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A vast sandy landscape with a clear sky and a distant view of the ocean.
A living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a flat-screen TV.
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A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a coffee bar, a fireplace, and a television mounted on the wall.
A wooden cabin with a number 8778, large sliding glass doors, and a small porch area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬

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About the neighborhood

Mears

Located within a 5-minute walk of Silver Lake State Park, this vacation home is within a 15-minute stroll of Silver Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Silver Lake - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Upper Silver Lake - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 2 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 36 min drive - 34.8 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬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.

Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here

1265 square foot home located 0.2 miles from Silver Lake ORV sand dune entrance. 3 bedroom home with a kitchen, living room and all-season porch with 3 patio door for beautiful view and a gas fireplace. A shaded yard and a fenced area for dogs. Centrally located for all outdoor activities. The silver Lake area has something to do for everyone, fishing, canoeing, swimming, hiking, biking, walking along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan or yeeting thru the sand dunes in your off road vehicle or side x side. Seasonal attractions like Mac Woods dune rides, Little Sable light house tours, Craig’s cruisers, shopping, Icecram shops, Chicken shack, Hart-Montague bike trails, local wine tours, golfing, Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo. Day Trips to Ludington, Manistee or the Baldwin trail system. For rentals use Silverback rentals or Wave Club boat rentals. So many memories to be made!
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please leave all bedding on the beds and used towels on towel racks located behind the doors in each bedroom.
Be respectful to our neighbors, Golden township has an ordinance for quiet time from 11pm to 7am.
Please disclose how many adults, kids and pets will be staying. For security reasons, there are 2 exterior cameras.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • 2 total pets
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: pick up after pets, obey state leash laws.

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
Cashless transactions are available
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, 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • 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.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions and guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this vacation home?

This vacation home in Mears is within a 10-minute walk of Silver Lake State Park and Silver Lake. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Upper Silver Lake within a short drive.

Is there parking available at Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this vacation home include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Are there hot tubs at Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here?

No, there aren't any house at Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here that offer a balcony.

Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is very clean, beautiful with great amenities. Host was excellent to work with. Great location for many activities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host! They thought of everything you could need during your stay to make the home comfortable and stocked. This is our second stay here. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time and the house was very well appointed. I always bring a box full of extras and didn’t need a thing. Jennie was very responsive to all messages. Would love to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Great place to stay had everything we needed and more
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Awesome Property

Perfect property for me and my two teenage kids to enjoy the dunes and silver lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing stay

These hosts are pros! They know how to setup a place to make it welcome. Everything you need and extremely close to the dunes. I already rebooked a stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Excellent location for the dunes. Plenty of shade. Top notch communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Wonderful location, and the house was set up perfectly to make us feel at home. We loved the coffee bar and s’mores station. Hosts really go the extra mile.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Location was clean and spacious. They thought of all the little extras. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It would be hard to find a place that could match the level of hospitality this place offers. This was my second stay and I’ve booked my 3rd. Thank you so much to the hosts(happy stay experts) for doing such a great job.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutley perfect, as always! This rental is a gem and we look forward to our next stay. The host is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
One of the best places we have stayed. Great dune access for us. Place was clean. Fire pit. Place is stocked with everything you need just like a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year staying at Sweet Retreat and we absolutely love it! It is the cutest, coziest place. Very pet friendly! They think of everything from extra toiletries you may have forgotten to an extra leash and poop bags! We will definitely continue to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family adventure!

Had a great visit to Silver Lake! Sandy's ORV property exceeded our expectations! So clean and comfortable and close to everything! Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

We were extremely surprised how close we were able to be to the sand dunes and I would absolutely go back there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place tonStay

Great property, very good location. Super clean and they have thought of everything. One of the best properties we ever stayed at. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attention to detail was superb. Everything you needed was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway!

This is truly the best rental home we’ve stayed in. The house was very clean and we all felt at home, including the dogs! All the little amenities through out the house were very appreciated! We will be booking again & we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

The cottage was perfect for our stay and is in a great location. The house was very clean and the four season room turned into the perfect hangout spot. The coffee and s’mores bars are a great touch and the kids couldn’t wait to have a bonfire. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the Silver Lake area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and great host

This property was everything we hoped for. Great communication from the host as well. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here two times now, and both times were wonderful. The host is very accommodating with excellent communication! You also can’t beat the location, you are 1 minute from the dunes. We were able to go in and out all day. It’s clean and was well equipped for my family of 6 and our dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my 3rd time here in 2025. Each time was equally as amazing. Best host ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Vacation

Wonderful rental. Could not have asked for anything more. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Sweet Retreat was really sweet !

The property was SUPER nice, clean, and close to the dunes entrance! Their amenities were extremely helpful, and the owners were super informative! We would love to stay here again ! This was our frist trip with our infant and their home made it so easy for us !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely—here’s a polished, enthusiastic review you can post:We absolutely loved our stay at this cozy cabin near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes! From the moment we arrived, it felt warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully prepared. The extra amenities and little touches throughout the cabin truly made us feel like our hosts went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable.The location was absolutely perfect. We were within walking distance of the dunes and an easy bike ride into the center of town, making it incredibly convenient to enjoy everything the area has to offer without having to constantly get in the car. It was the perfect home base for exploring Silver Lake.We also loved that the cabin was pet-friendly, which made it possible for us to enjoy our getaway with our furry family members. The cabin was cozy, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a welcoming, convenient, and comfortable retreat near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. This place truly felt like a home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026