AUG 1-15 OPEN, CUTE RETRO cabin, AC, Lake view, assoc. dock, pet friendly

Mears, Michigan
$252 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Golden View cottage has been in our family since 1984. It is located in a lake-front neighborhood on the western end of Silver Lake (“the quiet side”), near Mac Woods Dune Rides & Whippy Dip (can you say ice cream ). It has a nice sunny large lot, deck, views of Silver Lake & the Dunes and private lake access including dock privileges at the shared association lot adjacent to our property.

We fully refreshed the cottage in 2021, new flooring, paint, furnishings. But celebrate the retro feel & design. It is adorable!

We have strict cleaning protocols for your sanitizing assurance between rentals. Guests bring their own bed sheets/pillowcases and bath towels. All mattress pads, pillow case protectors, bed spreads, bath floor mats, bath hand towels, door rugs, kitchen towels are replaced between each stay.

The cottage has AIR CONDITIONING! We are happy to make you more comfortable on those hot summer nights.

Silver Lake is an amazing place to vacation - endless fun, activities galore, and the incredible Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan beaches to explore. From this property you can ride your bike along the very scenic Silver Lake channel out to Lake Michigan. Take a tour of the Little Sable Point Lighthouse, catch a sunset or just park yourself on the beach and enjoy!

This cottage has a living area open to the kitchen, with picture windows looking towards the lake and yard. The association dock is just steps away for mooring your watercraft, casting a line off the end of the dock or swimming. The cottage includes a large deck with a kid's sandbox, firepit area, and swing set. And, plenty of room for the kids to play in the yard. We also have a second outdoor shower to rinse off after the beach. Just making sure this is clear - this cottage is not directly on the lake but steps away and has a view of lake & dunes.

There are 2 bedrooms, equipped with a queen size bed and a full size bed. We regularly upgrade our mattresses. We have a couch & comfy chairs in the great room. The bathroom has a tub/shower combo. The kitchen includes a dining table for 4 people and there is also a table/umbrella on the deck. The kitchen is fully equipped with stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker. toaster - the works! We aim to please the 'foodie' in you!

To make your stay more relaxing, we have loaded the book case with beach reads and books for the kids. There is also a toy bin and plenty of board games. We have also have a smart TV with ROKU, Xbox and WIFI fiber internet.

Outside there is a gas BBQ grill, deck furniture and fire pit. We have parking for 2-3 cars and a trailer (check with us on the size of your 'toy' trailer first).

This location is within walking distance to Mac Woods Dune Rides and Whippy Dip. The kids can ride their bikes safely on our paved neighborhood streets. Just a short drive away (2 miles to the downtown area) are go-karts/arcade, bumper cars/boats, 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. Or, hop on your bike or lace up your running shoes and cruise the paved pedestrian path around the entire lake. 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 the fun - return for generations!

Check-in time: 3pm
Check-out time: 11am
flexible times on weekend rentals (check with owner)
Pet fee is $20/night per pet

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Local Artist Showcase Locally-owned & Organized Tours & Activities Recycling Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Rafting Nearby Sailing Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: Limit Smoking To Outside Cottage

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Kori W.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    We love visiting this area. We usually camp but needed more convenience as we were traveling with a newborn. This little place was perfect for our family.

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2025

    Stayed Aug 21, 2025

    The cabin itself has a little more space than I thought it would. It is very retro and rustic and reminds me of the cabin my family used to have. Unfortunately there was a big truck parked next door so we did not get to see the lakeview throughout the stay. The owners are fantastic in communication and provided us with towels and linens because I flew in and did not have those things.

  • jen e.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 16, 2025

    We had a wonderful vacation at the cottage! It was a perfect location to Lake Michigan and into town. The cottage was clean and check in was easy. We will definitely stay again!

  • Stephanie G.

    Submitted Aug 7, 2025

    Stayed Aug 4, 2025

    We enjoyed sitting out on the deck and walking to the dock. The cottage is quaint and well stocked to cook/grill. Tammy is a great host and communicates well. Thank you for sharing your home!

  • Jean F.

    Submitted Jul 31, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Cottage was clean and welcoming. Would book it again.

  • STACI O.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 4, 2025

    We absolutely loved this home. It was exactly as described, and was perfect for our family of four with two kids, 5 and 7. The central air conditioning was even better than I’d hoped for! The dock was great; we were able to have family members swing by and pick us up on the boat on their way to the dunes, which was awesome. Thank you so much for having us! We can’t wait to come back.

  • Emily B.

    Submitted Jun 30, 2025

    Stayed Jun 22, 2025

    Perfect quiet neighborhood for our young family! Walking distance to whippy dip and Mac woods dune tours. Excellent street for biking riding and evening walks.

  • Evan S.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    Wonderful stay in quiet neighborhood

  • Joseph S.

    Submitted May 12, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Everything was great, Tammy was very responsive and accommodating, great location and had everything we needed. Thank you

  • Cindy W.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 20, 2024

    We LOVED this sweet place! We could sit on the patio deck and see the water Silver lake and also walk done just a few feet away to the dock. The neighborhood was quiet and the home is so conveniently located to everything Silver Lake has to offer. We went in a more off season time but during the summer I could see this being a place for small family or few friends to stay and enjoy the Cottage and play games inside and out and have a bonfire! Sit outside for dinner and easily bike or walk up the road for ice cream! Or even hop in the car and ride less than 5 minutes to Sable Lighthouse and enjoy the beach! We took our dog and she loved it all too! The Cottage is very clean and has comfy beds and chairs! The hosts ALWAYS responded if I had questions but had very few! We HIGHLY Recommend this wonderful place!

  • Cristalee M.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    Beds were comfy, kitchen had all the necessities, host was very responsive - over all it we had a great time!

  • Sandy W.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2024

    Stayed Aug 26, 2024

    I think things could have been a bit cleaner meaning the cottage. Outside appearance.

  • KAREN B.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Tammy and her husband were great!! The cottage was lovely and very clean. The neighbors were awesome and very informative also. The only thing I can think of is that a clothes line and motions lights by the fire pit would have been nice. We would definitely stay there again.

  • Rebecca A.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    We go on an annual family trip to silver lake. We meet up with about 20+ family members. We prefer a smaller rental for our family rather than sharing with multiple others. The cabin was perfect. Central air, stocked kitchen, nice beds, room to relax, bathroom was clean with a tub, and we could bring our dogs. Tammy and Sean were amazing hosts. Quick to respond and were very welcoming. We felt like we were at a family cabin not some cold time share. We look forward to coming again and again.

  • Cynthia L.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    The cottage was quaint but sufficient for our needs. The beds were very comfortable & the entire place was very clean & tidy. We enjoyed sitting on the deck with the view of the lake. My favorite place, the lighthouse beach, was just a short distance away. Just a short walk away was Mac Woods dune rides & Whippy Dip. I would definitely rent this place again & recommend it to others.

  • heidy h.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    So many memories made at this adorable cottage !! We can not thank Tammy enough ! Neighbors and neighborhood is awesome !!!

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