Families taking a vacation to Hamlin Lake enjoy staying at one of the many resorts or cottages found in the area. Most are located on Hamlin Lake, a 5,000 acre inland body of water with warm, calm waters. Resorts can accommodate small to large groups, and most offer kitchens, grills, playgrounds, and swimming facilities. The casual nature of resort lodging makes for a relaxing vacation, and a perfect setting for watching the sun set over the water.
Below are Hamlin Lake's resorts and cottages. For other types of lodging, click on one of the categories below.
Barnhart's Resort
6006 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8246
One, two, and three bedroom housekeeping cottages overlooking Upper Hamlin Lake. Color cable TV, fireplaces, fishing dock. Boat rentals and dockage available.
Cattail Cottage and Levi's Landing
6138 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 852-0320
Two and three bedroom housekeeping units on the south shore of Upper Hamlin Lake. Includes color cable TVs, microwaves, coffee makers, grills, fire pits, picnic tables and boat docks. Boats also available for rent. Pets are allowed in most units.
Edgewater Resort on Hamlin Lake
5896 Barnhart Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 690-5161
Clean two unit resort on Upper Hamlin Lake w/100' of frontage. Features grassy grounds, sandy beaches, playground, boat docks. Winter and fall "hot tub" units. Each unit has kitchen, four bedrooms, two baths, dining area and living room with fireplace. Grills, cable TV and lake view. No pets. Open all year.
Heaven on Hamlin, LLC
3795 N. Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8831
Three fully equipped cottages with available phones, air conditioning, cable TV, VCR, fireplace, gas grill, and firepits. From the deck, enjoy magnificent sunsets with 150' frontage on beautiful lower Hamlin Lake. Boat dockage available within a sheltered cove and 320' walkway along water with bridge. Also featuring children's playground. No pets.
Hobby Crest Resort
3264 Piney Ridge, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-0661
On a wooded crest with 400' of beautiful Hamlin Lake waterfront, nestled adjacent to the most serene section of Ludington State Park. Sand dunes, scenic hiking trails are right out your door. Swimming, fishing, relaxing! Playground, picnic area, fire pits. Housekeeping cottages, boat rental, dockage. No pets. Spring, fall discounts.
Home-Ly House Cottages
3390 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-1392, Toll Free (800) 875-9420
"A perfect house, whether you like food or sleep or story-telling or singing or just sitting and thinking best, or a pleasant mixture of them all."-from Lord of the Rings. Offering two bedroom cottages with kitchens.
Jennings' Cottages
3830 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-0759
Clean, private, well-furnished. "Cozy Cabin" sleeps 2, cable TV/VCR, shower, grill, lake view from deck. Homes have cable TV/VCR, shower, laundry, grill, pleasant yards: "Hill House" with deck overlooking Hamlin Lake sleeps 5, "North House" across road from Hamlin Lake sleeps 4. No pets.
North Bayou Resort & Marina
4849 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5820
Rental units with one or three bedrooms. Cable TV, view of Hamlin Lake and the sand dunes. Tackle and bait shop. Full service marina, fishing/pontoon boat rentals, fish cleaning station and freezers available. Playground. No pets, please! Open spring, summer and fall.
Peaceful Acres Resort, LLC
2670 Piney Ridge Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2292, Toll Free (800) 968-2292
On the southern tip of beautiful Hamlin Lake 1-1/2 miles from Lake Michigan--the closest resort to the Ludington State Park. Sixteen housekeeping cottages on fourteen acres of beautifully wooded lakefront. One to five bedrooms & two motel rooms. Safe sandy beach. Pontoon, fishing boat & motor rentals available for our guests.
Sauble Resort & Boat Rentals
3443 N. Stearns Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8497
Where memories are made experiencing a reminiscent vacation at the lake. 30 cozy one to four bedroom cottages overlooking Hamlin Lake, heated outdoor pool, boat/pontoon rentals, marina, playground. Enjoy picturesque views of Hamlin Lake, the Ludington State Park, sand dunes, beautiful sunsets from the porch/patio of your cottage. Packages available.
Sloany's Hideaway
3738 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (805) 312-0098
Spend your next Hamlin Lake vacation in a home that's a cut above the rest. This newly remodeled cottage sleeps nine people and features a full kitchen, flat screen TVs, DVD players and plush furniture. Our 600 square foot, brand new wrap-around deck offers great views of Hamlin Lake. Boat dock included.
Sunset Bluff Resort
6075 N. Victory Park Rd., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 845-5002
Open all year. 13 housekeeping cottages overlooking Upper Hamlin Lake. 1-5 bedrooms, some with fireplaces. 40 acres of wooded land with hiking trails, snow shoeing, cross country skiing and great year 'round fishing. Heated outdoor pool. Boat and motor rentals. No pets. Special off-season group accommodations/rates for retreats and reunions.
Vacation Lane Resort
3181 N. Lakeshore Dr, Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-9258
A step back in time. Bring your families and have them experience what your childhood vacations at the lake were like. 1-3 bedroom cottages, private sandy beach, marina, playground, community center. Great fishing. Boats and slips available. Wonderful setting for reunions and retreats.
Waterside Resort & Boat Rentals
3298 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-8481
On Lower Hamlin Lake. Clean 2-4 bedroom housekeeping cottages. Fully furnished, microwave, color cable TV. Near Lake Michigan beaches, downtown Ludington. Swimming beach, great fishing, boating right out your front door. Also a store with groceries, ice cream cones, bait, tackle, gas, pontoon and fishing boat rentals, Internet Kiosk. Advanced reservations suggested. No pets.
Willow-by-the-Lake Resort
4739 N. Lakeshore Dr., Ludington, MI 49431, (231) 843-2904, Toll Free (800) 331-2904
Attractive, clean, air-conditioned, smoke-free, 1 & 2 bedroom housekeeping cottages. Located on the east shore of Lower Hamlin Lake. Beautiful, scenic view of sand dunes and sunsets. Sandy bottom swimming, play areas, and sand box for children. Waterfront deck, dockage and boat rentals available. Open May-October. Off-season rates. No pets.
