Large home w/private Lake MI Beach access and convenient to local attractions

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A wooden deck with Adirondack chairs and a picnic table, string lights, and a white building with large windows.
A spacious living area with a dining table, a sofa, and a fireplace.
A spacious living room with a high ceiling, a fireplace, and large windows.
A large, two-story house with a stone foundation, a covered porch, and a staircase leading to a second-floor balcony.
A spacious kitchen with a central island, white cabinetry, and a visible staircase leading to an upper level.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Cedar Point Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Lower Level Bedroom 1

2 Double Beds

Lower Level Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Golden Sands Golf Course and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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Map
Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Cedar Point Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 5 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 10.1 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 31 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 38 min drive - 69.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pentwater Dari Creme - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large home w/private Lake MI Beach access and convenient to local attractions pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Large home w/private Lake MI Beach access and convenient to local attractions?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large home w/private Lake MI Beach access and convenient to local attractions?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large home w/private Lake MI Beach access and convenient to local attractions?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large home w/private Lake MI Beach access and convenient to local attractions located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cedar Point Park and Lake Michigan. Golden Sands Golf Course and Pentwater Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 54 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Short distance to Pentwater as well as Silver Lale. The best is the very short walk to Lake Michigan and the great private beach. Already looking forward to next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great family vacation. Communication was great, listing was accurate, second visit was better than the first.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week and place!

The house is very nice for family getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Summer Trip

Had a great week with the family. Property is as advertised and was great for our annual vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great accommodations for friends and family

Wonderful location to be in the area that we love. Bedroom and bath situation was very accommodating for friends and family. Kitchen had everything needed for long weekend stay. Short walk to beautiful private beach on the big lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We had an excellent stay here. The only constructive feedback I’d offer is that the host should put instructions on how to operate the basement shower on the wall - we had to contact the host to figure out how to operate the shower. Otherwise, the beds were comfy, the location is great, and the house perfectly accommodated our group. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice time

We enjoyed our 2-night stay, and did not have any issues! Most of our time was spent at the dunes, not in the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We had an amazing stay at this Mears property! The house was clean upon arrival and spacious for our family of 10! It was beautifully located, a quick walk away from a private beach on Lake Michigan. The hosts graciously let us check in early and they were easy to work with, will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Michigan family vacation

Property owner quick to respond and very helpful! Home is beautiful and in a great location. Plenty of room for a family vacation. Kitchen well equipped. Beautiful beach within walking distance. We hope to be back again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2024
Thanks for staying Cathy. So glad you had a good time with your family. :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and home for family vacation

The house was roomy and accommodating. The association beach was wonderful. Even our 4 year old granddaughter handled the 83 steps like a champ. There is so much to do in the surrounding areas that we never ran out of fun things to do. Great place to make memories.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

What a property! You can see the lake from the house with smple space to sleep an army…or at least a 12U basketball team!! Owner was great and the house was spotless!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and location

We had a great time at this house. The house itself was clean and had lots of space. We enjoyed the deck almost as much as the house itself with lots of seating and a baby gate at top which was a nice touch. The beach felt very private and was beautiful. The location was very close to many attractions but also felt private. We definitely would recommend this property and stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Home

An amazing home with a great location. A quiet neighborhood, steps to Lake Michigan, a few miles away from the dunes and everything that Silver Lake offers. The home was very clean and as advertised. Very well appointed and very comfortable. We will definitely book this home for our next trip to Michigan!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Sept 2022
Thanks Gina! Glad you had a good stay and we look forward to you coming back again. :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Gathering

Nice large comfortable home and location near Lake Michigan and fun activities at sand dunes ,parks and local towns. there are a lot of stairs that was a challenge for some family members.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2022
Thanks, Jean. Glad you all enjoyed your stay. You're always welcome to come back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We had a great time. The home was as described, however there was an issue with the main floor sofa(coming apart). However, the owner was very quick in responding and resolving the issue with a new sofa. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2024
Glad you enjoyed our home, Susan. Thanks for staying and come back again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Life

Fantastic beach. Great for walking, playing and watching glorious sunsets. Nearby stairs to beach in Cedar Point Park was great for taking down the beach supplies; it’s wide and brand new. Short drive to Silver Lake with all the water toys you could ask for along with sand boards for surfing down the dunes. Near to Pentwater.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2024
Thanks for staying Ray. So glad you enjoyed your time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home for a group near the beach

We loved our stay and the location was fantastic! Mark was helpful and there was clear communication about check-in and what to expect. The only minor critique I would offer is that the rooms on the ground floor were not set up as shown in the photos (they were arranged with one twin and one double bed in each of the two rooms on the ground floor), which was a minor challenge for sleeping arrangements for our group, but it was all good. We really appreciated the kayaks too! We would recommend and definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property location was a less than 10minutes to Silver Lake and about 15 minutes to Pentwater which was great. The walk to Lake Michigan was easy and close by the 80 steps down to the beach were not a problem for us. The steps were newly built and had benches to rest on along the way. The beach was pretty and quiet. We rented a boat at Silver Lake and went out to the sand dunes and spent the day climbing the dunes and in the water. The grandkids loved it. We also spent a day at Lewis Farms and zoo this is an excellent place for kids. The house was very clean which is always my main concern. It was decorated nicely but some of the furniture could use updating. The 2 wicker chairs in the living room were close to breaking so no one sat in them, one of the lamps in the primary bedroom was broke, the couch in the basement was supported by cans. For us if the one TV had been in the upstairs living room would have been better since we liked to all be together when cooking and easier to watch the kids or add another TV, The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen had adequate supplies. There was 8 adults and 3 kids and we had plenty of space. used the firepit in the evening. Overall given the location and cleanliness i would not let the needed updates prevent us from staying their again just need to address them,
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location. 5 minute walk to beach. Deep beachfront, association property. Not crowded even during July 4th week. Home in good condition. Fairly clean. Big deck for everyone to sit. Crows Nest was a hit for 12 year old, who made it "her place". Shower handle in downstairs bath a little loose/hard to turn on/off. Mark the owner was very responsive on texts and emails. His handyman Nick was prompt as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect week away!

We had a great time at this house. We had 2 families: 4 parents, 4 teens and 4 aged 7-12, the property set up couldn’t have been more perfect! Bring a sharp knife and some non-stick pans if you’re cooking for a crowd though, the copper bottom stainless is not great for everything and the knives were all incredibly dull. There is a crock pot and a propane grill which made warming and cooking large meals easy. The beds were ok and linens were nice. It was great to have laundry on site too. There’s a nice fire pit and the walk to the beach is great, although there are lots of stairs to get to it. Ample places for everyone to hang out and play games on a rainy day. It was a quick trip up to Pentwater and so fast to get down the Silver Lake and the dunes. We would definitely book this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2024
Hi Charlotte - So glad to hear you had a great time with your family this week. I wish I knew about the knives because I would have had a new set delivered for you. I'll replace those this week. :) Good feedback on the pans too - I will replace those with non-stick as well. The 83-stair bluff there is actually considered a lower-level as some bluffs can be double or triple the stairs - yikes! Anyway, thank you for taking great care of our home and for the feedback. You are welcome to come back any time!
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Not well maintained

The house was spacious for a group of 12 people; however, it was not well maintained and was dirty. Missing cabinet in the kitchen, dirty stairs, smelled of mildew and we had to constantly sweep and clean the property just to feel comfortable. They also filled the soap containers with water and the bath towels wet cheap. Aside from the condition of the home the proximity to the beach was great. Just shocked at the price of the home. For that cost I would expect a beautifully maintained property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We already booked for next year!

Things we loved about this cottage: The kitchen. It had everything we needed and all the equipment was nice. Even a Kitchen Aide mixer is tucked into a closet! Bedrooms. They were big with lots of closet space and hooks. Beds were comfortable. The beach. It was close. The design of the house. There was lots of light. There were separate areas. There was room to be together or apart. The deck was very nice. We were very comfortable in the cottage. Absolutely no stress! If you stay here make sure to go to Silver Lake Dune Climb and then ride across the dunes at Mac Woods. Rent bikes at Country Dairy in New Era and bike the Hart Montague Trail and then have lunch at the Dairy-good food and fun!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Didn't stay even 10 minutes

When we got there, the WIFI was not working, and we had to go back to the main road to get cellular service to contact the homeowner and let him know that the place smelled of mold with high humidity in the house. Two members of our group are cancer survivors, and two others have heart conditions. It was unacceptable to stay in this place as it could have been a potential health hazard. We didn't even stay 10 minutes in this place, before we left! A complete waste of time and a let down for our trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house!! Plenty of room and great location. We had a great time!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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