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

Cottage near Lake Michigan in Mears

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A marina with boats docked, a grassy area, and a sunset in the background.
A small house with a covered patio, a fenced yard, and a garage.
A kitchen with a granite countertop, a white sink, wooden cabinets, and a window overlooking a lake.
Smart TV, DVD player, video library
Beach nearby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪32 min drive‬

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About the area

Mears

City center stay.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Silver Lake State Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Lake Michigan with a stay at this Mears cottage. Also, Silver Lake is within half a mile (1 km) and The Fox Barn Winery is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Silver Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 32 min drive - 64.4 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 39 min drive - 58.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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

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.

Mooring for boat, shallow lake front, outdoor gas grill, lawn chairs, patio chairs and table. Lakeside of cottage has sliding glass doors and windows with an unobstructed view of the lake. Great place to enjoy coffee by the water or relax 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 #841621). Both have views of the dunes and lake, a fire pit, 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).

One of the best locations on Silver Lake, not Upper Silver or the creek. We're located on the quiet side of the lake away from traffic. This cottage was recently renovated with an updated bathroom, new flooring, blinds, and lighting, as well as refinished cabinets and table. We're excited to share our sweet cottage 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. Just some of these updates include:
2021: small portable dishwasher for those that would like this convenience
2022: new queen-size pillowtop mattress in the primary bedroom
2023: Enlarged the patio, installed 6 new windows, new 17" comfort-height toilet, new bathroom faucet, updated bedroom furniture for Queen bed, new pots and pans, decor updates (rugs, pictures, lamps, pillows, twin coverlets, etc), and added additional shelf in cabinet above the stove for your use. Also now including sheets and some towels for your use.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

This is a family community therefore you are expected to be respectful of all neighbors.
All renters to bring their own sheets and towels for their stay.
Please deposit household garbage in outside cans before leaving drag to street.Please leave the facilities clean for limited touch up for next guests.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed
As long as you do not disturb neighbor’s

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: As long as you do not disturb neighbor’s
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: As long as you do not disturb neighbor’s For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Home Lake. Walk out Your Door Swimming Boating or Morning Coffee
Home Lake. Walk out Your Door Swimming Boating or Morning Coffee

Frequently asked questions

How close is Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. to the airport?

This cottage is 56.1 mi (70-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. to the beach?

This cottage is a short 11-minute walk from Silver Lake State Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. to downtown Mears?

This cottage is 5 mi away from Mears.

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

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake access

Great cottage for us to stay with easy access to the lake to use our boat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s the best location for a relaxing, quiet vacation. House has everything you need. Best views on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

Perfect location between Lake Michigan and town.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kari N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage with a Great View!

The cottage was comfortable and had all of the amenities that we were looking for. Great location on the quiet end of the lake with a beautiful view of the dunes. The owner was extremely responsive. Planning to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ginger P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake vacation

The property was very clean. Cozy feel. Very close to the lake. We had a great time relaxing on the dock or in the front yard. Great location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Miriam H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Small but comfortable

Great location as per the lake. Good accommodations for a couple or family with small kids. Lake front was shallow and nice for swimming. There is a fair amount of noise from dune ride business, but they close early.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easy Peasy

It was great for our small family. Prop Manager was really responsive and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location is amazing!

We enjoyed our week at Silver Lake. It was nice to park our boat out front all week and not take it in and out of the water. Swimming is right off the dock and shallow enough for kids. Excellent view of the dunes! We would book this again with the cottage up front as well with family. Thank you for a great week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TANYA F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location, Great View of Silver Lake

Lots of close stuff nearby to do, view of the lake is beautiful, bonfire anytime, easy in/easy out, kids single beds were comfy, lots of pillows and fans. Minor Items: there is some poison ivy by the fence line, screen door for slider wasn't really working and fell off trying to open/close it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The beach is perfect.

The cabin was roomy and well stocked. The location was perfect. My two granddaughters loved swimming right in front of the house. The beach was lovely. The only negative is the old small, tiny toilet. The toilet is quite frankly miserable. If the toilet is replaced I would rent there again without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pamela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Adorable Cottage

This is located in an area of private homes - very quiet setting with a wonderful view of the lake and sand dunes. There was enough room for the 5 of us for a couple days- otherwise it was just the 2 of us. Easy to drive to the State Park or walk to the Dune Rides or Whippy Dipp ice cream! Loved the Cherry Point Market- delicious sandwiches if you order by 2:30, and the pie is so delicious! Contacted the owner once and he answered right away. Had a great time at the Lakeview Cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect and quiet location. Offered the best of everything Silver Lake has to offer. The cottage had everything we needed and was well appointed for dishes, towels, and furnishings (indoors and out). Being able to bring the dogs was a great plus and did not require an additional fee. We couldn't have been happier with what this place offered. It is very close to Mac Woods Dune Rides, a quick trip over to lake Michigan and the Lighthouse, a quick trip into town for the shops and coffeehouse and a little further away was the pedestrian access to the dunes. Of course, the paddleboards were a great addition, we paddled our way across the lake to the dunes and hiked from there. If you go places for the places and require a place to rest and eat, this place was the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Vacation!

We had and amazing time staying at this location!! It was a perfect sized cabin for us and our two little boys to enjoy a week on the lake. :) The cabin is easily accessible and within walking distance to Mac Woods and The Whippy Dip, which was a wonderful vacation benefit. The cabin had all the amenities you would need for the week! If I had to put into words the minor downfalls, I would say the outlet in the bathroom did not work, and the bathroom sink is crazy small, the main screen door did not slide very easily and needs adjusted, and parking with trailers is tight, but the view and location make up for it! We will definitely be renting again! :)
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Sheryl M.

Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

For the price we paid the property was not very upscale. It was not sparkling clean and very small.

Very small and not the best for the amount of money it cost. No entry into the water for small children. 😕
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Joe C.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Silver Lake Trip 2021

Great Location. Overcrowding with furniture. Upon arrival all the rooms needed cleaning. The kitchen cabinets were overpacked with dishes, no storage for personal groceries. The dishwasher was portable not practical for a small kitchen. Very nice view of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

millissa g.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation stay

The water and dock were nice and easy to use. The back bedroom flooded and all of shoes and bags were soaked. The cover on the bed then was wet due to the water on the floor. We did not have any access to a dryer. Unfortunately i was not aware that i had to call vrbo on the day this happened and they are unable to give any type of refunds.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week at Silver Lake

The cottages on this property are clean and well-maintained. There was a minor hiccup with the trash from the previous renter but I texted the owner and it was handled straight away and was not an issue. VERY responsive owner. This property is at the SW end of Silver Lake, away from the hotels resorts and sand dune rentals. So, it’s much quieter traffic-wise. Neighbors were very friendly, and the distance to food and ice cream (critical) is short. My wife, our son and his girlfriend (in their 20’s) we with us and the rear cottage was the perfect size for us. I caught numerous perch, a few bluegills, a bass, two small walleye and a large sucker with a bobber and nightcrawlers off the end of the dock. That was a nice plus. All in all, I give this a 12/10, no real down side or negatives for us at all. Very good week (Saturday to Saturday in the rear cottage).
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice but basic

Loved the Silver Lake area. Rented a pontoon and spent the day at the sand dunes. Shopped and ate in Pentwater, a fun little town area with cute shops. There was lots to do and everyone was friendly. About the property: It was not that clean. Cobwebs everywhere. It was very surface clean only. I wouldn’t turn on the floor fan because it was simply filthy. The sheets and towels were plentiful and clean. Bed was alright, too. We really could have used lounge chairs or at least adjustable chairs. We were the only property without lounge chairs I noticed. The small beachfront was picturesque and serine. There was supposed to be a bit of sand going down to the water but the water level was too high so we not able to go in with our pups. The tv is small although we didn’t use it much anyway. This is a tiny home but it’s adequate for two with pups.’
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Michelle B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, listing accuracy

Lakeview cottage

Major water intrusion that the host was aware of and did not warn us about. Clutter around the side and rear of building. Sliding screen door does not work well. Interior doors do not latch. 1 partial roll of toilet paper provided. Dishes and linens and outdoor furniture were adequate for needs. Ultimately we are very disappointed in this rental and in VRBO for allowing hosts like this to continue to ruin vacations for families. I will sending a longer response, but you should not allow this man to continue to rent his properties until he makes repairs. I would have give 0 stars if this platform would have allowed it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Raymond S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We were able to boat on the lake, ride on the dunes and go to a nice beach at Lake Michigan.

Cottage is fine, view is great, allowing dog's is a huge plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Was nice place, good location, great town

Was fine, no major issues
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Silver Lake Location

My family and I enjoyed our stay in this cottage. We especially loved that we were able to bring our pups with us! It really is a great location - walking distance to Whippy Dip and Mac Dune Rides and so close to Lake Michigan and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. It was not clear ahead of time that renters would be sharing beach/lake access with the other cottage renters, but that worked out fine for us, as the other renters were very friendly. Would definitely recommend this cottage - "pet friendly" rentals are the best!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TIM R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Rental

This was a great property and a great location on the Silver Lake!! Great views of the lake! Would definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice cabin on the lake. Advertised a hot tub/while pool, it does not have.

Advertised a hot tub/while pool, it does not have. When I contacted the owner he told me, make nice with the neighbors and maybe they will let you use their hot tub. We rented the unit because it offered a hot tub, that was very disappearing.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cabin

Nice cabin - beautiful view of the dunes - just disappointed no opportunity for a twin moon :) Would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020