Marina Sunset - Luxury Family Condo in Ludington

About Marina Sunset:

West facing 3rd floor location provides an excellent sunset view with the master bedroom, 2nd bedroom, family room and deck all overlooking Ludington Marina and Lake Michigan.  This One Ludington Place condominium was built in 2006 and boasts a spacious courtyard, outdoor pool and hot tub.  As the centerpiece of downtown Ludington, a variety of restaurants, grocery and shopping are available within blocks.  The "Waterfront Sculpture Park" and playground for the kids is just one block south of the property with the Ludington Lighthouse and public beach just a short walk past the marina.  Did you know that Ludington Beach has been named the #1 beach in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press!  It's your call... relax by the fireplace or on the deck as the sun sets over the marina, plan your evening downtown or just read a good book.  (Summer rentals for one week minimum...)

About Ludington:

Ludington is a harbor community located on Lake Michigan at the mouth of the Pere Marquette River. Just a 4 hour drive from Chicago and 3 1/2 from Detroit… approximately 45 minutes north of the Michigan Adventure Theme Park and 45 minutes south of the Little River Casino in Manistee. From Manitowoc, Wisconsin you can simply take a shortcut and enjoy a 60 mile cruise across Lake Michigan on the 410 foot S.S. Badger car ferry.  The condo is six blocks from the S.S. Badger’s port and just two blocks from the restaurants and shops downtown. The “#1 Beach in Michigan” is just a few blocks away, and you can rent a slip for your boat or charter your fishing trip directly across the street at the Ludington Marina.  Nearby are Ludington State Park, Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area and Manistee’s National Forest. 

Pretty much everything you need:

- Full kitchen:
- New Whirlpool appliances with cookware & utensils
- Coffee maker, blender, toaster, mixer, dishes
- Cable TV w/ expanded channels & DVD player in all bedrooms & family room
- Gas fireplace in master bedroom and family room
- Courtyard, outdoor pool & hot tub
- 3rd bedroom with pine bunk bed, double bed lower with a single bed up
- Premium countertop and flooring surfaces throughout
- Linens and towels provided
- Games and books provided
- Washer and dryer, central heat & air
- Underground parking with elevator access
- No stairs or steps are required to get to the pool area or clubhouse
- 1415 square feet, sleeps 8, with two full bathrooms

Short walk to:

- beach, restaurants, shopping, art galleries
- ice cream shops, waterfront playground, groceries
- marinas and much more

Short drive or cycle to:

- Championship golf nearby
- Charter fishing available... call Captain Keith at "Lie-A-Lot Charters!"
- Weekend/weekly boat slip rentals are available
- Ludington State Park is a few miles up the coast
- River tubing, hiking, sand dunes and... more beaches
- Biking, horseback riding, antiquing...  dune buggy rentals
- Visit Historic White Pine Village
- Movie theaters, mini golf... and more

Winter is beutiful:

- Cross country and downhill skiing...  Snowmobiling
- Did we mention that Little River Casino in just north of us in Manistee?
- Relaxation in front of one of the two fireplaces while you take in the sunset...

A little Ludington history you ask?

In 1845, Burr Caswell moved to the area near the mouth of the Pere Marquette River as a location for fishing and hunting. In July 1847, he moved his entire family there and began a small community known as Pere Marquette Village… Later the community would be named after the industrialist James Ludington who owned some of the logging operations in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.  Between the growth of the milling industry and the discovery of salt deposits in the area, an economic boom was created in Ludington.  In 1892, it was recorded that 162 million board feet of lumber and 52 million wood shingles had been produced by Ludington sawmills.  With tremendous commerce, Ludington became a major Great Lakes shipping port.  Today, the community celebrates its rich history and provides an unbelievable setting for vacationers.

Come join us at Ludington's "Marina Sunset"…

Fishing:

Fishing in the Ludington area is nothing short of spectacular.  People brag about the stories on the big lake... but there is also everyday action the inland lakes and rivers.  Here is what you can expect throughout the year:      

March and April launch the spring season with Steelhead in the Pere Marquette River.  The cool nights of April bring smelt dippers out and walleye season begins.  Late April kicks off northern pike, musky and trout season.  Brook, rainbow, and brown trout are running in the Pere Marquette River and along the Lake Michigan shoreline.  May and June are great for charter fishing when brown trout, lake trout and steelhead are everywhere.  Fly fishing on the Pere Marquette River is also excellent this time of year.  In July and August prepare yourself for king salmon and steelhead as the action is fast and furious for charters.  Call Captain Keith of “Lie-A-Lot”.  In September, thousands of mature salmon and steelhead mass off the river mouths for their annual migration upstream… then October brings steelhead into the Pere Marquette River.  With minimal boat traffic at this time of year, the catches are even better for anglers along the river bed or along the shore.  No matter where you stay, call Captain Keith at "Lie-A-Lot Charters" for your charter or hunting needs ... you will not be let down.  Just tell him JB sent you!

Finally, throughout the balance of the winter, plentiful inland lakes provide an excellent setting for ice fishing.  Come join us...

Golf:

Awesome opportunities! Golf enthusiast can enjoy the green links of a number of public and private courses sculpted out of the natural West Michigan landscape.  Local Ludington regional courses have been recognized by Golf Magazine... Let's start with “Hemlock.”  In 2003, the 7,030 yard Hemlock course was named “America’s Best New Golf Course” and has been rated among the “Top Ten Best New Affordable Courses in America.”

The courses are many… Come join us.

June 20 - August 28, 2009:  $1,550 per week (One week minimum)

August 29 - September 4, 2009:  $1,160 per week,  $730 for 3 nights and $125 for each extra night

September 5, 2009 - October 30, 2009:  $950 per week,  $550 for 3 nights and $125 for each extra night

October 31 - April 2, 2010:  $750 per week,  $450 for 3 nights and $125 for each extra night

April 3 - June 18, 2010:  $950 per week,  $550 for 3 nights and $125 for each extra night

June 19 - August 27, 2010:  $1,550 per week (One week minimum)

*****   It is not too early to book for the summer of 2010... in 2009 we sold out early because of the view and location.  We have an "unobstructed view west, over the marina and Lake Michigan..."