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Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Privacy awaits at this luxury cabin on a large wooded lot in Floradale.
Privacy awaits at this luxury cabin on a large wooded lot in Floradale.
Long driveway that can accommodate a couple trailers for your sand toys.
Rent our 5bd 3ba home next door. Both homes accommodate up to 28 people!
2024 construction! New firepit and new lawn being added

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
  • Place, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
  • Place, Little Sable Point Lighthouse

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2-main floor

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3-upstairs loft

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4-downstairs walkout

1 Queen Bed

Master-main floor

1 Queen Bed

Queen sleeper sofa in finished basement

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental

WE HAVE A 2800 sqft, 5bd 3ba (sleeps 14) HOME AVAILABLE NEXT TO THIS PROPERTY. Listing #2997177.

Thank You For Your Interest In Staying At Our Cottage. Our Goal Is To Make Your Vacation Memorable By Providing An Enjoyable Atmosphere And Cozy Cottage For Your Family Vacation. I Have Been Coming Up To Silver Lake For Over 40 Years Starting As A Kid And Now I’m Raising My Kids To Love Silver Lake Too. We Are A Family Friendly Vacation Property And We Look Forward To Hosting Yours On Your Next Summer Vacation To The Silver Lake Dunes And Lake Michigan Lakeshore!

Please Note We Rent Friday-Friday Only During Peak Summer Weeks (mid June to mid August) Please email me for shorter stays that are outside the peak weeks.

We Have Also Added a Pontoon Rental Option. Fully Equipped With Life Vests, Mp3 Radio, Ski Rope And Tube. Pontoon Rests On A Boat Lift Within The Flora Dale Private Beach And Dock Area. Rental ranges from $950-1400/wk. Please Message Me For Details and if your stay is less than a week.

Relax With The Family At This Silver Lake Retreat. A Pleasant Walk Brings You To Silver Lake Access Complete With 400 Feet Of Sand And A Boat Launch. Closer To Home, Birch and Beach's Location Within The Private FloraDale Association Means You'll Also Have Access To A Heated Pool, Basketball And Tennis Courts, A Rec Room, Playground And More.

Birch And Beach Provides The Perfect Family Getaway. 4 Bedrooms And A Hide-a-bed Offer Sleeping For As Many As 12. New Memory Foam Beds Added To Main Floor and Loft. Enjoy Dinner On The Grill And Dine On The Spacious Deck Overlooking The Woods. When The Sun Goes Down, Enjoy An Evening Under The Stars Gathered Around The Cabin's Fire Pit.

It's An Easy Drive To Mac Woods Dune Rides, Silver Lake State Park, Craig's Cruisers, Little Point Sable Lighthouse, Miles Of Lake Michigan Beaches And Downtown Silver Lake. Or Take A Day Trip Shopping In Pentwater Or Exploring The Lake Michigan Resort Town Of Ludington.
Birch And Beach Offers Plenty Of Place To Park Your Sand And Water Toys. Public Boat Launch Access Is Nearby For A Day In The Sun On Sparkling Silver Lake. A Sturdy Seawall Separates The 400 Feet Of Sugar Sand From Silver Lake. Beautiful Beaches Are Nearby on Lake Michigan as well as Silver Lake.

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Family Friendly Association
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not allow pets at our home under any circumstances.
Our summertime rental is exclusively Friday to Friday for the summer months.

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
Note from host: Family Friendly Association
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and The Fox Barn Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Gold Rush Water Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 14 min drive - 14.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental located?

This family-friendly Mears holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Silver Lake State Park, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and The Fox Barn Winery. Lake Michigan is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 76 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 76 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 76 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Great Location with Attentive Host

Our stay in Silver Lake did not disappoint! Ryan was a very attentive host and the house was perfect for our family. The access to the boat and the lake made for a relaxing getaway that didn’t feel rushed. The houses proximity to great food and treats was wonderful too. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly J.

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

Dune Vacation

The location of this property is awesome! As the last house on the end of a cul de sac you get little to no traffic. The path to the swimming pool is directly to the left of the property and you are at the pool within a 10 minute walk. The swimming pool is great - very clean and has an amazing slide! The house is completely stocked with hand soap, dish soap, laundry soap and the owner provides a great start up kit with TP and paper towel. The rooms are comfortable and everything you need is available. The kitchen has enough pans, pots and dishes to prepare and eat meals. Communication with owner was easy and we had no issues during our stay. If I return to the dunes, I would book this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas E.

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

Silver Lake 2024

My family and I stayed at Silver Lake in 2012 and had a great time. In 2024, we wanted to relive that experience, and our stay did not disappoint. We had a great time catching up, swimming, playing games, and having campfires—and that was just at the property! The area offers a lot of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

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

Great time in Silver Lake Michigan

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Ryan quickly responded to any questions and even came by when needed. We appreciated having a variety of options for sleeping and the 3 levels of the property. We only wish we could have stayed longer to get to know everything the area has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

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

Great place!!!

We had an amazing family vacation here! The house is great. The location is perfect. Ryan is an excellent host. His communication was outstanding. The house has everything you need and than some! It truly is a GEM! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

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

Quiet little cul de sac

Nice place. If you like your own quiet corner this place is great. Only downside was the driveway. If you have multiple cars you need to do a little dancing with the vehicles sometimes. It would not hinder me from renting this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

We absolutely loved this place!

Our annual family vacation to the dunes with our adult children was perfect. The house had plenty of space for everyone, especially loved the downstairs living area that allowed some privacy for the young adults. The large dining table was great to share our meals and hang out. The location is close to everything. We enjoyed meeting Ryan who was so helpful. He takes great care to make sure everything is just right. There are just so many nice details to this home, we hope to be back again next year. Thanks for everything Ryan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

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

Quiet Peaceful Location

This house is located at the end of a culdesac in a quiet neighorhood. The owner just put in a very nice concrete firepit down on the bottom of the property. That is where we spent every evening. The house was a good size for our group. We had 3 couples and 2 teenagers. The teenagers shared the bunk bedroom while then each couple had their own private sleeping areas. There were 2 bathrooms that were shared. The living area and kitchen were the right size for our needs and we cooked breakfast each morning and then usually either lunch or dinner. Breakfast was enjoyed on the partial wraparound deck that overlooked the firepit and wooded area. There was also plenty of parking on the driveway for 3 vehicles and a trailer that had our side by side. The location of the house was within a mile of main Silver Lake area and just a little further from the dune entry. There was a community pool near the house that you could either drive or walk to through a path located near the house. The pool was good size with plenty of seating, a water slide, and shaded areas. We went down once during our stay and we were the only ones there. The only problem that we encountered was the AC not cooling the house. We contacted the owner and within hours he had an AC guy there repairing the unit and the house was cooling again. There is a pontoon boat rental that you can get with the house as well for a good price. Owner was great to work with and was extremely responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Terrible experience

Firstly, we received noticed from Ryan a week before the trip that there was no grass and that he will be turbo seeding the entire yard and asked us to remain off the grass as much as possible during our stay. This was tough because we had 7 young children staying the weekend. He didn’t offer any type of incentive, but I did ask for a small discount and he agreed. On the second day of the trip, we went to the pool and it was closed! There was a maintenance guy working and he told me he had no way to let me in and that even if he did let me in, the heater and chlorinator were not working. It was padlocked and the pool was discolored and filthy. The guy was very kind, he even called a member of the association to try to get it unlocked for us but couldn’t reach them. At this point, we decided to end our trip. We did not have access to the pool which is the MAIN reason we chose this home! Ryan was not helpful, accused me of lying. He told me he “knew for a fact” that the pool was not filthy because he was “just there.” I have posted the pictures on this review so you can see for yourself. He told us he has no control over the pool (even though his entire property is marketed on VRBO for boating a heated pool) and refused to give us any type of compensation even after we ended our trip so early due to his INNACURATE property description. If he didn’t have control over the pool he should have let us know that ahead of time. We would have reconsidered booking with him.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in went well after we got the lock figured out and we unlocked the opportunity to make some amazing family memories! Host was attentive to anything that came up, the house worked perfectly for us, kitchen is well stocked with supplies and super helpful to have some items for smaller children. The screen porch is great for family game time and the deck looking out over the woods is so peaceful. The firepit was relaxing to use and the couch is great for napping after a day at the beach. The local activities are lots of fun too. The whole family would like to go back!
Took a walk to the top of the lighthouse - even the 3 & 4 year old made it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe & Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to fully enjoy all area has to offer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan S.

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

Great place

Nice place quiet neighborhood great pool lots of sleeping arrangements
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marc A.

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

Silver Lake Family Trip

The house and the neighborhood are very nice. House is on a nice wooded lot with a great fire pit with plenty of seating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

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

A great place for a family reunion

The house is very clean and has everything one may need, and even more. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. It was great to use the new fire pit and the private swimming pool, tennis courts, and table tennis. Close to Silver Lake, sand dunes, and Lake Michigan. Overall, we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mohammad A.

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

"Perfect Retreat: A Blend of Comfort and Convenience"

The accommodation was spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment I arrived. The amenities were top-notch, including a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable bedding. The location was also ideal, offering easy access to local attractions and dining options. Overall, it was a delightful experience, and I highly recommend this property for anyone seeking a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Wonderful - somewhat secluded yet central to all we love about Oceana County

We really enjoyed our stay here, at the end of a wooded cul-de-sac yet close enough to Silver Lake that we could easily walk the path to the pool and beyond to watch the sunset over the dunes from the Association shore area. My favorite times were spent at the fire-pit or with morning coffee on the deck, chatting with family. Plenty of room to relax and grill out. The house was easy to keep tidy, had just about everything we might need, and had minimal requirements on check-out. The beds were comfortable for 9 of us, and having upper, middle, and lower levels allowed us some space and privacy. We were able to fit six cars in the driveway. The owner was easy to reach by text when needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

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

Great location

House has a nice backyard and fire pit area. You don’t see any other houses and feels private. So easy to get to the lake and put in your boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricki R., Arlington Heights

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

Michigan Memorial

this house and another one which i wrote a review for were owned by the same person so ill let my first review stand for this house as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John w.

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

Fweamily Vacation

We enjoyed our stay. The house worked out very well. 3 levels gave each group of our family their on level. Ryan the host very accommodating. Thanks Ryan we had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Perfect Silver Lakes stay

We had so much fun in Silver Lakes! This home is close to all of the activities in the area-sand dunes, beaches, lighthouses, restaurants (we loved The Chicken Shack), MacWoods, Whippy Dip ice cream, Craig's Cruisers, Lewis Adventure Farm, Country Dairy, many orchards and farms, Ludington and all it has to offer, wineries, the town of Hart, and the list goes on! It was a great family trip! I would highly recommend renting the boat if you plan to enjoy Silver Lake and the sand dunes, so much fun with kids. Take your boogie boards and sleds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Great place, great ammenities

Great property. Loved the Yardzee and firepit at house. The pool was a huge hit. The kids, both teenagers and kids at heart (40+), loved how fast the slide was. Great proximity to dune rides and lighthouse. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great Time!!

Really enjoyed our stay!!! Great accommodations and location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W., Columbus ohio

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

Such an special place

We had the best week we have had as a family in a very long time. Ryan's home had everything and more for us to stay busy, have fun, feel safe and to stay entertained and make memories that will last forever. We would highly recommend to anyone and everyone going to silver lake and we will be sure to be back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

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

Awesome place, we had a blast!

Great living spaces, deck, screened in porch area with table, and fire pit. Plenty of room for our two families of five and four to stay, cottage was spotless clean and well stocked with pots, pans, cutlery, towels, linens, etc. Short walk to the association pool, basketball courts, and waterfront area. Short drive to the dunes, Silver Lake State park, and many local attractions. Do the Mac Woods Dune Rides, totally worth it and everyone enjoyed it. Ryan was very responsive. A great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

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

Private cabin, quiet area

Had a wonderful time at this cabin with friends and family in the FloraDale Association! Large deck and yard with fireplace for s’mores and late nights, plenty of parking, and lots of sleeping options.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ryan

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As a kid I spent many summers enjoying the dunes, lake Michigan's beaches, evenings at the Whippy Dip and roasting marshmallows over a glowing campfire. We would take day trips walking around Pentwater, Ludington and the small towns nearby.

Now as a parent i look forward to building new memories with my family at silver lake and we hope our place allows you to build lasting memories with your family.

Why they chose this property

This property is the perfect mix between a secluded quiet cottage and being close enough to walk into town, to Mac Woods or the Whippy Dip.

The private beach has soft sugar white sand that offers the best views of the dunes. Enjoy an evening by the water and cook hamburgers on the grill. A step over the short seawall provides great swimming in sandy Silver Lake. While it's not the best place to swim it does provide peace and quiet from the busy Lake Michigan beaches. We also have a boat slip for rent if you'd like to bring your own boat and enjoy tubing, skiing, or trips across the lake to the sandy beaches of Silver Lake.

The house is cared for by us and helped maintained by a local resident. We live in Grand Rapids so we are close by if you need us but we respect your privacy and trust you know how to enjoy yourselves responsibly.

The most important reason to rent Parasail Place is because we understand what you want in a vacation rental. We ourselves have rented a wide variety of places and have shared your frustrations of not having what you need to enjoy a week away from home. You should not have to worry 'am I forgetting something, do we have towels, what about linens and pillows, spices and utensils. I hope this place has what we need.' We have added everything we could think of, within reason, to add but if we forgot something that is necessary we would be happy to provide it.

Our intentions are for you to pack your bags not pack your house up.

What makes this property unique

Room for 2 families without breaking the budget.

Our house can actually accommodate the number of people it sleeps both for dining and relaxing.

The house was designed with kids in mind. We know you want to relax too and having the kids enjoy themselves makes your vacation much more pleasant. Besides the property amenities (pool, basketball, tennis, shuffle board, and the rec center), classic board games, woods nearby for exploring....and best yet, a separate living room for the adults to sit and talk while the kids play games or watch movies.

This house has the comforts of your home only miles away from the bustle of your city or town.

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