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Upper Silver Lake House

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A cabin with a covered porch, wooden deck, and a sliding glass door entrance.
What a view! Just walk right down and you are ON the lake!
Large driveway to park all your ORV's!
Open kitchen, dining room, and living room.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Upper Silver Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

2nd bedroom

4 King Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Master

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

Large Full Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Upper Silver Lake House

New in 2020. Relaxing 2 bedroom home located in a great location on "all sports" Upper Silver Lake! Sleeps 10 and ONLY 10. 1st bedroom has king bed and flat screen smart tv. 2nd bedroom has 2 bunk beds with lower bunks being queen mattresses and upper bunks being a full mattress (max weight limit on top bunk is 200 lbs) Full bathroom with tub and shower. Open kitchen, dining room and living space. Living room has a a sofa sleeper that sleeps 2. 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). Dock your boat or use the four kayaks which are included in the rental to explore Upper Silver Lake. Create wonderful memories with family and friends at our private fire pit under the beautiful stars! We are located only 2 miles from the dune entrance and our driveway is large enough to accommodate your dune toys. We do own the property next door (property id # 993063) so if you are traveling with a large group, you can reserve both places if available. No tents or campers allowed. This is a quiet neighborhood, please be respectful of the close neighbors. Please be aware that this is pet-friendly and has beach sand surrounding it. You may find a stray dog hair or traces of sand even though this place is cleaned by a professional cleaning company and laundry is professionally cleaned. If that is unacceptable to you, please find another house to rent. This one isn't for you.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
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
Please clean up after your pet!
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No parties, no fireworks and no smoking.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1962152
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

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 Corn Maze.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Upper Silver Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 10.7 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 34 min drive - 52.7 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 34 min drive - 63.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Silver Lake House pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Upper Silver Lake House?

As of Jul 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Upper Silver Lake House on Aug 30, 2026 start from $429, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Upper Silver Lake House?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper Silver Lake House?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upper Silver Lake House located?

This family-friendly Mears vacation home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Upper Silver Lake and Golden Sands Golf Course. Silver Lake State Park is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Teresa P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and a great location. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had a great time the view of the water so relaxing the kayaks so fun house nice layout
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check-in, clean property, lots of towels! Really loved the porch and location- great for fishing! No issues at all- would stay here again if in the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Baylei E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin on the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place. It was clean and offered a peaceful atmosphere. There were a lot of dragon flies and bluegill off the pier near the cat tails, which was really cool. Great place to stay if you’re hitting the dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

B B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie f.

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

Beautiful house

We really enjoyed our stay. Super cute house and loved access to the canal. Would love to have a house similar one day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily B.

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

Relaxing Stay on Upper Silver Lake

Our stay was comfortable, quiet, and beautiful. We VERY much appreciated the location being dog friendly and Bernadette, our golden retriever, had a wonderful time watching the lake and the schools of blue gill while my husband fished. Would return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Walt K.

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

Wonderful

The house was perfect for our large family and close to several fun adventures.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Selena K.

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

Beautiful home!

We had a bachelorette party and it was perfect! The view was amazing and the check in and out process was easy. Will definitely be booking this place again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Cozy and Relaxing

Great weekend getaway! Perfect for our two families. Had many amenities for cooking and staying in. Enjoyed the quiet canal access and loved being able to bring our furry family!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evie J.

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

Nice Getaway

We enjoyed staying on Silver Lake at this property. The deck and deck furniture are great, and I appreciate the fire pit. Every room looks newly remodeled and the beds are comfortable. The Silver Lake area is a must!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evie J.

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

Peaceful Place

This property is located on silver lake, near all of the wonderful silverlake things you want to do. It seems brand new, as always clean, and has what you would hope would be in a beach house. This is the second time we've stayed here and we always have a good time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 16, 2024
Thank you Evie! Come back any time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula D.

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

Fun family vacation

Property location was perfect. Home was comfortable with window air conditioning and fans during a hot temperature week. Owner was thoughtful to ensure we had helpful information in advance of arrival. We enjoyed fishing on the canal, the shade of the covered back porch, day trips and cook outs with plenty of space for meal prep and eating with a family of 8.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MARIE R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great location near the dunes

Enjoyed the property! Very nice. Difficult driveway for large trailers.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

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

Friends and Fun!

Everything was as described and super clean! We had a great time with first time dune friends! Thanks so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen L.

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

Fall Michigan trip

We travel each fall to Michigan. This was our first time going north of Saugatuck and we just loved it. The home was so adorable and the views of the lake were amazing. Had our morning coffee and evening cocktails on the back porch. Close towns we visited were Pentwater, Ludington and Manistee. Thank you for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marc R.

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

Sand Dunes with some of the grandkids

The property is very clean and well cared for. We had two vehicle, each with a 16' trailer. Plenty of room in the driveway.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie T.

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

Beautiful place, nice quiet neighborhood

Very nice, super cute clean cottage. Only problem is that we ended up having 4 trucks and trailers that never would they’ve fit in the driveway. Melissa owns the place right next to it where no one was staying this weekend and she allowed us to use it for parking also.. which was so appreciated. And ended working out perfectly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy K.

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

Clean, Peaceful Living

Loved our stay here at Melissa's property. The interiors are clean and stylish with an open floor concept that let's the whole family enjoy their time together. Be sure to take advantage of kayaking to start and end your day -- the water is warm and clear. Have your meals on the outdoor porch to take in the peace of the water and evergreens -- its a great gathering space, especially for our dog! We will definitely be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

One of the best Memorial Day Weekends!

We had an amazing Memorial Day weekend. Played at the sand dunes LOTS, kayaked, relaxed on the porch and enjoyed quality family time. We felt right at home. We saw turtles, deer and a momma fox and her pups. Besides having everything we needed to make home cooked meals we also got to eat at our 2 favorite spots, Chicken Shack and Tasty Creations. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 14, 2022
So glad you enjoyed your stay! We welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

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

Great Experience

We really enjoyed our stay!! Home was very clean. Location was great. All around great experience. Excellent communication with Melissa. Absolutely love being able to bring our dog with us. Most rentals do not allow this and we were so happy for that. Already spoke with Melissa about booking for best year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2020
Thanks Ryan! I look forwarding to working on your rental dates for next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

Traveling with Pets

We traveled to this location for the first time with our dogs. The rental was perfect. The interior of the cottage was cute and cozy. We loved the deck which is surrounded by trees and overlooks the canal to the lake. The location is near all Lake Michigan and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. We would definitely recommend this rental and will plan to return and rent again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

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

Loved it!

I really enjoyed my stay. This lakehouse had an amazing porch that I actually just sat hours on. The house came with all the necessities plus some. You can tell a lot of thought was put into your stay. The communication was amazing which made for a smooth process thru it all. The master bed was super comfy. I was thankful for the window air conditioner on the last day of my stay. Very quiet neighborhood which made for a relaxing few days. I definitely would stay here again. Super nice!!! Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 30, 2022
Thank you Tracy! We welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maria A.

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

Hidden Gem

This was the perfect vacation VRBO for a family! The pictures are spot on. Melissa did a beautiful job with the decor. Everything looks fresh and new. We brought 2 inflatable kayaks and borrowed the 2 here. Upper Silver Lake is quiet, calm, and beautiful to kayak. We enjoyed all of our meals on the covered deck, and appreciated it most when it rained. The kitchen is well stocked. Our girls loved relaxing in their hammocks, so they were overjoyed to see all of the pine trees here. The location is close enough to the Dunes and Silver Lake to make it convenient to stop back for lunch or a siesta. We absolutely would stay again. In fact, if you have any cancellations this summer, email us!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 8, 2020
Thank you Maria! Would love to have you as our guests again!

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Gowell

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We live in Milford Michigan and have been enjoying the Silver Lake area for many years. Upper Silver Lake is a quiet area but close enough to all the action at Silver Lake!

Why they chose this property

We first purchased the cottage next door and have been renting it out when we aren't using it. This property became available and we decided to purchase it and build another cottage for renting and again, for personal use.

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