Entire home

Aug weeks still available. Perfect for families!Walk to lake and private beach!

Photo gallery for Aug weeks still available. Perfect for families!Walk to lake and private beach!

A backyard with a grill, chairs, and a playset.
A rectangular swimming pool with a slide, surrounded by lounge chairs and a pavilion, under a clear sky.
A single-story mobile home with a covered patio area, a small attached garage, and a well-maintained lawn.
A gravel driveway leading to a wooden fence with trees in the background.
A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Set near a theme park, this 3-bedroom cottage accommodates 8 guests and features 2 bathrooms. Enjoy outdoor relaxation on the patio and engage in sports at nearby golf facilities. Adventure seekers can explore fishing, motorboating, and swimming, while attractions like Silver Lake State Park and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center await nearby.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Silver Lake State Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

View in a map
Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Aug weeks still available. Perfect for families!Walk to lake and private beach!

The cottage is located in the Front of the Flora Dale Resort which means you are steps away from the Heated Pool, Clubhouse with Ping Pong, Tennis Courts, Basketball Court, Horse Shoe Pits, Shuffleboard Courts, Tether Ball, and a short walk to the Beachfront. Our 3 Bedroom cottage has two bedrooms each with a queen size bed, third bedroom has a full size bed and two twin beds/bunks. The cottage has two full bathrooms with tub/shower units. Kitchen is fully equipped with full size refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, blender, pancake griddle, toaster, crock pot, coffee maker and Keurig, and more. Full size Laundry washer/dryer. Newly installed central AC and new furnace. Ceiling fans throughout!
Living room has smart tv/Cable TV. Wireless internet. Bunk room and lower bedroom have smart TVs.
Cottage has a large patio area with patio furniture and gas grill, large yard has a private sandbox, swing set, and fire pit with chairs.
Blankets, pillows, comforters, sheets, and kitchen towels are supplied.
All you need to bring are your beach towels and bathroom towels.

PLEASE EMAIL ME FOR WEEKS LEFT OPEN AND TO RESERVE FOR NEXT SPRING AND SUMMER! Friday/Saturday changeover day preferred!!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Add dates for prices

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Similar properties

This kitchen is chef’s dream!
Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes
Mears
  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (112 reviews)
Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
default

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
default

Events

No events allowed
default

Pets

No pets allowed
Loss of security deposit if pets are on property
default

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Loss of security deposit if smoking/vaping indoors
Please do not move any items from House or take inside items outside like bedding, pillows or blankets or furniture.
Please do not rearrange the furniture. If beds are moved during your stay, please move them back before checkout.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 916012vb
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
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 first aid kit
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. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and The Fox Barn Winery 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. Jet skiing and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
View more Cottages in MearsOpens in a new window
Map
Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 34 min drive - 65.8 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 38 min drive - 57.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Aug weeks still available. Perfect for families!Walk to lake and private beach! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Aug weeks still available. Perfect for families!Walk to lake and private beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Aug weeks still available. Perfect for families!Walk to lake and private beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aug weeks still available. Perfect for families!Walk to lake and private beach!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aug weeks still available. Perfect for families!Walk to lake and private beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Aug weeks still available. Perfect for families!Walk to lake and private beach! located?

Situated in Mears, this cottage is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Silver Lake and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Silver Lake State Park and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and very nice , Plenty of propane in the gas grill !! Communication with the owner was excellent . Would definitely go back !!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin with a great location! Walking distance to lake and short distance food/ice cream. Will return!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
The pool was fabulous and a huge hit with our family. Unfortunately, the rest of the property did not meet expectations. The house was not very clean upon arrival, and guests are required to bring their own towels and make their own beds. For the price, there are many better maintained vacation rentals available.We were also concerned by the number of ant traps and poison stations placed throughout the home. There were at least two dozen visible, which was especially unsettling with small children in our group. While the pool was great, the overall condition and upkeep of the property left us disappointed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept 2026
I was not informed about the cleanliness of the house upon arrival and I am sorry it didn’t meet your expectations. The listing clearly says guests need to supply their own towels as we do not have time to be able to wash and maintain this much laundry between rentals. i choose to provide beds unmade to ensure guests know they are clean and haven’t been used, also so we know which beds have been used and do not have to wash sheets that haven’t been used. I am sorry for the ant traps, but being as the house sits on a sand foundation, they are inevitable and we have had more complaints about ants, so we try and make sure we protect against these. Most ant traps are dry. I am sorry this did not meet expectations, but it would have been nice for know of the complaints during the stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good place to stay

Location is great and home is very clean. Family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great place. Would love to stay there again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Solid cottage

Great place for a week at Silver Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Silver Lake Summer

The house is clean, organized, and comfortable, with ready access to the pool and clubhouse. My kids loved being able to use everything. It’s our second time staying there, and our 12th time at Floradale. We love the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Murray Fam Vaca

This was a great location right next to the pool, clubhouse, and a short walk down to the beach/docks. Thank you for a clean, safe, amazing place to enjoy family!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great stay!

The VRBO is right down from the lake. There is a nice fireplace outside and plenty of room in the house. We wished the TV was a little larger and newer to connect to device's only for when it was raining but other than that it was a great experience
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Worth the stay!

We are a family of 8 and its hard to find a place that will comfortably fit us all for a reasonable price. We had one little issue at the beginning but we took care of it. Our stay was great and we loved the house. We really enjoyed having access to the pool, which was close by. We would most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun time at the dunes!

Great location and very clean, well stocked home. Granddaughters loved staying with heated pool almost in our backyard! Nice layout of rooms and only 3 steps from utility room into main part of home. Owner was very quick to respond to any questions we had. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Cottage

The house itself was beautiful and in the perfect location. My only complaints (mostly bc i have a little one) were all the terro traps were knocked/spilled over, one toilet seat was broke and pinched the 3yo leg twice and made her bleed. Just needs a little tlc.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Grandsons

We had 6 grandsons rotating through the week, range in age from 2 to 12. Kids liked the bunk bed room. Basketball, ping pong, shuffleboard. The heated pool was the star. Cottage had everything we needed. Sampled Lake Michigan at Little Sable point lighthouse. Beach on Silver Lake. Dune ride was a favorite with kids and adults. A few little maintenance issues were addressed with owner Kelly, who was prompt and helpful. After the kids left, grandma and I had a great ride on the Hart-Montague bike trail. Many things to do within 10 miles of the cottage or just staying at the resort.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

We choose this cottage to have everything in one spot. We were lucky that the pool was opened. We could use the pool, go by the lake. Grocery store and ice cream were in 15 min walk . My family really liked it. Kitchen had a lot of things that we could use for cooking. I think cottage would benefit from little updates. For us was enough. It is located in a beautiful area. Great response from the manager.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed our stay!

When we were ready to book there were only a handful of rentals available in the area. We chose this unit because of the 2nd bathroom. This place more than met our needs to accommodate 2 families. The kitchen is very well stocked, beds are comfy and plenty of hot water for showers. What I did not realize was how fantastic the back yard is! My 3 year old niece really enjoyed the swing set and sand box! Although we did not use the fire pit, wood was provided as well as chairs. The "heated" pool did not seem to be heated but that could be because of how late in season we stayed. One bed room and bathroom is located away from the rest really giving some extra privacy! Plenty of room for parking our 2 vehicles and trailer although my husband missed the memo and parked in front of the neighbors garage instead. The owner of the rental was contacted by the neighbor and we quickly moved the vehicle. Sorry about that!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Terrible experience

I rented this house honestly because i wanted a pool, i messaged her that the pool was close and she said it was out of her control he responds time isn’t the greatest either, another thing is we got fined 500$ for apparently having too many people too many cars and smoking inside the house we followed the guide lines we had 5 cars parked in the area she had told us we had a total of 8 people the limit she also blamed us for someone else’s car parked on the street, it gets better I take full responsibility of this, but still insane. One of the blankets was brought outside next to the bonfire and I got a piece of ash on it. She charged me a smoking fee for inside because she found cigarette buds outside, and instantly thought that people were smoking inside the house after I explained to her countless amount of times what happen she stop responding and still charge me the $500 and it’s being very disrespectful and hardheaded about the whole situation. I am willing to pay for the blanket but not 500$ that’s ridiculous
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
Unfortunately, things do happen that are out of my control. The pool was closed due to mechanical issues, this is a community pool and not something I can fix nor have control over when it opens or closes. I apologized. I received complaints from neighbors on the amount of people and cars parked so I mentioned the issue to guest. Apparently it is not common sense not to bring bedding out to a camp fire and a quilt was damaged and burned in the fire and smelled like smoke. I am not able to replace these easily before other renters come, so it damages the place for my next renters. There was evidence of smoking which violates the rental Agreement along with the damage, so yes they were charged the security deposit. I try to keep my place nice for every renter and unfortunately, not everyone treats our cottage with respect. So sad.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Cute house, close to plenty of activities

The home was perfect for my family of 5. It is within walking distance to Silver Lake, and the small beach. There is a sea wall there, but you can easily walk or drive down to the Silver Lake State park beach to walk in to swim. There is plenty to do right there by the park as well, with Craig’s Crusaders, mini golf and ice cream. The Mac Dune rides are just down the road in the opposite direction, again walking distance. I did this as a kid, and was hoping to take the family, but my son has a broken collar bone and we weren’t sure how smooth/rough it would be. We instead opted to hike the sand dunes a little. He was able to hike them with having one good arm. I was able to take my youngest two kids horse back riding at Stony Lake Stables, just a short 20 min drive. We also took the 30 min drive up to Ludington(twice) for breakfast, shopping, ice cream, a walk to the lighthouse and playground. We made the quick 10 min drive to Little Sable Point lighthouse to lay at the beach, picnic and enjoy the lake. The lake was freezing, but it’s also the end of June. The only complaint I have is that I was hoping the pool would be warmer, as it was advertised as heated. It was about as cold as the lake, which would be great on very hot days, but in June in Michigan, a heated option is definitely needed. I did let the owner know, so maybe it can be addressed with the association. All in all, this home had a great beachy feel inside and I would recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasantly surprised

This property exceeded our expectations. Very clean. Plenty of room for six adults. Having two bathrooms was a plus. The washer, dryer, dishwasher were a nice extra. The window air conditioner kept the living area comfortably cool. Nice big yard with plenty of seating. Steps away from pool, clubhouse, basketball, volleyball, and horseshoe pit (pit is right next to the house's fire pit). We had a great stay and would definitely rent again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Not a pleasant experience

House was not clean and all things were not in working order. I had to spend our first day cleaning it and washing bedding. We left the house in a much cleaner state than it was when we arrived, and yet, we were charged for extra cleaning.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2023
I am very sorry she had an unpleasant stay. Money was refunded as there was an issue with a ceiling fan not working that I was unaware of. I attempted to have another cleaning lady in to reclean for her, but she refused. I have never had complaints about the cleanliness before. I discounted her stay for this as well. Post stay however there was evidence of spills and damage to the carpet and walls that had been left very dirty. This accounted for some additional cleaning. You cannot please everyone.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun at Silver Lake

Cute place with plenty of space and nice layout for 2 adults and 5 teens. Close to all Silver Lake activities and Lake Michigan. We enjoyed the lake access, pool, basketball courts and fire pit. It was nice to have extra parking for 2 cars, boat and trailer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place. Close to dunes

Everything was clean and as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Silver Lake House Rental

We had a great week at Silver Lake and this cozy, clean home offered plenty of space to sleep the six adult family members. It is located close to Mac Woods Dune Rides and within a mile of town. It also offered a great community heated pool, beach (walking distance), tennis courts (pickle ball) and a horseshoe pit.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Nice clean home
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great vacation!

House is well-kept and very clean. Nice location and walking distance to all the activity at Silver Lake. Would certainly rent here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family getaway!

We absolutely loved our stay! Perfect yard for my 3 year old and short distance to the pool! Check in was super easy and we had no issues at all. Would definitely rent here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kelly Long

Host profile image

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback