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Lovely property with separate private lakefront to Silver Lake + huge backyard.

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A covered outdoor seating area with a view of a lake, featuring red Adirondack chairs and a trampoline.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a wicker chair, a wooden coffee table, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, a large window, and a view of the outdoors.
A living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, ottomans, a coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted above the fireplace.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area with a round table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Silver Lake State Park

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪19 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

+1
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Corn Maze. Travelling with kids? Consider Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Gold Rush Water Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating, sledging and snowmobiling.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 34 min drive - 65.5 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 38 min drive - 57.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovely property with separate private lakefront to Silver Lake + huge backyard. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Lovely property with separate private lakefront to Silver Lake + huge backyard. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lovely property with separate private lakefront to Silver Lake + huge backyard. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovely property with separate private lakefront to Silver Lake + huge backyard. ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lovely property with separate private lakefront to Silver Lake + huge backyard. located?

This family-friendly Mears holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 15-minute walk of Silver Lake and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Upper Silver Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 90 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 90 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 90 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 90 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 90 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug, 2026
We thoroughly enjoyed hosting you and your friends. So happy to hear that you enjoyed all the amenities of the property. Please come back soon. Thanks.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul, 2026
Happy to host your family. Please come back and visit with us soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maria was great with communications! We enjoyed having the private pier to dock our boat. The back yard was spacious for our younger ones to run and play. We enjoyed our stay! Also, the property is located close to many fun activities at Silver Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from Management on 20 Oct, 2026
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the lakefront and the spacious backyard for lawn games for a large family. Both features are what our guests enjoy the most. It is not a normal combination to have both lakefront and a huge yard in the Silver Lake area.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May, 2026
We appreciate your review and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We always strive to provide a n enjoyable environment for our guests. We appreciate the 5 stars rating all around. However, we would appreciate your feedback on what we could have done better since the rating was only 8/10.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the kitchen, separation of rooms and large backyard with tree swings!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2026
So glad to hear that you enjoyed our well equipped kitchen. The separation of interior rooms were well thought of. The adults and the kids can do their own separate activity indoors as you are winding down and have a large backyard for family activities. Thank you for staying with us.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy. We loved the location, because it is close to all of the fun lake type activities. The back yard is large and gives a private feel. The house is well stocked with all of the essentials. The hosts were very responsive and easy to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from Management on 20 Oct, 2026
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed all the amenities of the house. Yes, the location of the house is a definite plus.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Updated house with the original character intact. Very cozy and welcoming, we did not need for anything. Locations was perfect, short walk to the water with a nice shaded seating area. Our 1st time to Silver Lake and we will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug, 2026
It was so wonderful to host you and your crew. We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed all the property amenities and the surrounding area of Silver Lake. Please come back a visit us soon! Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique, quirky house with nice kitchen that overlooks the patio area. Clean and fully stocked, only suggestion was that many of the frying pans and pots had burnt on foods(?) or just needing to be replaced. High step from the patio into the kitchen and step up to the main living room (which was most likely the original 1940's house), step up from bedrooms also. Taller guests; especially those over 6 foot need to watch when they step up from bedrooms and kitchen door, my one son-in-law banged his head a few times! Beds were comfortable, main bath clean and updated with tub; 2nd bathroom off kitchen smaller with shower only. Firepit and surrounding chairs are awesome as well as the yard and front lighted trees. All six of us had a great time and enjoyed the house immensely!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug, 2026
So happy to hear that you enjoyed all the amenities and outdoor gathering areas of this property. We appreciate your appreciation of this well loved original Michigan cottage with its charm and nuances with room transitions as part of the old architecture. We appreciate the note on pots and pans. We just need to work with our cleaning crew. Thank you.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and we loved the outdoor amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug, 2025
Hello Kara, It was a pleasure to host you and your family. Please come back soon. The Silver Lakes area has so much more to offer and a great place to chill and make memories. Thank you! Maria and Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing family vacation of 4 adults and 2 kiddos. The location and layout of the house is excellent, with a 2min walk to the shore and the private right to the shore with cover and chairs is priceless to have some people paddle board or kayak while others relax. The firepit and HUGE backyard with tree swings, outdoor shower was used daily by everyone. The location is 5min drive, 20min walk from the main downtown which is the right separation we prefer. Just note the house is older - charming - wood floors and sneaking to the kitchen at night don't mix well. :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from Management on 20 Oct, 2026
We are so happy to hear that our property provided a perfect vacation spot for your friends and family to create forever memories. Yes! The huge backyard and outdoor shower is a definite crowd favorite. Thank you for sharing all the highlights of the property. Indeed, it is a very well-loved old charmer of an original Michigan cottage. Please come back and visit with us soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property at Excellent location

Highly recommend for a long weekend stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2025
Hello Kunal, We are happy to hear that you had an enjoyable stay with us. We strive to provide the best experience for our guests. Thank you, Maria and Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location, place is great. Clean with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept, 2025
Stephanie, We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Please come back soon. Thank you, Maria and Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and great location! Would stay again. Had everything we needed for our family vacation with our fur baby.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family friendly pet friendly weekend getaway. Kids loved the backyard, paddle board & Mac Dune ride. Would definitely be back during prime season!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov, 2025
Hello Logan, We are so happy to hear that we offered a fun vacation home for you and your family. Best, Maria and Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot

My friends and I really enjoyed this property and I’d highly recommend booking this place. The backyard is fantastic, short walk to the lake, rooms were comfortable and spread out, and basically had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun, 2025
Joe, We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and enjoyed our spacious private backyard. It was a pleasure to host you and I have to say, I commend you for taking such good care of our home. Come back soon! Maria and Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family getaway!

We had a nice family getaway at silver lake and the house was perfect for it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Jan, 2024
Hello Tanya- We are so happy to hear that you had a wonderful time at our cottage. It was awesome to host you and your family. Come back soon! Thank you, Maria and Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay

Glad we went to the dunes. It was a nice stay
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Awesome

Was an awesome stay. Thank you so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake house

Was a beautiful spacious house and lots of outdoor room for activities and the lake front property was perfect for watching fireworks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2025
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your vacation in our home. You had the perfect spot to watch the July 4th fireworks over the dunes. Please do come back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location, huge private yard, beautiful, clean home

We loved our stay at Steve and Maria’s - it was perfect for enjoying the holiday weekend with our family. Their outdoor space was especially nice - lots of options for seating, having a fire, grilling, or swinging in the hammock - and the lake is at the end of the street!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Thank you for your review. We are so happy to share our home knowing that you enjoyed it as much as we love it. That's our goal and glad we were able to achieve it with your family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Silver lake stay

Nice campfire pit with chairs already there. Great location. Quiet. Plenty places to park, very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great comfortable house and property

We had a wonderful stay. Everything in the house from the beds, decorations and furnishings made us feel comfortable and at home. The backyard, with the lighting and fire pit were fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2023
Hello Ravi! We are glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. We strive to always provide the best accomodations for our guests. We hope to host you again. Thank you! Maria and Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family trip

2 familys for 5 days! Perfect location and best of both worlds! Would definitely do it again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2024
We are so happy to hear that you had a great time. Thank you for mentioning the best of both worlds with the lakefront and the huge backyard or a very private setting and yet so close to everything :). We work hard to provide everything for an enjoyable and relaxing vacation. Thank you and please come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay!

The yard was spacious and we enjoyed the fire pit, plenty of privacy! Plenty of parking (even for the boat trailer). Just a short walk or drive to the lake. We would definitely stay again! Plenty of room for everyone in the house and the kitchen was well stocked.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clean and Cozy

Listing was as advertised, house was very clean with comfortable beds, very close to the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2024
Hi Josh, we enjoyed hosting you and your group. Thank you!
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