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Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage Huge Deck Low Bluff Newly Remodeled Kayaks SUP
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10 out of 10
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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12139.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Mears, MI
- Place, Silver Lake State Park6 min walk
- Place, Little Sable Point Lighthouse8 min walk
- Place, Michigan's Adventure43 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Living Room 2
1 Double Sofa Bed
Lower level - North side
1 Queen Bed
Lower level - South side
1 Queen Bed
Upper level - North side
1 Queen Bed
Upper level - South side
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
Lower
Toilet · Shower only
Upper
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage Huge Deck Low Bluff Newly Remodeled Kayaks SUP
This beautiful Lake Michigan beachfront cottage has been recently remodeled and is ready for you and your group to enjoy time together on the shores of Lake Michigan. The home has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 fully equipped kitchens and 2 living room areas and dining spaces. The upper level has expansive 16 foot sliders and transom windows, creating a wall of windows to enjoy the sights and sounds, especially sunsets over Lake Michigan. New flooring, kitchen updates including a dishwasher, granite countertops and a brand new A/C system have also been added.
There are 2 levels in this home that have their own separate entrances, providing a unique ability to have privacy if vacationing with multiple families. Each level of the home has 2 bedrooms with queen-sized beds, a full bathroom with a shower, a kitchen, a living room with a sofa bed, and a dining table/chairs. The levels are connected by an exterior stairway.
The upper dining room table will comfortably seat 8 people, plus there are 3 bar stools at the counter and 4 additional folding chairs. The open concept living space allows everyone to be together, whether cooking, playing games or just hanging out.
All bath towels, kitchen towels, bed linens and pillows are provided. Beach towels are not provided.
Hand soap and bar soap is provided for each bathroom. Dishwasher soap, liquid dish soap and hand soap is provided for each kitchen. 2 paper towel rolls and trash bags per kitchen and 2 toilet paper rolls per bathroom are provided to get you started.
There is a washer/dryer on the lower level, just bring your own laundry soap.
When you step out onto the spacious deck, you'll hear the waves and see the gorgeous panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Relax in the comfortable deck furniture or take a short stroll down the boardwalk towards the lake. Swing in the large wooden swing or enjoy a cup of coffee in the 2-seater Adirondack chairs/table which both overlook the water and beach below.
We have a low bluff (only 13 steps) for easy access to our 60 feet of private beach frontage! Directly next door to the north, is Golden Township Park, a public access beach. Silver Lake drains into Lake Michigan by way of Silver Creek which is part of the township park. The water from the creek is often warmer than Lake Michigan creating a popular place for the kids to play! Little Sable Lighthouse is visible from our beach and just a short walk to the south, or you can walk to the north, cross over the creek and have miles of Silver Lake State Park's pristine beach to enjoy.
If you're looking for something to do in the water, we have a 2 individual kayaks, a tandem kayak, 2 SUPs, and a canoe available for your use. We have several inflatable rafts and life jackets in youth to adult sizes.
There are 4 chaise lounge chairs for relaxing in the sun, and many beach chairs to sit down by the water. We have ladder golf, corn hole, and spike ball as well as lots of sand toys for the kids. Games and puzzles are inside when you're ready to take a break from the sun.
When it's meal time, there's a 6 burner gas grill with 2 side burners to accommodate large groups. Enjoy your meals around the large counter-height table on the deck with (6) swivel cushioned chairs. A picnic table is located outside the lower level for additional surface area for meals or playing games.
Enjoy a fire in the fire pit or sit around the cozy fire table on the deck. Either way, be sure to check out the stars at night! Oh, and did we mention the sunsets? They're incredible, and you'll have a front row seat for each one!
Popular nearby attractions include:
Silver Lake Area & it's amazing Sand Dunes: (3 miles North)
- Mac Dune Rides
- Jeep and Scooter Rentals
- Boat/Jet Ski and Kayak Rentals
- Go-Carts, Miniature Golf, and lots of activities in town
- Golf Courses
- Wineries
- Silver Lake State Park
- Silver Lake - Public Access
- Little Sable Point Lighthouse (right down the beach)
- Biking trails (Hart/Montague Bike Trail)
- Cherry Point Farm Market & Fish Boils
- Miles of Lake Michigan Beaches
Pentwater: (18 miles North)
- Mears State Park
- Village of Pentwater - Ice Cream Shops, Downtown Gift Shops, Restaurants, Pier, Channel, Fishing & More
Ludington: (38 miles North)
- Ludington State Park - Hiking Trails, Biking and Ice Cream Shops
- Hamlin Lake - Inland Beach, Concessions, Canoe/Kayak Rentals
- Shopping and Restaurants.
New Era: (15 miles Southeast)
- Country Dairy Tours
- Hart-Montague Bike Trail
- Lewis Farm Market and Petting Zoo
Stony Lake: (10 miles South)
- Tube down the Stony Lake River to Lake Michigan
- Stoney Lake Inn - local restaurant
Rothbury: (20 miles Southeast)
- Double JJ Ranch, Water Park, Horseback Riding, Golf
Whitehall: (30 miles South)
- Michigan's Adventure Amusement and Water Park
There are 2 levels in this home that have their own separate entrances, providing a unique ability to have privacy if vacationing with multiple families. Each level of the home has 2 bedrooms with queen-sized beds, a full bathroom with a shower, a kitchen, a living room with a sofa bed, and a dining table/chairs. The levels are connected by an exterior stairway.
The upper dining room table will comfortably seat 8 people, plus there are 3 bar stools at the counter and 4 additional folding chairs. The open concept living space allows everyone to be together, whether cooking, playing games or just hanging out.
All bath towels, kitchen towels, bed linens and pillows are provided. Beach towels are not provided.
Hand soap and bar soap is provided for each bathroom. Dishwasher soap, liquid dish soap and hand soap is provided for each kitchen. 2 paper towel rolls and trash bags per kitchen and 2 toilet paper rolls per bathroom are provided to get you started.
There is a washer/dryer on the lower level, just bring your own laundry soap.
When you step out onto the spacious deck, you'll hear the waves and see the gorgeous panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Relax in the comfortable deck furniture or take a short stroll down the boardwalk towards the lake. Swing in the large wooden swing or enjoy a cup of coffee in the 2-seater Adirondack chairs/table which both overlook the water and beach below.
We have a low bluff (only 13 steps) for easy access to our 60 feet of private beach frontage! Directly next door to the north, is Golden Township Park, a public access beach. Silver Lake drains into Lake Michigan by way of Silver Creek which is part of the township park. The water from the creek is often warmer than Lake Michigan creating a popular place for the kids to play! Little Sable Lighthouse is visible from our beach and just a short walk to the south, or you can walk to the north, cross over the creek and have miles of Silver Lake State Park's pristine beach to enjoy.
If you're looking for something to do in the water, we have a 2 individual kayaks, a tandem kayak, 2 SUPs, and a canoe available for your use. We have several inflatable rafts and life jackets in youth to adult sizes.
There are 4 chaise lounge chairs for relaxing in the sun, and many beach chairs to sit down by the water. We have ladder golf, corn hole, and spike ball as well as lots of sand toys for the kids. Games and puzzles are inside when you're ready to take a break from the sun.
When it's meal time, there's a 6 burner gas grill with 2 side burners to accommodate large groups. Enjoy your meals around the large counter-height table on the deck with (6) swivel cushioned chairs. A picnic table is located outside the lower level for additional surface area for meals or playing games.
Enjoy a fire in the fire pit or sit around the cozy fire table on the deck. Either way, be sure to check out the stars at night! Oh, and did we mention the sunsets? They're incredible, and you'll have a front row seat for each one!
Popular nearby attractions include:
Silver Lake Area & it's amazing Sand Dunes: (3 miles North)
- Mac Dune Rides
- Jeep and Scooter Rentals
- Boat/Jet Ski and Kayak Rentals
- Go-Carts, Miniature Golf, and lots of activities in town
- Golf Courses
- Wineries
- Silver Lake State Park
- Silver Lake - Public Access
- Little Sable Point Lighthouse (right down the beach)
- Biking trails (Hart/Montague Bike Trail)
- Cherry Point Farm Market & Fish Boils
- Miles of Lake Michigan Beaches
Pentwater: (18 miles North)
- Mears State Park
- Village of Pentwater - Ice Cream Shops, Downtown Gift Shops, Restaurants, Pier, Channel, Fishing & More
Ludington: (38 miles North)
- Ludington State Park - Hiking Trails, Biking and Ice Cream Shops
- Hamlin Lake - Inland Beach, Concessions, Canoe/Kayak Rentals
- Shopping and Restaurants.
New Era: (15 miles Southeast)
- Country Dairy Tours
- Hart-Montague Bike Trail
- Lewis Farm Market and Petting Zoo
Stony Lake: (10 miles South)
- Tube down the Stony Lake River to Lake Michigan
- Stoney Lake Inn - local restaurant
Rothbury: (20 miles Southeast)
- Double JJ Ranch, Water Park, Horseback Riding, Golf
Whitehall: (30 miles South)
- Michigan's Adventure Amusement and Water Park
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Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 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
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This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Mears
Located in Mears, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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.
Mears, MI
What's nearby
- Silver Lake State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
- Upper Silver Lake - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
- Ludington Waterfront Park - 43 min drive - 58.1 km
- Michigan's Adventure - 43 min drive - 63.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Frickin' Chicken Shack - 8 min drive
- Golden Sands Bucket Bar - 14 min drive
- Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - 4 min drive
- Whippy Dip - 5 min drive
- Farmhouse Kitchen - 12 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Scott & Gwen Bolthouse
Greetings! We love West Michigan with the many opportunities to enjoy being outdoors and and enjoying family activities! Our family has made countless memories enjoying the beaches, bike trails, canoeing and camping all along the shoreline.
In 2019, since both our boys were in college and we had already sold our family pop-up camper, we considered purchasing a rental property and fell in love with this little cottage. Although it was out of our price range, by renting it to families, we're able to afford the mortgage, taxes, utilities, maintenance and many expenses of a lakefront home. We are hands-on, doing much of the maintenance, care and remodeling personally.
We live in Holland, MI. Gwen is an RN, and Scott owns a business that provides non-medical, in-home care to seniors who aren't ready to move to a nursing home. We are blessed with two adult sons, two daughter-in-laws, a grandson and a golden retriever.
Thank you for considering our place - we think you'll love it!
In 2019, since both our boys were in college and we had already sold our family pop-up camper, we considered purchasing a rental property and fell in love with this little cottage. Although it was out of our price range, by renting it to families, we're able to afford the mortgage, taxes, utilities, maintenance and many expenses of a lakefront home. We are hands-on, doing much of the maintenance, care and remodeling personally.
We live in Holland, MI. Gwen is an RN, and Scott owns a business that provides non-medical, in-home care to seniors who aren't ready to move to a nursing home. We are blessed with two adult sons, two daughter-in-laws, a grandson and a golden retriever.
Thank you for considering our place - we think you'll love it!
Why they chose this property
The views from this property are amazing! The public access beach located to the north, give unobstructed views of the lake and the neighbor to the south sits far away from our house, with bushes and trees between us.
The house is comfortable and cozy, all at the same time, making your experience at the beach one to remember. The separate levels allow for privacy, yet the large deck and beach frontage allow for families to gather and enjoy each other.
The linens and towels are included, and the kitchen should have everything you need. Laundry is available on the lower level if you need it, but chances are you won't - after all, you're on vacation, right?
Since this property is relatively new to us, we've been working hard at updating and remodeling between seasons. We've added A/C, a new furnace, water heater, totally remodeled the upper kitchen with granite counter tops, new range, new hard surface flooring, paint, doors, trim and a new 16 foot wall patio door with transom windows.
This is a unique property and we don't take it for granted!
The house is comfortable and cozy, all at the same time, making your experience at the beach one to remember. The separate levels allow for privacy, yet the large deck and beach frontage allow for families to gather and enjoy each other.
The linens and towels are included, and the kitchen should have everything you need. Laundry is available on the lower level if you need it, but chances are you won't - after all, you're on vacation, right?
Since this property is relatively new to us, we've been working hard at updating and remodeling between seasons. We've added A/C, a new furnace, water heater, totally remodeled the upper kitchen with granite counter tops, new range, new hard surface flooring, paint, doors, trim and a new 16 foot wall patio door with transom windows.
This is a unique property and we don't take it for granted!
What makes this property unique
The separate living spaces works nicely to provide an extra element of privacy between friends, families or grandchildren. This layout works especially well for parents vacationing with adult children and grandchildren. It's nice to be together, but it's also nice to have options for privacy.
The large deck functions like an extension of the house, with comfortable seating to relax, eat a meal or keep an eye on the grill. Just a few steps toward the waterfront, you can relax on the large Adirondack swing, or enjoy your morning coffee or brunch on the Adirondack chairs at the top of the bluff overlooking the water and beach.
If you are drawn to the water, you can swim, play or go for a walk down the beach. You're also welcome to use our kayaks, SUP or canoe. The low bluff and private beach as well as the public access beach to the north provide lots of space for playing in the sun and waves.
Fortunately, it's your week and you have many opportunities to fill it as you wish - plan ahead and engage, sit-back and relax or strike a balance in-between. Welcome to the Sandpiper!
The large deck functions like an extension of the house, with comfortable seating to relax, eat a meal or keep an eye on the grill. Just a few steps toward the waterfront, you can relax on the large Adirondack swing, or enjoy your morning coffee or brunch on the Adirondack chairs at the top of the bluff overlooking the water and beach.
If you are drawn to the water, you can swim, play or go for a walk down the beach. You're also welcome to use our kayaks, SUP or canoe. The low bluff and private beach as well as the public access beach to the north provide lots of space for playing in the sun and waves.
Fortunately, it's your week and you have many opportunities to fill it as you wish - plan ahead and engage, sit-back and relax or strike a balance in-between. Welcome to the Sandpiper!
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