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Highlights
Family fun awaits
Top-rated for families.
Arcade/game room
A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Discover nearby landmarks
Near Silver Lake State Park
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11
Popular amenities
Patio
Arcade/game room
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Refrigerator
Internet
Explore the area
Mears, MI
Silver Lake
Place, Silver Lake
5 min walk
Silver Lake State Park
Place, Silver Lake State Park
10 min walk
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
40 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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Property # 1192239vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Mears
Located in Mears, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The Fox Barn Winery and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Corn Maze and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm.
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 40 min drive - 58.8 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 66 min drive
Restaurants
Open Hearth Grille - 13 min drive
The Golden Eatery - 12 min drive
Whippy Dip - 9 min walk
Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - 3 min walk
Farmhouse Kitchen - 8 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.
How much does it cost to stay at Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes?
As of 23 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes on 6 Sept 2027 start from AU$1,248, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes?
On-site parking is available at the 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 and Lake Michigan. Silver Lake State Park and Little Sable Point Lighthouse 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.
This has been our fourth year renting this property. Ryan is a great host and always there if you need him and his communication is top notch. This place is perfect for a great family getaway.
Great location. Easy walk for dinner and ice cream. Close to the dunes but not so close you hear the noise. Creek behind the house was fun to explore with the provided kayaks and canoe. Excellent communication with the host. Minor issue was cleared up quickly.
Silver Creek Hideaway was clean, well stocked and had a lot of room! Close to everything Silver Lake area has to offer. We had a great week! Thank you for sharing your home!
We appreciated the location - a quiet side road. It was nice to escape the traffic in the area. Our family enjoyed the access to water - Silver Lake is just a short kayak trip away. The inside was perfect for our family of 9. Plenty of space to spread out, but still cozy. Communication with the home owner was super. We definitely will recommend this home to others.
Fantastic all around! House is beautiful! Plenty of kayaks for our group to kayak to Silver Lake. The kitchen is well equipped. Located close to stores and dunes entrance. This home is perfect for a family or a group of friends.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
6 of us stayed and completely enjoyed our stay. The property was clean. Owners were welcoming, accommodating and had with great communication throughout our stay. The location was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Thanks for the great feedback! We're glad you enjoyed your stay, and we're pleased that you were happy with us as hosts. We try really hard to be available and respond quickly to the needs of our guests.
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!
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.
Great cottage! Clean, great communication with the owner! The view is perfect. Its right on the channel for Silver Lake. Its shallow and perfect for private swimming!
We loved our stay and I hope to stay again. House was just as pictured. Very nice and fully stocked. Loved having the kayaks and being right on the water. Very peaceful and quiet when we were there.
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
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.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests