Mears, Michigan
Walk in and instantly feel HOME! Our guests who stay here appreciate and enjoy nice furniture, comfy beds and all the comforts of home. This is also my personal residence. I live here year round, except for the few weeks that I open it up for guests. During this time, I happily spend it with my daughter, son-in-law and two grandsons who live less than a mile away. All I ask is that you take good care of my home during your stay, make lifelong memories and return again. Thank You!
Now, a little bit about my home. It sits on 3 lots and Hunter Creek which feeds into beautiful Silver Lake. It is a very nice, clean and spacious 2,370 sq. ft., two story cottage home with an open floor plan. There are 4 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. 1 full bathroom with a shower is located on the first floor. A 1/2 bath is on the upper level, between two of the three upstairs bedrooms. The 1 1/2 bathrooms has never been an issue for our family or any of the guests who stay here. After all, you're on vacation! Just rotate shower days, lol!
Bring your kayak and/or canoe and take off from the back yard and paddle your way right into Silver Lake. Hunter Creek has been shallow the past few years. So, for those of you who have a large boat, there is a public boat launch just at the end of W. Taylor and N. Shore Rd., you can drop it off and bring your trailer back to the house. If you don't have a kayak or boat, you can rent one from the Wave Club which is just down the street. At this time, there are no open boat slips available to dock your boat on Silver Lake. We are hoping this will change in the near future.
We are located right next to the Silver Village Assoc. path that leads to a pedestrian bridge that crosses Hunter Creek. Just a short walk across the bridge and up a dirt road leads you to the private Silver Village Assoc. pool and playground. Swim in the SVA private pool (scheduled days/times). Watch as people enjoy the zip line, drop tower and go carts at Craig's Cruisers. Walk across the street and eat lunch at The Chicken Shack or Silver Scoops. Lighthouse Grill offers a delicious breakfast and lunch. Golden Bakery is where you can find yummy donuts and cinnamon rolls. The Silver Lake State Park is about a mile away. As well as the amazing Silver Lake Sand Dunes and ORV acess and parking! Our beautiful Little Sable Pointe Lighthouse and stunning Lake Michigan beach is less than 2 miles away. So many other places to enjoy are just a short drive, too!
~NO PETS ALLOWED in or on the property at any time!
~NO SMOKING inside the home. Outside, safely dispose of your butts!
~Garbage pick up is on Monday mornings at 8:30 a.m. So, BEFORE 8:30 a.m., take the garbage out to the road @ end of driveway.
~We keep the a/c set at a comfortable temperature. Keeping it at this temp will keep the costs down for all of us.
-As a courtesy, we will start you off with 6 rolls of toilet tissue and 1 roll of paper towels.
-If you run out of propane, take the empty tank to one of the gas stations and exchange for a full one. Leave the receipt on the kitchen counter and I will reimburse you through your VRBO booking.
~MORNING CHECK OUT is by 10 a.m.~ LEAVE THE HOME IN THE CONDITION IT WAS WHEN YOU ARRIVED. Thank You!*
The cleaning crew is ONLY responsible for washing the sheets/linens, making the beds and cleaning the bathrooms. YOU are responsible to do the rest. You will find vacuums, a broom and all cleaning supplies you will need. Please, be respectful not only of Rachel and myself, but also for the family staying after you leave. If my home is not left as it was when you arrived, an extra $250 fee will be added to your credit card for the inconvenience and extra time/work.
~PLEASE, remove ONLY the sheets/pillowcases from the beds and put downstairs in front of the washer/dryer area in the kitchen.
~Place all wet/dirty towels in a laundry basket in front of the washer or inside the shower.
~Vacuum and sweep the floors.
~Do NOT leave any dishes in the sink. Wash/dry and put away.
~Do NOT leave opened food in the refrigerator. Dispose of the food or take it with you.
-Any unopened food is okay to leave for the next family, if you wish to do so.
~CLEAN the yard/deck.
-CLEAN THE BBQ GRILL!!! Please, do NOT leave it dirty for the next guests!
Finally, when you return home, if you could please submit a review of my property, it would be greatly appreciated! This helps me and those considering choosing my home for their family vacation or get-a-way. Safe travels back home and thank you so much for being our guests!
NOTE: If you decide to return to Silver Lake and rent my home again, I only rent for a limited weeks each summer! Therefore, to ensure you get your desired dates, booking your vacation AT LEAST 6 months in advance is recommended.
Mindy is the best! We have stayed here numerous times and the house and Hostess are always delightful. They should have a 6th star for people and places like this one. Thanks again Mindy and we look forward to our next visit.
The house is situated far enough from town and off the road that it’s nice and quiet. Yet it’s close enough to town that a short walk or bike ride gets you there quickly. The house is very cozy, in the sense that it’s not a musty cottage. It’s nicely decorated and very well equipped. The kids loved that they could dunk our kayaks into the creek right out the back door of the house and off the deck. It was also a bonus to be able to use the garage to store our 9 bicycles while we were there. Mindy was very accommodating and a wonderful host!
This was are third year in a row staying here. As always, it was wonderful. Such a great location and fits our family needs perfectly!
This house was very clean, comfortable, and cozy in a great location to enjoy Silver Lake and Lake Michigan
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We had a fantastic experience staying at Mindy’s home! The house was clean and beautiful. All the comforts of home and then some. We had a group of 4 adults and 6 children and we had plenty of room. The kids especially enjoyed the creek in the back yard and the short walk to the pool! We will definitely be doing it again next year. I highly recommend Mindy’s happy place!
We have been lucky enough to stay at Mindy's house a couple of times now. The house and property are very large and accommodating of a large group or family. The owner (Mindy) is exceptional in her communication and co-ordination of making your stay worry free. We look forward to yet another return trip next year.
We always have a wonderful time here. Mindy is an excellent host and is so willing to go above and beyond.
Mindy, the owner, is very accommodating. Her home was very comfortable for our family of 7 adults and two small children . The decor is warm and cozy so we immediately felt at home. Good location too. Just off busy N. Shoreline Dr. but close enough to walk to shops and other attractions. Look forward to next stay.
Our military family drove from CA to Silver Lake to have a family vacation with my brother, his family, and my mom and dad. That is a total of 11 people and we all fit just fine. The property is just a few minute walk to the rides, restaurants, and of course, gorgeous Silver Lake. Yet, it is nestled into a quiet community with a nice community pool. Mindy is a super nice lady and very accommodating during our stay. We look forward to staying again really soon!
We felt very fortunate to get this reservation in the winter for our summer vacation this past week. The pictures and reviews were great so our expectations were quite high. I have to say though, they were greatly exceeded :) This house is spacious, beautifully kept up and has a great up north feel to it. ALL the amenities and necessities are there, the beds were sooo comfortable, the yard is great for any activity, the deck and fire pit are large and private. The location is perfect and the pool is fantastic, Laying in a hammock by the stream was a dream. Launching our kayaks right off the deck to head to Silver Lake was another bonus. I cannot say enough great things about this property and the owner Mindy. It was exactly what we had hoped for and much more. We usually go to Silver Lake every 3-4 years, I wouldn't consider staying anywhere else now.
This property is at the center of all the activity! Walking distance to Silver Lake, community swimming pool and the main strip serving up food and family fun. This is our 2nd year staying at Our Happy Place and we truly enjoyed all it has to offer. Mindy is the absolute most welcoming and accommodating owner. We are already looking to book again next year.
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