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Beachin Lighthouse Villa at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Little Sable Lighthouse

Beachfront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Custom designed to mimic lighthouse keeper's residence
Large wrap around deck
22 foot cathedral ceilings in main living area
Light house from crow's nest window on 4th level
Note the Lighthouse thru the window

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11288.0 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Little Sable Point Lighthouse
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Beachin Lighthouse Villa at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Little Sable Lighthouse

Incredible Lake Michigan Home with over 1/2 mile of public beach and amazing views of Little Sable Lighthouse. This gorgeous custom built home is built among the soft sand dunes of Mears Michigan and designed to take advantage of the beautiful views of Lake Michigan as well as the views of Little Sable Lighthouse across the street. Home is engineered to recreate the homes frequently built to house the light keepers for lighthouses built during the latter 1/2 of the 1800's along the shore of Michigan's Great Lakes. Enjoy over a 1/2 mile of soft, sandy Lake Michigan Beach that is literally directly across this quiet dead end street. Utilize the amazing powered beach wagon to effortlessly transport all your beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, food, ice cold drinks and even your kayaks and paddle boards from the home to the waters edge. Toes can be from the door to the water in 4 minutes and buried in the sand dunes right off the amazing wrap around deck. Whether you are relaxing on the deck, enjoying a gathering around the fire pit, entertaining in the living room, enjoying a movie and games in the walkout basement or hanging out in the 4th story crow's nest, you'll enjoy the most amazing views of one of Michigan's most iconic lighthouses from nearly every room in this quality home.
Little Sable Lighthouse was constructed in 1874 and is among the top 5 tallest lighthouses in Michigan at 107 feet. Visitors can stop by the small gift shop located in the public parking lot of the lighthouse to purchase a souvenir or pay a small fee to climb the internal staircase of Little Sable and get an amazing panoramic view of Lake Michigan and the surrounding dunes.
Enjoy a truly unique experience at Silver Lake Sand Dunes state park which is only a few miles north. This is one of the few locations in the united states which permits 4x4's to ride on the dunes and it has the added bonus permitting vacationers to pull their 4x4 up to an amazing Lake Michigan beach that is only accessible by 4x4 drivers and their companions.

1/10th of a mile to Little Sable Light House
4 miles to Silver Lake Sand Dunes 4X4 Park
2 miles to Mac Dune Rides
32 miles to Ludington Michigan
3 miles to Fox Barn Winery
13 miles to Oceana Winery & Vineyard
18 miles to Gold Rush Water Park at Double J J Resort, open all year round
45 minutes to Muskegon Winter Sports Complex which is one of only a few locations in the US that permits the public to ride a real luge run (open summer and winter)
10 miles to Big Hart Brewery
26 miles to Sawyer Brewery and North Grove Brewers in Montague
27 miles to Fetch Brewery in Whitehall
18 miles to Pentwater
13 miles to Brown Bear in Shelby (home of the Michigan favorite 1 lb. burger)
5 miles to Heritage Wedding Barn
4 miles to Duneberry Farms Disc Golf
4 miles to Cherry Point Farm
33 Miles to Michigan Adventure Amusement Park
15 Miles to Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
15 Miles to Country Dairy where you can tour the dairy including milk bottling factory and automated robotic milking machine
2 hours and 20 minutes to Traverse City, the nations cherry capital



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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Reach out to us if you want to bring a second dog
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not a rule - but letting you know there are ring cameras on the outside of the home to monitor the place when no one is there.

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
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 holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 20 min drive - 18.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachin Lighthouse Villa at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Little Sable Lighthouse pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beachin Lighthouse Villa at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Little Sable Lighthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachin Lighthouse Villa at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Little Sable Lighthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachin Lighthouse Villa at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Little Sable Lighthouse located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mears holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Little Sable Point Lighthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

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. 59 out of 62 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 62 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 62 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 62 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 62 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rory B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much! Great location along with spectacular Michigan sunsets! Host was very responsive to any of our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

S S.

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

Excellent vacation rental

We loved the house, all its amenities and the location. It was perfect for our family of 11. The children loved the games, video games and close proximity to the lake and many activities.The owners were welcoming and responsive and seemed to have thought of everything to make our stay wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband, myself, adult daughter and our dogs stayed for a four day weekend at the house. The house was beautiful and the location gorgeous. Set in dunes with views of Lake Michigan and the lighthouse. We visited Silver Lake Dunes with our UTV. My daughter and I shopped in Hart, Pentwater, and Ludington. We visited lighthouses and wineries. The trees were amazing. Sunsets and stars like no other place. The location reminded us of the Outer Banks. Although we were late in the season there were still places open and not having the crowds was nice. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Beautiful Home!

My husband and I rented this home for a long weekend to celebrate our 40th anniversary with our children and grandchild.The home is beautiful (super clean) and in a perfect location with amazing views. We loved it there so much we didn't want to leave.Thank you so much for the opportunity to stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

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

Family Long Weekend Getaway

We had a wonderful time. So a great property. Room for everyone to spread out and then come back together for family dinner and bonfires. October is the perfect time to visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leanne T.

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

Highly Recommend

Great home, the host has thought of everything you need for your stay. Location is perfect. Highly recommended staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle A.

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

Great Home and Beautiful Location

Our group of eleven stayed very comfortable in this beautiful house. The beach was fantastic and the short drive to town was nice. Communication with the Owner was easy! Don’t hesitate to book this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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

Outstanding

Beautiful home, perfect location and outstanding amenities. We had a great time despite having to cut the trip short due to a family emergency. Plenty of space, beautiful views and fun daily walks on the beach with the dogs. Can’t wait to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

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

Third Stay!

We never repeat VRBO homes. Except this one. This was our third stay; beginning to feel like a home away from home :) This house is SO great. Well stocked and beautiful location. We enjoy snuggling in and playing games, exploring the winter beach and sledding on the dunes. Owners are responsive and fabulous. Will be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Spencer P.

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

Another Great Christmas!

This was our second Christmas stay at this property, and everything was great! Joe and Sue were great hosts and communicative as always. The weather was very warm this time! Love this property!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

70th Birthday Party

The property and location were both 10s. Communications with the owner was very easy and they were very responsive. All the furnishings were the best that I have had in a VRBO. We lacked for nothing during our stay. Everything we needed was furnished and of the best quality. The sunset views from the deck were outstanding and it was just a short walk to the beach. Our stay was one of the most enjoyable that we've had.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Beautiful West Michigan Getaway

Fantastic beach house! Very roomy with top notch amenities. We didn’t want for anything. Very beautiful location and easy walk to the beach. Awesome sunsets can be seen on the beach or right from the deck. Would return in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

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

Brennan Familly Review

The Best! That sums it up. Beach time, dune time, great meals, campfires, climbing the lighthouse, and more.Our favorites ... the beach wagon, Breville coffee maker, beds, grill, beach towels, and of course the crows nest! Great memories at a beautiful venue!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

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

30 year wedding anniversary family trip

We had an awesome family trip with our three children and their spouses. Home was in a great spot to do all our favorite things. Loved the home and the many extras. Only downside was the grill being unusable. We did however grill on the fire pit and made our steaks and shish kabob work. Loved, loved, loved the house and area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane P.

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

Just another day in paradise

OUTSTANDING! Immaculately clean, stocked with the highest end kitchen appliances, linens, bedding, loads of beach towels and toys. Breville espresso maker ! Wow! Steps to the beach, sunsets and campfires every night ( thanks for the wood). Lighthouse tour was fun. Rented pontoon on silver lake for day out and stopped at Tasty Creations - amazing local ice cream. Enjoyed local amenities, and a lot of doing absolutely nothing. Quiet, peaceful, relaxing. Definitely coming back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen P., Glen Ellyn IL

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

Perfect

I can't say enough good things about this place. Beautiful, immaculate and super location!! The hosts thought of everything! The beach wagon was a lifesaver and we didn't need anything we brought. Their beach equipment was top quality and can't believe how all details were taken care of. It seemed more like getting to use your rich relative's place and not a rental. It is close to a lot of activities but seems so private. Perfect! Thanks for letting us share this amazing home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Darlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely Cottage but Disappointing View

2 cousins, age 66, stayed for 3 nights. Great cottage with everything you could need with an exception. If you have any issues with knees, hips, etc., keep in mind that the cottage is a full flight of stairs to the main level. Bring a suction cup grip for the shower/tub area for safe entering and exiting. It was so hard to get out that I skipped showering after the first day. The beach is NOT an easy walk and there is a VERY limited view of the water from the deck. I thought we had a full beach view. After our stay, I realized that the cottage is facing the backside of dunes and there is no clear walking path to the beach. Aerial photographs don’t make that info obvious. We did experience a little something regarding security…motion-sensor lights going off-and-on and in the morning we found a medical glove outside of my driver’s side door. There is no explanation for the glove, but I felt obligated to mention it. Sorry to the owners—no fault on your part. The cottage itself was very nice and the stay was relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful architecture with emphasis on stunning location. Wide open views of everything, including lighthouse. Endless sandy beach of Little Sable Point across the street. We enjoyed our best family time on the beach with kids & grandkids. Perfect sand for kids and dogs to run on. Great mix of classic games for entertainment inside this family friendly home. Kitchen had useful small appliances including KitchenAid mixer. Top to bottom well laid out vacation home.
Little Sable Point Lighthouse
Great architecture
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with perfect location! The house is equipped with everything you might need or want. The beach buggy was a cool addition. The beds were very comfortable. We had multigenerational family members gathering for a baby shower at a restaurant in nearby Ludington. Once we figured out parking for family members visiting for the day, (they could park at the Lighthouse basically across the street), it was perfect. We had the beach to ourselves. The kids loved running up & down the dunes. Everyone had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melody K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location was awesome, wish we had known the area closes down mid Sept. Was hoping to use the electric wagon to take things to the beach, but we managed. The views are awesome especially at sunset.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Kim D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
A lovely home. The firepit photos are a bit deceiving but pit was adequate. Had terrible problem with gnats (fruitflies) in the kitchen. They were obviously aware of this problem because had little gnat traps set out around the kitchen/dining area. After departure, homeowner stated to VRBO that we had damaged a table, therefore holding 250 from our deposit. Did not provide any receipts for repair or replacement. Sent a picture but that could have been any table, anywhere. Very disappointed in homeowner's and VRBO's handling of this situation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adilene C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s literally the full package deal with this property. It’s minutes from the beach, the home is fully equipped with everything you need. We were amazed of how many things were provided for us to use in the beach. We will be coming back soon.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second vacation at the Beachin Lighthouse Villa. It was wonderful. Already checking availability for another visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darla S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is beautiful. Perfect location, views, and comfort. The beds and linens are five star hotel quality. Kitchen is fully stocked with high end appliances. Decor is top notch. My siblings have been renting on the west side of the state for years and we would definitely come back to this one.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was everything we had hoped for! It was very well equipped and had plenty of room for everyone. The sand beach was a quick walk away, the lake was wonderful and we all enjoyed swimming and laying out in the sand. The views of the sunset were spectacular all week and the night sky was amazing from this location.We also made a couple of day trips around the area including a ball game in Grand Rapids. This was the perfect spot for a couple of families to unwind and relax for the week. The kids especially loved the large TV room downstairs for movie nights!Lastly, the host was super responsive to minor inquiries and gave us great recommendations around the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

About the host

Hosted by Joseph Bergum

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My wife and I are not rich out of state investors. We work regular 9-5 jobs in healthcare and are both Michigan born and raised. We strive to provide the best experience possible for our guests.

We are so excited to host you and your companions at this amazing property. We are premier hosts on VRBO. Our goal is to offer 5 star service to ever single renter and to help families and friends make the most incredible cherished memories.

Why they chose this property

I spent my early childhood in St. Joseph Michigan, where my father and mother raised my siblings and I to appreciate the majesty of Lake Michigan in our 19’ Mercruiser tri hull boat. We moved to Brighton when I was 7 years old and when I grew to my adulthood, I was drawn back to Michigan’s west coast. I purchased a small 16’ Bayliner and took my wife and daughter to Lake Michigan several times a year.
I frequently dreamt of owning a little cottage on Lake Michigan some day. After we lost both my parents, both my in-laws and my brother within a few years span, I convinced my wonderful wife Sue to take the plunge with me. With our limited finances and the ever rising cost of properties near Lake Michigan, we decided to try our hand at renting our place out as a short term rental. We love sharing our home and providing the backdrop for so many great memories for our renters and their families. We have more than one amazing property now and we are still hoping to expand a bit more by finding incredibly unique and beautiful locations for our rental base.

Joseph & Suzanne Bergum

Amazing home with so much to offer with 4x4 dunes, unprecedented views of Little Sable Lighthouse and over 1/2 mile of public beach literally across the street.

What makes this property unique

The most amazing views of one of Michigan's most iconic Lighthouses with the home custom designed to take advantage of it's proximity to the Littles Sable Lighthouse and capture incredible views from the cathedral ceiling in the main living room to the lighthouse literally in your face as you step out of the master bedroom/bath and the unique view of the lighthouse from the 4th floor crow's nest. If you love walking through Michigan's dunes, you'll find so many options here as this home is literally built on a sand dune with great dune exploring on the state park directly across the street and many trail options within walking distance. Finally, you have the amazing Silver Lake Sand Dunes where you can drive your personal 4x4 on some of the most unique terrain in the country as you test your vehicle's muscle and your driving skills on the infamous Test Hill or drive your vehicle to Lake Michigan's water's edge to a beach only accessible to 4x4 owners.

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