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Sleeps 18! Heated pool and lake access.

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and balcony

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Beach nearby
Outdoor pool
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 18

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Mears

This vacation home places you next to Upper Silver Lake and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Golden Sands Golf Course. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a sofa bed.
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What's nearby

  • Upper Silver Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Silver Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 9 min drive - 6.1 miles
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬9 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.

Sleeps 18! Heated pool and lake access.

This large, spacious home in a private association, Flora Dale, has 5 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, 2 large living areas, kitchen and dining room. Enough room for your whole family and friends under one roof. Not to mention the access you have to the heated, communal pool, basketball and tennis courts, tetherball, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard AND 400 feet of private, resort beach front AND only 2.5 miles from the dunes entrance. PLEASE NOTE the pool is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

In the main living area, you will find 1 large living room with 2 full-size pull out couches and 1 love seat pull out couch, washer and dryer, 1 bedroom with 1 queen bed, full bathroom, kitchen and dining room and a hallway that leads you upstairs. The upstairs has 2 bedrooms and a full bathroom. The first bedroom includes 1 queen and 2 twin beds, the second bedroom has 3 twin beds.

Travel back downstairs, through the kitchen, past the washer and dryer, through the 1st living area, down a couple stairs and into the 2nd living room to the "other side of the house".
Here you will find 2 more full-size couches, t.v., full bathroom and 2 bedrooms. Each bedroom has 1 queen bed.

What's included?
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, coffee pot, toaster, microwave, pots/pans, silverware, plates, cups.
BEDROOMS: If you don't want to bring your own, sanitized bedding can be found in each bedroom.
BATHROOMS: Linens provided.

What else? T.V., internet, washing machine and dryer as well as fire pit and gas grill.

1 roll of paper towel and toilet paper are provided to get you started.

Plenty of parking for trucks, trailers and all your toys.

Entry to the home is provided in your welcome package, 3 days prior to your check in date.

Check in 4 p.m.
Check out 10 a.m.

Check in/out times are strict. Exceptions cannot be made.

We ask you leave the house in the same condition as you found it.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a sofa bed, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Communal pool
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

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, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 15.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see around this vacation home?

This vacation home 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.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

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

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Sleeps 18! Heated pool and lake access.?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a kitchen and a smart TV along with an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Sleeps 18! Heated pool and lake access.?

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

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Sleeps 18! Heated pool and lake access.?

Yes, every accommodation at Sleeps 18! Heated pool and lake access. comes with a balcony.

Sleeps 18! Heated pool and lake access. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

hayden w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Easily to communicate with owner and all is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Wanda W.

Nice Area, lots of inaccuracies with the description of the house.

The house is in a great location and easy to get to the sand dunes and the State Park. The air conditioning does not work in the upstairs bedrooms, they were 85 degrees at night. The house advertises that it sleeps 18, but they only supplied 13 forks. We had a couple over for dinner and had to ask them to bring their own silverware. One of the coffee makers still had grounds in it from the previous renters. Thankfully there were two machines. There were no pot holders in the kitchen and only one dish rag and one drying towel. The oven couldn’t open properly because it was too tight to the wall, so it made it difficult to get things in and out. There were no extra linens and the bath towels were minimal. There are no directions as to where the pool is or how to get to the beach. The pool is 1/2 mile away and the beach 3/4 of a mile. On the plus side, we did have working internet and propane for the gas grill. The large deck and tables were great for eating outside. It was a quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abigail S., Kalamazoo, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay in Silver Lake!

We enjoyed our time at this house so much! It was so spacious and accommodated our large group nicely. The 3 full baths were great, and we loved the large yard. Great for family kickball and wiffle ball games with all of the cousins.The neighborhood is fantastic! We absolutely loved biking all around and to the community pool! The house is on two dead end cul de sacs, so there was very little traffic, it was great! There is a hill towards the pool, that some of the kids struggled biking on, but the older kids and adults enjoyed it! We had a little hiccup at the beginning but Nick was available immediately, and was fantastic to work with. We would definitely recommend this rental, and hope to stay again some day. Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison K., Cleveland, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
This was a nice large house perfect for a large group with plenty of room. It was clean and within a great location to hit the sand dunes! The only negative is that the listing states private pool and beach access within this community, however we never found it and there were no directions provided on how to get there. We would have liked to check it out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette L.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house worked out great. Roomy, comfortable. Good host. Just wish checkout was 11 because of the amount of people staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location!

We had an extended family trip with people age 2-70 and the house was large enough to accommodate us all. The pool was really nice and the state park & beach were a short walk or drive away. The neighborhood was cute and there were a lot of other families out and about at the time were there.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

House had plenty of room for all of us and plenty of room for trailers. Would stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Great kocation, plenty of space

We really enjoyed our stay at this house. We were very surprised when we showed up as the listing description and pictures do not do it justuce. Plenty of room for large group
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A+++++

Great house. Great location. Great communication w host. All wonderful! A+++++
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Location

The house is in a great location. It is spacious and great for multiple families. The access to the pool was enjoyable - it has a slide.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luana K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation to Mears

We enjoyed our stay! The house was spacious, clean and well supplied. Our group was large, but there was plenty of room for us all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita T., Macomb, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

5 bedroom house review

The only issue we encountered was with the large tv in the great room. It turned on fine, but after 10-15 minutes, emitted a violent loud noise and shut itself off. We tried again the next day- same thing. Seems not safe, electrical issue??? That being said, everything else was great. Very well equipped kitchen, every type of pots and pand, even a griddle. Great location with access to pool. Would stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Ricki R., Arlington Heights

Liked: Cleanliness

Michigan Memorial

First off.....the host needs to straighten out the listing address for this house. I realize he's been working with VRBO on getting the proper address on his listing, but we literally almost became sick when we showed up at the address with 14 people and saw something no where near what was pictured in VRBO!!! It was a 2 bedroom, 1 bath place and the front door was unlocked so when we walked in and saw this it was quite the shock. The owner needs to let whomever is renting the larger house that the house shown in the listing is actually another address at least till VRBO gets the listing address straightened out! Other than that snafu, the house we finally got to was perfect for our needs and had all the space and amenities we needed! We all agreed if we needed to come back to the area we'd definitely look at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Victor B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice and like prviate

Few beds are too hard but other are good!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Plenty of Room!

The house was super clean and close to all recreation areas. We had plenty of room to spread out and all the necessities were provided. We would definitely love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Silver lake Stay

This was a great place to stay with 13 people. There was lots of room and near lots to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Christmas gift

We gift a trip to our kids and grandkids every other year and this year’s was a trip to ride the dunes at Silver Lake. The house I booked was great!! Plenty of room for 11 adults and 6 kids! The house was clean and laid out perfectly to accommodate everyone’s needs. The house is close to all the attractions and has plenty of parking for all the trailers…which was a big plus!! We had a wonderful time and would definitely try to book this house again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

CHRISTOPHER R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for large families

We were a group of 5 families, 17 total ages ranging from 71 to 1. The house is much larger than the pictures can capture. It was easy to spread out and it still felt quiet. The deck is huge too. We had a small maintenance issue and the property manager responded within minutes, and promptly fixed the issue ( he lives minutes away) Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice big house

The place was huge. Plenty of room for everyone to have their own space.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca T.

Liked: Cleanliness

July 28th 2022

Property was exactly like it was shown on VRBO. Enjoyed our visit. Close to beach and activities. Lots of yummy ice cream places to sample.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joan M., Kalamazoo Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Family reunion

This house is spread out which allowed our family to have some privacy along with lots of time together on the large deck. We enjoyed the pool and the area attractions.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will rent again

Our friend group has made a yearly trip to silver lake for the past 10 years, generally staying at different locations to switch things up. Will definitely consider this place for next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022