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Lovely property with separate private lakefront to Silver Lake + huge backyard.

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Silver Lake State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Upper Silver Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬

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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 7.4 mi (11.8 km) from Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center.

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 4 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 16 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬18 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.

Lovely property with separate private lakefront to Silver Lake + huge backyard.

We fell in love with this lovely Pure Michigan property with separate private access to Silver Lakes. It is our happy place. This summer home gives out a vibe of a chill and homey Michigan cottage. The house boasts of a large 1700 sq ft of living space and only 2 houses away from the lakefront. There is a large deck that we enjoy our meals "al fresca". There are string lights and candles that makes dinner and wine just so perfect. There is a front yard sitting area, as well as (2) separate fire pit for a large group to enjoy. One in the backyard and one by the lakefront to enjoy the sunset. There is no rental in the area that can offer the best of both world to have private access to Silver Lakes and for a group to enjoy a huge northern woods backyard. In the backyard, there is enough room to set-up nets for Volleyball, badminton, and pickleball. There is a living room and a family room if you need to have a separate play area for the kids. The dining table can accommodate 8. One of my other favorite feature of the house is the outdoor shower with hot water. Nothing like watching the dense stars above when you are showering. Our property includes a separate lakefront that has a large gazebo, fire pit, seating area and dock where you can swim in Silver Lake, launch kayak , paddleboard or other water equipment. This is a short 2 minute walk and is only for your private use. The Silver Lake State Park is a short 10 minute walk. This is an option for a beach and playground. The Little Sable Point Lighthouse is a short drive for a tour of the lighthouse or a day at the Lake Michigan beach. We have four (4) Bedrooms with queen bed per bedroom. It is advertised as sleeps 10 using a queen air mattress in the family room. Our kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need.
We also provide toiletries and towels and quality beddings. Please note for your consideration of the property.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
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

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Optional ski privileges

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: NO Smoking in the Home is allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the marina
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Optional ski privileges
  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Additional charges shall apply

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
Note from host: Absolutely no special events over 12 people
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Lovely Property With Private Beach Access to Silver Lake Dunes

Lovely property with separate private lakefront to Silver Lake + huge backyard. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 73 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic location, place is great. Clean with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house and great location! Would stay again. Had everything we needed for our family vacation with our fur baby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and we loved the outdoor amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Katherine K.

Was expecting better for the price.

This was a very cute home ! A few issues. My mom fell the first night from the step down to the kitchen. I would suggest getting some reflector tape or something for safety. It was also hard with a crawling baby to keep her safe from all the steps. It said to not put the air any lower than 73, which was really hard considering on our baby monitor the back larger bedroom was saying it was 80 degrees ! The little beach at the end of the street was perfectly walkable, but two of the chairs were broken and there isn’t really a beach for kids to play in. We did float and swim and it was still fun. The location was great and very close to everything we wanted to see. The highlight was the fantastic yard and sitting areas! Maria was very responsive with any issues we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeannie T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Was an awesome stay. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Karen D.

Our stay was overall enjoyable — we especially loved the outdoor shower and backyard space. The house was cute, though there were quite a few steps in and out of the kitchen and bedrooms, which proved tricky with small kids at first.We did have to unplug all the Glade plug-ins, as the strong scent caused breathing discomfort. The beachfront area had broken chairs and was left trashed by previous guests. The fire extinguisher near the outdoor grill was empty, which felt like a safety oversight. Also, the private beach access advertised is actually across a main road and farther away than we expected.There were also ants in the bedrooms — unfortunately, some came home with us in our suitcases.The most serious concern, however, happened on our second night: the carbon monoxide detector went off in the room where our three small children were sleeping. That moment — walking in to check on them — will stay with me forever. The room had very poor ventilation and airflow. When I reached out to the host, she said it was a low battery, but I don’t believe that was the case. We chose to move the kids to an air mattress in a different room for the rest of our stayI’m incredibly grateful the alarm was there — it may have protected us from something far worse. As a mother, I feel a responsibility to share this experience in hopes of protecting other families. Until the airflow issue is investigated, I believe it’s unsafe to allow anyone to sleep in that room without proper warning
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful lake house

Was a beautiful spacious house and lots of outdoor room for activities and the lake front property was perfect for watching fireworks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerri R., Dansville

Liked: Cleanliness

Multi generation vacation

The yard was a big hit ..with kids and a small dog the outside was much visited . I enjoyed my coffee every morning outdoors either lake side or back yard watching all the birds and squirrels. Open space in middle of house to visit n eat together was very good , kids loved the outdoor shower! Pretty quiet nice neighborhood. Close to ever thing . Thanks for sharing your home with us .
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

My friends and I really enjoyed this property and I’d highly recommend booking this place. The backyard is fantastic, short walk to the lake, rooms were comfortable and spread out, and basically had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kunal A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property at Excellent location

Highly recommend for a long weekend stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Taminjim T.

Great location, Attention to Detail Needed

We enjoyed the property and especially the location. There are multiple steps up and down at various door thresholds that make it a little tough for the very young or old. Some details needed to be tended to, and we brought these attention to the owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Kira S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy W., Long Grove

Liked: Cleanliness

End of summer Family trip

Nice size for our family of 7, close to all the attractions we wanted to visit. Large outdoor spaces with plenty of seating. We cooked at the house all 3 nights of our stay, only disappointment was the gas tanks for the grill and fire table were empty after our 1st night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z., Rochester Hills, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

We enjoyed our time at the rental. Very clean, and great location. We enjoyed the bonfires, fishing, water and closeness to everything. Would recommend. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lotta K., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Bronco Takeover

Property owner very accommodating and prompt response to any needs. Home is very cute and has lots of cottage character. We would suggest bringing your own fan if you need cooler temperatures for sleeping. We LOVED having the beach access and sat there every night after being on the dunes and car show during the daytime. We already booked to come back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean and Cozy

Listing was as advertised, house was very clean with comfortable beds, very close to the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Vacation

Our family met here for a three night stay and it did not disappoint. It was immaculate and my grandchildren loved fishing off of the dock. The home was very clean and the kitchen was stocked the best of any rental we have been to. The host promptly answered any questions by calling us personally and the property manager personally delivered life jackets once we requested the paddle boards be available for use. The only down side I can think of is the chairs down at the beach were cracked but it wasn’t a problem as we had brought our own. We would definitely stay here again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Carol L.

Decent location but overpriced for ammenities at Silver Lake

Upon arrival, we thought home was across from the lake, or extra lot was across from lake, it was down 4 homes. That was not terrible. Online it looks newer than it is. Ants were found in the back bedroom with orange/red wood floor & all over kitchen counter & window sill. There were ant traps on the sill, so we decided to go get more at Walmart. We put them on counter, in bedrooms &more on window sill. Within another hour of returning, we see ants had got into our food, we tried moving it to the pantry but the previous guests left food in there & fridge, there were chocolate chip cookies open & ants everywhere in there. Not many bowls in kitchen with lids so I headed bk to local store for zip lock bags. I did notify the owner of the issue, she stated they have never had ants, & I responded that cannot be true since there were traps when we arrived on window sill, & I found 3 cans of ant/bug/roach spray under the kitchen sink. She sent property manager there the next day at 1pm to put out more traps and spray around the home. I had told her we needed an extra set of sheets as there were none around. One of the beds had dirty sheets & stains when we arrived but manager did provide new the next day from locked closet. Home states it sleeps 10 but that with air mattress. We had 9 & a 10 month old baby. Not enough towels for 10 or silverware. 4 nights & only 5 rolls of TP. Beds not comfortable. Nice yard & outdoor shower. Home was not clean, food on floor/under furn
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Amber G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Access

We were looking for a family friendly stay with our small dog. Had a nice stay close to Silver Lake and Lake Michigan. Memories for my 10 year old.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Theresa F.

not handicap accessible

I put caution tape on the floors, didn't want anyone tripping although most of us did, no one was hurt, would have been nice if there was a latter on the dock. we arrived after there was a bad storm, house was ok no damage, however the cushions were left out when we got there and took two days to dry out. the house was cute and we did enjoy ourselves, We made the best of it.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom H., Brighton Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Silver lake stay

Nice campfire pit with chairs already there. Great location. Quiet. Plenty places to park, very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kile G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family trip

2 familys for 5 days! Perfect location and best of both worlds! Would definitely do it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great vacation

House is in a good location with many activities nearby. Very nice backyard and house was very clean. Property manager is quick to respond. Short walk to the dock with a lovely view of silver lake and the dunes. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

John L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Late Summer Getaway

Decided last minute to spend 3 days with family. Have traveled to Michigan for 30 years but have never visited the Silver Lake area. The area and the house were both hidden gems for our family. The house was very clean and had everything we needed to relax or have fun including private lakefront access a few hundred feet away from the front door. Nice kitchen with spacious counter, huge firepit, outdoor hot water shower, huge yard, and another firepit at the lake for watching beautiful sunsets. The Host Maria and the property manager Robert were both very friendly and made our check-in and checkout and our entire stay perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing trip!

Our family really enjoyed the house…it felt like home and was EXTREMELY clean!! The sheets and blankets smelled fresh and it smelled really clean when we walked in for the first time. There was plenty of space and the outside had a huge backyard with a really nice fire pit and a patio with a gas fire grill. It’s about five houses down from Silver Lake and is centrally located making it super convenient to get to town and the dunes! Thank you!! We’re definitely coming back next summer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023