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Silver Lake, MI. Nice & Clean Cottage Home. Large Yard. Perfect Location.

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A residential backyard with a gravel path leading to a wooden bridge over a small stream, surrounded by lush greenery and a white fence.
A house with a dock extending into a body of water, surrounded by lush greenery.
A two-story house with a well-maintained lawn and a play structure in the yard.
A single-story building with a garage, surrounded by grass and trees.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a mirror, and a wall decoration.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Upper Silver Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Shared communal pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

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 on the waterfront. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Golden Sands Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Corn Maze. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 34 min drive - 54.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Silver Lake, MI. Nice & Clean Cottage Home. Large Yard. Perfect Location. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Silver Lake, MI. Nice & Clean Cottage Home. Large Yard. Perfect Location.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Silver Lake, MI. Nice & Clean Cottage Home. Large Yard. Perfect Location.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Lake, MI. Nice & Clean Cottage Home. Large Yard. Perfect Location.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Silver Lake, MI. Nice & Clean Cottage Home. Large Yard. Perfect Location. located?

This family-friendly Mears holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Silver Lake and Upper Silver Lake. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Silver Lake State Park are also within 1 mile (2 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. 41 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice home near everything. Clean and affordable!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2026
Rob, Thank you for taking such great care of my home while you are here, being amazing guests and returning each season! I’m so blessed to have the best guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mindy was phenomenal and her home was beautiful. I would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2026
Thanks so much Miranda 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean,
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2026
You’re always welcome to come back! Guests like you make this process easy for me 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful trip!

As always, another great stay. Thanks for the lovely vacation home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful home away from home

This house was very clean, comfortable, and cozy in a great location to enjoy Silver Lake and Lake Michigan
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept, 2023
So nice to have you and your family as my guests. You’re welcome back anytime 😊✌️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our favorite place to stay

We always have a wonderful time here. Mindy is an excellent host and is so willing to go above and beyond.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
I am happy that you choose my home each summer for your vacation! Thanks for taking such good care of it for me!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2nd summee

This will be the second summer staying here and it was great. Close to area where the action is, easy access to dunes and comfy at home vibes.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another wonderful trip

This was are third year in a row staying here. As always, it was wonderful. Such a great location and fits our family needs perfectly!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
It’s always nice to have you return each summer! Thanks for taking such good care of my home 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Long Family Weekend

Games, meals, bonfires, exploring the area, walks, we did it all! Comfortable house, stocked kitchen, large serene yard, easy access to town. Thanks for sharing your home, Mindy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul, 2025
Thank you for taking such good care of my home and for being amazing guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was even better than advertised! We had so much space and we all slept great. The kids loved the bunk beds. We enjoyed the neighborhood park and pool and the proximity to activities like Craig's Cruisers was an added bonus. We would love to stay here again and make it a yearly tradition.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Silver Lake

The house is in a great location near silver lake and in the middle of many other attractions. The house had all of the amenities we were looking for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Jul, 2024
Thanks for your review. Although a 4* review is great, I try my best to make sure my guests enjoy a 5* stay at my home. If you could please share with me how your stay could of been a 5*, I would appreciate the feedback.. Thanks for choosing my home for your vacation in beautiful Silver Lake!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another GREAT Stay!

We have been lucky enough to stay at Mindy's house a couple of times now. The house and property are very large and accommodating of a large group or family. The owner (Mindy) is exceptional in her communication and co-ordination of making your stay worry free. We look forward to yet another return trip next year.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Rob, Jodie and Family: It is a joy to open up my home to families such as yours! The care you give to my home during your stay(s) is what makes this whole VRBO experience a positive one and I appreciate it so very much! Stay safe and healthy! See you in August 2023! Mindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great time

awsome
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Happy you all had a great time! Thanks for being amazing guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Vacation

Nice location. Still close to all downtown attraction 7-10min walk, community pool. Set back off the street and away from most of the noise. Nice beds, and great host. Rebooked for next year.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug, 2024
Rob, it’s great guests like you who make this process a pleasant one. Thanks so much for taking such great care of my home! I’m happy you and your family were pleased with your accommodations and will return again next summer! Mindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Happy Place is Happening

This property is at the center of all the activity! Walking distance to Silver Lake, community swimming pool and the main strip serving up food and family fun. This is our 2nd year staying at Our Happy Place and we truly enjoyed all it has to offer. Mindy is the absolute most welcoming and accommodating owner. We are already looking to book again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much, Laura! It is families such as yours that make this whole process so enjoyable! I look forward to seeing you all next year! Stay safe and healthy! Mindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July 2025

Great location! A short walk to watch the Fireworks over the dunes at the end of the street. Added amenities like the community pool and playground were great for our kids of all ages. Love all the seating/room accommodations for our extended family of 12 that fit great in the house. Mindy was very helpful when we arrived and easy to contact if we needed anything. Would love to come back to Silver Lake and stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jul, 2025
Jessica, thanks for the kind words and for being such great guests! I’m happy you all enjoyed yourselves and I hope you return again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Happy Place is awesome!

Silver lake has been a summer vacation getaway since our kids were young. The past couple years we are now enjoying it with them as adults and we their aunts and cousins as well. This place mace was great, enough room for everyone. A great location so close to silver lake and the dunes. The house was clean and had everything needed both inside and out. The owners are great to rent from. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
JoAnne, thank you SO much for leaving Our Happy Place spotlessly clean! I am so happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay! Hope you return to make more memories! Mindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family spot

This is a great family vacation location! The house was perfect. The owner was quick to respond with any questions I had. There is so much to do in the area that was either walking distance or a few minutes drive. The yard is big for kids to plan on, has a nice fire pit, and a pool with playground a short distance away. One down fall was the pool hours they are closed Tuesdays and Thursdays and have limited hours on other days.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Yes, the limited pool hours are not idea, but it's all done on a volunteer basis. Thanks so much for your review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect week!

We had a fantastic experience staying at Mindy’s home! The house was clean and beautiful. All the comforts of home and then some. We had a group of 4 adults and 6 children and we had plenty of room. The kids especially enjoyed the creek in the back yard and the short walk to the pool! We will definitely be doing it again next year. I highly recommend Mindy’s happy place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Thank you so much for taking such good care of my home during your stay! You are always welcome back 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Never Disappointed

Mindy is the best! We have stayed here numerous times and the house and Hostess are always delightful. They should have a 6th star for people and places like this one. Thanks again Mindy and we look forward to our next visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept, 2023
Rob, Jodie and family. Thanks so much for always being the perfect guests! My home has become “Our Happy Place “ to families such as yours each summer and it is always a joy to see you return year after year. Be safe and healthy. Mindy ✌️❤️🇺🇸
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

Our military family drove from CA to Silver Lake to have a family vacation with my brother, his family, and my mom and dad. That is a total of 11 people and we all fit just fine. The property is just a few minute walk to the rides, restaurants, and of course, gorgeous Silver Lake. Yet, it is nestled into a quiet community with a nice community pool. Mindy is a super nice lady and very accommodating during our stay. We look forward to staying again really soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Kathy, thank you SO much for choosing my home for your family vacation. It was such a joy to meet you all! Families such as yours is what makes this so enjoyable for me! Thank you for taking such good care of my home and special thanks to your family for their service to our country! You all are welcome back anytime! All the best to you and yours! Mindy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this house!

We had 8 adults and 2 kids….plenty of room for everyone! The beds were super comfortable. The furniture was super comfortable. The kitchen was completely stocked with everything you’ll need. The front yard is huge and perfect for lawn games and squirt gun fights! We enjoyed the back deck and the kids liked trying to fish for the carp that came by at night. And the location is fantastic. Easy walk to the pool, Craig’s cruisers, and the lake. Easy drive to MacDunes, Pentwater and Ludington. Highly recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2024
Thank you for the kind words! I’m so happy you all had a wonderful time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean, well maintained and loved home. Nice cozy in and out, close to everything yet feels private. It's a large 4 BR home but only has 1 shower. My family had to take shifts 😂 but I wouldn't want to share with another couple. If you have a large family GO GO GO its very special
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our Happy Week

Our family really enjoyed our vacation at Our Happy Place. It is a lovely home in a great location. We especially loved the large deck overlooking the stream! A wonderful place for morning coffee, and we ended up eating most of our meals there as well. Inside, there was plenty of room to spread out. There were twelve of us and we never felt cramped. It was nice to be able to kayak down the stream into Silver Lake. The yard is very large and pretty, complete with a fire ring for campfires. Mindy is a great host and we are happy she is willing to share her lovely home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2023
Oh, Rebecca! Thank you so much for the kind words. I am so happy that you, your husband and your family felt at home at Our Happy Place and enjoyed your stay! Thanks for taking such good care of her while you were here! I hope that you visit again! Mindy
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