Lakefront Cottage Near Wineries + State Parks!

Mears, Michigan
$482 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

With stunning views of Lake Michigan, this 3-bedroom, recently remodeled 1-bath vacation rental is the ideal lakefront getaway! Spend leisurely days cruising Lake Michigan by boat, relaxing beachside, wine tasting at local vineyards, or exploring 2,000 acres of sand dunes at Silver Lake State Park. Back at 'Northern Nest,' make homecooked meals in the full kitchen, sip cocktails on the waterfront deck, and stargaze around the fire pit. S'mores, anyone

-- THE PROPERTY --

Waterfront Views | Private Deck | Fire Pit

Centrally located near family-friendly attractions, wineries, and state parks, as well as access to Lake Michigan via an association beach a short walk from the property. This charming waterfront cottage is the best spot for your next lake Michigan retreat!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin/Full Bunk Bed

MAIN FEATURES: Flat-screen TV, wood-burning fireplace, dining table, private deck w/ charcoal grill, fire pit, newly remodeled bathroom
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/bath towels, ceiling fan
FAQ: No A/C
ACCESSIBILITY: Step-free access, single-story property, stairs/steep hill required to access lower yard & nearby beach
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKE MICHIGAN (on-site activities): Swimming, boating, fishing, water sports, kayaking
OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS: Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle Area (3.8 miles), Silver Lake State Park (4.1 miles), Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park (9.8 miles), Mears State Park (12.0 miles), Stearns Park (30.2 miles), Ludington State Park (36.3 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Wave Club Water Sports (4.2 miles), Craig's Cruisers (5.1 miles), Mac Woods Dune Ride (6.5 miles), Sportsmen Charters (11.3 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Little Sable Point Lighthouse (8.3 miles), Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo (16.7 miles), Gold Rush Indoor Waterpark (19.4 miles), Ludington Breakwater Lighthouse (29.9 miles), Michigan's Adventure (33.5 miles)
VINEYARDS: Fox Barn (8.0 miles), Pleasant Valley Farm and Vineyard (9.7 miles), Oceana Winery & Vineyard (18.0 miles), Rooster Ridge Vineyards (18.6 miles)
AIRPORTS: Muskegon County Airport (49.5 miles), Grand Rapids Airport (93.2 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
- NOTE: While this single-story property offers step-free access, stairs are required to access the lower yard area. A steep hill is also required to reach the nearby beach

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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 750 Sq Ft (70 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Ice Maker Microwave Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hiking/biking Trails On Site Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Ceiling Fan
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    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

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Marcus C.

    Submitted Aug 10, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    Beautiful views

  • MaryJoan W.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    This property has a beautiful view of Lake Michigan and the evening sunset. It was very clean, well organized, and nicely equipped. Our family was comfortable and truly enjoyed the stay .

  • Deborah

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    The experience was amazing. We enjoyed the stay and the cottage was very very clean and decorated in a beachy theme throughout the complete cottage. Towels and bedding was top of the line soft and silky. The view was perfect looking out on Lake Michigan front view seat. The drive back into the private secluded cottage in the woods was also nice. I would stay again - privacy, cleanliness (house keeping people was amazing), decor was beautiful. Thanks again for the wonderful cottage stay and hoping to see you again in the future.

  • Trina B.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 30, 2025

    We very much enjoyed our stay here. Relaxing time at the house with anything needed. It was also a quick drive to town and a short walk to the beach. House was older but expected for a lakehouse. View of Lake Michigan and sunsets was fantastic.

  • holly f.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    Beautiful view, peaceful

  • Cheri T.

    Submitted May 21, 2025

    Stayed Apr 24, 2025

    This cottage takes a little bit to navigate to but the views upon arrival are worth it! The cottage is cute and clean and has the basic necessities. It’s been refreshed but it is still an older place so there are some things that come with that, like quirky heaters (we were there in April, still cool enough to need some heat at night), and outlets that don’t accept three-prong plugs (there are a few adapters in some of the outlets than can be moved around). None of that was enough to lessen our enjoyment but don’t go in expecting a brand new fancy schmancy locale. We loved it here and would stay again.

  • Kim M.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    This property propelled us into a togetherness. The water with the beautiful sunsets, the bonfires, the walk to the beach to swim. The kids, ages 4 & 7 loved the bunk beds We would go back again.

  • Cassandra P.

    Submitted Sep 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 11, 2024

    It was a nice clean cabin, recently redone. Lack of privacy, needs curtains or blinds facing the very close next door neighbors house. Was uncomfortable having the lights on in the house at night because of extreme visiblity from the outside looking into the house. The Neighbors are close enough to can hear them talk. View of the lake was amazing,

  • Tracy R.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    This charming cottage was perfect for our long weekend vacation. The view was breathtaking and it almost felt like we were looking at an ocean. The breeze was lovely and the sound of crashing waves was calming. The floor plan was laid out nicely based on the space and the neighbors were pleasant. Thank you for allowing us to utilize your space for We are grateful!

  • James J.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 10, 2024

    The view of the lake from the living room and patio was lovely. Definitely the best thing about the house and why we rented it. It was great for a relaxing stay. Negatives: the screens on the windows had large holes and very dirty window sills, which was bad as there's no air conditioning. Also the cottage was a little musty smelling so we definitely wanted the windows open. The beach was a further walk than we realized, and too far to carry the kayaks. As we didn't have a truck that meant we weren't able to use them, which was disappointing as that was one of the things we were looking forward to (I mistakenly thought from the photos that we could put them in in front of the house). Also, the beach that was supposed to have private access was a state park, with a fence separating ATV's and dune buggies from the water. So unless you have a dune buggy, it wasn't a nice place to be. We were able to take a lovely long walk to the lighthouse, which got us away from the noise and bustle.

  • Karen V.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2024

    Stayed Jun 20, 2024

    We recently stayed here for a long weekend and enjoyed the cottage; looking out of the large windows to Lake Michigan - which is right there - was amazing. The cottage was quite comfortable and clean - the 5 of us had plenty of room.

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$482+
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