About The Fresh Coast Inn at Ludington
The Fresh Coast Inn occupies the 1889 Dr. Frank and Fanny Allen Latimer house on Ludington Avenue. The house is a recognized Michigan Historic Site and won the local historical society's restoration award.
Six room types cover most groups. Two king rooms have fireplaces, a ground-floor king is the one room without stairs, a garden-view room has two queens, and the third-floor Studio Loft has a kitchenette and sleeps seven. Every room has a private bath, air conditioning and WiFi, and parking is free on site. Check-in is self-serve after 3 p.m. with a code texted on arrival day, and check-out is at 11.
Breakfast is served in the dining area or brought to your room, and guests heading out on the morning car ferry across Lake Michigan get an early continental breakfast; the dock is less than a mile away. Sandcastles Children's Museum is five blocks off, the North Breakwater Lighthouse is about a 15-minute walk, and Ludington State Park's shoreline is just north of town. Small pets are allowed in the Standard Room for a $25 fee, and a two-night minimum may apply from May through September.
Cherry Point Farm & Market near Shelby is about 45 minutes south on US-31. Its lavender labyrinth and herb garden are free during market hours (2026: daily 9 to 6 through October 31), an easy day trip from a Ludington stay.
What to do
- Stay in a fireplace king room in the 1889 house
- Bring the family to the Studio Loft, which sleeps seven
- Walk about 15 minutes to the North Breakwater Lighthouse
- Catch the morning car ferry with an early continental breakfast
- Take kids to Sandcastles Children's Museum five blocks away
Season, hours and prices
- Hours
- Self check-in from 3 PM; check-out 11 AM; ferry guests can arrange late arrival or early departure
Good to know
- Dogs
- Small pets in the Standard Room only, $25 fee
- Accessibility
- All rooms but the ground-floor king are up stairs; call about the ground-floor room
- Reservations
- Required; 2-night minimum may apply May–September and during local events
Tips for your visit
- Book directly on their website or by phone for the best rate
- Cancel at least 7 days ahead for a refund (minus a $20 fee)
- Tell the innkeeper ahead if you are arriving or leaving on the car ferry
- Let them know about children ahead of time so bedding can be set up
Pair it with a lavender farm
Cherry Point Farm & Market · about 45 minutes away
Cherry Point Farm & Market is about 45 minutes south on US-31, a simple day trip for lavender and a walk in the labyrinth.
Getting there
Questions
Are pets allowed?
Small pets are allowed in the Standard Room only, for a $25 fee.
Is there a minimum stay?
A 2-night minimum may apply in peak season (May–September) and during local events.
How close is the car ferry?
The dock is less than a mile away, and ferry guests can get an early continental breakfast.
Is smoking allowed?
Not inside; there is a garden with seating out back.
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