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

Mears, Michigan
$321 avg/night
Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

One of the best locations on Silver Lake -- not Upper Silver or the creek. We're located on the quiet side of lake away from traffic. Located close to Mac Woods dune rides. Mooring for boat, shallow lake front that is great for swimming with small children, outdoor, gas grill, lawn chairs, patio chairs and table. Lakeside of cottage is all sliding glass doors with unobstructed view of the lake. Great place to enjoy coffee by the water or 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 #816965 -- Vrbo 816965). Both have views of the dunes and lake, a fire pit on the beach 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).

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.

When we are here, this cottage is our home . . . and we're excited to share our home 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. These updates include:

2021: updated living room furniture
2022: new queen-size pillowtop mattress in the primary bedroom, updated bedroom furniture in the primary bedroom, updated coverlets in both bedrooms
2023: new dishwasher, new 17 comfort-height toilet, updated dining table and chairs, decor updates (pictures, rugs, etc), reorganized kitchen cabinets for greater efficiency. Also now including sheets and some towels for your use.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees
  • BEACH

    On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Firepit Garden Gas Grill Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Shower
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Scuba Diving Nearby Theme Parks Nearby Water Tubing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    DVD Player Games Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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Review Review

  • Elizabeth B.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 6, 2025

    Great location with plenty of stuff to do. It was a little chilly during my stay so I wasn't able to enjoy the lake. The cottage was clean but, I have pretty high standards. Everything was provided for your comfort.

  • Ronald P.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Nothing extravagant but everything you need. I never found myself saying I wish it had... something. Fit the four of us just fine. The location on the lake was fantastic! Shallow sandy water for quite a distance. Not much boat noise. Lovely view of the dunes (which are really quite unique). The Silver Lake area is small but has a real beach-town vibe going for it.

  • Michelle B.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2023

    Stayed Aug 5, 2023

    Safety concerns: Several exposed screws at lakefront Neither ladder to exit lake adequately attached Electric to gas range not working. You are able to manually light the range top. Code violation-electrical panel not easily accessible and too close to hot water heater Hot tub has a major No leak, not useable. Interior doors do not latch. Bring your own 1-ply toilet paper. 1 partial roll was provided with the cottage. Every other cleaning supply and plenty of trash bags were provided. There are plenty of dishes and kitchenware, linens, blankets and pillows and outdoor furniture provided. The cabin decor is really nice. The location and the access to the lake is perfect. If you bring kayaks to the lake, definitely go to the creek on the west side of the lake. The entrance to the creek is marked by a little lighthouse. Host unable to resolve any of the MANY issues brought to his attention. Everything is someone else’s fault or the person “complaining” has unrealistic expectations. We were refunded what I consider to be an inadequate amount since his dishonesty and lack of accountability ruined a vacation that myself and my extended family were planning and looking forward to for months. Contrary to what I am sure his disparaging comment to this review will be, my family neither needs or expected a Hilton experience. Would have been nice if the advertised amenities were functional though. Cottage away from the lake has major water intrusion issues.

  • Lisa H.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2022

    Stayed Jul 16, 2022

    Truly enjoyed Bob’s lakeside cottage. THE best location on the lake! The cottage was very well appointed with every cooking utensil/dishes etc needed, grills (both gas and charcoal) even a crock pot! The cottage was very clean and very nicely decorated. Easy kayak to the river was also a nice perk. No AC? No problem! Beautiful lake breezes every day/night made it very comfortable + ceiling fans in every room. No AC needed and this was mid-late July. We absolutely enjoyed our two weeks at this little piece of heaven. The view of the dunes is killer! Charming vintage cottage, couldnt have asked for any better. Owner was very responsive and nice, glad we had a chance to say hello to him and his family. Thank you for a beautiful time and many memories made. See you next year!

  • Jill B.

    Submitted Jul 14, 2022

    Stayed Jun 25, 2022

    The cottage’s location on the lake and proximity to the Mac Woods dune rides and Whippy Dip (ice cream) is great! Cottage had everything we needed, and we had a great week. Thanks!

  • Ruthann W.

    Submitted Jun 29, 2022

    Stayed Jun 18, 2022

    Great cottage on the lake! Would definitely stay here again, has everything you need.

  • KEN H.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2021

    Stayed Sep 11, 2021

    Broken toilet seat, intense mold smell, moldy outdoor furniture, and dark dreary decor and very narrow dock all lent for a disappointing stay. Looked inviting on paper but not a comfortable stay , albeit beautiful weather and nice lake view.

  • Bobbi E.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2021

    Stayed Aug 14, 2021

    The owner was great to work with and very responsive. The location is perfect for doing a variety of activities. Although pets allowed not very conducive with how close the cottages are together. Lake is shallow with sandy bottom. The cottage needs a good cleaning - very dusty and spiders in every corner.

  • John G.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2021

    Stayed Jul 31, 2021

    This is a very nice property with very freindly neighbors. Plenty of things to do in the surrounding area. I would book again.

  • Suzanne F.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2021

    Stayed Jun 19, 2021

    Cute cozy cottage. It has most everything you need. The weather was crappy, so we were disappointed we didn’t get to enjoy all the outside activities!

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$361+
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