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Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake

Cottage with kitchen, 9-minute walk to Lake Michigan

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Beach towels
Property grounds
Game room
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Cedar Point Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪37 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mears

This cottage places you within a 10-minute stroll of Lake Michigan and Cedar Point Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Cedar Point Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Silver Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 16 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 27 min drive - 28.4 miles
  • Michigan's Adventure - 37 min drive - 42.4 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬13 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.

Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake

Escape to Great Lake Haven, a charming bungalow-style cottage just a 6-minute walk to a private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! Nestled in a peaceful wooded neighborhood, this spacious retreat sleeps up to 12 guests, making it perfect for families and groups. It's located between the charming Village of Pentwater and the sand dunes of Silver Lake, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a relaxing time on the lake.

Key Features

☀ Prime location on a wooded lot
☀ Deck, outdoor furniture, and fire pit
☀ Private association beach a short 0.3-mile walk across the street and 79 stairs to access Lake Michigan
☀ Silver Lake Sand Dunes are 5 minutes away
☀ A boat launch into Pentwater Lake is nearby for boating and fishing
☀ Local dining, wineries, and breweries are within a 5-15 minute drive
☀ Golden Sands golf course is 5 minutes away

Great Lake Haven has an open-concept layout with high ceilings and a loft overlooking the living area.

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

The master bedroom has a king-size bed for ultimate comfort. There's also a full bathroom with a tub and shower combination on the main level next to the master bedroom.

In the loft, you'll find two double beds and a queen-size bed.

The lower, walk-out level has two futon couches that convert into double beds. It also has a full bathroom with a walk-in shower.

Living Space and Kitchen

Great Lake Haven has a fully equipped kitchen that's perfect for cooking and gathering. The modern living room on the main floor is positioned for optimal viewing into the wooded backyard.

Outdoors

Relax on the furnished upper deck during your stay and enjoy a morning coffee or meal. We offer a grill, and there's a fire pit for s'mores and starry nights.

Beach Access

You may utilize our private association beach, which is a short 0.3-mile walk down the road, across Ridge Rd, you will find the path to the 79 stairs to access Lake Michigan.

For beach access without stairs, we recommend Mears State Park in Pentwater. It's 8 miles north of the house.

For boaters and kayakers, there's a launch 3.5 miles north on Pentwater Lake, which is accessible to Lake Michigan.

We provide area travel guides that include beaches, restaurant listings, entertainment and festivals, attractions, shopping, bike trails, and more.

Book your stay at Great Lake Haven today for the perfect beach getaway, outdoor adventure, and cozy retreat all in one!
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

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

Events allowed: family gatherings

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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

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.
  • Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage in Mears is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Cedar Point Park. You'll also find Pentwater Lake and Upper Silver Lake within a short drive.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage next to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

Is Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake good for couples?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a kitchen and a smart TV as well as a garden.

Does Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does 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, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Are there rooms with balconies at Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake?

Yes, every accommodation at Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake comes with a balcony.

Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, between Silver Lake and Pentwater. Easy access to Lake Mighigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Comfortable and Clean Cottage

Lovely cottage in a convenient location. My family enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sonya G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Jeep Invasion 2025 girls weekend

Temps were a little chillier, but the bonfire pit kept us warm outside. Great sleeping areas and close to everything we needed. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

great property, very private. nice beach, a bit of walk but doable. clean and as described. excellent commination from owner. no issues at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Short walk to the beach

Nice to stay in a wooded area with fenced yard for our pet. Spacious and comfortable bedroom and living areas. Nice deck overlooking the yard. Short walk to the stairs leading to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Allen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

10 min walk from lake michigan

This property is not on Lake Michigan. It is about a 10 minute walk to a beach on Lake Michigan
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place - will revisit 👍

Highly recommended place to stay in Silver Lake area - thanks Stephanie !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend

Stephanie was a responsive host and allowed an early check in. The house is nice, but the beach is about a half a mile away. Beach towels are provided! We stayed for 4 nights. If staying for longer we would have needed to bring our own paper towels, trash bags and toilet paper. There is a gas and charcoal grill. However, if you plan to use the gas grill there is NOT a propane tank provided so make sure you bring one!!! We did not find this out until after we arrived and the host does not provide one. We were a little disappointed because all of our meals were going to be cooked on the grill. Instead we bought a bag of charcoal. The dunes are about a 10 minute drive and a fun activity. We had a good time, but wish that the description of the house details would have been more clear.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

Liked: Cleanliness

More Michigan exploring

We enjoyed a week in the Mears/Pentwater area! Lots to do including wineries, pontoon boat rental and visiting Ludington for the first time... not to mention very close access to a pristine Lake Michigan beach... The house was well stocked with kitchen items for home cooking - great appliances and even storage containers for leftovers! Beds were comfortable if you like a firm mattress, but not a lot of privacy in the loft area. Back yard is smaller than it looks in the photos and neighbors are near but not too close. Basement was fun for game playing when it rained! Host was very responsive and helpful - would certainly recommend for those who want a balance of time at the house and time out and about!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual Lake Michigan trip

The cottage was everything described. Clean with all the amenities we needed. Close to the dunes and the lake. FYI there are approximately 74 steps to the private beach area with a rest area in between flights. We caught a couple sunsets and our kids took a few sunset dips in the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved the area and two seperate livingspaces

Easy walk to the beach, nice fenced in yard for dogs(must be on chains because fence isnt dog proof). Be very careful where you allow yoir dogs if yoi bring them because there were old pet stains and dogs always want to pee over other dogs pee. Dont let them walk away from you. Our kids loved having the bottom floor to themselves. 40 minute drive to the hunting grounds mu husband likes.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Stay

My daughter had her Bacherlorette weekend with her sister and 6 friends here. They said the place was perfect! Stephanie was so easy to get a hold of with any questions. The girls said the house was clean and stocked with everything they needed for their stay. They loved the setting, the close walk to the beach and enjoyed the local winery and the thrilling Mac Dune rides. They would definitely recommend this property and would 100% return for another fabulous stay! 5 stars all around! Thanks Stephanie!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun weekend at Lake MI

Great communication w/ the host! She was very kind to adjust the check in time for us. Beach was beautiful! nice set up in back yard for having a fire. Plenty of space. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent S., Seattle, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and stay!

Experience was great and the location was awesome. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Family friendly and great location.

My family and I stayed here for our annual Silver Lake vacation. The home was very spacious and clean with many amenities. We really enjoyed the location as it is close to the dunes and has a private beach area to use within walking distance of the house. Access to the private beach area requires the use of a large stairway with many steps and is somewhat steep but, we became comfortable with it after a couple of uses. Being able to have a bonfire on the beach was an absolute plus! Stephanie was very easy to communicate with which we appreciated. Overall, we were extremely happy with the home and would definitely stay here again. Thanks Stephanie!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place

This home was comfortable to stay in and it was great to have the private beach access down the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay, great location

The location was perfect for being close to the dunes for riding yet a little out for some peace and quiet. House was fully stocked with everything we needed and plenty of room. The beach area was a short walk and very nice. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy N., HOLLAND MI.

Liked: Cleanliness

Neat, clean little cottage

The beach was the very best part. A little walk but worth it. The cottage was decorated nicely with a nice outdoor area. Double beds instead of queen were an issue for my adult children as was the very damp basement. Otherwise a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Center Point, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Family Location

Nice house, deck and back fire pit for evening activities. Great location to private beach. Centrally located for all activities we enjoyed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake Michigan and the sand dunes

Very nice stay within walking distance to the beach on Lake Michigan. Nice neighborhood and the property was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Makell M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Week get away

Everything is very nice about this location. The beach access is really great (but yes, a ton of stairs) This is a great place but a word to the wise: bring your own pots/pans, toilet paper/paper towel and garbage bags if you are staying with 5 or more people. It’s super expensive if you buy it in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

june 21st

it was a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Fun weekend

Clean home, quiet neighborhood, many sleeping options, large refrigerator, quiet dishwasher and easy to use washer/dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second time staying

This is our second time staying at the property. We stayed once last fall. It is a welcome escape from the city, a very nice home with everything we need. Thanks again, Stephanie!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mears Trip

Except for the weather and being end of season, the trip and cottage were fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022