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

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Beach view

Explore the area

Mears, MI

Silver Lake State Park11 min walk
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center4 min drive
Little Sable Point Lighthouse5 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

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 hot tub, 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.

Property manager

Bob Davies

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Beach view

Fireplace

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Rental by the week check in and out on Saturday

Bring your own linens and towels

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Mears, MI

What's nearby

Silver Lake State Park - 11 min walk
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 5 min drive
Upper Silver Lake - 6 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 16 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

The Golden Eatery - 12 min drive
Open Hearth Grille - 13 min drive
Frickin' Chicken Shack - 4 min drive
Golden Sands Bucket Bar - 10 min drive
Whippy Dip - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Nestled on the beach, this Mears cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. The Fox Barn Winery and Little Sable Point Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

2/10 Terrible

Michelle B.

15 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Don’t rent from this host

Safety concerns: Several exposed screws at lakefront Neither ladder to exit lake adequately attached Electric to gas range not working. You are able to manually light the range top. Code violation-electrical panel not easily accessible and too close to hot water heater Hot tub has a major No leak, not useable. Interior doors do not latch. Bring your own 1-ply toilet paper. 1 partial roll was provided with the cottage. Every other cleaning supply and plenty of trash bags were provided. There are plenty of dishes and kitchenware, linens, blankets and pillows and outdoor furniture provided. The cabin decor is really nice. The location and the access to the lake is perfect. If you bring kayaks to the lake, definitely go to the creek on the west side of the lake. The entrance to the creek is marked by a little lighthouse. Host unable to resolve any of the MANY issues brought to his attention. Everything is someone else’s fault or the person “complaining” has unrealistic expectations. We were refunded what I consider to be an inadequate amount since his dishonesty and lack of accountability ruined a vacation that myself and my extended family were planning and looking forward to for months. Contrary to what I am sure his disparaging comment to this review will be, my family neither needs or expected a Hilton experience. Would have been nice if the advertised amenities were functional though. Cottage away from the lake has major water intrusion issues.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

30 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

HEAVEN!

Truly enjoyed Bob’s lakeside cottage. THE best location on the lake! The cottage was very well appointed with every cooking utensil/dishes etc needed, grills (both gas and charcoal) even a crock pot! The cottage was very clean and very nicely decorated. Easy kayak to the river was also a nice perk. No AC? No problem! Beautiful lake breezes every day/night made it very comfortable + ceiling fans in every room. No AC needed and this was mid-late July. We absolutely enjoyed our two weeks at this little piece of heaven. The view of the dunes is killer! Charming vintage cottage, couldnt have asked for any better. Owner was very responsive and nice, glad we had a chance to say hello to him and his family. Thank you for a beautiful time and many memories made. See you next year!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

14 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location, welcoming cottage

The cottage’s location on the lake and proximity to the Mac Woods dune rides and Whippy Dip (ice cream) is great! Cottage had everything we needed, and we had a great week. Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ruthann W.

29 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

Great cottage on the lake! Would definitely stay here again, has everything you need.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

KEN H.

20 Sept 2021

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Check-in

Disappointing ..smells like mold, very narrow pier

Broken toilet seat, intense mold smell, moldy outdoor furniture, and dark dreary decor and very narrow dock all lent for a disappointing stay. Looked inviting on paper but not a comfortable stay , albeit beautiful weather and nice lake view.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021