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THE RED BARN - Walk to where it’s happening close by, 12 min. to Lake Michigan
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1010 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7102 sq m
Popular amenities
- Parking available
- Dryer
- Washer
- Kitchen
- Pool
- Barbecue grill
Explore the area

Mears, MI
- Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center3 min walk
- Upper Silver Lake16 min walk
- Silver Lake State Park2 min drive
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About the area
Mears
When you stay at this cottage in Mears, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. .This cottage is 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center.
What's nearby
- Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Upper Silver Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Silver Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 5.4 km
- Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 14 min drive - 12.6 km
Getting around
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 67 min drive
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- Open Hearth Grille - 10 min drive
- The Golden Eatery - 8 min drive
- Frickin' Chicken Shack - 6 min walk
- Golden Sands Bucket Bar - 7 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.
THE RED BARN - Walk to where it’s happening close by, 12 min. to Lake Michigan
Do you want to be close to where it's happening!
Discover the ideal Silver Lake Retreat, this charming two-story getaway is just a block from Silver Lake in Mears, offering the perfect blend of convenience and seclusion, walking distance from all the attractions! The retreat is fully furnished and accommodates up to seven guests comfortably. Inside, you’ll find a well-furnished kitchen including refrigerator with ice-maker, electric stove and oven, microwave, drip coffee maker & filters, pots and pans, plates, glasses and silverware, BBQ utensils, and a few spices to create your favorite meals; outside by the little Red Barn is the BBQ with propane tank for your grilling needs.
Families will appreciate the child-friendly environment, including access to the association pool, playground, and picnic areas. The property is situated on a cul-de-sac, making it safer for kids to play and ride bikes.
The cottage has central air/heat and includes an IWAVE Air Purification Technology system for enhanced comfort, reducing airborne viruses, mold, smoke, odors, and VOCs.
The entertainment system includes Satellite TV with a 40" Flat screen HDTV, and soundbar, HD DVD, X-BOX, and internet access.
Attractions are all within walking distance, experience go karts, bumper boats, mini golf, zip line, roller coaster, arcade, food and live music. Rentals for water sports include Pontoon boats, PWCs’; ORV rentals are also available, quads, and side by side’s so you can enjoy the unique Silver Lake ORV area.
Water enthusiasts will love the included boat dock for personal watercraft, fishing boats, or speed boats (16-19'). There's also a private boat launch association members and guests can use to access the canals that surround the property and out to Silver Lake, you must go under a low bridge to get to the lake.
Off-roading enthusiasts and adventure-seekers, Silver Lake ORV area overlooks Lake Michigan and offers thrilling experiences and is a short distance, 7 minutes, from the RED Barn. Pack up your quads, motorcycles, sand rails, Jeeps, or buggies, side by side’s and explore the dunes. There’s ample parking space for two trailers, ensuring convenience during your stay. There's a lockable storage shed for your bikes and scooters so you can ride to the State Park, Sable Point the light house on Lake Michigan, and enjoy beach activities, picnics, and sunsets on Lake Michigan's shores.
The cottage is available for Saturday-to-Saturday rentals.
Discover the ideal Silver Lake Retreat, this charming two-story getaway is just a block from Silver Lake in Mears, offering the perfect blend of convenience and seclusion, walking distance from all the attractions! The retreat is fully furnished and accommodates up to seven guests comfortably. Inside, you’ll find a well-furnished kitchen including refrigerator with ice-maker, electric stove and oven, microwave, drip coffee maker & filters, pots and pans, plates, glasses and silverware, BBQ utensils, and a few spices to create your favorite meals; outside by the little Red Barn is the BBQ with propane tank for your grilling needs.
Families will appreciate the child-friendly environment, including access to the association pool, playground, and picnic areas. The property is situated on a cul-de-sac, making it safer for kids to play and ride bikes.
The cottage has central air/heat and includes an IWAVE Air Purification Technology system for enhanced comfort, reducing airborne viruses, mold, smoke, odors, and VOCs.
The entertainment system includes Satellite TV with a 40" Flat screen HDTV, and soundbar, HD DVD, X-BOX, and internet access.
Attractions are all within walking distance, experience go karts, bumper boats, mini golf, zip line, roller coaster, arcade, food and live music. Rentals for water sports include Pontoon boats, PWCs’; ORV rentals are also available, quads, and side by side’s so you can enjoy the unique Silver Lake ORV area.
Water enthusiasts will love the included boat dock for personal watercraft, fishing boats, or speed boats (16-19'). There's also a private boat launch association members and guests can use to access the canals that surround the property and out to Silver Lake, you must go under a low bridge to get to the lake.
Off-roading enthusiasts and adventure-seekers, Silver Lake ORV area overlooks Lake Michigan and offers thrilling experiences and is a short distance, 7 minutes, from the RED Barn. Pack up your quads, motorcycles, sand rails, Jeeps, or buggies, side by side’s and explore the dunes. There’s ample parking space for two trailers, ensuring convenience during your stay. There's a lockable storage shed for your bikes and scooters so you can ride to the State Park, Sable Point the light house on Lake Michigan, and enjoy beach activities, picnics, and sunsets on Lake Michigan's shores.
The cottage is available for Saturday-to-Saturday rentals.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a water park, or other amenities including barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Beach
- Beach loungers
Pool/Spa
- Communal pool
Internet
- Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Car recommended
- Parking on site
Kitchen
- Blender
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Ice maker
- Kitchen island
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining table
Bedrooms
- 2 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
- Sofa bed
Bathroom
- 1 bathroom
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided
Living spaces
- Dining table
Entertainment
- DVD player
- Music library
- Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
- Stereo
- Video games
- Video library
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Outdoor furniture
- Patio
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
- Smoke-free property
- Note from host: Not in the cottage, Please.
Services and conveniences
- Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
- Near an outlet shopping centre
- On the waterfront
Things to do
- Bicycle parking
- Bicycle storage
- Golf
- Water park
- Cycling nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Horseback riding nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Windsurfing nearby
- Winery tours nearby
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
- 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
- Double-glazed windows
- Unit size: 1,100 square feet
- Water-efficient showers
- Water-efficient toilets
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
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:
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, lock the doors, and return the keys
Put bath towels and wash cloths (whites), detergent in the washer, and start the cycle.
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: We're basically on a cul-de-sac.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Note from host: Max occupancy is 7
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
THE RED Barn Walk to Where its Happening
THE RED Barn Walk to Where its Happening Close by
THE RED BARN Walk to where it’s happening close by
THE RED BARN - Walk to where it’s happening close by Mears
THE RED BARN - Walk to where it’s happening close by Cottage
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