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Upscale Lakefront Oasis: Private Dock, Dune Views, Firepit!

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Exterior
Interior
Sun-loungers, beach towels

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms5 bathroomsSleeps 14310 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪19 min walk‬

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About the area

Mears

When you stay at this vacation home in Mears, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Upper Silver Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 36 min drive - 55.6 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 36 min drive - 67.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Hart Brewing Company - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Upscale Lakefront Oasis: Private Dock, Dune Views, Firepit!

Event Calendar 2025:
◆ Apr 1: Opening Day of Silver Lake State Park ORV Area
◆ May 3: Brews & Beats Craft Beer, Wine, and Cider Festival
◆ May 16: Mac Woods Dune Rides Opening Day
◆ May 20: Little Sable Lighthouse Opens
◆ May 29 - June 1: Silver Lake Sand Dunes Jeep Invasion
◆ Jun 13-15: National Asparagus Festival
◆ Jul 2: Hart Sparks Firework Celebration
◆ Jul 4: Thunder Over the Dunes Fireworks
◆ Jul 6: Stony Lake Sparkler 5k Run
◆ Jul 18 - 19: Heroes on the Dunes Weekend
◆ Aug 1-2: Bronco Takeover
◆ Sep 5-6: Silver Lake Sand Dunes Apple & BBQ Festival
◆ Sep 27-28: Pentwater's Fall Fest
◆ Oct 11: Oktoberfest w/ Car Show
◆ Oct 26: Spooktacular
◆ Nov 1-30: Horseback Riding on the Dunes
◆ Dec 15- Mar 15: Fat Tire Biking on the Dunes

Whether You're Looking for a Peaceful Retreat or an Active Vacation, the Silver Lake Retreat is the Perfect Destination to Create Unforgettable Memories with Family or Friends.

Perhaps the Best Feature of this Property is the Ability to Anchor Your Watercraft or a Rented one on your Own Private Dock. Take a Short Leisurely Stroll to Nearby Attractions, such as the Water Sports Rentals, Dunes and Dune Rentals, Public Beach, Craig's Cruisers, Mini Golf, Restaurants/Cafes, Ice Cream Shops, and more!

Stepping into our Expansive 3,340 sqft Home, you will find a beautiful Entryway and Hallway Leading you to many Spaces of the Home. Heading down the Hallway, you will Discover the Open-Concept Living Space with Floor-to-Ceiling Windows Featuring Incredible Views of the All-Sports Lake and Dunes. Curl up Near the Beautiful Stone Fireplace at Night, and Kick Back on the Spacious Sectional to Watch your Favorite Movies, Shows, and Sports on our 65" Smart Roku TV.

Our Beautifully Appointed Kitchen Features Marble Countertops, New Stainless Steel Appliances, and Everything you may Need to Cook a Fantastic Meal. Gather Around our Gorgeous Oak Table with Seating for 6, and Utilize the Additional 5 High-Top Chairs Surrounding the Island to Share a Meal. Wake up and Enjoy a Delicious Cup of Coffee/Tea from our Keurig Coffee Machine, out by the Lake, and Finish the Day Sitting Around the Built-in Firepit with S'mores.

The Main Floor also Features a Large Laundry Room with Ample Counter Space for Folding Laundry, as well as an Attached Full Bathroom.

With 5 Bedrooms, 4.5 Bathrooms, and 9 Total Beds your Group can Comfortably Spread Out and Relax Among Our Beautifully Appointed Spaces.

Bedroom Breakdown:

★ Master Bedroom: Located on the Main Floor, Featuring a Stunning King Bed, a Spacious Walk-In Closet with Custom Built-ins, a Large Ensuite Bathroom Featuring a Shower & Jacuzzi Tub, a White Noise Machine, and a Ceiling Fan

★ Bedroom 2: Located on the Main Floor Featuring 2 Adorable Twin Beds, and a Spacious Closet for Your Belongings, and a Half-Bath Right Outside of the Bedroom

★ Bedroom 3 Upstairs: Features a Beautiful King Bed, a Sizeable Closet with Built-Ins for Your Items, a White Noise Machine, a Ceiling Fan, and Direct Access to the First Full Bathroom Across the Hall

★ Bedroom 4 Upstairs: Features a Charming King Bed, Ample Closet Space, a White Noise Machine, a Ceiling Fan, and Direct Access to the First Full Bathroom Across the Hall

★ Bedroom 5 Upstairs: Features a Lovely King Bed, Spacious Closet, White Noise Machine, a Ceiling Fan, and Conveniently Located Next to the Second Full Bathroom

★ Upstairs Loft: A Cozy Twin Day Bed with a Trundle Bed, a Queen Sofa Bed, a 50" Smart TV, a Nintendo Switch, and an Assortment of Games

** Please note: there is a small residential road with a 25 mph speed limit between the home and the dock/lakeside patio. It is a safe, family neighborhood road that is consistently monitored due to its proximity to Silver Lake State Park, and many families with children live along this road.


Amenity Highlights:

◆ Spacious Property to Hold 14 guests
◆ 5 Bedrooms, with 9 Total Beds
◆ Large Private Dock & Waterfront
◆ Built-In Firepit
◆ Complementary Bundle of Firewood & S'mores Essentials Provided!
◆ Propane Grill & Tools
◆ Spacious Fully Equipped Kitchen
◆ Yard Games: Cornhole, Kan Jam, Ladder Toss, and Spikeball
◆ Beach & Lounge Chairs, Life Jackets, and Beach Towels
◆ Jacuzzi Bathtub
◆ Ping Pong Table
◆ Nintendo Switch Console
◆ 2 Smart TVs w/ major streaming apps for you to sign in and stream
◆ Washer & Dryer
◆ Keurig Duo

Nearby Attractions:

● Wave Club Water Sports Rental: 0.1 Miles Away
● Craig's Cruisers: 0.3 Miles Away
● Silver Lake Chicken Shack: 0.4 Miles Away
● Silver Lake Buggy Rentals: 0.5 Miles Away
● Silverback Off-Road Rental: 0.9 Miles Away
● Silver Lake Pizza Factory: 1 Mile Away
● Mac Wood's Dune Rides: 1.7 Miles Away
● Silver Lake Whippy Dip: 1.8 Miles Away
● Golden Sands Golf & Bucket Bar: 3.4 Miles Away
● Little Sable Point Lighthouse: 3.5 Miles Away
● Open Hearth Bar & Grille: 5 Miles Away

Other Things to Note:
- Primary Reservation Holder must be above the age of 25.
- No parties permitted
- No pets permitted.
- Please make sure to state the accurate amount of guests who will be staying with you during your stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, 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. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. The bathroom has a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Table tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,337 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Make sure the Fireplace is Turned Off if used (to avoid damage).
Ensure the Glass Doors Leading to the Water are Locked (On the Left Door, Twist the Knob to the Right and Continue to Hold the knob as you Lift the Handle Up Until you Hear a Click)
Please Notify Hailey of your Departure

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Upscale Lakefront Oasis: Private Dock, Dune Views, Firepit! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke V.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was wonderful and such a great location right at the lake and nearby the local Silver lake stores. The house was well supplied with all the cooking, lake and fun supplies needed. The place was clean and nicely furnished with plenty of room for everyone on each bedroom.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay on Silver Lake

Our extended family of 6 adults and 4 teens and 1 almost teen totally enjoyed our stay at Silver Lake Retreat. Plenty of room for everyone and a perfect location within walking distance of multiple Silver Lake attractions. Lake Michigan dunes, Silver Lake State Park and a boat rental business provided us with many options of things to do. The home itself was spotless and the owner always responded to any questions we had promptly. Thank you for a fabulous stay…we hope to return next summer.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Silver Lake getaway

We loved our week stay on this Silver Lake property! The location of this property was perfect! From the view of the lake and sand dunes to the short drive to beautiful beaches, dune excursions and fun family excursions the location could not be surpassed! The sunsets from the dock were beautiful each night! My grandchildren loved the short walk to ice cream, putt putt courses and a go kart track! The property itself was extremely clean, spacious and appointed with everything from bikes, beach chairs and umbrella! Hailey is a superb host! Very attentive and responds within minutes of an inquiry! Would highly recommend this property! We hope to return in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The property is beautiful and the host was extremely accommodating making for efficient communication including check in and out procedures, as well as other key information that helped make our stay truly enjoyable. The house comes equipped with everything and more! And the location is ideally located for lake and dune activities, among other amenities. We had an amazing family vacation and would highly recommend this property! Outstanding!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jes

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
GORGEOUS home, beautiful scenery, the directions from the host were excellent! Amazing hosts and very accommodating. Our group will def. plan to be back another trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing sunsets

Everything in the home was as described and more. Definitely would recommend to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Silver Lake View

We had a great time staying at this beautiful property on Silver Lake! We had a group of 11 and there was plenty of space. The dock right across the street was great! The property is clean and had what we needed. Hailey was always quick to respond if we had any questions. One thing to keep in mind is there is a street between the house and the water. It’s pretty busy during the day with vehicles heading to the dunes. It wasn’t a problem for us but something to be aware of. Overall we had a great stay! The sunsets were a highlight as well as taking our paddle boards out on the water. We used the boat rental down the street and it was very easy and fun. Lots to enjoy at this location! We highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023