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Cozy & updated with all the amentities, fabulous location to dune & lake access

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A house with a green roof, a porch, and a grassy yard.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a spiral staircase, a sofa, and a colorful rug.
A small, single-story house with a gabled roof, a front porch, and a yard.
A room with a sloped ceiling, a bed, a fan, and a view through a door.
A modern loft apartment with a spiral staircase, a green sofa, a colorful rug, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Located on the lake, this cottage accommodates 6 guests in 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It includes 3 bicycles for exploration, a deck, patio, and balcony for outdoor enjoyment. Nearby activities include hiking, biking, swimming, and kayaking, with attractions like Silver Lake State Park and Upper Silver Lake within reach.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Silver Lake State Park
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Cozy & updated with all the amentities, fabulous location to dune & lake access

This cozy 3 bedroom, 1 bath A-Frame cottage is everything you need and in close access to everything that Silver Lake and the sand dunes has to offer.

Steps away from Silver Lake State Park Pedestrian Dune enterance. Public access to Silver Lake across the road to launch kayaks, and public boat launch access just down the road. Enterance to ATV dunes is around the corner, 1/2 mile away. Chicken Shack, Craigs Cruisers, ice cream, and souvenirs are a quick and easy 1 mile walk or bike ride.

Fully equipped and stocked kitchen.

Firestick for the TV

Available on property:
2 Kayaks with life jackets
2 Bikes
Fire pit
Grill w/propane
Patio Dining Set
Camp/Lawn chairs
Washer (no Dryer, line/pins available for hang drying)
Mini split (heat/AC) for main level. Window AC for Main bedroom and upstairs room

**Bed sheets are not provided. Matress protectors, comforters, and pillows are available. Plan to bring your own sheets. 1x King, 2x Full, 2x Twin
**Sheets can be provided for an extra charge of $10/set
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Prior to check out: Empty trash cans and place in large rollaway trash bin. Wash any used dishes. Place all used towels in laundry basket in the bathroom. Take your bed sheets with you.
Lock doors and return key to lockbox
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2756806
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
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 cottage is in the city center and on a lake. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Golden Sands Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Corn Maze. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 36 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy & updated with all the amentities, fabulous location to dune & lake access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy & updated with all the amentities, fabulous location to dune & lake access?

As of Oct 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy & updated with all the amentities, fabulous location to dune & lake access on Oct 12, 2026 start from $317, 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 Cozy & updated with all the amentities, fabulous location to dune & lake access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy & updated with all the amentities, fabulous location to dune & lake access?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy & updated with all the amentities, fabulous location to dune & lake access located?

Located in the heart of Mears, this cottage is steps from Silver Lake and Silver Lake State Park. Upper Silver Lake and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family and I really enjoyed our stay here at the “A” frame. It is really within walking distance to the state park which allows you to hike the dunes. Maybe 5 -7 minutes with our toddler walking, could have cut it down in half if we didn’t have our small stepper. It is right across the street from access to Silver lake, perfect for launching kayaks. We definitely will stay here again if available. Perfect backyard
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Every thing you need plus some:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay, great location,
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great dunes location

Great location, kids loved the A-frame.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 22, 2025
I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. It is a fun and unique house. 😉
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nicole, was very easy to deal with. She answered my questions promptly even on the weekend and turns out most the questions I had I could have just read her check in procedure and had the answers. The House was Very Clean and beds were Very comfortable. I used this Vrbo for a Business stay but would have Loved to have for a Family vacation as well. VERY close to the Dunes but not loud at night.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

We enjoyed the location and Nicole was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 7, 2023
Thank you! I am happy you enjoyed your time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Property was very nice. Everything was as described. Check in/out was easy and communication with host was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very close to the water
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

The house was well stocked and a great location. We could easily walk to the beach and the beds were comfortable. The host was great with communication and did a great job.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 2, 2023
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay!

We had a wonderful time! The house was perfect! It had everything we needed and more. Great communication with the owner who went above and beyond to ensure a pleasant stay! Will highly recommend to all!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 31, 2023
Happy to host you, glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A rating for the A frame

Great setup, kids loved the bunk beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual Dunes Vaca

It was great. Affordable, very close to the walking and orv entrances to the dunes. Walking distance to the Silver Lake dunes beach. Great backyard for fires at night. Kids liked having the upstairs to themselves. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place!

The only negative thing I can say is that the ad short changed this property. There are so many more amenities than what is listed. Location was perfect. House was clean and comfortable but not fancy. (This is a good thing in out eyes.) I would 1000% recommend this property to family and friends. And the owner was fabulous to work with. Probably our smoothest VRBO rental to date.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2022
Awe, thank you for the glowing review. I am over the moon happy that you enjoyed our cozy A Frame. :)
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you have stayed at any other nice VRBO locations, you will not be that impressed with this one. You are paying for the location- which is excellent- very close proximity to dunes. Just OK. Not very secure, easy to get into garage door. No sheets for beds, no dryer. Very damp inside.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location!

House is in a great location and worked well for our family. Very close to the dunes. Lots of amenities were included- everything we needed in the kitchen and bathroom, beds were comfortable, etc. Only issues - the stairs are very old and not super stable, I was a bit worried about my kids if they had to come down in the night. Also, the front door was hard to open/close and the doorknob broke, but I was told that was being fixed so probably not an issue in the future. Overall, very minor issues and the house worked out well for our family. I do recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute little place

Nicole was so incredibly easy to communicate with and has a genuine interest in her guests enjoying their stay! She’s been working hard to get the house guest ready and it shows! We had a small trailer and had space to park it and our truck. The location of the house was perfect to take advantage of the area and bikes are an easy and fun way to get around. The house for us well (just me and the hubby), was clean, and we loved sitting on the back deck at nite to enjoy the stars. While we didn’t have kids to test it out, I have no doubt that little ones would enjoy the staircase and bunks upstairs. The kitchen was well stocked, even had a small cooler and come coozies and the grill cooked our brats perfectly! We had a great trip!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to the dunes

No question the location was perfect. We walked to the dunes and hiked around, went to the beach, and watched the dune buggy’s. This was all walkable. We did the sand sledding and sand boarding which was really fun, the access right by this property is where you would go to do things on foot in the dunes. The grill was great, I used it several times. There was firewood for the fire pit. I didn’t use the washer bc we didn’t have laundry soap but there was soap for the kitchen and bathroom. Loved the huge beach towels and that they had chairs and the cooler. Definitely used that! Thank you for the wonderful memories :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Labor Day Weekend

This was the best ever stay for our kayaking, jeep and quad riding weekend. Location was excellent to all things dunes, water, town etc. We will be back again and again. Excellent communication with Nicole.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice Family

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Nicole Umlor

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Just a girl that grew up in the U.P. and discovered a passion for building and design. I went to MSU and have a degree in Construction Managment. Spent some time working in the building industry, designed my own house, and am now investing in real estate.

Why they chose this property

Silver Lake is such a beautiful and unique area of Michigan. Dunes, water, beaches, lighthouses, and more water, what's not to love. There is something for everyone. I always loved the visits to the dunes and beaches in the area, so I am excited to give your family the chance to explore and enjoy this piece of paradise too.

What makes this property unique

The Awesome A-Frame at Silver Lake is in a fantastic location! Walk to the pedestrian dunes, launch a kayak across the road, walk or bike into town, and only 1/2 mile to the ATV enterance. And a quiet and peaceful slice of backyard to unwind at the end of the day.

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