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Lakefront Cottage with hot tub- Year round family retreat

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4 person hot tub
Patio by the lake
View of Upper Silver Lake
Fire pit by the lake
Upper Silver Lake
Reviews
9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
6 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15186 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Silver Lake, MI
  • Popular LocationUpper Silver Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationCraig's Cruisers Family Fun Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationSilver Lake State Park5 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1 Upper level 2nd floor

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3 S/W bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 lower level

1 Queen Bed

family room

1 Double Sofa Bed

S/E bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

The Captains loft

1 Single Bunk Bed, 1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower level bath

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

main floor bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage with hot tub- Year round family retreat

Summer Season- June-August must rent 7 days- Friday to Friday

Another other time of the year 2-3 day minimum- any day check in, check out. Short term cleaning fee applies for 2 night stays- 250.00. Will need to be added after you book.

Experience World Famous Silver Lake sand dunes from this 2000 sf private lake retreat with walkout basement. Step into the main level Lounge to see panoramic views of Upper Silver Lake, Our private docks and 70 ft of Lake frontage. Look up to see Natural wood finishes and "The captains Loft" bonus bedroom. Comfortable furnishings and modern décor adorn this well appointed 1970s cottage. Amenities include Central Air conditioning, Cable in every room and app based options on some TVs, 2 full bathrooms, laundry room and a well equipped kitchen with tankless/endless hot water, New stainless appliances and FULL size stack HE washer/dryer. One bath has a tub/shower and the other has a spacious shower. Living spaces will welcome you to sit down, relax, and enjoy the views. Step outside and enjoy one of 5 deck spaces and private dock where you can moor your boat or if you don't have one rent our 20 ft pontoon & or our Yamaha 3 person jetski. Advanced notice is required prior to your arrival. Climb into our Hot tub for a soak after a long day playing at the Dunes or on the all sports lake. Use our fully appointed lake walk out kitchen or outdoor grilling area. 4 completely private bedrooms and the "Captains Loft" makes for a 5th bedroom. Please note that a loft is a room in an open space. Enjoy a fire lakeside or on chillier nights enjoy the view by the gas fireplace in the main floor lounge. Parking available for your trailers and cars, larger trailers we can make nearby arrangements if notified in advance but we can accommodate most. Sleep space includes 1 king bed, 3 queen beds, 1 full, 3 twins, 1 pullout couch/queen. 12-15 guests max including all children. We prefer no more than 8 adults and 4 children in the winter months.

Summer Season- June-August must rent 7 days- Friday to Friday

Another other time of the year 2-3 day minimum- any day check, check out. Short term cleaning fee applies for stays 2 days or less 225.00. Will need to be added after you book.

Pontoon & Jetski available to rental-inquiry for fees.

Here is the list of things included in a stay at "The Captains Lodge"............ Bath towels, 1800 thread count sheets and plenty of pillows, comfortable beds, T/P, hand soap, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, Iron and board, Filtered water, Life jackets, Kayaks x 2, row boat, Pontoon available to rent with advance notice, plates, cups, glasses, silverware, grilling accessories., blender, Kurieg, *you bring k cups, Mixer, knives, food storage containers, dishwasher and soap, empty space in cabinets to unload your snacks and food, large 36 inch fridge, Additional bar fridge, Gas grill , Air compressor to fill up tires after the dunes or swim floats, Basic hand tools on the honor system, if you break, loose, or accidentally take it with you just let us know so we can replace it for future guests. Bring your bicycle to enjoy biking through our neighborhood, to town, or on the 30 plus mile biking trail in Hart. Also included are a small movie collection, Wii and hookups for your own system & cards. A guest guide is on hand to make you aware of everything from the wifi password to a location of a spare key in the event you lock yourself out. The guide will help you find just the fun you are looking for. Charging stations and night lights for comfort and convenience, beverage cozies, deck chairs, and more.


List of things to k cups, toiletries, blue tooth speaker for on the boat, Clothes, swim suit, beach towels, sun screen, water shoes, water toys, seasonings, salt pepper, etc, you are welcome to use what is here. Cooking oil, fire wood, your own boat or jet ski launch and dock available, 4x4s, jeeps, atvs, side by sides, sand rails, etc. HE Laundry soap, your favorite books, portable chairs and a canopy for the dunes, fishing poles and tackle AWESOME BASS & NORTHERN PIKE FISHING RIGHT OUT FRONT.
Last but not least don't forget your vacation attitude!

Nearby locations include Sable point lighthouse, Sliver lake state park/Lower silver lake, Silver lake ORV park, Mac Woods dune rides, go cart and fun center, sand drag way, Fox winery, Lake Michigan, all within 5 miles! Also enjoy nearby Pentwater 12 miles, or Ludington 27 miles to its historic state park.
Farther off attractions include the Mighty Mackinac bridge, Traverse city, Cadillac with Ice fishing and snowmobiling, Michigan adventures theme park, Many Indian casinos all over the state!

Property manager

Matt and Crystal Fox
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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Summer Season- June-August must rent 7 days- Friday to Friday Must abide by neighborhood association rules regarding quiet time and Lake use
Be kind and courteous to the neighbors
Our rental agreement and a list of the rules will be provided prior to check in and will need to be signed before arrival.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Silver Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Upper Silver Lake - 1 min walk
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive
  • Silver Lake State Park - 5 min drive
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 14 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 12 min drive
  • The Golden Eatery - 7 min drive
  • Open Hearth Grille - 9 min drive
  • Frickin' Chicken Shack - 4 min drive
  • Hart Pizza - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage with hot tub- Year round family retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mr Kevin staff
Awesome I definitely want to rent this in the summer I wanted snow this time oh well next winter thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun little getaway
Nice location right down the road from dunes and Silver Lake. Kitchen stocked, lots of extra bedding, cozy fireplace upstairs and plenty of space down for cards etc at the large dining table. Hot tub was more spacious than appeared in pics and excellent view of lake! Was a fun and relaxing winter weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Sand Dune Location
Great location to Silverback Rentals for a day at the dunes! Matt and Crystals place was perfect for our 4 adults and 4 children. With the lake directly in your back yard, it was perfect for morning coffee, kids play (super shallow right off dock which eased my worried mama mind!) and fires at night. Plenty of parking and everything was fully stocked as listed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erika B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend get away
The house was just like the pictures and we were with in a short drive to all the fun at the dunes. We really enjoyed the Pontoon rides on the lake and having family meals at the large dinning table. Would recommend this to any group!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for family vacation!!
Very clean and everything was as pictured. Lovely place to get away and best of both worlds for water activities…boating, jet ski, fishing, wading sand for littles, fire pit at night, and of course the dunes close by for ATVs. Plenty of trailer parking here as well … we had three big vehicles and two very long trailers and a golf cart. The hosts were great.. Matt and Crystal Fox responded quickly for any issue or question we had. Highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Matt and Crystal Fox

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My family has always enjoyed travel and after seeing much of the country and some travel abroad we always return to vacationing in our own back yard. We have been very blessed to have stayed in a few vacation homes over the years. We have always thought about hospitality as a business as well as living where you vacation. After all our experiences with hotels, vacation homes, and camp grounds all across America we found ourselves interested in sharing our idea of an awesome place to vacation. I have a background in design, construction, painting, and business and my wife has a career in the auto fleet sales industry. Both of our careers have depended on customer service. We have 2 children as well as our first grandchild on the way. After entertaining lots of nieces and nephews and lots of family and friends we know what it takes to show your family a great time!

Why they chose this property

I found "The Captains Lodge" while looking in the area for a vacation home. When I first looked I could see right past the renovations and updating it needed to some excellent bones for entertaining guests as well as having many friends and family over night. This private lake home a couple miles away from the main "silver lake" tourist crowds make it a good location to join in the hustle and activities of town or retreat to the cottage for a quieter time to relax and reflect. Many things to do and 1 trip will make you want to return and book every year. Awesome golf courses and wineries adorn the countryside as well as breathtaking views of Lake Michigan and the Silver lake sand dunes.

What makes this property unique

Location, Location, Location, Sable point lighthouse, Silver lake state park and lower Silver lake, Silver lake ORV park, go cart and fun center, sand dragway, Lake Michigan, Mac wood dune rides and much more within 5 miles most less than 2 miles. Pentwater and Ludington are very close as well which makes this an all around great spot.

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