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Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20271 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Silver Lake State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Upper Silver Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬

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About the area

Mears

When you stay at this vacation home in Mears, you'll be on a river, within a 5-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Little Sable Point Lighthouse.
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What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 22 min drive - 17.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬5 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.

Walk to Lake Michigan: Spacious Mears Home!

2,918 Sq Ft | Private Hot Tub | Easy Access to Beach & Water

Enjoy year-round fun at this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation rental home in Mears. Located a short walk from Lake Michigan on the Silver Lake Channel, this thoughtfully furnished home is perfect for families and groups! Whether you spend your days fishing, exploring the dunes or Little Point Sable Lighthouse, relaxing near the water, or simply unwinding to the sounds of the creek from the deck, fun times are guaranteed!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 king bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed, 1 twin bed
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 4: 1 twin bunk bed, 1 sleeper sofa
- Bedroom 5: 1 full bed, 3 twin beds w/ twin trundles
- Additional Sleeping: 4 cots

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Balcony
- Spacious deck, private yard
- Private hot tub
- On-site creek, fire pit
- Outdoor shower

INDOOR LIVING
- Open floor plan
- Smart TVs, gas fireplace
- Dining table, dishes & flatware
- Basement living space
- Board games

KITCHEN
- Electric stove, oven, dishwasher
- Coffee maker, toaster, microwave
- Cooking basics

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Central heating & A/C
- Washer & dryer, iron/board
- Linens, towels, hair dryer

FAQ
- 3 exterior security cameras (facing out)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 3 stairs required to access, 2-story home w/ basement
- Bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor

PARKING
- Garage (2 vehicles)
- Driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Walking distance to Lake Michigan (0.5 miles)
- 1 mile to Little Point Sable Lighthouse
- 2 miles to Mac Wood's Dune Rides
- 4 miles to Silver Lake State Park, Silver Lake OHV Area & Silver Lake Sand Dunes
- 8 miles to Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park
- 16 miles to Mears State Park
- 91 miles to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Absolutely no pets allowed
- Absolutely no events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- The township that the property is located in has strict policies regarding the following:
- Exceeding the limit of 6 vehicles per reservation, exceeding the property's maximum occupancy, and violating the established quiet hours
- Please note that the township imposes fines of $500 for violations of their policies, which renters are responsible for paying

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story property with a basement requires 3 stairs to access. There is a bedroom and a full bathroom on the 1st floor
- Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras, on the front, back, and garage doors, all facing out. They do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras record video and motion when activated by motion
- Linens for the 3 twin trundle beds are not provided; it is recommended that guests bring their own
- This home sleeps 19 guests in 14 beds, with room for 20 total by using the cots
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a sofa bed.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a hot tub or make use of other amenities including an arcade/game room.
Limited parking is available onsite.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Yard

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

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Unit size: 2,918 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

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 and a first aid kit
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

Spacious Mears House -steps From Lake Michigan! Mears
400792

Walk to Lake Michigan: Spacious Mears Home! Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Plenty of room , nice and quite
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Deborah K.

Disliked: Cleanliness
This house was worth the 2025 price but not the 2026 increase. It was not clean, had mice, and we had to mow the back yard ourselves when we got there.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Megan N.

Nice but…

My family and I stayed here for 4 days and overall we all had a great time! There are a few things I do want to point out in hopes the owner will make some updates going forward. The property was nice overall, including the inside. However, the exterior needs some serious TLC. The exterior decks are really worn out, tree debris was everywhere we had to sweep a lot up. The outdoor table and seats were all dirty and the grass area looked like it hasn’t been cut in years. The screened in deck area off the Master King Bedroom was all dirty and was more of a storage area that you couldn’t use. Would have been nice to use this space. One of the bedrooms upstairs did have acorn shells left in the sheets but the bed was made professionally. Weird. It says that the exterior cameras aren’t pointing in any of the social areas but we noticed one camera on the deck pointing at the outdoor table and hot tub area. The hot tub lid when open might cover some of the camera view but still was not expecting one to be pointing in that direction. Hot tub is pretty old and we didn’t use it much because of this. The outdoor fire pit area could be nicer as well. There were two bikes in the garage that we were hoping to use but both tires were flat and useless. One another thing to mentioned on the inside, the basement does have a separate bedroom which we weren’t expecting and was a nice feature. It is a beautiful house and area just wish the owner took better care of the exterior.
Outdoor table and chairs pretty dirty, not well kept
Deck very worn
Deck very worn
Grass really tall couldn’t have the kids play in the backyard
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Caitlin B.

Could be so great!

We have stayed at this property consistently since 2019. First the good things: the location is wonderful. Its just a short walk to Lake Michigan or you can kayak down the stream to a public beach. The home is spacious and has room for plenty of guests. Sadly, it has been falling into disrepair. Every year we arrive to find the same things broken and new things falling apart. This year, the grass was knee-high and looked like it hadn't been mowed all season. There was poison ivy in many places, but especially thick on the edges of the property. Last year, our adults gave up using the hot tub because it is consistently green and slimy. This year was no exception, except now the hot tub cover is completely broken and falling apart. There are two refrigerators at this property, which is crucial for larger groups like ours. However, only one of them worked this year. When we called to ask about getting it repaired, the person who answered the property manager number told us she was “just the housekeeper.” It seems like she may have requested the repair, but the property owner doesn't care to keep the place up. During a particularly heavy rain, water came pouring in through the ceiling onto one of the beds. The list could go on, but you get the point. It's sad because it could be such a great property. We have many wonderful memories here, but we will be looking elsewhere next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike S.

Silver lake

It’s great for are large group , but could use some up keep , the deck is need of some refreshing along with the hot tub
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved it!

We had a great time. The location is great. A few small things that were helpful to know from other reviews - bring a bit of extra toilet paper and paper towels if you have a large group. They could use a few more better chair options in the living room. There are lots of chairs for outdoor sitting. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The overall stay was great! Nothing fancy, just a sensible house to stay at with a large group of people. Clean and comfortable! Great space for 14 people.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great space and location!

We had a fantastic time in this area. The house is nearby to silver lake activities as well as the light house. It is spacious and easily accommodated our extended family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mid October-Wedding weekend

We rented the place for a long weekend for our daughter‘s wedding. The house was huge and very accommodating. The deck in back might need some attention as there is some rotting wood which could prove to be tricky. Because the weather was so cold we did not use the deck much however. Outside of the limited parking available for a house that sleeps 23, and could not get the dishwasher to work, we give this property five stars. The contact for the home was super prompt and responsive as the sump pump and or pipe in the basement was leaking and needed immediate attention. Thanks again! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Ken D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location but mediocre property

House had lots of space for our group of 13. Large basement game room was great for the kids with TV, foosball, pool table and other games. Overall kitchen was well laid out but drawers were dirty and pots and pans old. Master bedroom was above sump pump which cycled on and off at least twice per minute all night long. All bedrooms were spacious. Bunk bed bedroom was stuffy and ceiling fan didn't work, There were no sheets for the pull out couch in that room either so we could not use the room. We called the property manager but nothing got done. Kids loved the hot tub and enjoyed the yard and roasting marsh mellows in the fireplace. Easy 5 minute walk to beach and short drive to activities at silver lake. Overall we had a great time, but given the price for 1 week we expected the property to be in better shape.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome home

Very nice place was perfect for our family. Enjoyed our time here very much
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Son's 40th Birthday

We had a wonderful getaway celebrating our son's 40th birthday. He chose this location based on proximity to Lake Michigan and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The house easily accomodated all our family and guests. In addition to Lake Michigan and the Sand Dunes, we enjoyed the local ice cream shops (all of them), miniature golf, bumper boats, candy shop, and rental of UTVs.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for Large Groups

Amazing House, very spacious! Had a Large group and never felt crowded. House is also in an amazing location with trails to the dunes, trail to Lake Michigan, and very close to the state park and Silver Lake. Some info not listed in the booking: The basement is like a second living room with couches, TV, card table, foosball table, and a spare room. The back deck has a big table with chairs and the property itself has many lawn chairs. There is also a 3rd shower in the master bedroom. Overall this house was great and is for any type of group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

The property was nice and in a nice location. Overall the vacation was good. Supplies in the house was very limited, such as pots and pan(very limited), toiletries, gas for grill, laundry soap was not included. Which our past experienced with other houses and with the price we paid these basic amenities was included. But all can be purchased uptown, just an inconvenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Barb I., Elkhart

Steps from Lake Michigan

A few issues with this property. 1) Could use some maintenance 2) Towels smell like smoke, not sure if owner is a smoker or prop manager. 3) We were told trailers were fine, I emailed and asked. Trailers not allowed and it was hard to park, plus neighbors were not too happy, but still very nice. 4) Steps from Lake Michigan is not a true statement. also I realize with the erosion etc. things have changed but the channel is just unappealing and we did kayak but steps that are now mostly in the channel need repairing. Again, I realize nothing much you can do but it is unfortunate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Space for everyone!

If you need lots of space for various age groups, this is your house! Not only was it close to all major attractions (beach, lighthouse, dunes, etc.) but the creek off the back provided fishing, paddle boarding, & kayaking options. A great time was had by all!

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mears

We enjoyed our stay. Beds/linens were comfortable, kitchen was well appointed, location was good, hot tub was a bonus. Plenty of room to spread out. We enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

We booked the home for our daughters wedding weekend. The home was a perfect place to have my daughters, my niece her husband and children, my mom, and my father in law stay. The kids had plenty of room to play and everyone was able to sleep comfortably since it rained most of the weekend. The kitchen was a great size to cook and entertain and there was plenty of dinnerware, glassware and flatware. The additional refrigerator on the garage was a bonus! Definitely will stay again if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great rental

We loved our stay! All the rooms were clean and ready for arrival. The hot tub was perfect for late summer michigan weather. The only downfall was the gnats in the kitchen area there were numerous traps left for us but they filled up quickly. There were still so many gnats and we were diligent about not leaving food out. We ended up making our own new traps with some apple cider vinegar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Another Great Stay!

Once again, our family gathered at this Silver Lake vacation home and we had a wonderful time. The house easily accommodated our group of 14 adults, and we especially liked the open kitchen/dining room/family room area. We also enjoyed the deck and back yard for our annual corn hole tournament! We were so pleased to see the addition of another refrigerator to this home, making it much easier to store the contents of many large coolers of food and drinks. Between the beaches, hiking, mini-golf, ice cream, and volleyball, we found plenty to do as a family. This house is in a great location. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation 2020

We had an amazing time during our stay in Mears, MI. The house was big enough for the 4 families that went. The beach may have been small but it was perfect for the children that were there. They enjoyed playing in Lake Michigan as well as fishing in the back yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kendra C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great winter gathering house

This is the 2nd year we've stayed at this house for a winter weekend. We are 3 families - 6 adults and 5 kids aged 7-13. This house is nice for this size group, with 3 different couch seating areas (1 in basement and 2 on main level) and a big enough dining area for everyone. The location is great for us--there is a great 2 mile wooded hike from the house, there are dunes to sled on , and the light house/beach is within walking distance. And, we chose it because of the hot tub--adults and kids love being outside in the hot tub during the winter. Unfortunately, the hot tub died on Saturday...things like this happen, but we were very sad to not be able to use it the rest of the weekend (check out Monday). Some things to be aware of when considering this property - there is only 1 full bathroom on the 2nd floor where there are 4 bedrooms, the water pressure in all of the showers is absolutely horrible (practically non-existent), the carpeting needs to be cleaned throughout the house, and the basement rec room is really cold. But, the kitchen is well-stocked, the beds are comfy, the gas fireplace is great for both ambiance and heat, they allowed us some flexibility in check-out time, and they were pretty responsive over text and phone when we had hot tub issues. Overall, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for large families!

We really enjoyed our stay. We even wanted to stay longer. Place was clean and had fully stocked kitchen. We were hesitant upon arrival due to previous reviews. The hot tub was clean just the cover was broke. They said a new one is ordered so hopefully that is true and is replaced by now. There was 14 of us that stayed and we all slept comfortably and had our own space. We would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic family week!

The size of the house was perfect for our family of 20. Mom and Dad got the first floor master suite. Each of the four daughters and her family used one of the four bedrooms on the second floor. With a few extra air mattresses the eight grand kids go to be together. The lovely basement was a great place for the kids to watch a movie on the big screen TV, or play games. A lot of time was spent relaxing on the deck, sitting in the hot tub or around the campfire down by the river. Being near so many fun things to do in the area made our family week together a big success!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Summer Vacation.

The house is very large and comfortable with lots of space for our family. It has a nice open floor plan and room for everyone at the large dinning table . The kids enjoyed the small beach area which is short walk away, or better yet they loved paddeling there in our inflatable boat. Overall we had a great experience. Some suggestions: The upstairs bathroom could use some hooks or a towel bar, the kitchen faucet could use a replace and my in-laws could not get the sound on the TV in the master suet to work...they were a bit disappointed by this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019