Golden Dunes Luxury Log Home Overlooking Lake Michigan

Mears, Michigan
$284 avg/night
Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

This dream home was built in 2004-2005 and is a year-round home. The Loft Master bedroom with hand-hewn log queen bed has its own balcony overlooking the valley of maples to the east and the loft itself has the incomparable view of both dunes and Lake Michigan to the west. Attached to the master bedroom is a master bath with a glass tile double shower with inlaid mural. The dressing room/closet has its own hand-painted autumn mural.

The Golden Dunes cabin sits on 26 acres of beautifulwoods and a meadow and through the property we have made a NATURE TRAIL. It is well marked with an ART HUNT. The ART HUNT is a series of landscape art pieces to be discovered on the trail. Children, and, of course, adult children, love to spot the art pieces. If you think you would like to enjoy this activity, please request that we send you the ART HUNT attachment that gives directions, explanations, and photos.

There are 2 main floor bedrooms. The Flora and Fauna room has twin beds. The top shelf in the closet is full of family-oriented games, cards, puzzles, and toys for your entertainment. The Quilt Room has a double log bed with a single bunk above with the quilt theme throughout.

The main floor also has a full bath with a massage shower and a vanity sink. All towels and linens are furnished. Great room and full kitchen finish the main floor. There are French double sliding doors out to the large deck. The main-floor bedrooms and the Great room have satellite TV with DVD and VCR.

The entrance level has a 2-1/2 car garage, fully equipped laundry, and an entrance room with storage that includes water toys and floatables. The entrance room includes a small library closet with adult and children's books for your enjoyment. An inflatable raft for your use is in the garage.

There is a lovely Nature Trail throughout our property. It is divided into two loops: a much longer one to the left as you enter, and a shorter one. This trail is well-marked with painted red circles outlined in yellow and takes you to all areas of the 26 acres. Feel free to explore the hills, woods, and meadows. You are free to hike, cross-country ski, or snowshoe on the full property.
There are other interlocking trails, that are wider, not marked, but easy to walk. So, for more adventure - follow the marked trails; more leisurely - stroll the wide-mowed trails.

An outdoor grill and plenty of seating on the large deck are provided.

The laundry room has broom, vacuum, and other cleaning supplies you may need throughout your stay.

An open sand area is great for children playing while adults enjoy the view or s'mores over the fire. Please never cut living trees. There is plenty of downed wood on the property. The fire pit also has plenty of seating in a great open area to enjoy evenings under the stars.

NOTE: During July and August ALL reservations are for 7days from Friday to Friday

Keywords: Log Home, Sunset View, Sand Dunes, Private, Lake Views, Vacation Property

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    1 Total (up To 50 Lbs Per Pet) Pet Friendly Service Animals Exempt From Fees Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Beach Towels
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Eco-friendly Cleaning Products Used Local Artist Showcase Unit Size: 2100 Sq Ft (195 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

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

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French Spanish
  • THINGS TO DO

    Boat On Site Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Parasailing Nearby Power Boating Nearby Snow Sports Gear Swimming Nearby Tennis On Site Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Stereo Video Library TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Aneta

    Submitted Aug 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Everything was perfect except for 2 things: 1) the mirror in the main bathroom needs to be replaced, as you cannot see yourself clearly in it and 2) the umbrella on the patio needs to be better secured in the patio table (i.e. the part that would prevent it from blowing away/ out of the table is broken outside). The owners are probably unaware of these things, but if addressed/ considered it's a 5/5 for sure.

  • Jon S.

    Submitted Dec 31, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2025

    We had a wonderful experience. The host was great to work with and accommodated our request to bring a pet after we made our reservation indicating we wouldn't be doing so. The cabin was comfortable. I think my favorite feature was the open concept living room where wecould be together while still engaging in different activities such as reading by the fireplace, wat hing TV, cooking in the kitchen and playing games at the table. The view was great, and while the cabin wasn't right on the lakeshore, we could see the sand dunes and the lake from the cabin. We also liked that the cabin felt secluded due to its long drive even though there were other homes visible. It was a perfect getaway to relax and spend time with family.

  • Tricia K.

    Submitted Oct 25, 2025

    Stayed Sep 28, 2025

    Great place. Loved the trails

  • michelle e.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2025

    Beautiful property, everything was perfect!! Thank you so much!!

  • Janet M.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 22, 2025

    Beautiful home with a fantastic view of the sand dunes and lake. We want to stay again

  • Submitted Sep 21, 2025

    Stayed Sep 19, 2025

    This house is like paradise. Up in the woods for ultimate privacy and makes you feel like you're in the forest. And the views of the dune's and lake Michigan sunsets were beautiful. Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your piece of paradise.

  • Yvonne B.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    Property was beautiful .. house was great… would highly recommend and will stay there again

  • Nicole G.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Last minute planning for sand dunes! Awesome view! Close to dunes!

  • Angela W.

    Submitted Sep 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    We had a great stay. The house was described accurately and has an amazing sunset views. The kitchen was well stocked and the fire-pit was perfect for s’mores making. Thank you for hosting our family!

  • Trevor M.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    We had a wonderful time staying here this week. Plenty of room and very convenient being so close to Silver Lake. Will definitely be back in the future!

  • Adam P.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    3rd stay. Great house and close to everything. We come every year. 5-6min from dune ORV entrance. Easy check in and out.

  • Cathy E.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 18, 2025

    This is the 2nd time I stayed in the Golden Dunes cabin. It is private with a view but convenient to Hart, Mears and the Dunes. I have family in the area and was able to accommodate several family get togethers. We love staying here!

  • Stephanie V.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2025

    Stayed Jul 11, 2025

    The house is lovely and the land around it is as well. Everything you could want in the house is available. Wi-fi is spotty and cell service in the area is extremely limited. We did need to drive pretty much anywhere we wanted to go. That’s my only complaint for the area but it’s not a fault of the property by any means.

  • Kelly H.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    We really enjoyed this log cabin. Could see Silver Lake Dunes and Lake Michigan from the deck and upper loft. Very clean. Great location. We found many new low key restaurants. The trails were very nice for our dog. Would highly recommend.

  • Jackie S.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    We loved the house! The deck! The view! The trails!! The beach! The roller coaster! The dune ride!!My husband and I plus our four grandchildren had a wonderful time at Golden Dunes!! The house came complete with everything we needed. Our grandchildren especially loved the trails and gathering wood for our campfire. Thank you for sharing your home with us!! We hope to come again next year!

  • Jaclyn Z.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2025

    Stayed Jun 1, 2025

    The pictures of the house online dud not fo it jusrice. The house was even better in person. Location was perfect. Fire pit and sand area was awesome.

  • Karen C.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Beautiful property with an amazing view and all of the serenity one coukd ask for. Far enough away from Dunes to avoid the noise the area sometimes brings, but close enough to enjoy the Dunes and all that the Silver Lake area has to offer. The cAbin had literally everything you need from the kitchen to the bedrooms and bathroom. Thank You for providing us with such a great place to land for SLSD Jeep Invasion 2025!

  • Makayla B.

    Submitted May 28, 2025

    Stayed May 23, 2025

    We had our family vacation here! Host was very nice and answered over messages if we had concerns. Place was nice and we look forward to renting again

  • Natalie S.

    Submitted May 14, 2025

    Stayed May 9, 2025

    Went to Val du and the dunes close and comfortable

  • Aaron B.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 18, 2024

    Beautiful house and property.

  • Kathy S.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Lovely log cabin tucked in the woods on a hilltop. Wonderful hiking paths on the wooded property

  • Darlene B.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Beautiful sunsets,dunes,walks in the forest on the property. Beach, lighthouse just some of the things to do. Cabin is lovely.

  • Betsy M.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2024

    Stayed Sep 19, 2024

    Very much enjoyed everything about the property - the cabin itself, the grounds/trails, the view, and the location. Thanks for a great stay!

  • jorempp@gmail.com c.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 15, 2024

    Cabin was very nice. It had everything we needed for our stay. Very close to dunes and lakes. Had a great time. We will definitely rent again.

  • Bonnie L.

    Submitted Sep 17, 2024

    Stayed Sep 13, 2024

    Nice big home with an awesome view of Dunes & Lake Michigan. Woods with deer, cleared area with fire pit. House is close to downtown. We enjoyed our family weekend get away!

  • Mike T.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 2, 2024

    Property was amazing had a great time. It was after labor day so it wasnt busy. The hpuse was amazing 👏

  • Loral W.

    Submitted Sep 4, 2024

    Stayed Aug 30, 2024

    The house was great! Great views and how was beautiful and comfortable. Cool location in the woods but still close to town. The deck was awesome to hang out on and have kids run around!

  • Adam P.

    Submitted Aug 9, 2024

    Stayed Aug 2, 2024

    Very well kept property. This is our 2nd time staying here. We will be back next year and for years to come! Highly recommend staying here. Also recommended the dollar general near the freeway for basic needs ro save money.

  • Elizabeth S.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    It was a beautiful property, extremely clean,comfortable, and and wonderfully decorated with art by the owner. The kitchen was well-supplied for all of our needs. The location was extremely convenient for us to get to Hart, Pentwater, Silver Lake, and Stony Lake. The only disappointment, and we knew this before we got there, is that it was not as close to Lake Michigan as we prefer to be. Sunset viewings and casual walks on the beach needed to be planned, as the ease of doing so is not just a minute away. Again, we knew this, but it is just something that is really important to us, and we missed that. Overall, it is a lovely place and highly recommended for those who don't have that desire to be closer to the lake. Thank you for sharing it with us!.

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