10/10 Excellent
J Q.
23 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful slice of paradise
J Q.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Sliver of Paradise - Truly feels like a paradise, sandy beachfront
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Wolverine, MI
- Silver Lake1 min walk
- West Branch of the Sturgeon River Roadside Park6 min drive
- Michigan Wildlife Foundation Nature Preserve6 min drive
- Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)49 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Primary
1 Double Bed
Secondary
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
Sliver of Paradise - Truly feels like a paradise, sandy beachfront
Sliver of Paradise
SLEEPS: 4-6
BEDROOMS: 2 + Loft Area
BATHROOMS: 1
LAKE/WATERFRONT: Waterfront on Silver Lake - All Sport
*This is a quiet neighborhood- quiet time from 10 pm until 8 am. No high-speed boating during hours of 7:30 pm thru 11 a.m.
A paradise for the whole family! With a sandy beachfront, a pedal boat, a kayak, and a sandy beach you can spend your whole day on the water. If you're looking for a day trip, enjoy the 40-minute drive to Mackinaw. This property sleeps 6, and is the perfect family escape to Silver Lake.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: There is no Central AC. There is a portable window unit in the Living Room, and window fans are available.
ATV's: Not allowed for use on property.
Bathrooms: There is one full bath with a shower.
Beach/Swimming: The house is on Silver Lake and features a sandy beachfront!
Bedroom Configurations:
Primary Bedroom: Double Bed
Second Bedroom: Double Bed
Loft Area: Two Twin Beds
Boats: This property has a pedal boat and a single-person kayak for guests to use!
Boat Launch: The public boat launch is just across the lake about 3 miles away (5 minutes)
Cable: This property does not have traditional cable.
Cell Phone Service: Most major carriers work well but can be spotty at times.
Coffee Maker: There is a Keurig Single Cup
Distances:
Downtown Market (general store, night crawlers)- 1.5 miles (3 min)
The Thirsty Sturgeon Restaurant- 2.9 miles (6 min)
Big Bear Adventures- Tubing, rafting, paddle rentals- 11 miles (14 min)
Gaylord: 22 minutes (20 miles)
Petoskey: 28 minutes (21 miles)
Mackinaw City: 38 minutes (40 miles)
Traverse City: 1 hour and 33 minutes (79 miles)
Alpena: 1 hour and 33 minutes (86 miles)
Dock: 30 ft dock
Drinking Water: There is drinkable well water at this location.
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: There is a wood-burning fireplace.
Fire-pit: There is a solo fire pit.
Fishing: Trout, Bluegill, and Sunfish.
Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.
Golf: Wildwood Lakes Golf Course: 11 minutes (6.1 miles)
Black Bear Golf Club: 14 minutes (10 miles)
Grill: There is a propane grill.
Grocery Store: Village Market: 14 minutes (11 miles)
Pat & Gary's: 13 minutes (9.8 miles)
Handicap Friendly: There are no additional features to make this property ADA compliant.
Heat: Electric baseboard heat.
Hunting: Not allowed on the property. Please follow all local & state guidelines if hunting in the area.
Internet/WIFI: Yes!
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels and beach towels.
Parking: There is one spot on each side of the home. Two Car & One 20ft trailer MAX.
Pets: Pets are not allowed at this property.
Privacy: There are neighbors on both sides.
Snowmobiles: A person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.
Seniors: Seniors Welcome! There are two steps to enter the home, and three steps down from the deck.
Televisions:
Living Room: 55" Smart TV
Primary Bedroom: 30" Smart TV
Second Bedroom: 30" Smart TV
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. We have 6 beach towels for you!
Washer and Dryer: Yes!
Wood: Firewood is not provided.
SLEEPS: 4-6
BEDROOMS: 2 + Loft Area
BATHROOMS: 1
LAKE/WATERFRONT: Waterfront on Silver Lake - All Sport
*This is a quiet neighborhood- quiet time from 10 pm until 8 am. No high-speed boating during hours of 7:30 pm thru 11 a.m.
A paradise for the whole family! With a sandy beachfront, a pedal boat, a kayak, and a sandy beach you can spend your whole day on the water. If you're looking for a day trip, enjoy the 40-minute drive to Mackinaw. This property sleeps 6, and is the perfect family escape to Silver Lake.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: There is no Central AC. There is a portable window unit in the Living Room, and window fans are available.
ATV's: Not allowed for use on property.
Bathrooms: There is one full bath with a shower.
Beach/Swimming: The house is on Silver Lake and features a sandy beachfront!
Bedroom Configurations:
Primary Bedroom: Double Bed
Second Bedroom: Double Bed
Loft Area: Two Twin Beds
Boats: This property has a pedal boat and a single-person kayak for guests to use!
Boat Launch: The public boat launch is just across the lake about 3 miles away (5 minutes)
Cable: This property does not have traditional cable.
Cell Phone Service: Most major carriers work well but can be spotty at times.
Coffee Maker: There is a Keurig Single Cup
Distances:
Downtown Market (general store, night crawlers)- 1.5 miles (3 min)
The Thirsty Sturgeon Restaurant- 2.9 miles (6 min)
Big Bear Adventures- Tubing, rafting, paddle rentals- 11 miles (14 min)
Gaylord: 22 minutes (20 miles)
Petoskey: 28 minutes (21 miles)
Mackinaw City: 38 minutes (40 miles)
Traverse City: 1 hour and 33 minutes (79 miles)
Alpena: 1 hour and 33 minutes (86 miles)
Dock: 30 ft dock
Drinking Water: There is drinkable well water at this location.
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: There is a wood-burning fireplace.
Fire-pit: There is a solo fire pit.
Fishing: Trout, Bluegill, and Sunfish.
Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.
Golf: Wildwood Lakes Golf Course: 11 minutes (6.1 miles)
Black Bear Golf Club: 14 minutes (10 miles)
Grill: There is a propane grill.
Grocery Store: Village Market: 14 minutes (11 miles)
Pat & Gary's: 13 minutes (9.8 miles)
Handicap Friendly: There are no additional features to make this property ADA compliant.
Heat: Electric baseboard heat.
Hunting: Not allowed on the property. Please follow all local & state guidelines if hunting in the area.
Internet/WIFI: Yes!
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels and beach towels.
Parking: There is one spot on each side of the home. Two Car & One 20ft trailer MAX.
Pets: Pets are not allowed at this property.
Privacy: There are neighbors on both sides.
Snowmobiles: A person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.
Seniors: Seniors Welcome! There are two steps to enter the home, and three steps down from the deck.
Televisions:
Living Room: 55" Smart TV
Primary Bedroom: 30" Smart TV
Second Bedroom: 30" Smart TV
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. We have 6 beach towels for you!
Washer and Dryer: Yes!
Wood: Firewood is not provided.
Property manager
Freshwater Vacation Rentals
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Languages
English, Spanish
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed, service animals permitted
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Wolverine
Located in Wolverine, this holiday home is on the beach. Wildwood Lake Golf Course and Indian River Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!.
Wolverine, MI
What's nearby
- Silver Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- West Branch of the Sturgeon River Roadside Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
- Michigan Wildlife Foundation Nature Preserve - 6 min drive - 8.4 km
- Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 17 min drive - 25.7 km
- Boyne Mountain - 44 min drive - 42.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Rocky's Roadhouse - 3 min drive
- Mauldoon's Saloon - 3 min drive
- BS & Co. - 3 min drive
- Whistle Stop - 4 min drive
- Whistle Stop Cafe - 3 min drive
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Reviews
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Hosted by Freshwater Vacation Rentals
Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business 13 years ago, with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business 13 years ago, with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.
Languages:
English, Spanish
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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