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Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
New front deck Oct 2024!
Exterior
This kitchen is chef’s dream!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11158.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Sable Point Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪4 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes

Welcome to the 5-star rated Silver Creek Hideaway. This home is on Silver Creek (aka 'The Channel'). It is the 6th home in from Silver Lake. You're going to love it!

This home is a wonderful option for families! The home is priced at a base rate for 7 people with the option of adding additional guests up to 11 for $22/person per night. Our driveway is large enough to accommodate up to 4 vehicles, or up to 3 vehicles with ONE trailer. Unfortunately there is not a good option for parking additional vehicles or trailers, so please evaluate your parking needs prior to booking. If you violate this house rule, your booking will be canceled. If we discover you have more than 7 guests but did not states this in your booking request, you will be charged $50 per person per night for each person over 7 that was not paid for in advance.

Located on a quiet private road, this home has 2 levels for your enjoyment. The main floor has a large kitchen, family room with TV and fireplace, 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The bottom is a walk-out basement featuring a wet bar, 2 more bedrooms and a bathroom. It's a great setup for 2 families to share or for multi-generation vacationing. The lower level has a 50" TV and Smart Bluray/DVD player, game closet, and folding table for games and puzzles. It's a great way to separate some of the noise or give your teens a place to hang out.

You are sure to enjoy this home with its lovely amenities. The open floor plan with a luxury kitchen overlooking a large brand new 12’x25’ Trex deck with new Polywood patio furniture is perfect for entertaining, cooking, and dining inside and outside.

The stocked kitchen is nicely renovated and features hand-crafted Amish cabinets, quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash, undermount sink, and Bosch appliances. It is truly a chef's delight.

We have a nice long dock that brings you out to the middle of the channel where there is a clean sandy bottom, with a 8x10 platform at the end of the dock to bathe in the sun and relax in the tranquil setting of the channel.

Amenities include:
- Stocked kitchen
- Linens provided (not beach towels)
- Lawn games
- Boardgames, card games, and puzzles
- 2 large LED TVs, Bluray, Roku
- High speed wireless internet
- Weber grill (propane included!)
- Canoe, 2 kids kayaks, 2 adult 12' kayaks, 2 10' kayaks, paddleboat
- A/C
- Fire pit by the water
- Folding table with 4 additional folding chairs for games or meals

Family friendly items at the house:
-Pack-n-play
-Kids dishes (not sippies)
-High chair
-Permanently attached baby gate at top of stairs

4 bedrooms plus a pull-out sofa. Two bedrooms have a queen, one has a twin over full bunk, the other has a twin over full bunk with a 3rd pull-out trundle twin. Plus there is a pull-out sofa (linens not provided for this mattress) and a pack-n-play. Bring an air mattress if needed. Hopefully we have your group of up to 11 covered!

Enjoy all the area has to offer. You can canoe and kayak or take a small fishing boat to the sand dunes from this home. Or just play in the water. The channel is not very deep and moves slowly, offering a peaceful area to relax or allow your kids to play safely. Just down the road is a public boat ramp to get your boat on Silver Lake. Head the other direction you'll find the beach at Lake Michigan next to the Little Sable lighthouse just a mile and a half away.

You can walk to Mac Woods Dune Rides, the new Hideaway Campground restaurant for dinner, and Whippy Dip for dessert.

Peak summer weeks rent Friday to Friday, with some exceptions throughout the summer.

This is a pet-free home. Sorry for the inconvenience. We have some severe allergies in the family. If you have a small animal under 25 lbs. and special circumstances, please reach out to us. We will try to accommodate you.

2025 will be our 8th summer renting our VRBO. We are proud to be VRBO Premier Hosts with a perfect 5-star rating! We are looking forward to another great summer. Hope you are too!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters must agree to respect our neighbors' properties and keep disturbances to a minimum. Please stay off our neighbors' properties.
PARKING: Space is limited to the driveway. DO NOT PARK ON OUR LAWN. Our home can accommodate up to 4 vehicles OR 3 vehicles and ONE trailer.

Important information

You need to know

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is 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 Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 15 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes located?

This family-friendly Mears holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. Little Sable Point Lighthouse and The Fox Barn Winery are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful weekend with old friends. The house is very well done - the host has thought of everything. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check was simple as always this is our fourth year renting this property. The has everything our family needs and the host has made some amazing upgrades to the property. He is always willing to answer questions and the response is quick. This house has everything you need for your trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olga Z.

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

We loved it

Great house as described. Kitchen has everything that you need. Kids and all adults enjoyed kayaks a lot. We all enjoyed our stay here. Host was responsive. Would like to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Great place to stay~!

We loved our second stay at this house. The location is perfect - close to all the Silver Lake attractions. We used the kayaks to paddle out to both Silver lake and to Lake Michigan. Beds are comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need for a cooking a family meal. Everything was clean and we enjoyed sitting out on the deck and by the fire at the fire pit. Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey K.

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

Relaxing week at Silver Lake!

Wonderful week in Silver Lake! Thank you for the comfortable, clean and beautiful home! We absolutley loved exploring the channel and as always, had fun on the dunes.Would absolutely love to come back again! Thanks!!😁
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Family Reunion

The property was perfect for us. It was stocked with everything we needed. The kayaks on the canal was a great added bonus. This location is close to the sand dunes, downtown, and the lighthouse. The communication with the owner was friendly and prompt. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

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

669 Channel

What a nice place for our families to vacation. Quiet area, water access right out the back door with kayaks, canoe and a paddle boat. Dock and dock chairs were a treat. Ryan was quick to respond to our texts. Highly recommended place for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julianne H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is beautiful! 4 bedrooms as listed. 3 bathrooms, 2 with showers. The house is very clean and has a beautifully updated kitchen (I took videos to use when I remodel) We used the paddleboat and kayaks. They offer a ton of amenities. We never got around to doing a fire, but there is a firepit out back with wood provided. The canal is perfect depth, shallow and you feel safe. The (adult) children loved playing guitar hero (and so did us parents) This house is a great location for all the Silver Lake activities; Mac Woods, State Park for your own dune rides or climbing the dunes, the lighthouse and beach, we even found a winery 5 minutes down the road. We carryed in chicken wings from the Chicken Shack Best Darn wings and we had pizza from the bucket bar. Both highly recommended. The host provided quick responses to everything, from confirming our reservation, communicating the check in details. Checking on our stay and providing check out details. We will 100% absolutley consider this property the next time we come up! It was perfect for our 7 adults! Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

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

Modern Conveniences Meet Wholesome Fun and Activities

We had an amazing time canoeing, kayaking, and roasting s'mores over the fire pit. We had delicious ice cream at least once a day. We kayaked across the lake (even my 10-year-old daughter) which took about 20 minutes and then we had a private beach on the dunes. We spent so much time in the water and the sand and doing things and loved coming back to this lovely house each evening. AC and Bosch ovens, TVs etc. comfortable and clean beds. Only complaint is no laundry on site. Ryan was super responsive and helpful and the whole family wants to come back next year. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy T.

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

Peaceful and quiet, it was just what we needed.

We were there the week before everything re-opened from COVID-19. We LOVED the kayaks and the short paddle out to Silver Lake (minus the Jet skiers) and basically had the dunes all to ourselves! We grew up in the area and moved away 20+ years ago, it was great to come back and find out this house was on the same road as childhood friends, which was a bonus. The house was great, very spacious and Ryan was very accommodating, he even had extra time to make new benches to the dock and fire pit, which we enjoyed feed the geese (sorry, guess they wont be leaving anytime soon). We will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fun Getaway!

This was a lovely home and everything you need while away from home! So peaceful and relaxing. Had Momma and 10 baby ducks that came everyday and sat down by the grass. Had two Turkeys cross the lawn 2 days and plenty of birds that sing in the trees! Had a great time and was just minutes away from Silver Lake to Miniature Golf, Go karting, peddling the Swan around the pond and of course, the shopping! Ryan was great answering any questions we had and was very helpful. We also walked in the channel out to Silver lake and picked up a lot of sea shells on the way back! Great vacation! Thank you Ryan!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emily June A.

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

Off-season Family getaway

We had never been to Silver Lake before, but we had such a great time! The cottage is located in a great spot close to the dunes. We had a blast kayaking, pedal boating and canoeing along the channel to Silver Lake. It's so handy to have life vests and water equipment available without having to bring that all in yourself. The rental was very clean and was everything we expected. What we didn't expect was how quickly everything close by would close down post season. The little light house was still accessible but you couldn't go inside. The Wippy Dip was closed and the general store had very limited hours. Not a big deal though. We were able to get a some things from Dollar General about 10 min away as well as groceries from Hansen's about 20 min away. Took day trips to Pentwater and Montague. Lovely towns. Highly recommend Mac Woods dune ride, lunch at Lipka's, and the beach at Mears state park. We will definitely be back! It's a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

valerie c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect for a Girls’s Get-A-Way. The kitchen is well stocked, the deck has enough seating for all of us, and owner was prompt with communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome experience and a great location - we enjoyed the paddle boat and the fire pit!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Annette L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was very clean and had everything that would need. If you have little ones it’s very child proof even a baby gate. The location is perfect. If you have a chance visit the lighthouse and the beautiful beach and lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our 3rd stay here. Great experience everytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and location. We enjoyed canoeing and kayaking on the channel, Mac Woods Dune Ride, Pontoon Rental, Craig’s Cruiser rides, the beach, the Lighthouse and so much more.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jana J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had so much fun here. We used the boats for hours and hours. The house was spacious and clean, and the host was very responsive to our questions. We hope to come back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location, clean, lots to do with channel and kayaks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

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

Great trip

beautiful house on the channel going to the lake. 2 miles from Lake Michigan. We split time between the Silver Lake Dunes, the Little Sable Light house on the beach. Tons of beach toys. Great time. Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Great Location

An ideal location t
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Max C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was exceptional. We enjoyed kayaking and fishing on the channel, barbequing on the patio, enjoying the dunes as well as the many fun things to do in town. We would definitely rent the property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda I.

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

Girls trip

It was the perfect base for day trips to cute little towns. The kitchen is FULLY stocked with things we didn’t know we needed until we got there! Plenty of room for sleeping and hanging out. The back yard is a little paradise to have coffee or wine outside. Watching the cranes come and go was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Nice!!

It was one of the best we have stayed at. While we did not avail ourselves of any of the amenities like the kayaks, canoe, firepit, xbox, etc., we really enjoyed it. The beds were soo comfortable. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debora R.

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

Relaxin' on the deck

The house was amazing....so close to activities, wonderful layout of the house for a family....our host was so on top of making sure we had everything we needed.....
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ryan Visser

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Ryan grew up in Michigan and spent many summer weekends at his grandparent's cottage on Silver Lake. Now there are 5 homes around Silver Lake in the family. We are excited to be the newest family members to own a home here. We live in Colorado. Ryan is a real estate agent/investor; Amanda is a nurse. We have 5 children: 1 bio, 2 adopted from foster care, 2 adopted embryos!. We love our time off, traveling, and of course, spending time at Silver Lake.

Why they chose this property

We had been looking for a home at Silver Lake for several years. Really just looking, wondering if it would ever be in the cards for us to own a home here. We live 1100 miles away. Are we crazy!? When this house came for sale we had to have it. It's such a nice home. The previous owners remodeled it beautifully. We have truly enjoyed this home over the last few years since purchasing in 2017.

What makes this property unique

The kitchen. It's amazing. The house is on a quiet private drive. And the peaceful channel with state land/forest across the channel makes for a quiet setting. Then there's Silver Lake. Tons of fun to be had! And on hot days, drive over to the beach at Lake Michigan and stay for the sunset.

We are always improving this house. We have no plans to let it age and not keep up the property to make it one of the nicest around. In 2020 we added a new 4' wide dock that goes out to an 8'x10' patio dock section. It's an amazing place to sip coffee in the morning, read a book, sunbathe in the afternoon, on hop off of into the water. We also built some nice benches on the dock and a couple more for the fire pit. New front and back decks with Trex decking were added in 2024.

The house has a great floor plan for multi-gen or multi-family living. The lower rec room is also a great place for kids and teens to have their own space, watch movies, or play video games.

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