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Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage")

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Beach
Terrace/patio
Interior
Beach
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Golden Sands Golf Course
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 half KING DAYBED In GREATROOM

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Greatroom by Kitchen (B)

1 Single Bed

Greatroom - DAYBED

1 Single Bed

Greatroom - small daybed futon

1 Child Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage")

The "Sage" Cottage is a serene escape for people looking to relax and enjoy Sunsets, Beach Life, Campfires and Lakeshore activities between Pentwater & Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The Sage represents a step back in time to a place of Peace & Tranquility.. A place to rest and breath in the clean Lake Michigan Air. Our large deck is literally at the waters edge. We try to provide all our Guests with a Special Experience in a very clean & modern Cottage.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is on Cliff/Bluff, Dangerous for children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash and put away all dishes
Close blinds close windows shut off AC
Take trash up to dumpsters- put all dirty bedding and towels in a pile on tile floor front room
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
emailing rules within 48 hours of all bookings to renters - this includes legal addendum regarding the cottage being CLIFFSIDE dangerous
NO FIREWORKS ***

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2222302vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Upper Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Golden Sands Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cedar Point Park - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 10 min drive - 10.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sand Castle Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage") pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage")?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage")?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage")?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage") located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Golden Sands Golf Course. Upper Silver Lake and Silver Lake State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick L.

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

Family Trip

Great location right on the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Singer vacation

Great time in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Serenity

We had a wonderful week. Relaxing on the deck with nothing in sight but lake Michigan. The sunsets were spectacular!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle N.

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

Excellent location

We loved the beautiful view and friendly community. Great communication frim owners throughout process - highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison R.

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

Sand and sun getaway

Perfect location for a relaxing getaway. Steps away from beach and dunes. Amazing outdoor space to listen to the waves and watch the sunset. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

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

We LOVED this cottage!

Perfect location right on Lake MI. Short stroll to semi-private beach with good entertaining views of buggy driving area. Cottage had nice styling and amenities with big windows to enjoy the magnificent view. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

Nice and relaxing

The property was perfect for our week of laid back relaxation. The view was amazing and our week was filled with fun times and memories my family will cherish for the rest of our lives. We hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
Thank you Matt for taking the time on the "review"! Much appreciated and come see us next year @The Sage
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect Lake Michigan Getaway

Property was beautiful and perfect for relaxing and enjoying Pure Michigan. Julie was also very responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi D.

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

Amazing Trip

The property is exactly what is listed. Beautiful view of lake Michigan. Check in was seamless and the golf cart was perfect for the trip down to the beach. Great family trip for my husband and my adult kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MaryJoan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of Lake Michigan from this cottage was outstanding. The inside was well organized and comfortable. This cottage is air conditioning, which made it really nice when the weather was hot. It also has a washer and dryer which made the family stay much easier in regards to keeping up with towels and clothing. But best of all was having plenty of room for people to eat outside. There were a couple of evenings when other family members joined us for a meal and there were no problems with seating because everyone ate outside, and with a small buffet inside. Overall, this was an excellent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie V.

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

Tween says “best vacation in awhile”

We loved this property! Both kids really enjoyed the nightly golf cart rides. We used the beach, met friends at the dunes, and did all things touristy. But the best was the view. We live on a lake and have a sunset view but this just doesn’t compare. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Savannah Z.

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

Perfect!

I can’t say enough good things about our stay and this property! The view is absolutely breathtaking. You are a very short walk to the beach and the sand dunes. Quick trip into town for necessities. So much fun stuff to do with the (older) kids in the area. The property was very clean and comfortable. Amazing stay, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara S.

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

Loved every minute of this stay!

The house was perfect and just as described in the listing and pics. Our family was so comfortable and loved the cute home and awesome location! The beach was so close and clean and the lil ones liked riding the golf cart to it. Being able to see all the action on the dunes right there too was amazing! Sunsets here are beautiful. The owner is very friendly, helpful, and responsive. We had a great trip at The Sage and we highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

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

Nice Property But Dunes Are Loud

We knew the ORV area was nearby prior to arrival and I appreciated that. The cottage was small but clean and the view was beautiful. It worked for my husband, 14yo daughter, and her friend. The beach was crowded with people parked at the dunes and the ORVs were loud. We ended up packing up our cooler and beach stuff and headed down to Cedar Point park, a less than 10 minute drive,, and which is small but nice and quiet. If you're going there to ride the dunes, you'll love it, if not, the cottage is a very nice, clean place to stay, and mornings on the deck with fresh coffee are lovely until about 10 am.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 August 2021
The Dune Noise level varies greatly depending on the dates... sometimes in July it does get busy down there. Same with the beach crowds! it is SUMMER on the Lakeshore. all things considered our "subdivision" is considered one of the quiet zones for the lakeshore near very busy Silverlake. You may have been there on a weekend when there were "races" on the Dunes lined up. July is the busiest month up there.
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is right on the water and just a short walk to a great beach. Regretfully, our stay happened to coinside with a cold front preventing us from enjoying the beach or the lake. You enter the house thru a bedroom with a full size bed. There's a 2nd room with 2 twin beds, otherwise you're sleeping on the sun porch or pull out couch in the main room. The cottages are rather close together. Luckily, we were leaving as everyone was arriving for the long Labor Day weekend. We would have enjoyed it so much more if we'd been at the beach all day as we planned. There's no oven, just an electric cook top. We had to move a propane tank from a table on the last night in order to use the grill because that tank was empty. There was a third propane tank that gave us about a half hour of flame before it was empty as well. Just little hassles. Oh, be warned about the shower. It'll be hot and then get cold, for no apparent reason, then get hot again. All in all I'd give it a 10 if it hadn't been so darn cold!
Firepit
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

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

Stunning view

My family and myself stayed at the sage. The stay was amazing!!! Its close to dunes if that is something your interested in. My children had a great time at the beach which is right down from the house. The breathtaking views are all you need. The view is unlike any other. The owner is quick to respond and is very friendly. I can't wait to stay next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Great place to stay!

We had a wonderful family stay at the Sage. The house was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. The view of Lake MI was gorgeous!. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn B.

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

Lovely beach house

Our family stayed at the Sage house. The view was absolutely lovely. The house was clean and well maintained. Our hosts were very responsive and gave us suggestions of local sightseeing. The neighborhood was quiet and the beach was easy to access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Peaceful paradise

Stunningly remodeled with sharp interior and a view that won't quit! The wrap around deck is fantastic for lounging and enjoying the peaceful waters of Lake Michigan. Lots of outdoor seating and the grill setup is wonderful as well. Beach is just a short walk away. Very responsive host as well! We made great memories and look forward to returning!

About the host

Hosted by Julie Kraus

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Were the previous Owners of Silver lake Rentals! we've owned property in the area since 2002... I grew up here and decided to come back and Purchase the "Sage" in 2019. Were both Retired and love the lakeshore area. We spent a lot of time tweaking the "Sage" to the Bohemian Beauty she deserves to be. Its a step back in the 1960's with very Modern upgrades including the Premium Kitchen, Bathroom, Fancy Linens and all New Beds.

Why they chose this property

The Sage was the very first property developed on the Bluff......In Juniper Beach. I am only the 3rd owner... This Cottage has had only Loving hands on it and we hope to find a solid renter base that takes care of it and loves it as much as we do! The Views are the best in the Sub...the cottage has been fully Modernized and has a bohemian feel that's very relaxing. This is not a Loud party place, its beautiful and Serene and Unique. This is a place to relax! We can provide referrals for dining & Spa Massage very close by as well.

What makes this property unique

Sunsets are amazing! walking distance to the Dunes and Private Beach. Golf cart provided. 2 gas Fire Pits and 1 Large Wood Fire Pit. Modern Upgrades. Premium Linen and Kitchen wares. Washer & Dryer. Smart TV & Wireless Internet. Kayaks available.
1 Mile to Silver lake boat and Jet ski rentals. 12 Miles To Pentwater for Bars, Restaurants and Boutique Shopping AND Charter Fishing. Winery close by, Dune rides close by, Little Sable Lighthouse within walking distance. Its all right here including 5 golf courses and go Karts for the kids! it's quiet & serene, breezy! Premium Beds & Linens. Towels provided.

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