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Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway

Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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A heated pool
Children's area
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, table tennis
Beach

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mears

This cottage places you within a short walk of Silver Lake State Park and within a mile (2 km) of Lake Michigan. The cottage includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 2 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Electric Forest - 26 min drive - 21.7 miles
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 35 min drive - 33.9 miles
  • Michigan's Adventure - 37 min drive - 38.3 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬10 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.

Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway

You will love the memories you will be creating with the beautiful view of the dunes from the 400 feet of private beach front and it is only one mile from the entrance to the dunes and 1 mile from Lake Michigan.

This cottage has an excellent set up if you have young kids as there is a play area. The play area includes an oversized sand box and a swing set.

There is also a gas grill, deck furniture (deck in front and in back,) and fire pit.

This perfect getaway also includes access to the clubhouse which features WiFi, a ping pong table, and a basketball/ tennis court. You will also have access to the heated pool and to the boat launch.

After a long day of fun in the sun you can enjoy a beautiful sunset while relaxing on the front deck or sunrise if you are an early riser.

There are two bedrooms; one bedroom contains a queen size bed which also includes a washer and dryer in the room. The second bedroom contains a bunk bed with a single bunk on top and full size bed on the bottom and It is a very open layout and contains a full kitchen to include stove, microwave and refrigerator.

It is located in an excellent location on a private drive. There is a spot to moore your boat on the private beach access. It is located right off of Silver Lake Rd between Mac's Dune Rides and Silver Lake State Park. It is close to Dunetown Shopping Center, exactly 1 mile from Craigs Cruiser's, and less than 10 minutes from the entrance to the dunes and to Lake Michigan.

This is the perfect place to create lifelong memories your family will cherish.

*wifi available at clubhouse and at cottage.
******please note furniture was changed in living room as of June 2024. (No pic Available at this time). One Couch (double recliner), and recliner chair.
Keywords: Silver Lake, Dunes, waterfront access, beach, pool, clubhouse, Lake Michigan, boating
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a dining table.

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Cherish the Memories With a Perfect Family Getaway Mears
Cherish the Memories With a Perfect Family Getaway Cottage
Cherish the Memories With a Perfect Family Getaway Cottage Mears

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do around this cottage?

This cottage is located in Mears, a short 16-minute walk from Lake Michigan and also 12 minutes on foot from Silver Lake State Park. You'll also find Upper Silver Lake and Little Sable Point Lighthouse within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway?

Couples will appreciate amenities at this cottage, including a kitchen and a smart TV in each accommodation with some featuring beach views.

Does Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway have a hot tub?

No, but this cottage does have a heated pool.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway?

Yes, every accommodation at Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway comes with a deck with some featuring beach views.

Reviews

Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 24 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great fun was had by all. Thanks for the stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Owner was not reachable so Was never given WiFi password and Air Conditioner is way undersized so was extremely warm Other than that we had a great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Denise H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bed was very old and hard to get in and out of due to permanent positioning and washer/dryer combo blocking end of bed. 2nd bedroom smelled like urine. Neighbor helped with WiFi. Owners didn’t respond to us. The rest was as expected. Needs a deep cleaning. Overall fair place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice cabin, great location.

Erica was a great and responsive host. No frills, cozy, and quaint cabin perfect for a small family. Our boys had fun in the community play area in the back shared by other cabins with all the other kids staying nearby. Also great that it’s a short walk to the pool. Starting out the day with a view of the dunes from the front patio was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sidney S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Floradale cottage

Perfect for our need of overflow beds. I was a little hesitant when I saw the large damage deposit, but am getting it back, I hope!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time at Silver Lake

Super cute community and great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Alec M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great weekend getaway

Our family of 4 stayed here during our long weekend trip. The location is perfect and provided everything that we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Angela M., Ottawa lake

Liked: Cleanliness

Very close walk to Silver Lake

Nice property. Only 4 of us went so we didn't check out the sleeper sofa. Small place but nice. Loved that it had a community pool, playset, & other games so we didnt have to travel far for some fun. The shower water temp would switch to a cooler temp for a second or 2 but then go back to hot so it wasn't too bad. Small stove & counter space but manageable. All in all, it was a good rental.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

Great place to stay just my wife and I would stay again if we get a chance very quiet there
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

16th Birthday trip

Great location for the dunes. The boys did not want to leave!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

helen h.

Disliked: Cleanliness

not very clean

lots of spiders in the cabin, the beach wasnt really a beach!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Brad S.

Liked: Cleanliness

sand dnunes

Cabin was great and location was great. Very little parking for dune toys.

8/10 Good

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location for lake fun

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Great location near the dunes and lake Michigan. Also very short walk to sandy beach area on Silver Lake. Our kids enjoyed playing in the heated pool every day.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

TIM R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Silver Lake Vacation

My family and I had a great week at a great place. The cottage was great, and so was the beach. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

6/10 Okay

Suzanne S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice location and neighbors, cleanness to be improved

Location is nice, very friendly neighbors. Personally, I am sensitive with hairs on bedding linen from unknown source after check in, glad that I brought our own bedding sheets. Some food debris on the dinning chair as well. If you are spending multiple days, please consider to bring some napkins, paper towel and toilet paper or prepare to buy from the gas station.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect for our family..

It was clean and quaint and quiet.. the neighbors were nice and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Buffi B.

Great Vacation

Our family and friends enjoyed our stay very much and will definitely be back! Great location and friendly neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Heather R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quick get away

We enjoyed our stay and would stay here again:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Denisse G., Hanover Park, IL 60133

Liked: Cleanliness

Very nice but....

My family really enjoyed our stay here! The only down side was that there was absolutely no service on any of our phones so when we had trouble getting in we couldn’t reach the owner on our cell phones. We had to ask a neighbor if we could use their phone to contact the owners. The only WiFi that was available was at the club house so if you needed to make a phone call you had to go there. Overall it was a great stay but be prepared to be in a dead zone for your phones.