Upper Silver Lake Retreat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Mears, MI

Upper Silver Lake1 min walk
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center4 min drive
Silver Lake State Park5 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)60 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Relaxing, older, 2 bedroom cottage located in a great location on "all sports" Upper Silver Lake! Sleeps 10 and ONLY 10. No tents or campers allowed.1st bedroom has queen bed with a flat screen smart tv. 2nd bedroom has 2 bunk beds with lower bunks being a full bed and upper bunk being a twin - this bedroom sleeps 6. NEWLY REMODELED, full bathroom with tub and shower and washer and dryer in the bathroom. Open kitchen (there isn't a dishwasher, gasp!) dining room and living space. Living room has 2 couches that are both queen sleepers. Dock your boat or use the two kayaks or two stand up boards which are included in the rental to explore Upper Silver Lake. Enjoy swimming, playing in the sand, water sports or fishing off the dock (beach and dock area are shared with one neighboring cottage that we also own). End your day on the deck or the beach with your favorite beverage. Create wonderful memories with family and friends at our large private fire pit under the beautiful stars! We are located 2 miles from the dune entrance and our driveway is large enough to accommodate your dune toys.

Property manager

Melissa Gowell

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Lake view

Wrap around covered porch facing the lake.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties No smoking No fireworks

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 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 vacation home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm. Motor boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Mears, MI

What's nearby

Upper Silver Lake - 1 min walk
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive
Silver Lake State Park - 5 min drive
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 14 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 12 min drive
The Golden Eatery - 8 min drive
Open Hearth Grille - 9 min drive
Frickin' Chicken Shack - 4 min drive
Hart Pizza - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Silver Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

15 September 2023

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

Nice weekend get away

Great little pet friendly cottage on canal that suited our family. Close to town and dunes which was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S., Macomb usa

26 August 2023

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

Perfect little get away!

Property was very clean! They provided almost everything you may need that you don't think of. Everything from paper towels to trash bags. Laundry soap was the only thing we wished we had! I would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

24 August 2023

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

Close Dune Proximity

Close proximity to the dunes. Driveway is big enough to fit toys for the dunes. We had 9 adult men; it's a tight fit with that many, but can be done. Clean house, good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James ; Susan R.

10 August 2023

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

Clean and upscale lake house in a great location

Everything we needed was here, and many outdoor spaces to sit and socialize. Perfect for a family gathering and to keep everyone close and comfortable. The host was great to work with and it’s obvious that she pays close attention to this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

10 July 2023

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

Silver Lake Stay

Everything was wonderful. I would update that the ice maker does not work, and not handicap easy, but wasn't an issue, we got my mother in-law in and out. It was a great time! So many things to do are close and the town was very friendly. The owners are on top of communication as well. I would recommend it to all age ranges and outdoor loving people. Also the house itself as plenty of activities. The bluegill never stopped biting.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Gowell

We call ourselves the Gowell Gang and we currently reside in Milford Michigan. My husband grew up on Silver Lake in a family owned cottage and then spent his summers on Lake Michigan just down the road from there. As a family we have vacationed/visited this area for the last 30+ years. When we don't have this place rented out - we will be the family staying here and enjoying Upper Silver Lake!

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because we love the Silver Lake area. Upper Silver Lake is a quiet and beautiful lake that is just around the corner from all the fun activities at Silver Lake (dune rides, go carts, shopping, etc.)

What makes this property unique

Our home has plenty of parking for you and your guests. Beautiful brick fire pit for bon fires under the stars! Bring your own boat or jet ski and dock it right outside the door at our dock. We own this cottage and the one next door (to the left if you are looking at the lake). You will be in your own "space" but we do not have property lines on the beach area. If you want shade, you can go towards the left and if you want sun, you can move towards the right. Our dock is labeled one and two for identifying where to park your boat if you should bring one.