Rated five stars on TripAdvisor and 3 Diamonds by AAA, we are conveniently located one mile from the beautiful shores and beaches of Lake Michigan in downtown Ludington. The Lamplighter Bed & Breakfast is situated along Ludington Avenue, just five blocks from shopping, antiquing, restaurants, breweries, ice cream, and entertainment. Each of our five rooms or suites offers private baths. Enjoy a comfortable night's sleep in a queen or king-size bed framed in cherry, oak or antique brass. Relax in the jetted tub included in our Ansel Adams Suite. The brand-new private en suite bath in our Monet Room offers a custom tiled large, walk-in shower with a built-in seat. Enjoy a long soak delivered by a shower system which includes both a raincan shower head, as well as a handheld shower. Please note that LOCAL taxes and fees will be due upon arrival. These are SEPARATE from Airbnb room charges and service fees, which are not collected by Airbnb. Here are the fees that we will collect prior to your departure: Mason County Convention & Visitors Bureau: 5% Ludington Bed & Breakfast Association: 1% Michigan Bed & Breakfast Association: $1/Night Our only room located on the first floor, the newly remodeled Monet Room features reproduction prints of some of his signature paintings. The décor and colors used throughout the space are soft and muted, as were so many of his masterpieces! With patio and garden views, this room is a comfortable and relaxing space that includes a King Size bed. The brand-new private en suite bath offers a custom tiled large, walk-in shower with a built-in seat. Enjoy a long soak delivered by a shower system which includes both a raincan shower head, as well as a handheld shower. Decorated with antiques, this room offers a full wardrobe for storage. Relax and read or catch-up on your favorite shows on the flat screen TV included in this peaceful, first-floor retreat. Stay in touch with the outside world with complimentary WIFI, and cable channels on our flat screen TVs (in each room). A refrigerator with complimentary beverages, microwave, and freshly brewed coffee and tea are available 24/7, for all guests. Enjoy our newly remodeled dining space (with seating in front of the fireplace) and library, with access to books and games, as well as a 46" flat screen TV (cable). Enjoy Michigan's spring and summer seasons and wander outside to enjoy the beautiful gardens and outdoor spaces. Read a book, have your morning coffee, or enjoy a glass of wine in our cozy gazebo. We enjoy serving breakfast on the deck or patio - weather permitting, of course! In the cooler months of Fall and Winter, start and end your day by relaxing in front of the fireplace in our parlor. We operate as a traditional bed and breakfast and live on-site. We will greet you at check-in, and our contact information is provided at that time so you'll always have a way to reach us! We'll also see you at breakfast each morning, as we prepare all meals here in-house, and personally serve our guests. We are five, walk-able blocks to downtown, where you'll find restaurants, pubs, breweries, shopping, antiques and galleries! We are 1.2 miles (also very walk-able) from beautiful Lake Michigan (and the great beaches and shoreline)! Three lighthouses, the S.S. Badger car ferry to Wisconsin, the Ludington Area Center for the Arts, the Port of Ludington Maritime Museum and beautiful Ludington State Park are all nearby. Ludington Mass Transportation Authority is available and can be reached online at http://www.dialaridelmta.com/ or by calling 231.845.6218. Free, private parking is included. Guests are given access to the main entrance and may come and go as needed. In the State of Michigan, Airbnb collects our State USE tax (6% of room rate). Please note that LOCAL taxes and fees will be due upon arrival. These are SEPARATE from Airbnb room charges and service fees, which are not collected by Airbnb. Here are the fees that we will collect prior to your departure: Mason County Convention & Visitors Bureau: 5% Ludington Bed & Breakfast Association: 1% Michigan Bed & Breakfast Association: $1/Night