Title: SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83919273&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington (Custer)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83920000/83919300/83919273/e1264ee4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington (Custer)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83920000/83919300/83919273/67408036.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington (Custer)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83920000/83919300/83919273/72963eda.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington (Custer)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83920000/83919300/83919273/b10d26fc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington (Custer)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83920000/83919300/83919273/62de3116.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled within 2 miles of the Pere Marquette River, Depot Cottage is a historic cottage that offers a cozy retreat with plenty of space to park your boat and yard for kids to play. Enjoy the comforts of home in this 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath house located in the Huron-Manistee National forest with a patio off the kitchen and smart TV for entertainment. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. Close to Lakes, Rivers, & Beautiful Ludington Historic cottage, former Walhalla train depot. Very clean and recently renovated. In a shady setting within 2 miles of the Pere Marquette River (Branch, Walhalla, IndianBridge and Custer bridge access), 1000s of acres of National Forest, and 12 miles from Lake Michigan/Ludington. Plenty of space to park your boat, hang a hammock, yard space for kids to play. Depot Cottage welcomes you. Great location for HUNTERS FISHERMAN and Canoeing/Kayakers !Enjoy the comforts of home at this 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home located in the Huron-Manistee National forest. This 2 bedrooms and 1 bath single family lodging located on 10 acres. It has a great circle driveway perfect for your truck, boat, or trailer. A nice patio sits off the kitchen. A peaceful location where you can sit & drink your morning coffee . It includes 2 bedrooms. (Queen bed in bedroom in one and full bed in the other bedroom) The living room has a sleeper sofa. Inside you will find a nice living room, reading nook & kitchen. A smart TV in the living room will allow you to use your phone as a mobile hotspot to access YouTube, Hulu, or login to your Netflix etc. NO Internet. Plenty of table space with both a kitchen table and another table in an additional room. Feel free to use the cooking utensils & other cooking supplies to cook your catch. Did you forget something? Dollar General is just a 2 miles from your door. Need gas or quick supplies Pioneer Party and Gas station is just a mile away. Thirsty or hungry ? The Rendezvous Grille and Tavern is just a mile away & Cardinal Restaurant & Branch Grocery's Pizza is just down the road. Depot Cottage is on US10, which is the main highway in the area. Ludington is located approx. 12 miles west & Baldwin about 15 miles east. This home is just minutes from many great fishing lakes & rivers. The Pere Marquette public river access for Fishing, Kayaking & Canoeing is just down the road. Many wonderful golf courses in the area. Gas Stations, Stores, Restaurants, & Bars within a short distance from the cottage. Thank you for considering staying at our cottage. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 3 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Area rugs in public areas - Hardwood flooring in public areas - No elevator - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - Well-lit path to entrance - Wheelchair-accessible path of travel - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Golf - Kayak - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Similar properties ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/67000000/66420000/66416500/66416409/2b929e63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Three bedroom one bath home and 3 1/2 wooded acres Township of Branch - Kitchen - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Toys/games 8.8 Excellent 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-30&endDate=2025-12-31&selected=66416409&PinnedHotelID=66416409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/23000000/22160000/22150900/22150811/adf3d8f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Perfect getaway for couples ! close to Ludington or Baldwin. 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 3 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know 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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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 ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.95357%2C-86.15626&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=_A7A4WILllkHtletBm24VcNWcxk=) Custer, MI #### What's nearby - Pere Marquette River \- 5 min drive \- 6.8 km - Dockery Lake \- 14 min drive \- 16.5 km - Amber Elk Ranch \- 18 min drive \- 21.3 km - West Michigan Fairgrounds \- 18 min drive \- 24.9 km - Ludington Waterfront Park \- 22 min drive \- 28.9 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪The Rendezvous - ‬3 min drive - ‪North Country Cafe - ‬8 min drive - ‪Fin's Beach Club - ‬5 min drive - ‪Charlie's Bar - ‬8 min drive - ‪Country Diner - ‬3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is SPORTSMAN/COUPLES RETREAT. 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We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 9.6 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 59 8 - Good 12 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jerry M. Sep 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Awesome little place. ##### Jerry M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laurie Sep 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Pet friendly, very clean, very comfortable ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/1f6c9b18-e5a5-4169-8e67-a66058634cf9-1757857055354.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Laurie Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nan M. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Loved the central location for the places we wanted to visit. Felt secluded ##### Nan M. Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dean D. Jul 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Perfect. Exactly as advertised and was a wonderful stay. ##### Dean D. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Owen C. Jul 25, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very pretty house, very nice kitchen and bedrooms no complaints. Was nice and quiet good vibes very homey felt like a home away from home ##### Owen C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas O. Jun 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful hidden gem Our family loved this place. Very clean and had everything dishes games 2 bedrooms etc. loved it ##### Thomas O. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Candace L. Jun 26, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Moms getaway Nice small place, quiet but not too far from downtown ludington or beach ##### Candace L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brittney G. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The property is very nice and clean. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare breakfast for the family. The property is very quiet and peaceful on a nice strip of nature. The host was also very responsive! ##### Brittney G. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristy C. Jul 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location, cute place Paul's place had everything we needed--comfortable beds, lots of kitchen supplies, and even a very friendly cat. Great location close to the Pere Marquette River, Ludington State Park, and a day trip away from Sleeping Bear Dunes. We had a great time here, and the boys even caught several fish in the river. Thanks for the tips on where to fish! ##### Kristy C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle A. Jun 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Cabin We stayed here the weekend of a large event at the fairgrounds. Plenty of room for Trailers. We had two trucks with two car trailers! Was nice to have a quiet place to come back to after a few busy days! ##### Michelle A. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Darron D. Jul 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Nice cozy and quiet location. Will stay here again. ##### Darron D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jeff F. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice little cabin We enjoyed our stay. Nice quiet little cabin not to far from ludington. ##### Jeff F. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Derek P. Oct 5, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend getaway Great place to stay. Close to rivers for fishing and close to Ludington for shopping and site seeing. ##### Derek P. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacob K. Oct 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Location is amazing and the cabin is so nice and cozy....prime location for all river anglers!!! ##### Jacob K. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Missy S. Jun 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great hideaway Love the location right on the main rd but back away from traffic. Hosts are great and cabin is always clean and well stocked. Will be staying again next trip up ##### Missy S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Harley Jul 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Very nice clean, quiet property close to Ludington. It’s a great place to relax and there are plenty of DVDs after the sight seeing day is done. ##### Harley Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Cpt\_slap\_a\_hoe\_7 Sep 10, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect fishing cabin Paul made it easy for us to stay here overnight so we could be up early to get fishing! ##### Cpt\_slap\_a\_hoe\_7 Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christina B. Oct 14, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect escape We love the quiet and abundance of wildlife that show up at this cabin. It's close to things we love to do and a short trip to Ludington. ##### Christina B. Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dirk H., Lansing, MI Jul 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location! Great location near a lot of activities, nice house interior that felt modern. Great cell signal for working. ##### Dirk H. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Keri M. Jun 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Memorial Day Weekend Cute little cabin, perfect for a nice weekend getaway. The location is perfect ##### Keri M. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jim D. Sep 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### P.R. Fishing trip We were meet by the son of the owner and he couldn’t have been nicer and more welcoming. Very clean and cozy ##### Jim D. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Valerie M. Oct 16, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage Very clean and cozy spot for our fishing getaway. Easy parking and had plenty of amenities available ##### Valerie M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. May 22, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Depot Cottage Nice central location for almost any activity. ##### David K. Stayed 3 nights in May 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Renee P. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend in Ludington Cabin was perfect for us. It was clean and the beds were comfortable. Hosts were great! My friend left her phone charger and they sent it to her without even being asked. ##### Renee P. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### jeremy S. May 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Blessing of the bikes 2024 Great location, just a short ride to Baldwin for all the festivities. Close to food and stores. Very clean and quiet. Over all a great place to stay. ##### jeremy S. Stayed 2 nights in May 2024