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RELAX here, deck, AC, assoc. pool & playground, walk to town, on channel, pet OK

Cottage with kitchen, near Silver Lake State Park

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large deck overlooking Hunters Creek
beach reads for all ages!
plenty of cabinet space, all the tools for the cook!
Full bath with shower/tub combo
Plenty of room for your toys

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

RELAX here, deck, AC, assoc. pool & playground, walk to town, on channel, pet OK

The Beech House gets its name from the large beech tree stump by the cottage (sadly used to be the whole tree) - plus you will find 'BEACH' here. Silver Lake is an amazing place to vacation - endless fun, activities galore, and the incredible Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan beaches to explore. This property has been in our family for 40 years and we added it to our rental listings in the past 10 years.

We have strict cleaning protocols for your sanitizing assurance between rentals. Guests bring their own bed sheets/pillowcases and bath towels. All mattress pads, pillow case protectors, bed spreads, bath floor mats, bath hand towels, door rugs, kitchen towels are replaced between each stay.

The cottage has AIR CONDITIONING! We are happy to make you more comfortable on those hot summer nights.

This cottage has a large great room, open to the fully-remodeled kitchen and to a large deck. The deck has a view of Hunter's Creek and a peaceful wooded lot. There are steps/decking down to the dock - bring your pole and cast a line. The creek has direct access to Silver Lake, suitable for smaller boats, kayaks, canoes and wave runners. Our guests really enjoy exploring the creek and navigating out to Silver Lake. During your stay you also have use of the association pool, playground and picnic area just down our street. We have pool/beach toys in the shed - help yourself!

There are 3 bedrooms, equipped with a queen size bed in two of them and full size bed in the third. We have two new couches in the great room. The bathroom has a tub/shower combo. The great room is very open and perfect for socializing (6 persons at the table, 3 seats at the bar and more on the deck at the picnic table). The kitchen is fully equipped with stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster - the works! We fully remodeled the kitchen in 2023. We aim to please the 'foodie' in you!

To make your stay more relaxing, we have loaded the book case with beach reads and books for the kids. There is also a toy bin and plenty of board games. We have a smart TV with ROKU, Xbox console/games and wireless fiber internet.

Outside there is a gas BBQ grill, deck furniture and fire pit. We have a long driveway that can accommodate your trailer with all the 'toys' and additional parking spots along the road. Be sure to check with us to make sure we can accommodate your parking needs.

This location is within walking distance to everything - you can be close to all the fun, but enjoy privacy & quiet. The kids can ride their bikes safely on our paved cul-de-sac street. Just a short walk away are go-karts/arcade, bumper cars/boats, miniature golf at Craig's Cruisers, shopping at Dunetown Mall, Ice Cream, restaurants, any type of water craft rental at the Wave Club, Jeep/Quad/Buggy rentals. Or, hop on your bike or lace up your running shoes and cruise the paved pedestrian path around the entire lake. A ride out to the tallest lighthouse on Lake Michigan, Little Sable Point, to catch an evening sunset is a must-do on your vacation bucket list. The Lighthouse is open for tours during summer weekends.

Come for the fun - return for generations!

Check-in time: 3pm
Check-out time: 11am
flexible times on weekend rentals (check with owner)
pet fee is $20/day per pet (dogs only)

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only please

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this cottage is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 11 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is RELAX here, deck, AC, assoc. pool & playground, walk to town, on channel, pet OK pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at RELAX here, deck, AC, assoc. pool & playground, walk to town, on channel, pet OK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at RELAX here, deck, AC, assoc. pool & playground, walk to town, on channel, pet OK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is RELAX here, deck, AC, assoc. pool & playground, walk to town, on channel, pet OK located?

Situated in Mears, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Upper Silver Lake. Silver Lake State Park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Carey

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Hi! Tammy & Sean Carey have been renting cottages at Silver Lake for 30 years. The Beech House was passed down through the family, recently coming into our ownership.

We pride ourselves on having very clean and well maintained/equipped properties. We live and work in the area and are available immediately for any maintenance issue or questions. Our past renters have become our friends, coming back year after year.

Why they chose this property

This was Sean's family cottage dating back to 1973. They completed a beautiful addition by adding a great room, expanded deck & decking to the creek. We also did quite a few updates to the cottage. Sean and Tammy also met right here in 1984! Tammy & her siblings all own a family cottage down the street. Our 4 boys have grown up on this street visiting their grandparents on both sides, playing in the pool & playground, riding their bikes, boating, fishing in the channel and all sorts of shenanigans . We have so many fond memories on this street. We know you will make great family memories here too.

We know the great restaurants, the cool beaches, where to hike, bike, and of course, we have dune buggies in our barns. We moor our own boat on Silver Lake at our other cottage often spend our Sunday afternoons on the dunes! We try to keep in mind what makes a fun vacation and make sure our properties are equipped to create lasting memories. Our welcome binder has all the recommendations - from wine tours, farm stores, theme/water parks to deep sea fishing - the Silver Lake area really has it all. If we can help you plan your vacation activities - just ask!

What makes this property unique

Great room with fully equipped renovated kitchen
HUGE deck
Quiet street, no traffic
Fiber internet
Association pool & playground
Walk to everything - near downtown
Room for vehicles & trailer
On Hunter's Creek with water access to Silver Lake

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English