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Upper Silver Lake Retreat

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A cabin with a deck, surrounded by a wooden fence and trees.
A wooden deck leading to a dock with boats, surrounded by trees and a calm lake.
A small, single-story house with a porch, surrounded by trees and a grassy yard.
A residential driveway with two garage doors, a house with a brown roof, and a neighboring house with a gray siding.
A two-story house with a covered deck and a fenced yard.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Upper Silver Lake

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is on a lake. Golden Sands Golf Course 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 nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Upper Silver Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 10.4 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 33 min drive - 52.4 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 34 min drive - 62.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Silver Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Upper Silver Lake Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Upper Silver Lake Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper Silver Lake Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upper Silver Lake Retreat located?

This family-friendly Mears holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Upper Silver Lake and Golden Sands Golf Course. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Silver Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, home, and host.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was our first time at Silver Lake, we had a great time! We will definitely go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for the dunes! Close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a wonderful stay! Everything was comfortable and cozy. The house was clean and the location was perfect for us. We enjoyed the kayaks and the beautiful views.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family spot

Great family spot to get away for a quiet vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for fun and family with dogs. Enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Silver lake

Had a great stay! Perfect location-close to silver lake amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved that it was dog friendly! Cute little cottage at the end of the inlet. The kayaks and paddleboards were nice to use even though a paddle is missing and we had to borrow from a neighbor. It would have been a nice touch to have the air turned on on the day we arrived it was so hot and stuffy and took an entire day to cool down inside. Several items have broken handles, etc but still work. Dryer is very loud and squeaky. The driveway is huge and we could even play pickleball on it with our net. Close to silver lake dunes!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Place

The property was clean and easy to get into upon arrival. I would stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice weekend get away

Great little pet friendly cottage on canal that suited our family. Close to town and dunes which was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
That was a much needed peaceful weekend. Love the beach and lake access. Will definitely look to possibly rent this property again. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family weekend

We had an amazing time.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved it!!! Fun place to be
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

We had a great long weekend! The owners were very helpful and responsive before our visit. The house was perfect for our family and it was located on a very quiet part of the lake. The kayaks were a great addition and fun for everyone!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Upper Silver Lake

Enjoyed our stay on Upper Silver Lake again this year. We had fabulous weather and a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome Spot!

We had a great time this year staying at this amazing cottage (again)! The fishing was fantastic all weekend on the lake and the cottage is close to the dunes so we could enjoy our dune toys! Thanks again for having us!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Neat.

Nice size deck for the family to eat and hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short family vacation

We enjoyed our stay very much. Clean and homey! The kitchen has everything you may need to cook and eat off of. The kids enjoyed fishing right outside the home. Close to the dunes etc. Would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and upscale lake house in a great location

Everything we needed was here, and many outdoor spaces to sit and socialize. Perfect for a family gathering and to keep everyone close and comfortable. The host was great to work with and it’s obvious that she pays close attention to this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay for the Jeep Invasion

We stayed at the property with 3 dogs and 8 adults. We had enough room for sleeping. We spent most of our time in the back yard fishing and using the Kyacks or playing on the sand dunes down the street.We wouls stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June vacation

Great place for the price that allowed pets . It was cold so we didn’t use the water access but parking was good for two pickups and trailers with the dune toys and the Jeep
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip with dogs

It’s was everything that the listing said! Great little cottage that’s dog friendly with wood floors. Only negative is sharing beach / dock with neighboring cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was as expected & we had very clear directions from the owner. The location was perfect, close enough to Silver Lake but away from the crowd. Using the kayaks and fishing rods was a fun family experience. My only caution is use of firepit may drive bugs into the bedrooms, since they are close by and use window a/c units.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Upper Silver Lake Cottage

Great cottage on beautiful Upper Silver Lake!! We made use of the paddle boards to explore the Lake. The cottage is on a canal leading to the lake and has a very nice beach and Dock. The Cottage is very nice and has everything you need. For sure would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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