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Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals.

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A wooden deck leading to a grassy area with a view of the ocean.
A living room with a blue sofa, a smaller blue armchair, a coffee table with a book and a glass, a lamp, and a bookshelf.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a vase with sunflowers, and a kitchen in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table and white chairs, a vase with flowers, and a sofa with striped cushions.
A two-story building with a balcony, surrounded by autumn foliage and sand dunes.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
With a beachfront view, this 3-bedroom cottage accommodates 10 guests and features 2 bathrooms. It offers a patio for outdoor relaxation and is near a marina for water activities like motorboating and fishing. Nearby attractions include Little Sable Point Lighthouse and Silver Lake State Park, along with golf options for sports enthusiasts.

Highlights

  • Top rated beach location

    Discover paradise at this top rated beach location.

  • Centrally-located

    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Walk to Little Sable Point Lighthouse
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Little Sable Point Lighthouse
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪47 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals.

PERFECT for family vacation!
3 night minimum stay September- May
5 night minimum stay June-August
Please contact me for special requests as shorter stays may be considered based on availability

Spacious cottage on quiet, private Lake Michigan beach away from crowds. Cottage is in second row and has shared access beach lot with a short path leading to the beach. Large family room, huge deck overlooking Lake Michigan, patio with charcoal grill. Beautiful views, clean sandy beach. A short walk down the beach from Little Point Sable lighthouse. Cottage is equipped with everything you need for a wonderful family vacation. Secluded but just a few minutes drive from Silver Lake and the Silver Lake sand dunes.

Explore the sand dunes, rent a jeep or an ATV or enjoy the scenic Mac Woods Dune Rides. In Silver Lake you can rent boats, bikes, tubes, or jet skis. Or just relax on the sandy beach where you can walk for miles.

Pentwater is just 12 miles north offering unique boutiques, gift shops and galleries. Visit the marina, go charter fishing on Lake Michigan or dine outdoors. The nearby Montague Bicycle Trail State Park (22 miles of trails) winds through the towns of Shelby, Hart, Montague and surrounding farms and forests- including the famous Country Dairy farm.

There are 5 golf courses in the area including The Golden Sands Golf Course, a 9-hole course with a driving range and the beautiful Benona Shores Golf Course.

Drive 30 minutes to the Michigan Adventure Water and Amusement Park, ride the Muskegon high-speed ferry or the old Badger out of Ludington. The original House of Flavors ice cream shop is in downtown Ludington. There are several horse ranches offering horseback rides for all ages.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Cottage is 2 stories with stairs

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Events

No events allowed

Quiet hours 11pm-8am per association rules

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No tents, campers, trailers on premises. Cottage is part of beach association with these guidelines.

driveway is shared with neighbors, room for 3 or 4 vehicles maximum

no motorized vehicles on the beach per association rules

Important information

You need to know

Property # 230885
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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: Quiet hours 11pm-8am per association rules
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. The Fox Barn Winery and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Corn Maze and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 40 min drive - 68.7 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 47 min drive - 62.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Sand Castle Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Cosmic Candy - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals. ?

As of 20 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals. on 10 Oct 2026 start from £623, 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 at Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals. located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Little Sable Point Lighthouse and Lake Michigan. Silver Lake State Park and Silver Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage for a family. We had a blast and so close to the beach really gives you flexibility.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great location if you're interested in being close to Silver Lake Sand Dunes. We had a direct walking path to the beach and could see the sunset from the porch, and could easily walk to the light house via the beach. The cottage is well-loved, but it was clean and the kitchen had a lot of pots and pans if you're looking to cook. No dishwasher, however. Make sure you bring your own linens, too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved having a place to gather and enjoyed the beach and area attractions
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect. The cottage was very clean and we had everything we needed. The beach access was close, and beach was fantastic
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You can't beat the location! The property was clean and cozy. The owners were quick to respond to our questions. Everyone said they would rent here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It's a beautiful area with a great view of (and easy access to) the beach. Little Sable Point lighthouse is just a short walk away. The cottage is simple but well maintained and clean. We didn't see much sign of insects inside, which we appreciated. The neighborhood was very quiet. Overall it was an ideal place for a cozy fall getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to relax

Perfect setting with a great view of Lake Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2020
I am so happy that you enjoyed your stay despite the weather!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful layout, so much room. Excellent kitchen with every imaginable cooking tool available. Awesome deck with views of the lake and the almost constant lake breeze -great! The house felt like a home. Perfect vacay home! The owners were reachable and accomodating. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Michigan

We enjoyed all of our stay. Wear shoes sand gets hot! Neighbors were great! Can’t wait to come back, thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful location and cottage

Location of this cottage is absolutely amazing. Short walk to the beautiful Lake Michigan. We had an issue with the water heater during our stay but host was very quick to have someone come out and fix the issue. Cottage was perfect size for our family with two adults, two younger kids and a baby. The kids loved sleeping on the bunk beds. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is what they say and show. Quick walk down to the beach. You can only set chairs up in the lot 4 directly in front of the walk down. However, just a quick minute walk down the beach will get you to public beach area if you need a larger area. I overlooked that air was not listed but we got lucky that the weather was perfect for open windows. I would totally rent here again as the kids had a blast being able to walk to the beach and play every day of our stay. The owners replied to messages quickly and was very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable

Cabin was clean , kitchen was well furnished, walking distance to the beach was nice. House was easy to find. House was easy to get a hold of. The only thing I would recommend is to have the book left on the table for rules wasn’t until the last day that I found that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house on beach

The house is older but perfectly fine for a family vacation. The beach is much closer then the pictures show. Plenty of room for all 3 kids and adults. Had all of the cooking supplies but no condiments or spices, fyi. We bought some at the store, no problem. We loved the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lakefront Cottage

Being a life long resident of Michigan as well as a traveler, the cottage is a great place to stay. The location is literally perfect with access to the lake and just quiet/away from town enough to relax. Host and neighbors are very friendly/helpful and the beach was never crowded. We always camped and rented on the many "typical lakes" but having direct access to Lake Michigan was not something we really knew was possible. We had a family of 4 adults and one toddler and the house was great for this size. Sleeping arrangements (bunk beds) are a little tighter for the adults but manageable. Great house, great host, great view.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cozy cottage

We really enjoyed our time at the lake. This 2 story home has space on each level to relax. The upstairs porch is very large and offers nice views of the lake. We also enjoyed using the fire pit at night. The owner was great at communicating and responding quickly to any inquiries. I agree with other reviews about no "fine dining". But that's not why I go to the lake. Ludington is a short drive away and offers several options for food and entertainment. Other larger cities are within 2 hours drive and excellent for day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A week on Lake Michigan

We had a great time in Mears. I was travelling with my family of four, another family of four and a couple. There was just enough room to sleep 10. We really enjoyed the large deck off the house as well as the the porch under the deck. The pictures don't really show the amount of outdoor space the cottage has. The walk to the beach is quick and the house had everything we needed to cook for a week. We had a great week of warm weather so we spent every day at the beach. The house could use a little TLC in the bathrooms. We had an issue with the shower in the upstairs bathroom not working so we were only able to use a sprayer that was about knee height. Other than that, no complaints and we would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2021
I am sorry about the shower. I was not aware that there was a problem. The plumber will be coming this week. The bathrooms are both next on the list for remodeling- more than TLC we will be gutting and completely redoing. I am happy that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A great week on the lake!

This is our 3rd time staying at this property. We stay with two families of four and a couple, so 10 people total. If you are a large adult, you may have issues sleeping on the bunk beds. Two bedrooms are bunk rooms with two sets of bunkbeds. In one room, the top beds are pretty close to the bottom bed, so not ideal for adults, but we make it work. The property has everything you need; however, you do have to bring your own linens and towels. The house is spacious given the two stories. The back patio is nice for storing all of our outdoor gear and coolers and the top deck is perfect for hanging out in the mornings and evenings. The neighbors are very nice and if you are respectful of the area, they are very welcoming. The beach area for the rental is part of the association and is small, but a short walk toward the lighthouse and there is plenty of room on the stretch of state land. We spent our days on the beach and ventured to Craigs Cruisers and the Chicken Shack one day. If you love the beach and want a relaxing vacation home with a view, I highly recommend this place. Diane is great to work with and we will be back again for a 4th year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

very nice overall

we enjoyed the property and the beach. the house was comfortable and it is so pretty there! walked to lighthouse and enjoyed the beach. house was clean. I do think it’s important to have in upfront listing that you bring sheets and towels. while i understand the challenges of housekeeping, this is a very unusual request—in renting dozens of VRBOs over the years and Lake Michigan coast in particular, this has never come up. While this is in no way something the owner can control, i do agree with another poster who commented that sit-down restaurants were hard to come by (and no fine dining). we had info that was much appreciated, but many places were quite far away. the few that were close by we tried but just finding a good salad was a challenge. we did see a sign for a restaurant that may open in 2022. between that and the staffing shortage at pentwater places easing, this could change soon. overall, we enjoyed our stay and particularly the beach and beautiful lighthouse. the teens enjoyed the beach and the dune buggy ride and the amusements in silver lake. there aren’t amusement rides in most areas near lake michigan, so that was an advantage that we appreciated and enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jul 2022
Thank you for the review. I do understand that inconvenience of not providing sheets and towels and our pricing is reflective of that. I agree that restaurants are quite a challenge there- anything beyond pizza or burgers is hard to find. I am happy that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Beware

Beware when renting this cabin. I’m not a big reviewer but as a person who has rented cabins all over the country at least 2 a year for at least the last 1-2 decades I feel that I need to post a warning. Keep in mind while reading this that I have stayed in many cabins specifically in Michigan but also in California, Arizona, Colorado, Florida, and South Carolina. So, I have some experience. #1. NO TOWELS NO SHEETSI was notified by the owner 5 days before the start of my rental as a “reminder” that there were no sheets or towels (including bath towels) provided at this particular site. This was problematic since I was flying in to Michigan from out of state that next morning and had no arrangements for this. Nor could I find this as a warning on her VRBO web description or in any of the prior comments. I contacted the owner to ask her for suggestions for what to do since I wasn’t excited about paying for extra suitcases just for sheets and towels and she told me to drive 45 min away to Walmart and purchase some. This initially would have been a hard stop for me in renting the cabin in the first place if I would have known.#2 THE COMFORTERS PROVIDED “MAY OR MAY NOT BE WASHED”After I arrived and read all the rules line by line it was explained that if we wanted to make sure the comforters are washed, we needed to wash them when we arrived. There is a washer in drier, but no detergent provided. Which brings me to#3 NOT STOCKED AT ALLThis is a bare bones cabi
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Jul 2025
The VBRO posting clearly shows that we do not provide sheets or towels. Our rental rate reflects this. The phone call was a reminder as a courtesy. Walmart is the nearest place to buy sheets and towels, that is unfortunate but beyond our control. The cottage is 70 miles from the Grand Rapids airport and 187 miles from the Detroit airport, there are many places to purchase sheets and towels along the way. You are correct, we supply all cleaning supplies but do not provide laundry soap.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great long weekend here!!! Great location!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and relaxing!

Thank you Diana for a wonderful stay at your cottage. The cottage was as described and so very clean! Views of the lake, access to beach and location overall was perfect! We had a peaceful and relaxing stay and a fun week exploring the area and playing on the beach! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot on Lake Michigan!

Very nice property manager who checked in with us during our stay seeing if we needed anything. BEAUTIFUL sunsets that we spent watching from the fire pit while our son was in bed. We brought our bikes and we bikes to get ice cream as well as to Silver Lake. Nice and easy ride! We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our 2nd Visit to the Lake House

This was our second time renting this house on Lake Michigan. It was perfect for our group of 10. We had 5 adults and 5 children and the space worked great for us. The internet works great and has improved since last year! Love having both patios for extra space to spread out and with views of Lake Michigan. We spent the week at the beach, walking to the lighthouse, watching sunsets and enjoying the views from the cabin. Our main focus of the trip is to spend time at the beach so we aren't looking for a trip with lots of things to do, but we did go on the Mac Doon Rides to explore the Sand Dunes and spent some time at Craig's Cruisers in the arcade on a rainy day. Highly Recommend going to get Chicken Wings from the Silver Lake Chicken Shack. They are the best.. Diana is great to work with and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage

Great location and neighborhood. A lot to do for the teenagers nearby. One week stay is too short. Book two weeks please.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

We enjoyed the property. Beautiful view and access to the beach. Great location to enjoy all the local activities. Cottage very clean and had everything we needed. Definitely recommend and would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Diana Mathis

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We have spent more than 20 years enjoying this cottage with our 4 children.

Why they chose this property

Lovingly cared for cozy cottage overlooking Lake Michigan in small quiet beach association with a shared private beach.

What makes this property unique

Quiet cottage neighborhood, great for families just a quarter mile from the Little Point Sable lighthouse.

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