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Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here

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A two-story wooden cabin with a covered patio, a fenced yard, and autumn foliage.
A desert landscape with sand dunes and a sunset.
A cozy retreat room with a television, a coffee bar, and a fireplace.
A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with patterned curtains.
A living room with a fireplace, a television mounted above it, and shelves with various items.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Silver Lake State Park
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here

1265 square foot home located 0.2 miles from Silver Lake ORV sand dune entrance. 3 bedroom home with a kitchen, living room and all-season porch with 3 patio door for beautiful view and a gas fireplace. A shaded yard and a fenced area for dogs. Centrally located for all outdoor activities. The silver Lake area has something to do for everyone, fishing, canoeing, swimming, hiking, biking, walking along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan or yeeting thru the sand dunes in your off road vehicle or side x side. Seasonal attractions like Mac Woods dune rides, Little Sable light house tours, Craig’s cruisers, shopping, Icecram shops, Chicken shack, Hart-Montague bike trails, local wine tours, golfing, Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo. Day Trips to Ludington, Manistee or the Baldwin trail system. For rentals use Silverback rentals or Wave Club boat rentals. So many memories to be made!
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 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: limit 2 total
Pick up after pets, obey state leash laws.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please leave all bedding on the beds and used towels on towel racks located behind the doors in each bedroom.
Be respectful to our neighbors, Golden township has an ordinance for quiet time from 11pm to 7am.
Please disclose how many adults, kids and pets will be staying. For security reasons, there are 2 exterior cameras.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3160872vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mears

Mears is home to this holiday home. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Golden Sands Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and horse riding nearby.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Silver Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 36 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 73 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here located?

Situated in Mears, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Silver Lake State Park and Silver Lake. Upper Silver Lake and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
You will not find a better place or a better host! I won’t stay anywhere else but here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
You are our absolute favorite! So glad you enjoyed your stays with us! We love being your host!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin is very clean, beautiful with great amenities. Host was excellent to work with. Great location for many activities. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2026
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay and we thank you for being a great guest
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host! They thought of everything you could need during your stay to make the home comfortable and stocked. This is our second stay here. Definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jul 2026
Thank you for being an awesome guest! Hope to be your host next time too!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing time and the house was very well appointed. I always bring a box full of extras and didn’t need a thing. Jennie was very responsive to all messages. Would love to stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul 2026
I am so glad that you enjoyed your stay because that was a very long trip… Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy, homey, loved the attention to detail and the supply of oops forgot that items...everything just so thoughtful! Host awesome at communication and being helpful, ...such a peaceful, great location!! Especially the pupper friendly details! Side yard so great! Loved the coffee bar and that awesome room! Also loved the cool local sourced rock fireplace surround, finding yooperlite rocks so fun!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2026
Thank you for being a great guest! Happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another perfect trip, great home to stay at! Close to the sand dunes and town. Kitchen is stocked with pans, plates, utensils, cups, coffee station & more! Oh, and an Awesome 4 season room! Fire pit, seating and a grill outside. Plenty of parking. The host are amazing, and available if needed. I know our family will be back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Thank you for being one of our favorite guests, it is my pleasure to be your host! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Great place to stay had everything we needed and more
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2024
Thank you for being a great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location and Awesome Property

Perfect property for me and my two teenage kids to enjoy the dunes and silver lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Amazing stay

These hosts are pros! They know how to setup a place to make it welcome. Everything you need and extremely close to the dunes. I already rebooked a stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jun 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We will look forward to your next visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Excellent location for the dunes. Plenty of shade. Top notch communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Aug 2025
Thank you for being a great guest! I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It would be hard to find a place that could match the level of hospitality this place offers. This was my second stay and I’ve booked my 3rd. Thank you so much to the hosts(happy stay experts) for doing such a great job.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2025
Thank you! You have been a wonderful guest and I am so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Wonderful location, and the house was set up perfectly to make us feel at home. We loved the coffee bar and s’mores station. Hosts really go the extra mile.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2024
Thank you for being terrific guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Location was clean and spacious. They thought of all the little extras. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely—here’s a polished, enthusiastic review you can post:We absolutely loved our stay at this cozy cabin near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes! From the moment we arrived, it felt warm, welcoming, and thoughtfully prepared. The extra amenities and little touches throughout the cabin truly made us feel like our hosts went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable.The location was absolutely perfect. We were within walking distance of the dunes and an easy bike ride into the center of town, making it incredibly convenient to enjoy everything the area has to offer without having to constantly get in the car. It was the perfect home base for exploring Silver Lake.We also loved that the cabin was pet-friendly, which made it possible for us to enjoy our getaway with our furry family members. The cabin was cozy, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a relaxing stay.We would absolutely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a welcoming, convenient, and comfortable retreat near the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. This place truly felt like a home away from home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul 2026
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for choosing us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutley perfect, as always! This rental is a gem and we look forward to our next stay. The host is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank you! You are a fantastic guest! I am looking forward to your next stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
One of the best places we have stayed. Great dune access for us. Place was clean. Fire pit. Place is stocked with everything you need just like a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second year staying at Sweet Retreat and we absolutely love it! It is the cutest, coziest place. Very pet friendly! They think of everything from extra toiletries you may have forgotten to an extra leash and poop bags! We will definitely continue to stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
Thank you for staying with us again. It was our pleasure to be your host. You are fantastic guests…we will look forward to your next stay
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Attention to detail was superb. Everything you needed was there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2025
So glad that you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being a great guest
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family adventure!

Had a great visit to Silver Lake! Sandy's ORV property exceeded our expectations! So clean and comfortable and close to everything! Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun 2024
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for being a great guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time

We were extremely surprised how close we were able to be to the sand dunes and I would absolutely go back there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place tonStay

Great property, very good location. Super clean and they have thought of everything. One of the best properties we ever stayed at. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was my 3rd time here in 2025. Each time was equally as amazing. Best host ever!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Sept 2025
You are the best guest! Thank you for staying with us.. see you next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway!

This is truly the best rental home we’ve stayed in. The house was very clean and we all felt at home, including the dogs! All the little amenities through out the house were very appreciated! We will be booking again & we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
We are so happy you had a great time! Thank you for being a great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Stay

The cottage was perfect for our stay and is in a great location. The house was very clean and the four season room turned into the perfect hangout spot. The coffee and s’mores bars are a great touch and the kids couldn’t wait to have a bonfire. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the Silver Lake area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2024
We are happy you enjoyed your time here! Thank you for being a great guest!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here two times now, and both times were wonderful. The host is very accommodating with excellent communication! You also can’t beat the location, you are 1 minute from the dunes. We were able to go in and out all day. It’s clean and was well equipped for my family of 6 and our dog!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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