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Waterfront Chalet Nestled Between Hamlin Lake And The Manistee National Forest

Waterfront Chalet Nestled Between Hamlin Lake And The Manistee National Forest

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Summer Fun
Spring time view of Rupert's Bayou from entryway
Can you find the bat house?
Fall Colors
Kayaking from the dock (sailboat not included)

Overview of Waterfront Chalet Nestled Between Hamlin Lake And The Manistee National Forest

10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12164 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

Free Soil, MI
  • Popular LocationHamlin Lake5 min drive
  • Popular LocationLudington State Park11 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)46 min drive
  • Popular LocationS.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry51 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Loft Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Waterfront Chalet Nestled Between Hamlin Lake And The Manistee National Forest

(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!

Property manager

Phil DeVries
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Free Soil

Located in Free Soil, this chalet is on a lake. Big Sable Point Lighthouse and North Breakwater Light are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Manistee National Golf Course and Hemlock Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Amber Elk Ranch and Sandcastles Children's Museum. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking nearby.

What's nearby

  • Hamlin Lake - 5 min drive
  • Ludington State Park - 11 min drive
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 51 min drive
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 51 min drive
  • Hamlin Lake beach - 56 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Stix Bar - 47 min drive
  • Barnhart's Resort & Marina - 46 min drive
  • Boathouse Grill - 33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Waterfront Chalet Nestled Between Hamlin Lake And The Manistee National Forest located?

This family-friendly Free Soil chalet is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Hamlin Lake. Lake Michigan is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow
Kudos
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding Property
Just beautiful. Very relaxing. Best property I have stayed in. The area was great as well. Thank you to all involved.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay
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).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ronald m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
Great place..coffee pot needs updated.but the place was great..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Clean property with plenty of space and accommodations
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Phil DeVries

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Why they chose this property

My wife and I purchased this land in 2006 and built the cottage in 2007. We chose the location and designed the cottage with family in mind. We were looking for something that would combine outdoors and lakefront living in one destination and we knew immediately that this was the place! Fishing, boating, swimming on the beautiful 5000 acre Hamlin Lake right out front, and thousands of acres of the Manistee National Forest right out back...

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is a natural setting, no manicured lawns or underground sprinkling. We think the deer, squirrels, pileated woodpeckers, hummingbirds, and chipmunks like it best this way.

Languages:

English

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