washer
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Scottville, MI

West Michigan Fairgrounds
‪15 min drive‬
Ludington Waterfront Park
‪18 min drive‬
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
‪19 min drive‬
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪39 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to a galaxy not so far away! Your themed vacation rental awaits just up the coast of Lake Michigan. The Star Lodge is an immersive vacation experience with an eight person bunkhouse spacecraft interior for children of all ages - and those who are still a child at heart. This newly renovated living space feels like you’ve just stepped into a star freighter ready to make your own Kessel run...without having to wait in line for 3 hours! It is the perfect setting to watch your favorite SciFi movie on the 75" TV. Take your family vacation to the next level at the Star Lodge!

Nestled on 400+ feet of private frontage on beautiful Hackert Lake (known as Crystal Lake to locals) this newly renovated 2 bath, 3 bedroom home is perfect for your family vacation adventures. Enjoy fishing, canoeing, kayaking and swimming on the beautiful sandy waterfront. Just minutes from all the amenities of Ludington including the world class State Park and Stearns beach. Make this summer’s vacation one to remember!

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Amber Elk Ranch. Enjoy features like a water park, laundry facilities, and an arcade/game room. A kitchen and 2 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Splash around at the water park
Amenities include laundry facilities
Onsite recreation includes a playground
13 minutes by car from Pere Marquette River and 15 minutes from West Michigan Fairgrounds

This vacation home offers its guests a water park. Barbecue grills, an arcade/game room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly vacation home.

Property manager

Harold and Amy Cronk

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach nearby
Beach towels

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Kitchen island
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathroom

2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Living room

Entertainment

Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Patio

Laundry

Laundry facilities
Washing machine

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board
Meal delivery service

Location highlights

In a rural location
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near a zoo
Near the bay
Near the marina
On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Arcade/game room
Kayak
Table tennis
Water park
Birdwatching nearby
Canoeing nearby
Casino nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Theme park nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Winery tours nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock

General

Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

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 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

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

Water front home on all sports Hackert lake.

Waterfront home with Star Wars themed bunk room on all sports lake. Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Cameron B.

17 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Highly recommended

This property was better than the pictures and has it all. The host was beyond accommodating and sent me a few items that were left behind at no cost.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leslie R.

26 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

We really enjoyed the home. The kids loved the Star Wars theme and played it up daily. We were close to Ludington so we were able to go into town for some day ventures and went to the state park as well. It was adequate the 12 of us. We reached out to the owner on 2 occasions and she responded quickly a couple of times and she was right there for us fulfilling our request time at the lake. The children enjoyed all the opportunities that were there for them. Fishing kayaking ping pong badminton.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael Z.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Just a great getaway.

For a lake house, this cottage has TONS of outdoor space. Massive yard, visits from some wildlife friends (fawns), fun fishing from canoes and kayaks, shallow sandy shoreline for young kids and large screened in porch make this property a great for a family getaway with a lot of outdoor time. The Star Wars room is awesome. Great for a group of kids, even if not all of them want to play Xbox or watch TV. Lots of room for many kids activities and games. It’s also nicely isolated from the “adult” side of the house with a big door and some good sound insulation, haha! All in all - not much to complain about on this one. Great little getaway for my family. This was my kids favorite house we’ve visited in the last 11 yrs or so. 5-stars.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ben V.

6 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great week on the lake

We enjoyed the house and the lake, the bunk room was perfect for the seven kids. We appreciated the use of kayaks and the splash pads on the lake.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

22 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Retreat

We absolutely loved this property! Every view from inside the house is beautiful. The lake was warm and so peaceful as it is very quiet throughout the week. Our teenaged boys loved playing king of the hill on the water mats, kayaking and fishing. The adults also enjoyed kayaking and floating in the water or just sitting with a drink and taking in the views and sounds of the water. The house is beautiful and clean and the beds were all very comfortable! We would love to return in the future! Thank you!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura R.

10 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful property

Our family had an amazing stay here. The house was very clean. The sand on the beach was soft and clean and extended into the lake. The kids had so much fun going on kayaks and playing on the lily pads in the water. The owners were very responsive and check in with you often. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Genevieve M.

6 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The 4th with the family

Fantastic property! Huge yard. Very private and quiet. Nice lake with a little beach for the kids. The canoe and kayaks were a big hit. Very cool Star Wars bunkhouse room. Nice kitchen with large picnic style table for family meals and games.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

M D., Tinley Park, USA

30 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A little slice of heaven

What an unexpected little gem of a place! We could not have had a more wonderful stay. From the beautiful lakeside location to the close proximity to Ludington, to the large greenspace that was perfect for family volleyball, and the cozy cottage that was equal parts comfortable and awesome for the kids – we couldn’t have dreamed up a better spot for a family vacation. This house has every amenity you could want - plenty of games and activities for the kids, kayaks, and a canoe for the lake, a fully decked out kitchen, and tons of the little things that make life a bit easier – towels, linens, soaps, paper towels. Amy and Harold really thought of every last detail and we are so grateful for their hospitality. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Travelled with family and small children

23 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

House was perfect, has everything you need. The beach was sandy and the grandkids loved their time in the lake, plenty of beach toys available from owners. The lake is picturesque with loons and bald eagle sightings. The Star Wars room was amazing and enjoyed by kids of all ages, nerf gun battles everyday by grandparents, parents, and grandchildren. Meijer store close by for the things we forgot. Plenty of activities nearby-golf, downtown Ludington, county fairgrounds, the Jam Farm, Amber Elk ranch, Country Dairy Farm, Mac Woods Dune rides-so much to do in the area. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan O.

6 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful and Relaxing

We had everything we needed! The kayaks and canoe were a hit for all of us. The 5 kids (ages 5,7,9) loved the nerf guns and the Star Wars room overall. Harold and Amy were very responsive and gracious.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

31 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake and house

Property was exactly as stated. Kids loved the star wars room and the beach and lake. It was nice to have the kayaks there as they got a lot of use. Everything was clean and in order when we got there. Would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J.

30 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect in every way!

5/5 Excellent The Star Lodge was the perfect place for our family of 11 to stay from July 15-22nd, 2023. The Star Wars theme in the bunk room was well done, and fun for kids and adults alike. The the nerf guns were a great attraction. There was plenty of room for all of us, and we enjoyed eating together at a table to fit us all. The kitchen was well stocked, as well as linens and towels. The screened in porch housed the grill, and we had a wonderful view of the spacious yard, watching the black squirrels and deer. We gathered almost nightly at the fire pit, and appreciated that the firewood was plentiful. The water at the dock was very shallow, but we were able to dock our boat, and "walk" the boat out to deeper water when we took the boat out to tube or ski. The house and the property were very clean, and the hosts were very kind. Our whole family recommends this property because of the wonderful experience we had!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

DeDe C., Indianapolis, IN

15 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Property was perfect!

The photos on VRBO truly don’t give justice to the Star Lodge! Gorgeous park-like secluded setting right on Hackert Lake- an all sports lake. We enjoyed watching a deer family every morning, heard and saw a loon, caught several bass and also kept tabs on the cutest turtle family off the dock. The cabin inside has been completely remodeled and has every possible amenity imaginable (in the kitchen, for the lake, even provided firewood!!). Beautiful, spacious and might be the cleanest place we have rented in 20 years of renting from VRBO. The owners were very easy to communicate with yet not intrusive. The location also allowed us to jaunt into Ludington for meals and to Manistee for a couple rounds of golf. Highly recommend! Thanks for sharing your place with us!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacy O.

9 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic

This place was perfect for our party of two couples and 6 kids. The kids loved having their own Star Wars themed space. Harold was a great host who quickly answered all my questions and made sure we had everything we needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John Q., Washington, Michigan

3 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place! Great Times!

Our family totally enjoyed our stay at the Star Wars Home! Needless to say the nerf guns were a hit! We enjoyed the beach and kayaks. The dock was used by the grandkids alot for fishing. Super huge yard was enjoyed by all. House was comfortable and spacious. Well stocked kitchen. Bring your own water for drinking. Limited to one load of laundry per day. Host was quick to respond. We would rent again!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle G.

9 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation at the Star Lodge

We had the absolute best time at this property! We are not huge Star Wars fans, but the 5 kiddos thought the "Nerf" space ship was the coolest thing ever (sorry Harold, we renamed it haha)! The rest of the home was so comfortable, cute and cozy too! The water was crystal clear and I never once felt nervous about my kids playing in the water...it was shallow and only went up to my 3 year olds belly at the end of the pier. The kayaks and Canoe were a blast, the property was secluded and you basically have your own little penisula. We had a fishing boat with us and caught bass, blue gills, and crappie! Lots of frogs on the shore...kids caught about 15-20 and that was definitely the highlight of their trip! The lake is small, quiet, not too busy even on a Saturday, and everyone was very responsible and cautious with tubing/jet skis. As always, we went to Ludington state park and walked the beautiful trail, Lake Michigan Beaches, had lots of ice cream in town, went blueberry picking (meijers sells dry ice if you want to back a cooler of frozen berries for home). There is the cutest farmers market with yummy jams, eggs, and produce a few miles away that we loved!!! Another cute store is the Amish owned one in Scottville with lots of fun bulk nuts, candy, spices, ect. Our hosts were fantastic and went out of their way to make our trip wonderful! We had everything we needed and more! If you want a relaxing vacation, don't wait to book!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

soo K.

9 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property and home

Our family trip includes grandparents and 2 families that include 5 kids from ages 11 to 2 rents a cabin each year to have a week for spending some time together. This was by far the best place that we’ve rented in the years of this tradition. The home was comfortable and beautifully decorated. Adults and kids alike enjoyed all of the spaces made available. The lake was the perfect spot with a shallow, sandy beach area, great fishing, and next time we plan to bring a boat to enjoy. Perfect location to Ludington (about 10 minutes away), but the home itself feels very private and relaxing. Thank you for a wonderful family vacation!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jessica h.

3 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic vacation house for families

The star lodge was amazing! We had the best time staying on the lake. It is prefect for families. The Star Wars bunk room was huge and had lots of fun areas for our kids. The rest of the house is spacious and had everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and they even set up a pack and play for our little one. The lake is beautiful, sandy and shallow by the dock so our kids could play and swim without worry. We had a blast fishing and kayaking all over the lake. Very secluded lot with a huge beautiful yard. Town is close by and we had wonderful recommendations for places to visit. The added bonus was the personal communication and cute little gifts at check in. Highly recommend this lake house and we will definitely be back to stay as soon as we can! Loved it so much!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron K., Grand Rapids, MI

7 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

The perfect family vacation

My wife and I stayed at this property with our six kids for a week at the start of September 2021. We couldn't have asked for a better vacation. The house was extremely clean and well-setup for our needs. Our favorite things: boating on the amazing lake, the awesome Star Wars bunk room, sitting and reading down by the dock, playing games in the HUGE side yard, making meals in the wonderful kitchen, and going into Ludington to enjoy the town and amazing beaches. We've had the opportunity to stay at a few rentals as a family. This is by far our favorite, and we hope to return next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

4 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful place for a quiet getaway

The house was amazing and situated at the end of a road with lots of space. Beautiful beach area, dock and yard. Loves this getaway and will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ross E.

24 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cottage, beautiful lake, nice location, perfect vacation!

Beautiful cottage on a beautiful piece of property on a very nice lake. Great location, short drive to the highway, grocery stores/gas, easy access to Lake Michigan and parks/beaches, and Ludington. The owners take great care the beautiful property and are very nice to work with. Gorgeous all-sports lake with easy access boat launch, but not too busy (even on Saturday), and great fishing. Nice sandy bottom near the lake entry by the dock … great for kids of all ages, even really little ones. Very nice fire pit. Great area for outdoor play on dry land too. Great kitchen, dining room, living room, and a nice screened in porch. The “Star Wars” bunk room is loads of fun for any kid (or kid at heart). The grownup bedrooms are beautiful too. Highly recommend the Star Lodge to anyone!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

18 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Cottage

The cottage on Crystal Lake was very clean and the decor was cute. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. The beds were comfortable. The Star Wars lounge is sure to be a favorite with children. Kayaks and canoes were provide to explore the lake. The cottage is very close to Ludington for shopping, restaurants and wonderful beaches on Lake Michigan. The owner was very responsive to communication and gave us several suggestions about things to do in the area. We enjoyed our stay and look forward to visiting again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021