A short walk to the beach or downtown, on one of Ludington's quietest, most sought-after residential streets, The North Shores was reimagined room by room — an open, light-filled main floor, a lower level built for rainy afternoons and something to bring you a smile at every turn.

Guests come back year after year for how complete it feels: nothing to search for, nothing left undone. From the coffee-and-wine nook off the primary suite to the custom firepit and children's nook tucked behind the stairs, the small touches here are the kind you only notice once you've settled in — which is exactly the point.

A fully fenced backyard made for long summer evenings, a wraparound deck, a Blackstone grille, a custom fire pit with Adirondack seating for all ages in a yard the kids will surely enjoy, and our furry friends can run in without anyone watching the gate.

Entry Way

Kitchen

Living Room

Lower Living

Bedrooms

All bedrooms have premium mattress upgrades, cozy pillows, and breathable, fresh linens — comfort for every guest.

Master Suite

Guest Ensuite

Bunk Room

Lower Bedroom

Amenities

Outdoor Living & Recreation

  • Wrap-around deck
  • Outdoor dining table - adult and children's matching set for 6
  • Outdoor lounge seating
  • Blackstone with utensils, gadgets, spices, and attachable lights
  • Master BBQ storage box with top-tier tools
  • Hammock
  • Private fenced backyard

The Backyard Beach Cave

  • Tommy Bahama beach buggy
  • Beach blankets
  • Infant, youth, and adult life jackets
  • Rafts & floaties
  • Beach canopy tent
  • Beach games
  • Beach bags
  • Splash balls
  • Frisbees
  • Water guns (large supply)
  • Sand toys
  • Coolers
  • Towels
  • Beach wagon

Yard Games

  • Horseshoes
  • Badminton
  • Jazzminton
  • Yard darts
  • Life-size Connect Four
  • Yard Jenga
  • Yard Yahtzee
  • Lacrosse set
  • Velcro catch
  • Sack race bags (set of 15)
  • Volleyball
  • Light-up frisbee
  • Kids limbo

Community Recreation (Across the Street)

  • Pickleball courts
  • Tennis courts
  • NorthShore rackets + balls for non-professional pop-up play

Indoor Entertainment

  • Game room with full-size pool table
  • Full-size air hockey
  • 100+ Board/card games
  • Custom Children’s Read‑n‑Play Nook
  • Smart TVs in every room
  • High-speed WiFi

Kitchen & Dining

  • Fully stocked kitchen
  • Premium cookware
  • Bakeware
  • Spice carousel, griddle, warming plate, blender, toaster, waffle maker, charcuterie set, outdoor cocktail glasses, serving pitchers
  • Pancake mix + syrup for the 'just in case' scenarios
  • Coffee/Tea station (drip + Keurig), hot + cold (iced), electric water kettle
  • Stainless appliance set
  • Additional seating - compact table/chairs for 4

Bedrooms & Comfort

  • Premium mattresses
  • Cozy pillows
  • Breathable linens
  • Luggage Racks & Hampers
  • Extra blankets throughout the home
  • Blackout curtains
  • Fans in every room
  • Electric Fireplace - Radiant heat in both living areas
  • Programmable Central Heat & Air
  • Full Size Washer & Dryer w/laundering supplies
  • Drying rack, iron, steamer & ironing board

Family-Friendly Gear

  • Baby gate
  • High chair
  • Pack-n-play
  • Children’s books
  • Infant - Toddler - Early Childhood Toys & Games

Pet-Friendly

  • Fenced yard
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet towels
  • Pet toys
  • Pet-friendly cleaning supplies

Parking & Access

  • Private parking in driveway for 6 cars
  • Garage access
  • Private entrance

Favorite Corners

Coffee Nook

Custom Firepit - Beach Cave - Backyard - Outdoors

Custom Children’s Read‑n‑Play Nook

Laundry Room - Pet Station

Outdoor Dining

Bikes for All Ages

Dedicated Office & Gaming Space

A quiet, fully equipped workspace designed for remote work, Zoom calls, creative projects, or late‑night gaming sessions. Multiple outlets and charging stations line the desk and walls, making it easy to power laptops, tablets, consoles, controllers, and headphones without hunting for plugs - perfect for working offsite or the traveling 'gamer'

Gaming Area & Garage Space

Arcade games - Galaga & Pac-Man, mini jukebox, Karaoke (for those mid-evening sing-a-longs), Velcro and magnetic darts. Venture to the garage area for a full-on air hockey championship. Make a bracket to include the whole group! A quick game of 8 Ball, anyone? Perhaps a game of electronic darts or life-sized tic-tac-toe.

Guest Reviews

⭐ Airbnb Guest Favorite (4.99) 🏅 Top 5% of Homes Worldwide 💙 VRBO Rated 10/10 — Loved by Guests 🌟 Top 10% of Guest Reviews in the Area ✨ “Clean, Fresh, Plentiful” Consistency Badge

Location

Gaylord Avenue is one of Ludington’s most peaceful and sought‑after streets — a quiet, tree‑lined stretch that feels gently tucked away, yet places the best of the lakeshore within effortless reach. To the north, Ludington State Park unfolds across 5,300 acres of dunes, forests, and winding trails; to the west, Stearns Beach Park is only a short stroll from the front door. Step outside in the evening and look toward the lake: the western sky opens wide, and nearly every night the horizon gathers itself into a sunset that feels like a small, perfect gift.

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Contact

Professionally Managed By

Anchorline Management

Jason Fritton — 949.873.3723

Hosts / Owners

Paul & Kathy Gaworecki

734.620.9925

Email

Email: northshorelakehousehouse1@gmail.com