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Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.

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Exterior
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Interior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.

One of the best locations on Silver Lake -- not Upper Silver or the creek. We're located on the quiet side of lake away from traffic. Located close to Mac Woods dune rides. Mooring for boat, shallow lake front that is great for swimming with small children, outdoor, gas grill, lawn chairs, patio chairs and table. Lakeside of cottage is all sliding glass doors with unobstructed view of the lake. Great place to enjoy coffee by the water or inside with great view of the water. Enjoy 60' of Silver Lake frontage with the best views in all of Silver Lake area. No dirt or paved road to cross. Option to rent a second cottage on the same property (VRBO Listing #816965 -- Vrbo 816965). Both have views of the dunes and lake, a fire pit on the beach and a private dock. Bring your boat and dock it here all week. (Or rent a pontoon boat / kayaks / stand up paddle boards on the lake).

Location, Location, Location one of the best property locations on the entire lake. Delightful family location on the calm side of the lake isolated from traffic both on land and water. Conveniently located in a subdivision shielding it from traffic. Shallow waterfront, ideal for swimming with young children. Sand bottom lake with tie out for boat. Ice cream parlor and dune buggy rides within walking distance. Grassy waterfront for lounging lakeside, lake is ideal for water activities like skiing, fishing, and sailing. Full view of lake and sand dunes.

When we are here, this cottage is our home . . . and we're excited to share our home with you. This location is within walking distance to Mac Woods Dune Rides and Whippy Dip. The kids can ride their bikes safely on our neighborhood streets. Just a short drive away (about 2 miles to the downtown area) are go-karts/arcade, bumper cars/boats, and miniature golf at Craig's Cruisers, shopping at Dunetown Mall, Ice Cream, restaurants, any type of water craft rental at the Wave Club, Jeep/Quad/Buggy rentals. Also, check out Cherry Point Farm & Market for their wonderful cherry donuts (really delicious!). Additionally, a ride out to the tallest lighthouse on Lake Michigan, Little Sable Point, to catch an evening sunset is a must-do on your vacation bucket list. The Lighthouse is open for tours during summer weekends.

Come for a fun and relaxing vacation . . . and return for generations!

Please note that each year we try to make additional upgrades in an effort to make your experience even better. These updates include:

2021: updated living room furniture
2022: new queen-size pillowtop mattress in the primary bedroom, updated bedroom furniture in the primary bedroom, updated coverlets in both bedrooms
2023: new dishwasher, new 17" comfort-height toilet, updated dining table and chairs, decor updates (pictures, rugs, etc), reorganized kitchen cabinets for greater efficiency. Also now including sheets and some towels for your use.

Property manager

Bob Davies

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
8.8 out of 10, Excellent, (35)
Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Home Lake. Walk out Your Door Swimming Boating or Morning Coffee
Home Lake. Walk out Your Door Swimming Boating or Morning Coffee

About the area

Map
Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 16 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mears cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. The Fox Barn Winery and Little Sable Point Lighthouse are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ronald P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Nothing extravagant but everything you need. I never found myself saying "I wish it had..." something. Fit the four of us just fine. The location on the lake was fantastic! Shallow sandy water for quite a distance. Not much boat noise. Lovely view of the dunes (which are really quite unique). The Silver Lake area is small but has a real beach-town vibe going for it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Michelle B.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Don’t rent from this host
Safety concerns: Several exposed screws at lakefront Neither ladder to exit lake adequately attached Electric to gas range not working. You are able to manually light the range top. Code violation-electrical panel not easily accessible and too close to hot water heater Hot tub has a major No leak, not useable. Interior doors do not latch. Bring your own 1-ply toilet paper. 1 partial roll was provided with the cottage. Every other cleaning supply and plenty of trash bags were provided. There are plenty of dishes and kitchenware, linens, blankets and pillows and outdoor furniture provided. The cabin decor is really nice. The location and the access to the lake is perfect. If you bring kayaks to the lake, definitely go to the creek on the west side of the lake. The entrance to the creek is marked by a little lighthouse. Host unable to resolve any of the MANY issues brought to his attention. Everything is someone else’s fault or the person “complaining” has unrealistic expectations. We were refunded what I consider to be an inadequate amount since his dishonesty and lack of accountability ruined a vacation that myself and my extended family were planning and looking forward to for months. Contrary to what I am sure his disparaging comment to this review will be, my family neither needs or expected a Hilton experience. Would have been nice if the advertised amenities were functional though. Cottage away from the lake has major water intrusion issues.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

Liked: Cleanliness
HEAVEN!
Truly enjoyed Bob’s lakeside cottage. THE best location on the lake! The cottage was very well appointed with every cooking utensil/dishes etc needed, grills (both gas and charcoal) even a crock pot! The cottage was very clean and very nicely decorated. Easy kayak to the river was also a nice perk. No AC? No problem! Beautiful lake breezes every day/night made it very comfortable + ceiling fans in every room. No AC needed and this was mid-late July. We absolutely enjoyed our two weeks at this little piece of heaven. The view of the dunes is killer! Charming vintage cottage, couldnt have asked for any better. Owner was very responsive and nice, glad we had a chance to say hello to him and his family. Thank you for a beautiful time and many memories made. See you next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location, welcoming cottage
The cottage’s location on the lake and proximity to the Mac Woods dune rides and Whippy Dip (ice cream) is great! Cottage had everything we needed, and we had a great week. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Ruthann W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
Great cottage on the lake! Would definitely stay here again, has everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

KEN H.

Disappointing ..smells like mold, very narrow pier
Broken toilet seat, intense mold smell, moldy outdoor furniture, and dark dreary decor and very narrow dock all lent for a disappointing stay. Looked inviting on paper but not a comfortable stay , albeit beautiful weather and nice lake view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Bobbi E.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Family week at the lake
The owner was great to work with and very responsive. The location is perfect for doing a variety of activities. Although pets allowed not very conducive with how close the cottages are together. Lake is shallow with sandy bottom. The cottage needs a good cleaning - very dusty and spiders in every corner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Silver Lake
This is a very nice property with very freindly neighbors. Plenty of things to do in the surrounding area. I would book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne F.

Cottage great, weather cold and rainy!
Cute cozy cottage. It has most everything you need. The weather was crappy, so we were disappointed we didn’t get to enjoy all the outside activities!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy Retreat
We had a wonderful and relaxing stay. The house was cozy and had a beautiful view of the lake. It was just what we needed during these crazy Covid times we are living in.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location!
The online listing was spot on. Great location. You are renting someone’s summer home. Perfect for 5 of us, don’t think 6 would fit. Since we cook a lot at the cottage, pans could have been updated. Borrowed some from the other Rental cottage on the property and it worked out great. Hot tub and grill were an added bonus.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Kristina L.

Definitely a quiet area of silver lake- Great Lake Front
Nice quiet area of silver lake. Wonderful lakefront . Outside of town off busy street. Cottage great for family of 4. Was a bit crowded with 6 people however we managed just fine. Very relaxing. Nice neighborhood. We were able to grill, enjoy the scenery and easy to get in the water as shallow by the dock. Enjoyed a fire in the evening watching the sunset.

8/10 Good

JOLENE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Cozy
Cottage was super cute and being right on the lake was ideal! Owner was GREAT to deal with and very fast to respond to any questions that I had. Only downfall to this place is the lack of parking. We have a big full size pickup and it would really only fit in one spot unless we parked parallel. We wod definitely consider staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Win A.

Excellent location with dramatic view of the dunes.
Owner very helpful in assuring overall satisfaction with the stay. Cottage clean, comfortable and well kept.
Stayed 37 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ken W.

Amazing, relaxing and furnished well!
Thank you for a wonderful stay at your beautiful cottage! We enjoyed everything so much! Silver Lake and the dunes is one of our favorite places! We enjoyed the lake with our boat, walking the dunes, Mac Dune ride and the beautiful cottage just off the beaten path for yard for games, meals and relaxing!! The gorgeous sunsets just a short drive to the lighthouse were amazing this past week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Andy W.

Terrific week
An amazing week for our family!! Beautiful weather, beautiful lakefront setting, and a quaint little cottage that perfectly met the needs of our family of five and dog! Bob Davies was great to work with and responded quickly to any questions we had!! Looking forward to a return trip next year!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa B.

Highly Recommend this Property; Will be Returning
We have stayed at other properties in years past. This year, we tried The Davies' cabin. AWESOME PLACE! As to the location & property, you are right on the water (no road frontage) at the quiet end of the lake. The view is incredible. There is ample yard area to enjoy yard games. My family preferred the quieter end. With regard to the cabin, very well-stocked! There was nothing the kitchen lacked. The cabin lived up to our expectations. Hot tub was an added bonus!! Nice grill for cooking out. It is our intention to return to this property next year and possibly rent the 2nd cabin as well as our family grows. We were able to meet the owners. Nice people and interested in continued improvements.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

Great cottage in a great location.
This is a wonderful cottage with a great location. It's right on the lake and has a nice area for swimming and a dock for your boat. There are 2 cottages on the property and we rented the one closest to the water. It was the hottest part of the summer and we were still able to sleep comfortably even though there isn't AC, I assume it was do to the cool breeze off the lake. We met the owners and they seem like very nice people. Hopefully we will be able to rent there again next year.