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4 bedroom cottage on Upper Silver Lake, quiet relaxed atmosphere.

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4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning
Free WiFi

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Mears, MI

Upper Silver Lake
‪1 min drive‬
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
‪3 min drive‬
Silver Lake State Park
‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

4 bedroom cottage on Upper Silver Lake, quiet relaxed atmosphere.

Wonderful cottage right on the lake. Private sport and fishing lake, Upper Silver Lake. Minutes away from the popular Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan.

Rental of this lovely 4 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage includes full kitchen and patio/fire pit. Enjoy the sunshine on multiple decks overlooking the water or take a swim in the lake. There are 2 queen beds, 1 full size bed & 2 twin beds. Bedding & kitchenware provided. Use of gas grill included. You provide your own bath towels & wash clothes.

Cottage has furnace and central air. There are kayaks available for use. You will need to provide your own life vests.

Perfect place for a family getaway. Peaceful & relaxing. Lots to do and explore in the area. Horseback riding, dune rides, golf, biking & walking trails, shopping, ice cream shops, mini golf, food, beaches, and parks.

Renters may bring along a jet ski, fishing boat or ski boat to use on the lake with advance notice.

Contactless check in.
No pets. No smoking. Check in at 4:00 pm check out at 10:00 am. Golden Township Rental Permit has been obtained and is displayed on property.

Property manager

Bretta Young

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Renters and invited guests only.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

Note from host: Renters and invited guests only.

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 deadlock

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is on the waterfront. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and hiking.

Mears, MI

What's nearby

Upper Silver Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
Silver Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 7.2 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬5 min drive
‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
‪Whippy Dip - ‬8 min drive
‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 4 bedroom cottage on Upper Silver Lake, quiet relaxed atmosphere. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 4 bedroom cottage on Upper Silver Lake, quiet relaxed atmosphere. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 4 bedroom cottage on Upper Silver Lake, quiet relaxed atmosphere. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 4 bedroom cottage on Upper Silver Lake, quiet relaxed atmosphere. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Upper Silver Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Golden Sands Golf Course and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center. Silver Lake State Park is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

9.8

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

cara p.

16 Aug, 2024

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

End of summer getaway

Cute little cottage on our favorite MI lake! Great setup for our family of 5❤️

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Garrett C.

16 Jun, 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great Location!

Loved our stay here.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

1 Sept, 2024

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

Great summer get away

Cottage was just as advertised and expected. Well decorated and clean. Enjoyed the multiple large decks with seating options. Host was pleasant and communicative regarding our stay. Everything needed to enjoy a family vacation. thanks

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor W.

23 Jun, 2021

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

Wheeler’s vacation

Awesome place to stay for the dunes and the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pat B.

20 May, 2023

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

Lovely stay

We had a wonderful, relaxing time. The new deck is just beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G.

27 Aug, 2024

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

Great find on upper silver Lake

We loved our 4 night stay. Very clean and just as advertised. The location is perfect on the channel. We loved the kayaks and all the outdoor space to relax, especially the propane fireplace for chilly evenings. Plenty of parking for my son’s truck and trailer. So close to the dunes , restaurants and mini golf. Owner was very quick to respond and even had property cleaned early and ready for us. Would highly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

29 Jun, 2022

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

Very nice cottage on the channel. Everything was clean and comfortable.

Would definitely rent again

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Holly N.

26 Sept, 2022

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

Such a beautiful hidden gem

This was such a great place to spend our weekend get away. Everyone loved the house and the quiet neighborhood.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Roger L.

2 Nov, 2022

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

Very nice house in great location

Lovely home that's well placed. Very clean, everything you need provided. Beautiful view.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colleen A., Kalamazoo, Michigan

5 Jun, 2022

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

We definitely want to stay again!

Beautiful home and great location. Home was perfect for our family. Beautiful decor and living spaces. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Emilie C.

13 Aug, 2019

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

Lovely lakeside cottage, and lots to do!

The cottage was beautiful and well- supplied. Excellent view from the living room and really enjoyed the kayaks and fire pit (wood was supplied). Great location for exploring the area- so much to see and do within 15-20 min drive.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Terry D.

11 Aug, 2023

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

Cute cottage

My family enjoyed this cute little cottage very much. Swimming and fishing right outside your door. Lots of room.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B., Grand Rapids, MI

23 May, 2021

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

Beautiful cottage on the channel with amazing outdoor space.

The cottage was larger than expected with two bedrooms being downstairs. We loved all of the outdoor seating as well as the kayaks. I’d definitely rent this cottage again.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie A., Columbus, Ohio

2 Sept, 2021

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

Loved the property

Loved the property. Excellent location to the dunes. Loved the lakeview and use of the kayaks. Very good communication with the owner. Highly recommend. Will stay here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

8 Jul, 2022

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

Perfect location and relaxing setting

This home is in a great location. The water access was incredible and it is within minutes of numerous activities and restaurants. The host is available whenever needed and the neighbors were all very friendly. My kids loved fishing right off the dock, enjoyed the kayaks and we all enjoyed lounging in the shallow water and swimming in the warm lake.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

9 Oct, 2022

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

Oct getaway

It was well suitable for the three of us. Bathroom was small but would not prevent us for staying there again. The views were awesome and very peaceful there. Good restaurants close by. We’re planning on coming back next spring.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

eric e.

30 Apr, 2023

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

Nice

beautiful place, bathroom was a little small for a four bedroom house other than that perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen W.

20 Oct, 2022

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

Relaxing Weekend

The property is just as explained and shown in the pictures. We booked a long weekend due to a near by wedding and it was perfect for relaxing and exploring Silver Lake Dunes. I would love to stay at this cottage over the summer to enjoy the water.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

7 Sept, 2021

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

Wonderful stay and experience!

The house and property were absolutely beautiful! Kerry was a wonderful host and we were able to do so many fun things at the house including swimming, kayaking and fishing. Enjoy visits to the dunes, Lake Michigan, Pentwater, Ludington, etc. and then come home and relax by the bonfire. Just awesome!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Kelly S., Plainwell

16 Sept, 2023

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

Mother Daughters getaway

The cottage was beautifully decorated. We thought we would be on the lake instead of a channel but it was still beautiful. Great set up outside and this time of year so quiet. Bretta was very responsive. We had a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey R.

26 Aug, 2022

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

First time on Upper Silver

This was our first time staying on Upper Silver Lake. This house is on a quiet channel that provides access to the lake, lots of lake wildlife to watch and sun. The house is beautiful with all the amenities a renter could need or want.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

megan A.

7 Oct, 2022

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

Perfect place + location to SLSD

This was the best stay! Close to the dunes, extremely clean + updated, on lake & 4 separate bedrooms without bunks (hard to find). I accidentally forgot a few items and the owner couldn’t have been nicer to grab items and mail them to me ASAP! Highly recommend! We would like to come back in the summer to be able to use lake!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn N.

19 Aug, 2023

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

Fabulous location !

This beautifully decorated property was very clean, comfortable and a pleasure to stay at . The waterfront location is epic as it is also minutes away from Silver Lake dunes . There is plenty of outdoor seating to relax on . Kayaks are also provided for extra fun! We also loved watching the turtles bask in the sun on the wooden raft in the canal. The host is very friendly and readily available to answer any questions or concerns . We would definitely return to this vacation property in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

25 Jul, 2023

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

Family Vacation 2023

This place is beautiful! It was perfect for our family. Location with waterfront was perfect for my grandkids. Spacious and clean. Outdoor seating was amazing - so many options. Owners were great to deal with and very responsive. The only downside I have is the one bathroom. For a larger family - it’s a little challenging! Other than that we would not only stay here again, we would recommend it to anyone else seeking a home away from home for a summer vacation .

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

BRANDON N.

14 Oct, 2024

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

Anniversary stay

We celebrated our tenth wedding anniversary here. The cottage was a perfect choice. The interior and decor were stunning, adorned with beautiful nautical colors. It was well-furnished and spacious, ideal for a family. Feedback: We knew that laundry facilities were unavailable, but it would be a nice touch if added. Having only one bathroom may be challenging to manage for a larger group. The location of the grill could be more convenient (closer to kitchen). A hand vacuum or stick vacuum would be nice. The outdoor area was great. We enjoyed it, although it was too windy during our stay to have a fire. We wished the fireplace in the living room had been working. The keyless entry was temperamental (probably user error). A Keurig would be nice. New mattresses are recommended. I would also ensure that the chairs by the dock won't slip through the deck boards while fishing. Unfortunately, one of the chair legs slipped through the cracks, and someone hit the dock and went swimming unexpectedly. It would be nice if one roll of paper towels and two full rolls of toilet paper were supplied upon arrival. When we entered the cottage, we noticed the smell of animals (dogs?). Unfortunately, our allergies affected our stay somewhat. If dogs (or any animal) are regularly in the house, we recommend investing in an air purifier or posting that dogs (or any animal) have been onsite. These are just some suggestions. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and highly recommend this cottage to others.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Bretta Young

We are John & Bretta Young, both Michigan residents since birth. We have enjoyed the Silver Lake area & the sand dunes for 20+ years with our two children. We have been campers to lake front cottage owners and everything in between. We enjoy our time at the cottage as well as other hobbies. Utah is our favorite state to visit! We enjoy mountain biking, repelling, boating, canyoneering and spending time with friends & family. We welcome you to stay with us and experience this amazing area for yourself. We hope wherever you choose to stay you make memories to last a lifetime.

Why they chose this property

Spacious family cottage for rental. This is a place for a quiet retreat away from the busyness of life, but close enough to downtown if you want to take in the food, shops and activities. Down town as well as the dunes are just a couple minutes away and offer several places to eat, a mini roller coaster, bumper boats, mini golf (2), go carts, zip line and some of the best pizza you've ever had from the Pizza Factory!! We offer a well furnished and decorated space you are sure to love. We have four entertaining spaces that overlook the water, an attached spacious deck, lower covered deck, back deck and a patio down by the water with a firepit. Bring your boat or jet ski, just let us know ahead of time. Swim right off the dock! The lake has a no wake zone, no wake before 11:00 am and after 7:30 pm.

What makes this property unique

Close to all the hustle and bustle of Silver Lake Sand Dunes but the quiet serene experience of a privately owned lake front property. Great swimming, kayaking, boating, biking/walking trails and golf near by, with night time fires roasting marshmallows all in a fully furnished cottage where all you really need is friends and family to share it with!