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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 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • 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

Rooms & beds

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
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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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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
  • Michigan's Adventure - 37 min drive - 66.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬3 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

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 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

10/10 Excellent

glenda c.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

8/10 Good

Tyler S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Cori D.

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike

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

10/10 Excellent

Lara R.

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

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

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

10/10 Excellent

Griffin W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Terence N.

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

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

10/10 Excellent

James T.

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

Great property and great host

This property was everything we hoped for. Great communication from the host as well. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jul, 2024
We are happy you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being awesome guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

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

Amazing Vacation

Wonderful rental. Could not have asked for anything more. Thank you so much!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug, 2024
Thank you for being a great guest!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

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

The Sweet Retreat was really sweet !

The property was SUPER nice, clean, and close to the dunes entrance! Their amenities were extremely helpful, and the owners were super informative! We would love to stay here again ! This was our frist trip with our infant and their home made it so easy for us !
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander W.

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

Wonderful Property and Location

This property is extremely well cared for and the owners thought of everything! The location was also perfect for my large family plus 2 dogs. Tons of stuff to do in town and 25 mins from Ludington! My family and I all agree we will be renting from this property again and you should consider it for your family vacation spot as well !
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2023
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for being awesome guests!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari P.

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

A great place to stay!

The owners really thought of everything here. We felt so welcome from the stocked coffee bar to s'mores options for the kids. It was a very clean rental so close to the dunes entrance which made it more than convenient when coming and going for lunch/snacks. The outdoor area was nice and private as well. We would definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jun, 2023
Thank you for choosing our home to vacation! We are so happy you enjoyed it as much as we do!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

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

We plan to return

We really enjoyed our stay at the Sweet Retreat. Great house in a very convenient location. The house was very clean, well decorated, and fully stocked with everything our family needed. Beds were comfortable, shower was roomy with plenty of hot water, and we had plenty of space. We especially liked the four season room as it provided a convenient space for our sandy shoes, fishing gear, and a safe space for our dog to hang out while we were at the dunes or in the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! Thank you for staying with us!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah H.

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

Worth it

Beautiful place. Loved the location was able to walk to sand dunes just over the hill. Even though it’s in the middle of things we felt secluded because there were no neighbors in the back. Would love to book again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 May, 2023
We are so happy you had a great time! Thank You for choosing us for your vacation!

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