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Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach!

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A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wooden coffee table, a fireplace, and a ceiling fan.
A beach with footprints leading to the water, a clear sky, and a calm sea.
A covered outdoor deck with wicker furniture, a glass-top coffee table, and a wooden deck railing.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden countertop, a stove, and a sink.
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in oven, and a large refrigerator.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Outdoor barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Cedar Point Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area

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About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is near the beach. Golden Sands Golf Course and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center 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. Looking to get your feet wet? Power boating and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Cedar Point Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 31 min drive - 47.0 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 39 min drive - 70.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pentwater Dari Creme - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach!?

As of 23 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach! on 17 Oct 2027 start from £2,422, 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 Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach! located?

This family-friendly Mears holiday home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cedar Point Park and Lake Michigan. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Silver Lake State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 42 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great stay. Property is located not far from a nice beach that is walkable. Great mix of cookware for a rental property kitchen. We had one small hiccup with the TV remote but they have an app you can use off your phone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Great place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great house for a large family

Good location, very nice home, had everything we needed.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Centrally located, and cozy.

Centrally located between Mears and Pentwater. 5-6 minutes from the dunes. Nice place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you for the nice review. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing family getaway

Our stay at the mermaid house was just as we had hoped. A relaxing weekend spending time with our family. The house was well taken care of, clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We spent a lot of time at the nice private beach area. Sonya was quick to respond to any concerns I had before our stay and was wonderful to work with. We’d love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2020
Sarah, Thank you for the lovely review. Would love to have you stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation 2024

Home is just as described and pictured. Lake Michigan a short walk away..you are truly with nature at this place, wild turkey and deer are abundant. Neighbors were friendly and didn’t bother us at all. New grill for you to use and the kitchen is equipped well. Make sure to bring some firewood for some great family conversations around the fire at night!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

The house was very nice. The set up worked perfectly for us, as we had older kids with us and they took over the basement area. The private beach is absolutely beautiful, but you do have to walk down, and back up, about 75 steps to get there. We had people with us that couldn’t do the steps, so we ventured up to Mears State park several days. The location is less than 15 minutes from Pentwater one direction and Silver Lake the other direction. I would definitely stay again, especially if we had a large group again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family vacation!

We stayed at the Mermaid House the week before Labor Day and loved every moment of it! We had 2 large familys stay and there was more than enough room for everyone. The walk down to the beach was very scenic and the private beach was breath taking. We had great weather and spend most of our time outside. The kitchen was perfect for cooking full meals for a large group and the extra space downstairs was perfect for the kids to have their own area to hang out. With 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths everyone had a soft comfortable bed to sleep in and no one waited to use a bathroom. I would 100% recommend this property. Sonya was great to work with and stayed in contact if need. Thank you Kristine Swanzy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2020
Thank you for the wonderful review. I so appreciate it. It warms my heart. I work hard to make it a good rental. Would love to have you again. You left the place GREAT- by the way.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Kalamazoo clan heads to the mermaid house

Hi everything that the house said was correct and the owner Sonya was very sweet and accommodating..the only thing that we had trouble with is HomeAway sent us a check in time at 3 so we arrive there with food in coolers Etc. But was not able to check in till later sonya did her best to try to finish up early and her information said 4pm..we wished that HomeAway would have sent the correct information to us.. other than that it was a great place, great location... had a marvelous time :-)
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

michigan gem house

We liked that the 9 of us could all have a bed. Plenty of room for all of us. HOwever, this house needs some attention. The deck was unusable , it had so many leaves and sticks on it. The gas grill was absolutely filthy! You could not open the french doors in the basement because of the pile of leaves up against it. There was no one to contact about it's condition. The kitchen is very lacking. There was no dish soap to wash dishes with. The cutting board was broken in half. There were no skillets, except for a large cast iron skillet and a little one. So unorganized, you had to hunt all over to find things , if they had them. We did enjoy the location of the house. Close to several places to go. Air conditioner worked very well. Some of the beds need new mattresses. Downstairs is perfect for kids to sleep and hang out. Someone needs to inventory the kitchen. Add some big bowls and a set of pot and pans and new mattresses.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2022
Hi Debra, we're glad you enjoyed certain aspects of this home, but sorry your stay fell short in other areas. The homeowner has asked us to share the following: - I apologize that the deck was not properly cleaned before your visit. The leaves have been cleared, and I reminded my cleaner that the grill needs to be checked and cleaned after every stay. - There should be dish soap under the sink, but I am sorry if you did not find it. - There are three different-sized skillets in a cabinet under the kitchen island. There are also plenty of pots, pans, dishes, and big bowls. - The mattresses are still somewhat new and in good condition. Your note said the beds were nice, so I would love to know which ones you thought should be replaced. Thank you for your feedback; I will continue to work hard to provide a fantastic stay for all guests!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Okay with lots of issues

There were lots of small issues that I wish I had known about before renting (which if I had it to do over again I would pick a different cabin). Some of the issues we had: We only used the 3 upstairs bedrooms. I would not want to stay in the basement, it is uncomfortably damp, buggy, and has evidence of mice in many places (not to mention a dead mouse on a glue trap when we arrived). The water in the house smells strongly of sulfur. There is good filtered drinking water on tap at the kitchen sink. There is a combination locking door knob on the basement door that isn't set up, and a note on the door saying not to close it. My boys didn't see the note and closed the door. We couldn't get downstairs. There was a key in the door that didn't work. I texted the owner, but after several hours I got frustrated and jimmied the door. The DVD player on the living room TV is broke and there is no other way to watch something on it The lock on the back sliding door is broken so you lock it with a hunk of wood The vent fan in the primary bathroom is broken Many of the lights, switches, and outlets are finicky. You have to wiggle, reflip, or adjust them to get them to work. The gas fireplace is turned off for the season The owner writes in the house's binder that if you have issues you should contact her and not leave a bad review, and also texted me the same thing. I would do that if there were only a few issues, but this place just seemed like issue after issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
From the owner:Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your stay with us. We would like to address each of the issues you raised:-The basement is equipped with a whole-house dehumidifier and A/C, which typically keeps the space comfortable. We will be checking both systems to ensure they’re functioning properly.-We strive to maintain a pest-free environment. While we haven’t had issues in the past, we will be taking extra measures to address your concerns about mice.-The home uses well water, which can sometimes have a sulfur smell. We have a full-house water softening system, and there is filtered drinking water available at the kitchen sink for guests.-The basement door lock issue has been addressed, and the lock will be fully functional for future guests to avoid any confusion.-We will inspect the DVD player in the living room to resolve the issue, and will also remove it from our amenity list to avoid future misunderstandings.-The sliding door lock is currently secured with a wooden stick, which has been a reliable solution. However, we will explore other options for a more permanent fix.-The gas fireplace is turned off during the warmer months to conserve energy, but it will be available during the cooler seasons.-We’ll have our handyman take a look at the light switch going to the basement and any other switches that may need attention.We appreciate your feedback so we can continue to improve.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Here's a polished version of your review that keeps your key points while making it more organized and readable.The Mermaid House was unfortunately a disappointment. The property's location is excellent—perfectly situated between Mears and Pentwater—and the private beach is absolutely beautiful. Be aware that there are 77 steps to climb back up from the beach, which may be challenging for some guests.While the location is wonderful, the house itself felt neglected. The oven mitts were filthy, and the home could benefit from a thorough inside and out deep cleaning. The welcome mats have moss growing in them. The screen door does not slide. These little things make a big difference as a guest staying here.We also couldn't find the TV remote and had to download the Roku app to operate the television. Throughout the kitchen, there were several cluttered "junk drawers" filled with random personal belongings, and the front closet toy parts scattered on the floor, making the home feel disorganized rather than guest-ready.The most concerning issue occurred when my son reached under his bed and pulled out a dead mouse in a trap. When we informed the homeowner, she apologized and explained that she had forgotten to check the traps after opening the house for the season. To her credit, she was very communicative and promptly refunded us for that night's stay, which we appreciated.Overall, this property has great potential because of its fantastic locatio
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great Time had by all!

We stayed at the Mermaid house and had a wonderful time! There were 9 of us and everyone had their own space and bed! The location is perfect- woodsy with beach in walking distance! The house was well stocked with all that you would need-towels,sheets, etc. There was even hand soap and dish soap to get you started in case you forgot to bring some. There is no Wifi. And we did not have much cell service either. That’s just something people should take note of. For me, I LOVED it because my kids played board games and played outside and were forced to not have any screen time. Also, we never figured out the TV. Again, I loved it, the rest of the family, not so much. The basement can be used as a totally separate space for a two family trip. It has its own kitchen space and eating area as well as living space and bedrooms. The house is decorated very tastefully as well! The neighbors were delightful and very kind to us! I truly enjoyed our time and we look forward to coming back in the future! Thank you so much!!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mermaid house

Very spacious - the pictures of the inside were right on - the kitchen was well supplied with cookware - very close to the county park on Lake Michigan and it was never crowded! The keyless entry was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Annual farmers day dune trip

Home was perfect for what we needed and close to the dunes. Very well stocked with everything you need. We brought our own firewood for the fire pit, but there was a guy selling bundles just walking distance down the road. Parking was a bit tight, we could fit 2 trucks and one trailer but we had to borrow my daughters driveway at her rental for our other trailer. We were able to put our jeep in the garage. That was nice, in case it rained. I think it's a bit confusing figuring out who to contact with issues. Evolve,VRBO or the owner. Overall, great place for a family vacation though.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great House for a Fall Weekend Getaway

Rented Mermaid House for a golf weekend in Pentwater. House was clean and well stocked. Close to town location in private wooded setting. Would return without a doubt!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice.

House was very clean and large enough for our whole group. Our group came up to go to the dunes so the location was nice. Enough parking for two trucks with trailers.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

We had a wonderful time at the Mermaid House. The house was perfect for our group. Sonya was responsive and great to book with. The beach was amazing. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice property for rent

Nice property for rent.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic!

Loved it. Very spacious and the two floors were perfect for two families. We stayed with my brother and his family and never felt cramped. The playground in the back is great (a little old but fine) to let the kids run around on while the grownups chilled out on the deck. The walk to the beach is scenic but a little long for youngsters. Still, the whole experience was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great time

We enjoyed our stay very much. Good location within walking distance to a great beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time at the Mermaid House

We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary by going to our favorite spot and the Mermaid House had plenty of room for us and our 3 children and grandchildren. The home was beautifully decorated, the kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable and the bathrooms had plenty of towels. The 3rd bathroom and the washer and dryer was a plus. The kids enjoyed the outdoor play area and swing. Lake Michigan was a short walk or drive away and we enjoyed the private beach, did some swimming and saw some beautiful sunsets. It was about a 10 minute drive to Silver Lake where we had fun swimming and climbing the dunes. We enjoyed the firepit at the house with a campfire and smores and the Whippy Dip was close by for ice cream treats. The owner, Sonya, was very accessible and sweet. We were surprised upon our arrival to find a balloon bouquet and 2 bottles of sparkling juice to help celebrate our 50th anniversary. Thank you Sonya, we have many wonderful memories of our stay at the Mermaid House, Lake Michigan and Silver Lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The Perfect Fun Getaway

Spacious, nicely decorated, Clean and fully equipped with everything we needed. Quiet wooded area, private beach was our favorite spot to be...nothing like the fire on the beach! Perfectly situated to entertain all! So much to see and do! This was our first trip to the west side of Michigan, and the house was a great place! It left a wonderful, memorable impression for all of us! Nana, Stephanie, Nick, Sophia, Addie, Derrick, Cassie, and Allie
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Sept 2020
Thank you for the nice review. I do hope you’ll be back anytime for a visit.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Vacation

Overall, we had a great time at this house! It was more than accomodating for all 12 of us. The house is nicely updated especially in the basement as it seems it was recently finished. very nice! We would stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Walk to beach, cute house

Our group of 10 adults and 4 kids enjoyed our time at The a Mermaid House. There was a July heatwave and the owner kindly bought us extra fans to use. The house has many cute, mermaid themed decorations that my kids loved. Lots of DVDs, Books and toys for the kids. The basement rooms suffered from heat and humidity, but added needed extra space for our large group. The private beach was perfect and we loved being able to walk there. This house would be perfect for a slightly smaller group or in cooler temperatures.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
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