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Cottage on Private Upper Silver Lake Minutes From Sand Dunes!

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Relax on the lakeside deck with lounge chairs and enjoy the serene atmosphere.
Kitchen area with central island, sink, and stove, featuring green cabinets and a white countertop.
Enjoy a kitchen with a stainless steel sink and a window overlooking a deck and outdoor space.
Enjoy a workspace with a view of the snowy landscape from the large windows.
Overlooking a calm lake, this house features a spacious deck and a dock for boat access, set amidst a serene natural setting with a well-maintained lawn and trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Upper Silver Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Silver Lake State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪5 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mears

This cottage places you next to Upper Silver Lake and within 2 miles (3 km) of Silver Lake State Park. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • Upper Silver Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Silver Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 5 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 12 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 5.4 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬5 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.

Cottage on Private Upper Silver Lake Minutes From Sand Dunes!

Beautiful and Private Upper Silver Lake cottage with gorgeous lake views and only minutes away from downtown Silver Lake and the dunes! Enjoy the large deck off of the upper level when having morning coffee or grilling dinner! Updated interior includes open concept on main level with living, kitchen and dining area along with two bedrooms and one bathroom. Take the spiral staircase downstairs into the second living area with a pullout sofa, tv and electric fireplace. Two additional bedrooms downstairs with two full beds and one king bed. Jack and Jill bathroom on the lower level as well as the laundry room and second refrigerator! The lower level also features a sliding door to walkout to the lower level of the deck. Large yard down to the lake with a great firepit and deck with lounge chairs at the water. Take a fishing pole and catch all sorts of fish off of the two docks!

**Please advise the only interior staircase is a spiral staircase. There is a traditional staircase outside off of the deck with access to the lower level and sliding glass door to get inside the lower level**
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 1 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 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: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Mears, just steps from Upper Silver Lake. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't offer parking.

Is this cottage associated with 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.

Is Cottage on Private Upper Silver Lake Minutes From Sand Dunes! good for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside cottage include a fireplace and a kitchen in each accommodation with some featuring lake views.

Are there hot tubs at Cottage on Private Upper Silver Lake Minutes From Sand Dunes!?

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

Does this cottage offer breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

Although cats and dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

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

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Cottage on Private Upper Silver Lake Minutes From Sand Dunes!?

Yes, every accommodation at Cottage on Private Upper Silver Lake Minutes From Sand Dunes! comes with a deck with some featuring lake views.

Cottage on Private Upper Silver Lake Minutes From Sand Dunes! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jim C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get Together

It met expectations.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and welcoming

This property was great for hosting our family and perfect for lovers of the outdoors. Fire pit, lake view with access to the water. What more could you want?
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall family getaway

Nice spot for a fall weekend getaway with kids! The house was clean, comfortable, and as advertised. The location was convenient to the sand dunes, making it easy to enjoy some outdoor fun and adventure with the family. Highly recommend for anyone looking to relax and explore!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rose L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

Great location and nice property. It worked out perfect for our family girls weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect lake trip

Ideal location right on the lake with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Thank you for sharing such a great place.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

perfect for getting over to the dunes

Place is great, woke up in the morning looking at the little inland lake. Kitchen has a lot of things so that you can cook your own food with ease. Do pay attention to the fact that they tell you about the winding staircase inside, it’s a bit narrow. We had our larger service dog with us, and he would not go up and down the stairs inside. But easily remedied!! It is easy to access both floors with large sliding doors that are on the lake side of the house (great views) . We stayed in the fall and really enjoyed the non traditional layout on two floor. We used upstairs for eating and hanging out, and night time downstairs. Full baths on both floors, jack and Jill bathrooms between the 2 bedrooms up, and 2 bedrooms down. The driveway is also long, so you felt a little tucked away, and cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Lake Getaway

Property was very clean and conveniently located on a small lake, and quite near silver lake and Lake Michigan. We would recommend this property and would stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time and location

The house was great, the communication with the host was also outstanding. We love this area and jus t moved from camping to renting. the house met all of our needs we will definitely look to rent again. Thank you
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shana T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

We drive from Indiana with our baby, 5 year old, and dog. The lake was really calming and beautiful and the neighbors who stayed next to us were really friendly. Tons to do for kids around the area and really thoughtful touches to the property. There was a pack and play, games, several kid/baby utensils, and more than enough room for all of us. The only thing was that the spiral staircase was hard to use with a baby. We simply went outside and used the hill and it was fine. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

A F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Nice property. Kids enjoyed kayak and canoe
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Would do it again

First time in silver lake and this home was ideal. Very clean and well maintained and has everything you need away from home. Restaurants, attractions, dunes and beaches within short driving distance's. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana, ann arbor

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The view is beautiful. Near all the attractions. Great communication! We’ll be back in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew David D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable

We had 10 adults for the weekend. The house was exactly what we needed and everyone enjoyed it. Only thing I would warn about is for those of you who have Jeeps and keep your top down, there seems to be a sprinkler system. We woke up to the back of our jeep wet. Not a big deal as a quick wipe down fixed it. Overall we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trevor F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay @Silver Lake

Had a great vacation at the cottage! Its been years since we were in the Silver Lake area, there is always something fun to do. Beautiful setting on upper Silver, well cared for and professionally maintained. Thanks for the opportunity to enjoy your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Toni B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Terrific lake-front property!

We have stayed at many vacation rental properties over the years and this was one of the best! The host, Whitney, was so very helpful! She responded quickly to any questions or needs throughout the booking process and stay. The property is beautiful, newly remodeled lake-front with awesome view and is very well equipped for guests' needs in every way. They even had firewood all ready in the fire pit for evening smores and roasted marshmallows! Also, it is less than 10 minutes from all local activities, including the Dunes, Craig's Cruisers, Mac Wood Dune Rides, grocery store, restaurants, beaches, etc. There were 8 of us, including ourselves (grandparents), our son and dil and our 4 grandchildren (teens and young adults) and we had plenty of room. Plenty of room for trailers and quads if you've come to ride the dunes. Highly recommended. We'll be back...
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dune trip weekend

We stayed here on our Dune trip and loved the cottage. It fit 8 people no problem as well as 3 trucks w/trailers and 1 smaller car. Communication with the host was great, the view of the lake as well as the upper deck made the trip perfect for unwinding during the evenings after being on the dunes all day. 10/10 will stay here again on our next trip -Jake
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023