Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Mears, MI

Silver Lake State Park11 min walk
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center4 min drive
Little Sable Point Lighthouse5 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)64 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Location, Location, Location one of the best property locations on the entire lake. Delightful family location on the calm side of the lake isolated from traffic both on land and water. Conveniently located in a subdivision shielding it from traffic. Shallow waterfront, ideal for swimming with young children. Sand bottom lake with tie out for boat. Ice cream parlor and dune buggy rides within walking distance. Grassy waterfront for lounging lakeside, lake is ideal for water activities like skiing, fishing, and sailing. Full view of lake and sand dunes.

Mooring for boat, shallow lake front, outdoor gas grill, lawn chairs, patio chairs and table. Lakeside of cottage has sliding glass doors and windows with an unobstructed view of the lake. Great place to enjoy coffee by the water or relax inside with great view of the water. Enjoy 60' of Silver Lake frontage with the best views in all of Silver Lake area. No dirt or paved road to cross. Option to rent a second cottage on the same property (VRBO Listing #841621). Both have views of the dunes and lake, a fire pit, and a private dock. Bring your boat and dock it here all week. (Or rent a pontoon boat / kayaks / Stand up paddle boards on the lake).

One of the best locations on Silver Lake, not Upper Silver or the creek. We're located on the quiet side of the lake away from traffic. This cottage was recently renovated with an updated bathroom, new flooring, blinds, and lighting, as well as refinished cabinets and table. We're excited to share our sweet cottage with you. This location is within walking distance to Mac Woods Dune Rides and Whippy Dip. The kids can ride their bikes safely on our neighborhood streets. Just a short drive away (about 2 miles to the downtown area) are go-karts/arcade, bumper cars/boats, and miniature golf at Craig's Cruisers, shopping at Dunetown Mall, Ice Cream, restaurants, any type of water craft rental at the Wave Club, Jeep/Quad/Buggy rentals. Also, check out Cherry Point Farm & Market for their wonderful cherry donuts (really delicious!). Additionally, a ride out to the tallest lighthouse on Lake Michigan, Little Sable Point, to catch an evening sunset is a must-do on your vacation bucket list. The Lighthouse is open for tours during summer weekends.

Come for a fun and relaxing vacation . . . and return for generations!

Please note that each year we try to make additional upgrades in an effort to make your experience even better. Just some of these updates include:
2021: small portable dishwasher for those that would like this convenience
2022: new queen-size pillowtop mattress in the primary bedroom
2023: Enlarged the patio, installed 6 new windows, new 17" comfort-height toilet, new bathroom faucet, updated bedroom furniture for Queen bed, new pots and pans, decor updates (rugs, pictures, lamps, pillows, twin coverlets, etc), and added additional shelf in cabinet above the stove for your use. Also now including sheets and some towels for your use.

Property manager

Bob Davies

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

As long as you do not disturb neighbor’s

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

This is a family community therefore you are expected to be respectful of all neighbors.

All renters to bring their own sheets and towels for their stay.

Please deposit household garbage in outside cans before leaving drag to street.Please leave the facilities clean for limited touch up for next guests.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: As long as you do not disturb neighbor’s

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mears, MI

What's nearby

Silver Lake State Park - 11 min walk
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 5 min drive
Upper Silver Lake - 6 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 16 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

The Golden Eatery - 12 min drive
Open Hearth Grille - 13 min drive
Frickin' Chicken Shack - 4 min drive
Golden Sands Bucket Bar - 10 min drive
Whippy Dip - 6 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. located?

This family-friendly Mears cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Little Sable Point Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

8.6

Excellent

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8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.2/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

30 Aug 2023

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

Easy Peasy

It was great for our small family. Prop Manager was really responsive and helpful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kari N.

23 Aug 2023

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

Great Cottage with a Great View!

The cottage was comfortable and had all of the amenities that we were looking for. Great location on the quiet end of the lake with a beautiful view of the dunes. The owner was extremely responsive. Planning to stay here again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michelle B.

14 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Lakeview cottage

Major water intrusion that the host was aware of and did not warn us about. Clutter around the side and rear of building. Sliding screen door does not work well. Interior doors do not latch. 1 partial roll of toilet paper provided. Dishes and linens and outdoor furniture were adequate for needs. Ultimately we are very disappointed in this rental and in VRBO for allowing hosts like this to continue to ruin vacations for families. I will sending a longer response, but you should not allow this man to continue to rent his properties until he makes repairs. I would have give 0 stars if this platform would have allowed it.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

millissa g.

3 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation stay

The water and dock were nice and easy to use. The back bedroom flooded and all of shoes and bags were soaked. The cover on the bed then was wet due to the water on the floor. We did not have any access to a dryer. Unfortunately i was not aware that i had to call vrbo on the day this happened and they are unable to give any type of refunds.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

4 July 2023

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

Great week at Silver Lake

The cottages on this property are clean and well-maintained. There was a minor hiccup with the trash from the previous renter but I texted the owner and it was handled straight away and was not an issue. VERY responsive owner. This property is at the SW end of Silver Lake, away from the hotels resorts and sand dune rentals. So, it’s much quieter traffic-wise. Neighbors were very friendly, and the distance to food and ice cream (critical) is short. My wife, our son and his girlfriend (in their 20’s) we with us and the rear cottage was the perfect size for us. I caught numerous perch, a few bluegills, a bass, two small walleye and a large sucker with a bobber and nightcrawlers off the end of the dock. That was a nice plus. All in all, I give this a 12/10, no real down side or negatives for us at all. Very good week (Saturday to Saturday in the rear cottage).

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Bob Davies

From Chicago area and I have been enjoying Silver Lake my entire life.

Why they chose this property

We have a wonderful view of the dunes. We also are in a nice little subdivision, so it's safe for kids to ride bikes, and play.

What makes this property unique

We are in one of the best locations on the lake. There is less wind and the water is calmer than on the far side of the lake, and it's perfect for children and adults alike.