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THE CHUNKY MONKEY COTTAGE DUNE VACATION IN SILVER LAKE MICHIGAN 3BED/2BATH

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Beach
Beach

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

THE CHUNKY MONKEY COTTAGE DUNE VACATION IN SILVER LAKE MICHIGAN 3BED/2BATH

Your family will love staying at the Chunky Monkey. 3 bedrooms 2 full baths/firepit/washer dryer/WiFi and all the Amenities that the beautiful Flora Dale Association has to offer! There is entertainment for the whole family! Access to the private pool, basketball/tennis courts/private beach and much more. While the little guys are swimming and playing tether-ball dad and boys can and enjoy the motorsports action at the Silver Lake Sand Dunes! When you are ready to settle for the evening everyone can have it there way with the 55" flat screen in the living room and 32" flat screens in each bedroom.
UPDATE!!!
The Chunky Monkey has been upgraded! The Master Bedroom size has been nearly doubled and now includes a king-size bed and its own entrance to the exterior. A full custom bath has been also added with Jacuzzi slipper tub, walk in Glass Block shower and vessel style sink with waterfall style faucet. We still have a couple of weeks left if you want to experience a cute cottage with some luxurious amenities. Oh did I forget to mention the new gas fired tankless hot water heater that provides UNLIMITED hot water.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The Chunky Monkey is available Saturday to Saturday 7 day rentals July and August, 3 day rentals in June.

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 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

Located in Mears, this cottage is near theme parks. 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 Corn Maze. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and horse riding.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Electric Forest - 24 min drive - 40.3 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 35 min drive - 66.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does THE CHUNKY MONKEY COTTAGE DUNE VACATION IN SILVER LAKE MICHIGAN 3BED/2BATH have a pool?

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

How much does it cost to stay at THE CHUNKY MONKEY COTTAGE DUNE VACATION IN SILVER LAKE MICHIGAN 3BED/2BATH?

As of 29 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE CHUNKY MONKEY COTTAGE DUNE VACATION IN SILVER LAKE MICHIGAN 3BED/2BATH on 1 August 2026 start from NZ$445, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is THE CHUNKY MONKEY COTTAGE DUNE VACATION IN SILVER LAKE MICHIGAN 3BED/2BATH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at THE CHUNKY MONKEY COTTAGE DUNE VACATION IN SILVER LAKE MICHIGAN 3BED/2BATH?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE CHUNKY MONKEY COTTAGE DUNE VACATION IN SILVER LAKE MICHIGAN 3BED/2BATH?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE CHUNKY MONKEY COTTAGE DUNE VACATION IN SILVER LAKE MICHIGAN 3BED/2BATH?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE CHUNKY MONKEY COTTAGE DUNE VACATION IN SILVER LAKE MICHIGAN 3BED/2BATH located?

This family-friendly Mears cottage is 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 (3.9 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. 19 out of 19 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jill w.

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

Great stay

Had a great time will be staying again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

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

Great Stay

The cottage itself was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jamie b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second year staying here. We absolutely love it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Chunky Monkey

It was a perfect stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin N.

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

Great stay!

We had a great time on our family vacation! Our host was very detailed in the cottage description and we had everything we needed! It was very clean and we had plenty of space. We would love to vacation at the Chunky Monkey in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon R.

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

Great place, great area.

Love Floradale and the whole upper area of that facility. Feels super classy! The house was well set up and the kids loved the TVs and Roku boxes to relax after a day in the dunes. Driveway was enough for a truck and trailer and neighbors were very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Summer Kick Off

Our family of four kicked off summer with a great stay here. The house is comfortable and in a great location; just a short walk/bike ride to the pool and clubhouse. The owner was responsive to our questions and helped us problem solve a minor hiccup.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer O.

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

Perfect getaway for the family

Beautiful home and lovely neighborhood made for a great vacation for our family. The master suite was a perfect place to retire after a day spent with the extended family, with room to relax, soak in the tub, and wind down. Close to all the fun of silver lake but tucked away in floradale made this the best quiet spot we’ve booked over many years coming to the area. Overall, a perfect booking! It’ll be the first place I check for availability when it’s time to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renae S.

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

Awesome Trip!!

We had another awesome time at the Chunky Monkey. We loved the addition of the second bathroom. It was amazing, especially the new lighted jet bathtub. The neighborhood is nice and quiet and a great place to relax after being on the dunes during the day. Thanks again Dan for another wonderful experience!!! I highly recommend Chunky Monkey!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber D.

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

Chunky Monkey

We loved this property! It was larger than we assumed by pictures. It being fully furnished with towels, bedding and more was very helpful! The owner was so commutative it was a really great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

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

Lovely home

This home was perfect for our family. It was very clean, spacious, and had all the amenities we needed for our vacation. Dan was a great host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia R.

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

Great Escape

We loved the location of this house and all the outdoor space. We enjoyed the community pool, basketball courts, and ping pong tables. We also enjoyed the fire pit onsite. Great location with easy access to all things we wanted to do.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam M.

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

Awesome place to stay

The Chunky Monkey is a great house in a cute neighborhood perfectly located for fun in the water and on the dunes. Our hosts were friendly and accommodating, would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth C.

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

Wonderful Stay!!

The Chunky Monkey was the perfect stay! Plenty of room for everyone. The master suite is beautiful and large. We used the fire pit several evenings and the grill for several meals. Having a washer and dryer was a bonus to have. Very well maintained property! Communication with owners was very easy and they were very responsive. This was the best stay we had had Silver Lake! Highly recommend renting a pontoon on the lake! We also used the pool daily and with COVID, we had no issues!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renae S.

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

Awesome stay at the Chunky Monkey!!

We enjoyed every minute of our stay at the Chunky Monkey, it was awesome!! The owner Dan is great to work with. The neighborhood and the neighbors were really nice and quiet at night. The cottage has everything you need, plenty of room and a great atmosphere. It is also right in the middle of all of the activities that Silver Lake offers. Overall it was an awesome trip and I would definitely recommend the Chunky Monkey to everyone!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

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

Wonderful

Clean, has everything you need, quiet but close access to fun at the community pool and games.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brent e.

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

Family summer get away!

Great communication with owner and flexible to work with. Highly recommend, clean, stocked well, and great amenities (pool, beach, game room, ext) in Flora Dale community. Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

Wonderful stay at the Chunky Monkey!

We had a wonderful week at the Chunky Monkey! When we arrived, we were happy to see such a large seating area around a 55 inch wall mounted TV. The kitchen is very large with ample storage, cook and prep space, as well as anything you might need from crock pot to Keurig! There are three bedrooms. All had plenty of room with dressers so you can unpack and feel right at home. I was a little concerned about the one bathroom, but it worked out without any problems. The shower head in the bathroom is great, and the vanity had plenty of storage. The washer and dryer worked very well. It was so nice having the option to wash our clothes especially swimsuits and towels.We have stayed at Flora-Dale in the past. Their swimming pool is very nice and spacious. There is a tennis court and basketball court. Our teen girls had fun with tetherball ball, we also had fun at the beach and did lots of fun days at Mac Woods, Craig's Cruisers, and we rented a Jeep from Parrots Landing. So much fun! What made this home stand out was the distance from the pool. In the past, we have stayed at a house we could see the pool from our door. This time it was a little walk through a path in the trees, or a super short drive with the car. But the good thing about the short distance is the silence! When sitting on the porch, I could hear the birds and watch the squirrels playing in the grass! (Many Flora Dale homes just have sand.) So, we weren't having to seeep the floors constantly like other homes. Also, the road is paved and quiet. The kids could ride their scooters without a lot of trlaffic. We have Amizon Prime and with our stick, we were able to watch anything we have at home thanks to the Chromecast capability at Chunky Monkey. (CM) there was a slight problem with a broken cable on Sunday. I contacted the owner to let him know. His immediate response was happy to hear. He said he was very sorry that happened and contacted the cable company who had it fixed by 10;30 am. The kids loved staying at the Chunky Monkey and so did the adulltsl I asked if they wanted to try a different place next time. they asked why would we want a different house? Hmm, that's a good question, there really isn't a good reason! We lived it and we will be back! The Hughes Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joe P.

Great rental, exactly as advertised!

We were very pleased with the overall cleanliness of the property and the layout and outdoor activities available were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

About the host

Hosted by DANIEL J MCNEIL

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Why they chose this property

The Chunky Monkey is a comfortable 3 bedroom 2 full bath (jacuzzi tub) cottage with thru wall heat and A/C. We are located in the Flora Dale Community just minutes from the Silver Lake Sand Dunes Motorsports and a stones throw from the shore of Silver Lake. Just to list a few of the Amenities you will enjoy: Heated Pool, 400 feet of beach frontage on Silver Lake, Basketball/Tennis Courts, horse shoe pit, tether ball, swing set and sandbox,

What makes this property unique

The Chunky Monkey is uniquely located near all the major attractions in Silver Lake but off the main drag so you can enjoy a comfortable stay away from traffic in town. The yard is generous and the road is quiet so your little ones can play safely.

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