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Cozy Lake Michigan vacation house between Pentwater and Silver Lake!

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 81500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space

Place, Upper Silver Lake
Place, Silver Lake State Park
Place, Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Lake Michigan vacation house between Pentwater and Silver Lake!

Cedar Ridge Cottage is a charming vacation home with deeded access to 750 feet of private association beach on Lake Michigan. The beach is easily accessed by stairs (about 80 steps down to the lake) located just 200 feet from the house.

Ideal for families and small groups, this cozy and well-appointed house features 3 bedrooms upstairs, two with queen beds, and a third with bunk beds and full size bed. Upstairs you will find a full bath with double sinks, as well as a half bath on the first floor. The house is equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, gas range, washer and dryer, multiple televisions, and high-speed Internet. Guests can enjoy four separate covered porches (one screened), outdoor dining area with grill, and fire pit with plenty of seating.

Opportunities for relaxation and recreation abound. Enjoy this pristine and quiet stretch of lakeshore by taking walk on the beach, getting out in the water for a swim or a surf, or just soaking up the sun. After a beautiful sunset, have a campfire or relax on one of the many porches. If the weather is rainy, you’ll find plenty of games, puzzles, videos, and books to keep everyone entertained.

The house is conveniently located between Pentwater and Silver Lake, with lots of activities to enjoy within 5 miles in either direction. The lovely village of Pentwater offers ample options for shopping, dining, boating, festivals, top-notch beaches, and much more. In Silver Lake you can have your own off-road adventures on the famous sand dunes, explore historic Little Sable Lighthouse, and visit the area’s many amusement parks and recreation areas.

We invite you to spend time at our cozy home away from home. No matter what activities you choose, you can expect good times!

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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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

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 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 and a deadlock

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park.

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Mears, MI

What's nearby

Cedar Point Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Upper Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 7.9 km
Silver Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 9.7 km
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 16 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬7 min drive
‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬15 min drive
‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬7 min drive
‪The Golden Eatery - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Lake Michigan vacation house between Pentwater and Silver Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Lake Michigan vacation house between Pentwater and Silver Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Lake Michigan vacation house between Pentwater and Silver Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Lake Michigan vacation house between Pentwater and Silver Lake! located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cedar Point Park and Lake Michigan. Golden Sands Golf Course and Upper Silver Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rick M.

21 Oct, 2025

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

The cottage has a great location, about 1/10 of a mile from the beach. Communication with the hosts was quick and easy. The cottage is very nice with no bugs or noticeable odors. There is a balcony on the back of the property which could have used a little more cleaning, but the inside of the property was very clean.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

26 Sept, 2025

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

Nice home which is was extremely close to stairs that went down to the beach. Quiet neighborhood. Slept extremely well.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenora H.

17 Aug, 2025

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

Great place! Wonderful base to explore Pentwater, Silver Lake, and Mears. Had everything you need for a fun family vacation. Beach was wonderful and woods near by were great for a rainy hike. Recommend The Brown Bear for a fun night out. Pentwater Pizza for some great carryout pizza.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin p.

9 Aug, 2025

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

Outstanding as always!! The house is perfect. Location is unbeatable. Well stocked and easy. Another fabulous Michigan family vacation on the shore.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joe E.

28 Jun, 2025

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

Disliked: Location

Perfect cottage. Everything you need

The cottage was clean. The space was wonderful. Would stay again

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi S.

17 Aug, 2024

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

Perfect Vacation

Its the perfect house for a perfect family vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric O.

28 Aug, 2024

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

5 stars!

Great stay , great location!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Autumn D.

21 Jun, 2025

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

Wonderful place!

We spent our family vacation here, and it was wonderful. The house has everything you need - both space and amenity wise. It was clean, welcoming and spacious. The porches are great - especially if you get to relax on them during a rain shower. There Re lots of books and games to keep you busy on those days as well. Our kids loved visiting the sand dunes and lighthouse nearby. And I was a fan of Pentwater and Ludington. But the highlight of our trip was the beautiful beach. My mind will keep the memories made there for a long time. The kids counted the steps eveytime we went up and down, There are somewhere between 80 - 83 steps, per our 6 and 3 year old.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi S.

26 Jun, 2023

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

Wonderful Vacation

It's everything the photos promise and more! Can't wait to come back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate G.

11 Jul, 2023

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

Family Vacation

Brent was very easy to communicate with and the house was very cute and comfortable. We enjoyed our time greatly!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle C.

4 Jul, 2023

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

Awesome Getaway!

This place was everything the listing said and more. So close to Lake Michigan and tucked into a quiet neighborhood. The house was clean and it was one of the most well stocked kitchens we have stayed in. We are definitely saving this for future visits.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

9 Jul, 2022

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

A family get away!

I looked up places on line last winter, when we all were experiencing those winter/Covid blues! This looked like a very inviting place to stay. A get away by Lake Michigan, is always a winner!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean G., Oxford, Michigan

25 Aug, 2023

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

Perfect

The description of the house was perfect. The porches were beautiful. It was really close to Lake Michigan. It was hard to leave the beautiful house. We are definitely coming back.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

20 Aug, 2023

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

What a vacation!

Really fantastic family vacation! This property was more than we expected! We had some rain during our stay, but the house was very comfortable with plenty of games and movies to occupy us. But mostly the weather was wonderful and we enjoyed lots of beach time and big waves, then enjoyed bonfires and star gazing at night. We are a cooking family and the kitchen was also well stocked which was appreciated. We hope to return some day soon!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liz W.

25 Jul, 2024

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

Great Getaway

Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in your beautiful house. We loved every minute! It truly had everything we needed and more! Our family loved everything…the fire pit, the deck outside to eat dinners and play games, the porches, the large kitchen table… we never felt like we were on top of each other. Lots of spots to play games as a family. But our favorite part was the location….that picturesque private beach! It definitely was the cherry on top! Thank you again for allowing us to stay. We will cherish the memories for years to come! And we look forward to returning again!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donieta R.

24 Jul, 2023

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

Bucket List Bungalow

It was on my bucket list to have all of my kids/family to go on vacation together. We had a wonderful time at the house, on the beach and enjoyed several activities in the close proximity. The cottage had plenty of room for 6 adults, 2 kids (ages 3 & 5) plus a little more room if you didn't want to sleep in the bedroom. We didn't realize there wasn't air conditioning until a few days before we arrived, but the weather was perfect. Extras we enjoyed, outside grill, fire pit, beach toys/umbrellas, and laundry equipment. Thank you for a great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Maria S.

28 Aug, 2023

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

Lovely spacious cottage by Lake Michigan

We had a wonderful time at this beach cottage. It was very spacious with lots of outdoor seating and covered balconies. I especially liked the second floor screened in balcony where you could see the trees and feel the breeze. Everything was clean and comfortable. We loved how close it was to Lake Michigan. Tip for future guests: the closest community access stairs are quite steep but there a newly built staircase at the end of the road, just a short walk. There is no A/C but with fans and windows it was fine. Another tip: bring extra toilet paper, paper towels and face cloths, as there were not enough for 6 of us. The campfire was great and we even saw two deer during one evening campfire.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B., Portage, Michigan USA

25 Jun, 2023

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

Sensational!

What a wonderful week we had! Our hosts were so accommodating and were quick to respond to anything we needed. We were so impressed by the amount of space we had. Lots of comfortable space inside and outside. The rooms are light and airy. The kitchen had everything we needed and the laundry room was an added bonus. Upstairs the beds are comfy with ceiling fans in each bedroom, plus an extra fan in each closet if you wanted a little more airflow. We had perfect weather with warm days and cool nights. We spent a lot of time on the front porch/deck and enjoyed a fire every night. We did bring our own firewood so that we didn’t need to replace any that was there. Be sure to check out the beach on Lake Michigan. The stairs down to the beach may be a bit too much for older folks, but if you can manage, you won’t be disappointed! The view is spectacular and although the water was a bit cold, it was totally worth it! The property’s location is just a short drive to Silver Lake. We had a blast on the Mac Wood’s Dune Ride and can’t wait to do it again! We also enjoyed beach time at the Silver Lake State Park with a magnificent view of the dunes and the water was warmer because the lake is only 16-18 feet deep at it’s deepest. We enjoyed the “best ever wings” at the Chicken Shack in Silver Lake. If you want to enjoy a delicious dinner al fresco, Gull Landing in Pentwater is just a short drive away. The outdoor dining is wonderful! Be sure to check out Hansen’s Market in Mears too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

22 Jul, 2024

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

Last minute!

Booked the house last minute as vacation for friends, great house and location!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

13 Jul, 2024

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

Perfect stay

We were so impressed with the house and location near the beach. We enjoyed using the kitchen for our meals and ate both inside and out. The walk to the beach was short and we loved our stay! We hope to return😊

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin P.

4 Sept, 2022

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

Another great year!

The house perfect for our summer vacation. Look forward to booking again next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

26 Aug, 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Making Summer Memories

A lovely home with an unbeatable beach area. Our grandchildren could not get enough of it. Other varied activities in the vicinity make it a wonderful location.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna F.

16 Jul, 2022

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

Great Place!

Great place. My husband and I and three children ages 3,4, and 6 stayed for a week. We loved the private beach. The kids loved playing in the water and riding the waves. The stairway down to the beach is steep and long, but it was very doable for our crew. May be something to consider if stairs are a difficulty. The cottage was clean and very pretty. We enjoyed the porches, outdoor eating areas, and fire pit. Located near Silver Lake Sand Dunes, which was a neat place to explore. Would highly recommend this home and location in Michigan. We enjoyed our stay and appreciated the opportunity!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra D.

19 Jun, 2022

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

great

We had a great family visit

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin P.

14 Sept, 2021

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

Family summer vacation

We had a lovely stay at Ceder Ridge Cottage! It’s the perfect location, directly in between Pentwater and Silver Lake, and walking distance from the beautiful beach. We were pleasantly surprised with how well stocked the home was for guests with condiments, spices, dishes, board games and beach toys. The communication with the owner was excellent, Brent is very helpful and quick to respond. It was a wonderful vacation and we can’t wait to visit again!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021