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Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.

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On the beach
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Marina
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Sable Point Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬

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About the area

Mears

With a stay at this cottage in Mears, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Silver Lake State Park and The Fox Barn Winery. .This beach cottage is 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Lake Michigan and 8.1 mi (13 km) from Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce.

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 14 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.

One of the best locations on Silver Lake -- not Upper Silver or the creek. We're located on the quiet side of lake away from traffic. Located close to Mac Woods dune rides. Mooring for boat, shallow lake front that is great for swimming with small children, outdoor, gas grill, lawn chairs, patio chairs and table. Lakeside of cottage is all sliding glass doors with unobstructed view of the lake. Great place to enjoy coffee by the water or inside with great view of the water. Enjoy 60' of Silver Lake frontage with the best views in all of Silver Lake area. No dirt or paved road to cross. Option to rent a second cottage on the same property (VRBO Listing #816965 -- Vrbo 816965). Both have views of the dunes and lake, a fire pit on the beach and a private dock. Bring your boat and dock it here all week. (Or rent a pontoon boat / kayaks / stand up paddle boards on the lake).

Location, Location, Location one of the best property locations on the entire lake. Delightful family location on the calm side of the lake isolated from traffic both on land and water. Conveniently located in a subdivision shielding it from traffic. Shallow waterfront, ideal for swimming with young children. Sand bottom lake with tie out for boat. Ice cream parlor and dune buggy rides within walking distance. Grassy waterfront for lounging lakeside, lake is ideal for water activities like skiing, fishing, and sailing. Full view of lake and sand dunes.

When we are here, this cottage is our home . . . and we're excited to share our home with you. This location is within walking distance to Mac Woods Dune Rides and Whippy Dip. The kids can ride their bikes safely on our neighborhood streets. Just a short drive away (about 2 miles to the downtown area) are go-karts/arcade, bumper cars/boats, and miniature golf at Craig's Cruisers, shopping at Dunetown Mall, Ice Cream, restaurants, any type of water craft rental at the Wave Club, Jeep/Quad/Buggy rentals. Also, check out Cherry Point Farm & Market for their wonderful cherry donuts (really delicious!). Additionally, a ride out to the tallest lighthouse on Lake Michigan, Little Sable Point, to catch an evening sunset is a must-do on your vacation bucket list. The Lighthouse is open for tours during summer weekends.

Come for a fun and relaxing vacation . . . and return for generations!

Please note that each year we try to make additional upgrades in an effort to make your experience even better. These updates include:

2021: updated living room furniture
2022: new queen-size pillowtop mattress in the primary bedroom, updated bedroom furniture in the primary bedroom, updated coverlets in both bedrooms
2023: new dishwasher, new 17" comfort-height toilet, updated dining table and chairs, decor updates (pictures, rugs, etc), reorganized kitchen cabinets for greater efficiency. Also now including sheets and some towels for your use.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please bring garbage cans to road before leaving

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Home Lake. Walk out Your Door Swimming Boating or Morning Coffee
Home Lake. Walk out Your Door Swimming Boating or Morning Coffee