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Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Dryer
Fireplace
Washer
Kitchen
Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Mears, MI

Silver Lake State Park
‪1 min walk‬
Upper Silver Lake
‪10 min walk‬
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
‪2 min drive‬

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!

Property manager

jennie s benedict

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total

Pick up after pets, obey state leash laws.

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. Please keep all pets on leashes when outside, unless they are in fenced area.

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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 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mears, MI

What's nearby

Silver Lake State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Upper Silver Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 11 min drive - 7.2 km
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 15 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

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 15-minute walk of Silver Lake State Park and Upper Silver Lake. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Golden Sands Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

10 Aug, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

3 Aug, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

12 Aug, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Justin J.

19 Aug, 2025

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

Attention to detail was superb. Everything you needed was there.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tyler S.

23 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

15 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Randy S.

13 Jul, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

glenda c.

29 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

24 Jul, 2025

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

Best VRBO

This place is amazing! The house is lovely and very comfortable. Jennie has gone over the top on making her place inviting. She has thought of everything (even a supply of creamers in the mini fridge by the coffee station). Every time I turned around- there was another surprise that Jennie thought of. It is clean, quiet, and close to the lake. We will be back!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cori D.

19 Oct, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

4 Aug, 2024

Location was clean and spacious. They thought of all the little extras. We would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Griffin W.

26 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Terence N.

24 Jun, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

James T.

26 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

3 Jul, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

11 Aug, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

1 Oct, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

26 Jun, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander W.

23 Jul, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

16 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect Spot!

Our stay was absolutely amazing! Extremely close to the dunes. House is in a nice quiet neighborhood. I think our dog enjoyed it the most! The host was fast responding and provided us with everything we needed. The back room was awesome! Can’t wait to come stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari P.

19 Jun, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah H.

14 May, 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

23 Aug, 2024

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

Sandy ORV property

This house was amazing! All you need to bring with you are you personal items and food! Property was clean and neighborhood was quiet. Look forward to coming back again! Jennie was easy to connect with! Thanks for the memories!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca w.

10 Oct, 2024

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

Wedding

We book this listing for my husand and i while we got married. They gave us a little gift when we got there! Much appreciated! The kitchen was fully equipped! And the house was fully dog friendly which was fully appreciated!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

William H.

28 Jul, 2023

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

Dunes and Coasters

This location was perfect for our itinerary! Dune hiking, off-roading, and a day trip to Michigan’s Adventure. The home was very clean and very well supplied. The owner was very responsive with every communication. The location was great - close to the dunes and town while feeling private with a nice wooded lot. A very nice stay!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023