350 feet of private beach on Lake Michigan, 6 acres of privacy

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View of back of cottage with Lake Michigan beyond

View of beach and Lake Michigan from bluff at front of cottage

Bedroom one, queen bed, second window opens to front the sounds of the lake

Bedroom two, queen bed (south facing window)

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Mears, MI

Upper Silver Lake
‪7 min drive‬
Silver Lake State Park
‪7 min drive‬
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce
‪17 min drive‬
Ludington, MI (LDM)
‪34 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

6 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Large rustic cottage on six wooded acres with 350 feet of private beach right on Lake Michigan. Cottage is several hundred yards off the road and through a forest for quiet and privacy. Cottage has three bedrooms, each with a queen sized bed, and loft area with 6 twin beds. One bathroom. Large screened front porch with panoramic views of the lake and sunsets. Cottage yard has charcoal grill, picnic tables, firepit for campfires and lots of room to play. 8 guests maximum. No pets, no smoking.

Cottage does not have washer/dryer or dishwasher. Shower room separate from bathroom.

2020 note: Lake Michigan is expected to hit a record high water level in 2020 and as such, we don't expect to have much, if any, beach. This issue is affecting all properties on Lake Michigan, not just ours.

Property manager

Kurt Hoofnagle

Languages

English

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mears

Mears is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Mears, MI

What's nearby

Golden Sands Golf Course - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
Upper Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
Silver Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 5.6 km
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 18 min drive - 12.1 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬11 min drive
‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬15 min drive
‪Whippy Dip - ‬13 min drive
‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 350 feet of private beach on Lake Michigan, 6 acres of privacy pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 350 feet of private beach on Lake Michigan, 6 acres of privacy?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 350 feet of private beach on Lake Michigan, 6 acres of privacy?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 350 feet of private beach on Lake Michigan, 6 acres of privacy located?

Situated in Mears, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Cedar Point Park and Golden Sands Golf Course. Upper Silver Lake is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Chase H.

24 June 2022

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

Great Beach Spot

This is the perfect spot to get away. Rustic with some mid-century touches, this cottage is perched on a hillside overlooking Lake Michigan. There’s a pathway through the forest down to the water. Although I wouldn’t venture too far off the path, there can be a decent amount of ticks in those types of areas. The house itself has a nice layout that feels spacious, even when it has eight people! The kitchen, living room, dining room, and porch give you plenty of indoor area to move around through. And the yard is large and open, sporting a nice fire pit and charcoal grill. There is one decently-sized restroom with a shower located outside (it’s still completely enclosed, just only accessible from outside). Overall this is a great spot for a family vacation! It easily fit eight people and provides some incredible views. It’s definitely a little more rustic than some luxury lake houses, but entirely worth the trip and the price!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty B.

7 August 2021

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

Vacation at Hideaway

Wonderful old cabin!This beautiful cabin is like stepping back in time to a slower,quieter time.We loved it.Cabin is stocked with everything we needed.The beach is small due to some downed tree’s but useable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles R.

5 October 2020

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

Wonderful stay

The cabin was EXACTLY

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Doug D., Indianapolis, IN, USA

10 August 2020

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

Lovely Retreat

We thoroughly enjoyed the peace and seclusion that this place. We enjoyed the sunset every evening, The cabin is cozy and provides a plenty of room and a useful kitchen. We loved screened-in back porch facing Lake Michigan. The owner was really easy to work with. We also loved and respected the history of this family's land and cabin.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Clara G.

3 August 2020

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

Great location, great cabin, great week

We enjoyed ourselves thoroughly even though there was not much beach this year. Could still swim and play in the sand. The cabin was very clean and had what we needed. Would not be good for handicapped or older folks who want to enjoy the beach as it is a pretty steep climb.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

8 August 2019

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

Authentic Lake Michigan family cottage

Perfect cabin for our kids and grandkids. Literally seemed like owner lived there and left everything for us. Authentic right down to kitchen door jamb markings of sons' childhood growth. Not sure why all VRBO rentals don't encourage starter amounts of tp, firewood, beer, etc. This place is exactly like the summer cottages back in the day, no cell reception, no TV, no wifi!!! ...loved it

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

27 August 2017

Wonderful experience on the Big Lake!

This place had a beautiful view, nice amenities, and was a very clean cottage that accommodated our family perfectly! The kids had good outside space to play, we had campfires at night, and just enjoyed the space inside and out. We really appreciated the "little things" such as beach toys and chairs so we didn't have to pack them & cold beverages left in the fridge from previous renters per the owner's request. We've rented a lot of places in the area and I have to say this one was one of the most clean and well maintained places we've rented. We had a wonderful time on the lake and will definitely return again. Thanks so much!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

MOLLY R., Montreal, QC

8 August 2017

Perfect rustic hideaway

My family and I stayed here just a few weeks ago and had an amazing time! Although some might call the cottage "rustic", it is, after all a cottage, and its owners have pretty much thought of everything in terms of outfitting and stocking it up. Clearly they've been doing this for awhile! Everything was very comfortable and we wanted for nothing. We spent our days on the beach and in the water, and our nights on the wonderful screened in porch. And it was so nice to have a fire pit behind the house rather than having to lug everything down to the beach! We had some fun poking around in town and visiting the local attractions, and we saw lots of wildlife. We highly recommend this listing and would be more than happy to book again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Carol H.

5 September 2016

Great stay at rustic cabin

We had a wonderful time at the cabin. It was exactly as described. there was plenty of room, plenty of parking. the screened in porch overlooking the lake was FANTASTIC. The beach front is a little bit of a hike, (not horrible) but absolutely worth the walk. we spent a lot of time on the beach and loved the privacy. The kitchen was wonderful with the TWO refrigerators and we were able to make and cook our breakfast and lunch with no problems. We also used the fire pit quite often. we also had no problems with the bathroom/shower. everyone was able to get a shower when they needed with water conservation showers. our only criticism would be the lack of cell service/internet (definitely not the cabins fault). in this day and age of being connected (and we own our own business) we found that a little (very little) frustrating. but you can get it in town and on the dunes so really we just accepted it as a vacation bonus! its a wonderful cabin, the neighbors were very nice and we just loved our stay. We would stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Phyllis C.

2 August 2016

Cozy Home with plenty of privacy directly on Lake Michigan

My family of 6 enjoyed our week's vacation immensely at this 100 year old cottage which has been carefully adorned with shabby chic rustic antiquey appeal. Waking up to a flock of wild turkey passing on the acres of forest, preparing for a campfire while watching a herd of deer grazing on the neighbor's property, gazing up at the nightly sky where the city lights have been snuffed to reveal sparkly treasures beyond words and dozing off in bedroom 1 or the sun porch to the continuous sound of lapping waves - THIS, was my idea of a vacation!! We only experienced a small hiccup which was quickly and efficiently addressed by our dear host. We thank you, Kurt, for the wonderful experience and for sharing your home away from home with us. We wished we could have stayed longer.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Heather E.

20 July 2016

Unplugged and charming vacation

My family of 6 spent 7 wonderful days in this quaint and charming cabin. We were slightly reluctant about not having cable or wifi, but ended up enjoying everything even more because we weren't buried in our phones or laptops. The cabin has such rich history every where you turn. The walls, the windows, the family height measurements on the wooden panes. I could just feel the family memories that this cabin created for the owners and the renters. The cabin was well equipped with all kitchen needs. We cooked on the charcoal grill most every night and had bonfires after the sun went down. Speaking of the sunset...this property captured the most beautiful sunsets we have ever seen! We had amazing weather and spent several hours in the water and on the beach daily. We'd walk, wave jump and even used the knee boards that were provided by the owners along with tons of sand toys. There was so much to do from puzzles, games, VHS movies, yes i said VHS. My young kids got a kick out of rewinding them. My favorite moments were sipping on my coffee early in the morning in the sunroom while listening to the waves on the Lake Michigan. We truly had an amazing time at this property. We will most likely come back in a couple years. You can't beat the location, the charm and the hospitality of the Hoffnagle cabin!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Kurt Hoofnagle

Why they chose this property

My grandfather bought this cottage in the summer of 1941. Our next door neighbors to the north have been owners since 1939! This is a old-style cottage, with screened in porch, no air conditioning, no washer/dryer, no WiFi and no cable or satellite TV! We do have a small TV with DVD player for viewing videos. No live TV reception. We have several renters who have been renting for over 10 years--they tell us they keep coming back because the love the cottage, the beach, the woods and the proximity to Pentwater and Silver Lake.

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Loft

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

About this property