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Updated Cottage, Heated Pool, Great Location near Silver Lake Sand Dunes!

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Living area
Property grounds
Bedroom with Queen Bed
Bunk room. 2 sets of bunks.
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Dive into relaxation
    Unwind in the top-rated pool, your perfect spot for relaxation.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Silver Lake State Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Common area 1

1 Single Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Updated Cottage, Heated Pool, Great Location near Silver Lake Sand Dunes!

Our cottage is great fit for a couple, small family, or a few friends! (5 max adults & 8 overnight guests total).

Our Cottage is located in the Floradale Association. Literally steps away from the heated pool. So convenient for all, but especially if you have kids in your party. You also have access to the Club House, Ping Pong, Shuffleboard, Tether ball, Horseshoes, Tennis and Basketball courts as well as 400ft of private association beachfront with swimming dock.

Our cottage has 2 bedrooms, 1 with a Queen bed, and 1 with 2 sets of bunk beds. Twin sleeper sofa, and sofa in Living Room space. There is 1 bath with shower. There is also a large well-equipped kitchen and dining room with large table that seats 8. The cottage also has a deck with dinning space. There is lawn furniture, an outdoor grill, and private fire pit. Plenty of parking! Large lot.

We have just finished renovating this cottage and it looks amazing! All painted light and bright with fun beachy décor. Air and heat. This cottage will not disappoint. Feel free to inquire about the renovation. We can also show you our other cottage in the same association if you are interested in a larger cottage or are traveling with a larger group.

We do rent by the week, Friday to Friday from mid-June to Labor Day. Before and after those dates, we do rent for a 2-3 day minimum. If you don't see exactly what you want with dates feel free to message and we will see what we can do to accommodate you!

Just a few miles away is the state park dunes where you can ride through the sand or walk. Also, you can take a dune ride from Mac Woods or rent a buggy to tear up the dunes yourself. There is also a 22-mile paved bike /hiking trail along with mini-golf, bumper cars, go-carts, and many specialty shops to browse through. So, book your vacation today for summer and fall 2026 or2027! I hope to hear from you soon!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please put used bedding and dish towels in provided laundry bags.
Wash and put away any used dishes.
Take trash to cans outside of cottage.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1492664vb
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 cottage is near the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 14 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 34 min drive - 65.8 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 39 min drive - 57.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Sand Castle Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Updated Cottage, Heated Pool, Great Location near Silver Lake Sand Dunes! have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Updated Cottage, Heated Pool, Great Location near Silver Lake Sand Dunes!?

As of 22 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Updated Cottage, Heated Pool, Great Location near Silver Lake Sand Dunes! on 4 Oct 2026 start from AU$336, 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.

Is Updated Cottage, Heated Pool, Great Location near Silver Lake Sand Dunes! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Updated Cottage, Heated Pool, Great Location near Silver Lake Sand Dunes!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Updated Cottage, Heated Pool, Great Location near Silver Lake Sand Dunes!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Updated Cottage, Heated Pool, Great Location near Silver Lake Sand Dunes!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Updated Cottage, Heated Pool, Great Location near Silver Lake Sand Dunes! located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Silver Lake and Silver Lake State Park. Lake Michigan is 1.8 mi (3 km) away.

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. 51 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 53 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental cottage! Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Nice little cottage

Our stay was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen S.

Liked: Location
Just the right size for our family of four. We trailered a street legal toy and there was plenty of parking spaces to leave the trailer there. We cooked a few things and they provided the basics we needed for that. We appreciated the leaf blower available to blow off dust or sand off the outdoor areas. The woods are right outside the back of the house, so the black squirrels were fun to watch. We had one random issue and the owners responded right away to solve it. We’ve stayed here before so we definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, open layout and easy parking for trailers and vehicles. I would 100% recommend and stay again. Just a a fun a beautiful place to come and relax for a getaway! Thank you for allowing us to be able to relax and enjoy ourselves in your beautiful rental!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described! Perfect location!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The space was clean and inviting. We loved access to the pools and the sport courts. Location was perfect. We have a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Weekend getaway

The property was very clean and nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ridge R.

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

Great place with everything nearby!

Super clean and organized, everything close by. Would definitely book again if visiting that area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maribel K.

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

Great Location

Place was very clean. Looked exactly like the pictures. Very good location. So much to do around the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bassam A.

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

Peaceful and quiet

Very nice place to stay, close to everything and very relaxing to sit around the fire place with the hanging lights and colorful chairs
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Wonderful!

Truly enjoyed our stay. It was a perfect space, designed really well. Clean and in a great location and cute community. We look forward to returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

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

Long weekend on the dunes

Has everything thing you need after a day on the dunes or at the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia A.

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

Great location

The cabin was exactly how it was described. Very conveniently located, close to the dunes and town. The owner was very kind and responded quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dr. Megan B.

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

We loved this place!

We absolutely loved staying here. The owner is doing a great job with supplying you with things you may need. The location was perfect. The pool was great. Pricing was very reasonable. I would defiantly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas E.

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

Perfect getaway

Beautiful property. Easy access to the lake. Comfortable beds and the AC kept the house cool. The host was extremely helpful and quick to respond. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher N.

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

Weekend Trip

We had a great time and the area was a great location close enough to all the main attractions. Was a quick and beautiful drive back and forth to the dunes. The cabin was well kept up with. Though it was just 2 of us, would be great for a family as well. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison F.

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

Great vrbo

Second time staying here. Lots of parking, nice fire pit, quiet, close to pool, very clean. Host easy to communicate with via email. A+
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen D.

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

Exactly what we needed

This adorable cottage was super clean and was everything the listing said it was. Melissa was very friendly and even checked on us during our stay to make sure we were happy. So close to town, it was a perfect morning walk to grab coffee at the general store. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Vacation 2020

Right size right location, and area. Well maintained comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

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

Another great year!

This is our third summer staying at this site. We love the location and pool access of the neighborhood. The cottage has everything we need and is in great condition when we arrive. Highly recommend the site!! Cant wait for another trip!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry T.

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

Family Trip through Michigan

We enjoyed our stay. Grilled out one evening and did a fire for kids to make s’mores. Enjoyed Mac Woods tour and Little Sable Lighthouse. We also did Sleeping Bear dunes. Perfect house for a family!! We will be back and nightly recommend!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Beautiful cottage, wooded, heated pool!!

The cottage was so cute, clean, and up to date. Very close to beautiful Lake MI and Silver Lake. Walk a short distance to heated pool, awesome, as Lake MI was freezing! Enjoyed the dune buggy Ride, the ice cream shop, walks on the beach,and campfires and singing away. I love to swim so the heated pool was #1. The hostess was super responsive and helpful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie H.

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

Great house, great location!

Beautiful, newly updated cabin. Great location, close to many attractions and towns. Pool was amazing and super close by. Would have given all 5 stars, but when I booked, listing said washer and dryer in cabin but there was none. Listing was updated. Melissa checked in on us when we arrived via text! Thanks for a great vacation rental!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thanks for staying with us! We'd love to have you back in the future! Apologies for the miscommunication. As you noted the listing has been updated to reflect the new remodel. ~Melissa
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie Z.

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

Beautiful home

The home was beautiful and extremely clean. The only thing for us was the mold smell was extremely strong. We lost clothes, blankets and pillows because we couldn’t get the smell out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2025
Mold smell? I am really unsure of what this is referring to and of course would have tried to correct or replace anything of theirs that was damaged. We check in with our guests during their stay and nothing was mentioned. And concerns about items being damaged was not brought to our attention after their stay. Hard to fix any issue they have if we are not informed about it.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Breath of Fresh Air

In the area for a long weekend to celebrate a wedding and take a break from our everyday. This place was clean and quiet, sitting on the porch in the trees was exactly what was needed. Melissa was incredibly understanding and accomindating when a bout of food poisoning tried to off rail our weekend away. We definitely would come back! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Melissa

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Hello, we are Ker and Melissa! We have 2 rental cottages in the area and feel that short term rentals play to both of our strengths very well. Ker has worked in construction for his whole life. He remodeled both of the cottages we own and does all the maintenance on them himself. I have always enjoyed hospitality, and hosting and handle all of the booking and communication and also clean and ready the cottages between guests with our 3 daughters. This is truly a family business, and we are delighted to share with you what we have created! We care about your experience and take the fact that you have placed your vacation in our hands seriously! We strive to have return renters and 5-star reviews! We look forward to hosting you! Melissa

Why they chose this property

We both grew up going "Up North" for family vacations as children and love the area. In 2012 we stayed with a friend who has a cottage in the Floradale Association of Silver Lake. We both loved the history of the association being started by Mac Woods as a resort in 1930. It feels a bit like stepping back in time and just feels like a special place. On that trip in 2012 my husband asked our friend, "Which one is for sale?" and we bought that one within the short months following. We purchased this cottage as well in 2019. We love sharing our cottages with you are proud of what we have created. We know you will love it as much as we do!

What makes this property unique

Our cottage is updated with comfortable and cute beachy decor fitting the dune theme. It feels a bit like a tree house as well with large window to the back, with a ravine below giving a beautiful tree filled view. It is cozy. The association is a little escape from the hustle and bustle of town and the dunes. And the heated pool and amenities are just a bonus to round out your stay in Silver Lake.

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