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Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage

Beachfront vacation home near Lake Michigan

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A cozy room with a wooden floor, a green sofa, a wicker chair, and a bench. Large windows offer views of trees and a dock.
A wooden staircase leading to a beach, surrounded by dense green foliage.
A covered porch with two blue sofas and wicker chairs, large windows, and a view of trees.
A beach with a campfire, a blue chair, and a green chair.
A covered porch with wooden benches, a table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

7 bedrooms4 bathrooms279 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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New Era, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

New Era

On the beach.Stay at this New Era vacation home and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Lake Michigan and 2 miles (3 km) of Stony Lake. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Corn Maze and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm.
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What's nearby

  • Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm - 10 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 11 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 25 min drive - 43.8 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 42 min drive - 75.7 km
  • Pere Marquette Park Beach - 46 min drive - 71.9 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pony Expresso - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Behind The Barn Concessions - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Par 5 - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage

Escape to Whiskey Creek Cottage, a private Silver Lake retreat right on Lake Michigan with direct beach access! This peaceful property includes two homes, the lakefront main house and a guest home behind it—offering plenty of space for up to 18 guests. Just steps from your own stretch of sand, and minutes from all the area's favorite attractions, this is the perfect setting for a family getaway or group retreat.

Inside the Home
The lakefront home features 4 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a master with a king bed, a second bedroom with a queen bed, a twin bedroom, and a bunk room with two twins over a full bed and a TV for entertainment. The back home offers 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a master suite with a queen bed and private bath, a bedroom with two twin beds, and a bedroom with a queen bed. A sleeper sofa on the porch of the guest home provides additional sleeping space. Both homes are designed for comfort and convenience, ensuring a relaxing and memorable stay.

​​​​​​​Bedding Configuration
Lakefront Home (sleeps 10)
Bedroom #1: King bed
Bedroom #2: Queen bed
Bedroom #3: Twin bed
Bedroom #4: Bunk bed (two twins over full)
Guest Home (sleeps 8)
Bedroom #1: Queen bed with full bath
Bedroom #2: Two twin beds
Bedroom #3: Queen bed
Porch: Sleeper sofa

Outdoor Space
Enjoy the large deck off the lakefront home with a gas grill and outdoor seating. Just 70 steps down to your private Lake Michigan beach make mornings and evenings on the sand effortless. With two homes, plenty of outdoor space, and private beach access, Whiskey Creek Cottage is perfect for relaxing, gathering, and enjoying all that Silver Lake has to offer.This property does not have air conditioning. This is a pet friendly home.

Silver Lake is located in Mears, Michigan and offers shorelines along Lake Michigan and Silver Lake. While vacationing here you won't want to miss out on the experiences that the massive Silver Lake Sand Dunes have to offer. Rent a jeep of your own or head over to Mac Wood's Dune Rides for an adventurous ride on the sand dunes. Nearby is the Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail that will take you along 22.5 miles of scenic routes. The quaint little town of Pentwater is located just north of the Silver Lake area. Pentwater is the epitome of small-town charm with its shops, food, and ice cream. Don't forget to grab breakfast at Cherry Point, where they offer homemade donuts and treats daily. For dinner, spend an evening at Golden Sands, a small, family-owned restaurant and golf course that will leave a lasting impression. Plan on spending a day with your family at Michigan's Adventure for a day of action and excitement. Lucky for you, all of this is just minutes away and waiting for your family to create lasting memories.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 7 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 and a deadbolt lock
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

933020

Frequently asked questions

How close is Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.2 mi (45-min drive) away from the Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage to the beach?

This vacation home is on the beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage to downtown New Era?

This vacation home is 7.4 mi away from New Era.

Whiskey Creek Cottage- Private Lake Michigan Beach Frontage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well maintained steps down to stunning beach with the softest white sand MI has to offer!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome beach getaway

Everything about this property is great! So close to the beach, cozy, rustic atmosphere, tons is space for large gatherings. Only downside is the internet is very slow and there’s almost no cell reception for Verizon, but I’m staying at the beach to unplug, not stream movies, so it was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect weekend escape

Nice lakeview house hidden under trees. It has everything for comfortable stay, clean and very nice looking. Big deck with grill and table and enought chairs to stay outside. Lots of parking. Stairs to the beach adds some fitness activies to that long weekend lazy time. And as usual lake Michigan is awesome. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Batchlors trip

Very clean property with Plenty of amenities. The fire pit by the beach was huge hit and just being able to go down to water whenever you want was excellent. We had a few people in our group go for a dip although the temperature of the water was quite cold so it was more of a polar plunge. Great way to wake up in the morning though. Only things that would have been nice additions would have been faster internet, and some shampoo and toilet paper. all in all it was an amazing stay and nice way to enjoy my brothers Batchlors party.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family reunion

I appreciate an honest description! This home exceeded our expectations. The pictures were spot on and did not make the home look larger than it was. It might even be roomier! Good advice to bring fans even though our weather was perfect it was nice for sleeping. We loved the separate homes for our large family giving us plenty of room. The grill was the only thing that didn’t work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

One of the best views and location

My cousins and I had a great time last weekend. The property especially the backyard view was very beautiful. The only suggestion I have though is to make sure to disclose the dog fees and how many dogs they can bring on the listing and the agreement(s) we need to read and fill out after booking the property. Internet was slow as well, so don’t expect to watch videos uninterrupted. The heater was also not working in the living room, but the property manager sent someone to fix it right away. Overall, we had a great time and would love to come back especially if it is available for summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spacious well maintained cabin with wonderful privacy!

The cabin was more spacious than the pictures showed for sure! There was plenty of room for our three families to spread out in the home and dine at tables. The kitchen was well stocked with utensils, dishes and glassware. There was only the basic sheets, one thin white towel and then cover blanket for the bed. It was chilly at night in the spring and it would have been nice to have more blankets. We only saw one fan, so I would pack more of those in the summer. The towels were bare minimum and we were glad we brought beach towels from home as well as a solid pile of dish towels to use. The steps to the beach were sturdy and cleared well, though plenty of poison ivy nearby on the bluff to watch for later in the summer. The grandparents have old knees but made the trek up all the flights many times with the sturdy hand rails and rest benches along the way. Beach was pretty quiet despite the neighboring public park. The place was as clean as you could expect for a dog friendly beach cabin. We washed some of the chair covers to brighten it up a touch. Wifi, cable and appliances worked nicely. No cell service on any of the carriers which was lovely!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location, right on a beautiful Lake Michigan beach, could not be beat. It was also nice to have two separate houses since we had two separate families on the vacation. Both houses had views of the lake. The kitchen and the bigger house which is closer to the lake was fully stocked with plenty of dishes and plates and pots and pans. The smaller house did not have enough plates or cups or bowls. The smaller house is very musty smelling. I’m not sure if we were the first ones to rent it in several months or if it just smells like that even if it’s closed up for a day or two. There was also a fly strip hanging from the ceiling that was pretty gross looking. One of the twin beds was not clean. The sheets were clean, but the comforter and pillow sham had bloody boogers smeared on them. However, we all agreed that it was the best rental we have had since we’ve been having this annual get together. The beach access and views and sound of the waves were amazing. There are definitely more pros than cons with this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of beds, beautiful spot on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026