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Lake frontage, Dune beach sand from deck to water! One of a kind.

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Silver Lake State Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Futon/Living Room

1 Queen Sofa Bed

King Bedroom1

1 King Bed

King Bedroom2

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lake frontage, Dune beach sand from deck to water! One of a kind.

A truly one of a kind Silver Lake vacation rental. Walk out onto the dune sand beach with over 80' of lake frontage and no road to cross to get there! Whether you are seeking rest and relaxation or activities and adventure, our home offers all that you are looking for and more! Our 1,800 square foot home, built in 2002, offers open concept living/dining/kitchen area with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, and has been meticulously maintained. Over 80’ of lake frontage awaits you! Enjoy a glass of wine from our spacious Trex deck while watching the sunset, or take in the sunrise at the lake's edge with a cup of coffee. Take one of our kayaks on a 3 min. ride over to the sand dunes and layout on a private beach. Cast a line off the end of our private dock and catch walleye, bass, northern pike, blue gill, and black crappie. Silver lake is renowned for its clear water, sandy bottom, and 2,000 acre sand dunes, which are conveniently located right next to our home. We have all the comforts and conveniences of home as our house is equipped with a brand new dishwasher, washer/dryer, dock and bath towels.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n play, high chair, and kid friendly dishes
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No food down the sink drain, no garbage disposal Put all outdoor chairs/kayaks/grill back when you leave Pile all linen in laundry room when you leave

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1781171vb
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 9
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Silver Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 37 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Big Hart Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake frontage, Dune beach sand from deck to water! One of a kind. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake frontage, Dune beach sand from deck to water! One of a kind.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake frontage, Dune beach sand from deck to water! One of a kind.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake frontage, Dune beach sand from deck to water! One of a kind.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lake frontage, Dune beach sand from deck to water! One of a kind. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mears holiday home is just steps away from Silver Lake State Park and Silver Lake. Upper Silver Lake and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 55 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very enjoyable stay. Excellent location and the host was very responsive and helpful throughout. Would definitely book again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing house/property & SUPER CLEAN
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Week.

Great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara M.

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

Love this place

One of the best places on silver lake, we hope to return every year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed twice and love it here. Clean house and always have everything we need. You can’t beat the location! Love renting with this owner
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

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

Great Location!

Best location on Silver Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third family vacation at this property and we will be coming back again next year! The house has everything you need for a great family vacation. The location is perfect - steps from the sand, lake, dock, and sand dunes. It has a very private and quiet feel and is still only minutes from the various activities in the area. Highly recommended!
View of the Dunes from the Deck
View from the e Dunes just to the right of the house
View from the e Dunes just to the right of the house
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Dune stay

Great place and great location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was spotless. Beds were so comfortable. Shower was great. We felt so pampered. Beach was beautiful. Dunes were about 4 houses away. They were beautiful.
Campfire on the beach at night
Dunes very close
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lara M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house has the best location in my opinion. You can walk to the dunes, swim in the lake in your backyard, rent boats, ride the ORV area. The house has all of the essentials you need, we have been able to pack light because it has everything you need. Look forward to staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

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

Great Family Vacation Spot!

Family had a great experience at this property. The house was clean and comfortable, and host was quick to respond to any questions. The outdoor space was excellent with a big deck, sandy beach, waterfront, and dock along with a closet full of sand toys. This is our second stay at the property and certainly will not be our last!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammie E.

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

40th Birthday

Our family stay in this beautiful house so we could surprise my husbands sister for her 40th birthday
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Silver Lake

Wonderful time with our family celebrating our daughter’s recent college graduation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2020
Congrats to you daughter and thank you for staying with us! You’re welcome back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen s.

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

Fun at Silver Lake

We really enjoy this cottage at Silver Lake. Everything was perfect for our family. VRBO and our host was great. Love the cottage and check in and out was very easy. Hope to stay yearly. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly L.

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

Amazing Rental!

Had the best time at this house! Matt was a fantastic host and very responsive. The house is very clean and in the best location. Everything you need for a perfect beach day is available. Also the pack and play and toys for the kids were amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ravi M.

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

Relaxing Trip

Stayed for 5 days during Christmas at this location, very quiet and peaceful with serene outdoors. Can walk on the beach or explore dunes. The house is well maintained and fully stocked, including things for toddlers . Will return someday.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken O.

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

Relaxing

Never ran out of things to do . Enjoyed being around all the sand . House was very nice and clean .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rick and Tracy J.

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

Best location

The house has the best rental location on Silver Lake. Pure sand on the beach with access to the dunes also. Never had to use our car the whole week. The house was beautiful and the amenities inside were wonderful. Sunsets on the dunes are breathtaking and right out your back door. Don't forget to hike over to Lake Michigan, with it's gorgeous views too. Take a dip if you dare, a little chilly, but worth doing. We stayed in about 15 minutes and was comfortable this year. Thanks again to our host, will be back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lacy S.

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

Life is a beach !!!!

Check out the front yard, nothing but beach,...one can get use to this,....quick I might add. Top notch accommodations, close to the dunes, beach and water, what more do I need to say. Except we will be back for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul J.

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

Amazing Lake House

The home is amazing. With lakefront access, and close proximity to dune and water sports, this was the perfect house. The owner was extremely helpful and attentive to all our needs. The home is warm and inviting and so easy to “chill” by the lake, play bags in the sand, hang out by the lake, or take a dip off the new dock. Highly recommended by our family, perfectly located next to the dunes with phenomenal neighbors, it is the very best.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mallory C.

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

GREAT BEACH VACATION

My family and I stayed here for a week this summer and it was wonderful. The house was clean, and FULLY stocked with everything you could need. Just like you can see in the pictures the sand was very clean and the water at the dock was perfect for little kids to play in. Zero seaweed. With the house so close to the dunes you can walk to them by the water in less than a minute. We had the best time staying here. You can also get to the beach at Lake Michigan in less than 10 minutes. It was by far our best trip to Silver Lake because of this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly L.

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

A Piece Of Paradise

We loved everything about this property. The home was so clean it looked new and it smelled nice. The open floor plan on the main floor with all the windows to look at the lake and dunes was spectacular! The 2 bedrooms upstairs have a great view as well! The private beach with the sand right off the deck all the way to the lake was awesome! Nothing like having your toes in the sand! The house was stocked with everything we needed plus some and the location can't be better! The lake, the dunes, the State Parks, The Chicken Shack, lol, its all right there! We were sad when our week was over and didn't want to leave, but now we are looking forward until we can go back and enjoy it once again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2024
We’re so happy to hear you had a great week! I agree the Chicken Shack is an often overlooked gem! :) We hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne M.

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

Duneside Paradise!

This cottage and its location were absolutely perfect for our 3-generation family get away. I have vacationed at Silver Lake since I was a child in the 1960’s, then our children fell in love with it in the 1980’s, now our grandchildren have experienced the wonder of it since 2015. This cottage is by far THE BEST of all the ones I have stayed in. It’s right next to the dunes with a small cove for swimming and kayaking just in front of cottage, there’s a large sandy expanse between deck and water. The cottage was spacious, clean and well designed. Matt was great to do business with, policies were clearly communicated, essentials were all provided. 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2022
Thank you Jeanne! Your family is welcome any time :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy S.

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

Scenic Views, Lovely Home

Property is beautiful! Home was clean and nicely furnished. Plenty of outdoor activities such as floats, sand toys, kayaks, bonfire ring, etc. Only real downside is if the surrounding properties are rented out it is busy, with no privacy and parking is very tight (like climbing through the back of the Tahoe to get in the drivers seat tight). We brought 3 larger vehicles and a boat which we cleared with the owner, but the individuals of the other properties expressed annoyance about the boat, which we all decided we definitely would not bring again. Communication with owner was excellent, he was very responsive, helpful, and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

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

Perfect lake view!

Had a great family vacation here. The house is well equipped and most importantly very clean. We cooked in several nights since we had an 11 month old. The pots and pans etc were in excellent condition. The view of the lake can not be beat and can be enjoyed from the living area and kitchen as well as from the large deck. Adirondack chairs (not cheap plastic ones) were comfortable and perfect for enjoying the fire pit. Kayaks were great for enjoying the lake. There were a couple houses that were directly beside and behind us. Had they been filled with people it would have felt a little too close for our taste. There is a 150 foot sand dune a few houses from this property. Overall this is a great place for a lakeside getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matthew Fowler

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We're an active family of 4 who enjoy spending time together outdoors.

Why they chose this property

When we decided to begin searching for a lake house I looked at every home in the lower peninsula Michigan and nothing had what this house has. A beautiful beach on a beautiful lake with a home that has that "Northern Michigan" feel. The fact that the world renown Silver Lake Sand Dunes were a short walk away really sealed the deal.

What makes this property unique

Silver Lake Sand Dunes.

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