Places to stay near Duck Lake State Park

Scenic Drive Resort on Lake Michigan - Cottage #5

Welcome to vibrant Scenic Drive Resort on Lake Michigan! Your premium destination in Muskegon. Situated on a 14 acres land with 7 charming cabins and 1 houses. Each with a fire pit, hammock, and a grilling station, along with fully stocked kitchens. There is beach access with beach towels provided. All cabins can sleep 4 guests and each house can sleep 8 guests. Bed arrangements vary depending on the unit. Parking is limited. Come relax and enjoy the beauty that Scenic Drive Resort has to offer.

Old Channel Cottage

This home offers a private setting within a small sleepy town. Just minutes from the White Lake Pier, downtown Montague, White River and much more. The home is set up great for families and pets with a lakeside view. There are three bedrooms, a living room with a fold out single bed and a futon downstairs that pulls out into a full bed. Downstairs allows for a great entertainment space and upstairs has a relaxing environment. Fully fenced in yard allows for dogs and kiddos to run around freely.

Walk to Lake Mich Beach & Bar Fire Pit Disc Golf

A secluded public Lake Michigan beach access is 1/4 mile walk from the home with Duck Lake, White Lake & Muskegon Lake minutes away. Outdoor adventure awaits with hiking, fishing & disc golf; the Winter Sports Complex has zip lining, luging & skiing just 3 miles away. A short drive to Michigan’s Adventure amusement/water park, golf, & downtown events make this the perfect vacation spot! After an adventurous day relax around the firepit, wraparound porch or walk to the tavern & watch the sunset.

A on Thirty Acres, Township of Branch

Built in 2023. Our A-Frame style home is located on thirty acres of maple, pine and sassafras rising out of a blanket of ferns set in the Manistee National Forest. Over a mile of well maintained hiking trail winds through the woods. This peaceful setting is only a 20-minute drive to downtown Ludington & Lake Michigan. Hosting adults only, no children or pets permitted inside the A, which is designed by a couple to create a perpetually quiet and relaxing place for other couples and ourselves.

Lake Michigan Golden Hour Getaway

Escape to this fully remodeled, 1,617 sq. ft. beachfront home with 135’ of private Lake Michigan frontage. Enjoy breathtaking sunsets from the open-concept kitchen or vaulted-ceiling living room with expansive windows. In summer, relax on the private beach; in winter, cozy up by the fireplace after admiring stunning ice formations. Surrounded by oak trees, this serene retreat blends modern amenities with nature’s beauty for a truly unforgettable year-round getaway experience.

Forest Avenue Bungalow

Our charming bungalow is located walking distance from downtown Muskegon and Muskegon Lake. Enjoy the quiet neighborhood setting while being close to all of the action that downtown has to offer. Breweries, restaurants, shopping, and the farmers market all await. If downtown isn’t your scene, the bungalow is a quick drive to Pere Marquette beach on the shores of Lake Michigan. Large, uncrowded stretches of sandy beach are the perfect place for a relaxing day in the sun.

Riverbend Retreat Pere Marquette

Welcome to The Riverbend Retreat! A Paddler & Angler's paradise! Escape to 6 private acres on a scenic stretch of the Pere Marquette River. Enjoy close proximity to canoe rentals, fishing outfitters, hiking & great food! Explore the trails and waters of Huron-Manistee National Forest or sit and watch the sun glisten off of the water from the riverside fire pit. North Country Trailhead just 5 min west! Groceries, ice cream & gas station just 1/2 mile away.

Green Acres: Your Home Among the Trees

Steeped in nature, the gazebo provides a get away into nature, with its double bed and intimate sized room this is a wonderful space for 2 to be immersed in a peaceful environment. Whether you came here to rest & revive or to explore there is plenty to be had! The gazebo has a nearby compostable toliet (shared with other guests), and just a 1 minute walk on a path in the woods to the main house (where the full bathroom is that can be used 9am-8pm).

Charming rustic cottage on Moonbeam lake.

Charming two bedroom cottage boasts 280 feet of Lake frontage. Great space for families or couples. Enjoy your days fishing, swimming, canoeing, paddle boating or if you’re feeling lazy relaxing by taking a nap in one of the two swings by the lake. Savor your afternoon by having a beverage and grilling out on the deck. In the evening relax at the fire pit and tiki bar, enjoying s’mores and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Sunfish Cottage on Duck Lake

Our cottage is footsteps from the lake, beach and dock. Only minutes to Duck Lake State Park and Lake Michigan beaches. Perfect for a great getaway to relax and enjoy the peaceful setting. It’s not just a summer place, come enjoy the fall colors with incredible views of Duck Lake State Park. The cottage is equipped with kayaks,canoes ,peddle boats and a stand-up paddleboard. This is a no smoking and no pets allowed property.

Hidden Fall Retreat Lake, Fire Pit & 6 Kayaks

When the leaves turn and the lake goes quiet, this is where you want to be. Rumored to have once been a secret hideaway for well-dressed Chicago visitors who preferred their privacy — Always Hart Lake is a hidden fall retreat on Hart Lake surrounded by forest. Private beach, 6 kayaks, fire pit, and pure peace. 3 bedrooms, sleeps 7. Just 20 minutes from Muskegon. Some places are easy to visit. This is one you won't forget.

The Woodmoor Cabin • Log A-Frame & Bunkhouse •

Get your getaway on 10 private and wooded acres just 1 hour north of Grand Rapids, 30 minutes to Lake Michigan, 20 minutes to the Hardy/Croton Dam/Pond and Muskegon River areas, and less than 10 minutes to several North Country Trailheads. Explore the property or walk right into 492 acres of the Manistee National Forest. Come to unplug, and stay to reconnect, at the Woodmoor Cabin Log A-Frame and Bunkhouse.