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Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage")

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A wooden deck with wicker chairs and a view of the ocean.
A beach access sign with an arrow pointing left.
A cozy room with a bed, a small table, and a view of the ocean at sunset.
A room with large windows overlooking a body of water, a wooden table, and a sofa.
A modern kitchen with wooden ceiling, a refrigerator, microwave, and various kitchen items on shelves.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This cottage offers space for 6 guests with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Enjoy beach views while engaging in activities like motorboating and waterskiing. The patio, deck, and porch provide ample outdoor areas for relaxation, and the golf course is nearby. Explore Upper Silver Lake and Golden Sands Golf Course for additional attractions.

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪38 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

1 half KING DAYBED In GREATROOM

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Greatroom by Kitchen (B)

1 Single Bed

Greatroom - DAYBED

1 Single Bed

Greatroom - small daybed futon

1 Child Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage")

The "Sage" Cottage is a serene escape for people looking to relax and enjoy Sunsets, Beach Life, Campfires and Lakeshore activities between Pentwater & Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The Sage represents a step back in time to a place of Peace & Tranquility.. A place to rest and breath in the clean Lake Michigan Air. Our large deck is literally at the waters edge. We try to provide all our Guests with a Special Experience in a very clean & modern Cottage.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House is on Cliff/Bluff, Dangerous for children
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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
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash and put away all dishes
Close blinds close windows shut off AC
Take trash up to dumpsters- put all dirty bedding and towels in a pile on tile floor front room
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
emailing rules within 48 hours of all bookings to renters - this includes legal addendum regarding the cottage being CLIFFSIDE dangerous
NO FIREWORKS ***

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2222302vb
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
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 cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Golden Sands Golf Course and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Corn Maze and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Upper Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Silver Lake - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 38 min drive - 56.3 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 39 min drive - 67.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 68 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Sand Castle Restaurant - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage") pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage")?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage")?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage")?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage") located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Golden Sands Golf Course. Upper Silver Lake and Silver Lake State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 22 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage with excellent sunset views on Lake Michigan conveniently located next to the beach. Hope to visit Lake Michigan again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about our stay was excellent. Check in couldn't have been easier, the house was perfectly clean, and the views cannot be beat. Being so close to the ORV area of the dunes was really cool to watch and the kids loved watching them. I would highly recommend staying here, and plan to do so again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Trip

Great location right on the water!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Singer vacation

Great time in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location

We loved the beautiful view and friendly community. Great communication frim owners throughout process - highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Serenity

We had a wonderful week. Relaxing on the deck with nothing in sight but lake Michigan. The sunsets were spectacular!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We LOVED this cottage!

Perfect location right on Lake MI. Short stroll to semi-private beach with good entertaining views of buggy driving area. Cottage had nice styling and amenities with big windows to enjoy the magnificent view. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sand and sun getaway

Perfect location for a relaxing getaway. Steps away from beach and dunes. Amazing outdoor space to listen to the waves and watch the sunset. Highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice and relaxing

The property was perfect for our week of laid back relaxation. The view was amazing and our week was filled with fun times and memories my family will cherish for the rest of our lives. We hope to visit again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2023
Thank you Matt for taking the time on the "review"! Much appreciated and come see us next year @The Sage
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake Michigan Getaway

Property was beautiful and perfect for relaxing and enjoying Pure Michigan. Julie was also very responsive. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Trip

The property is exactly what is listed. Beautiful view of lake Michigan. Check in was seamless and the golf cart was perfect for the trip down to the beach. Great family trip for my husband and my adult kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

I can’t say enough good things about our stay and this property! The view is absolutely breathtaking. You are a very short walk to the beach and the sand dunes. Quick trip into town for necessities. So much fun stuff to do with the (older) kids in the area. The property was very clean and comfortable. Amazing stay, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Tween says “best vacation in awhile”

We loved this property! Both kids really enjoyed the nightly golf cart rides. We used the beach, met friends at the dunes, and did all things touristy. But the best was the view. We live on a lake and have a sunset view but this just doesn’t compare. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved every minute of this stay!

The house was perfect and just as described in the listing and pics. Our family was so comfortable and loved the cute home and awesome location! The beach was so close and clean and the lil ones liked riding the golf cart to it. Being able to see all the action on the dunes right there too was amazing! Sunsets here are beautiful. The owner is very friendly, helpful, and responsive. We had a great trip at The Sage and we highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The view of Lake Michigan from this cottage was outstanding. The inside was well organized and comfortable. This cottage is air conditioning, which made it really nice when the weather was hot. It also has a washer and dryer which made the family stay much easier in regards to keeping up with towels and clothing. But best of all was having plenty of room for people to eat outside. There were a couple of evenings when other family members joined us for a meal and there were no problems with seating because everyone ate outside, and with a small buffet inside. Overall, this was an excellent stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is right on the water and just a short walk to a great beach. Regretfully, our stay happened to coinside with a cold front preventing us from enjoying the beach or the lake. You enter the house thru a bedroom with a full size bed. There's a 2nd room with 2 twin beds, otherwise you're sleeping on the sun porch or pull out couch in the main room. The cottages are rather close together. Luckily, we were leaving as everyone was arriving for the long Labor Day weekend. We would have enjoyed it so much more if we'd been at the beach all day as we planned. There's no oven, just an electric cook top. We had to move a propane tank from a table on the last night in order to use the grill because that tank was empty. There was a third propane tank that gave us about a half hour of flame before it was empty as well. Just little hassles. Oh, be warned about the shower. It'll be hot and then get cold, for no apparent reason, then get hot again. All in all I'd give it a 10 if it hadn't been so darn cold!
Firepit
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location is stunning. We loved it. The property was clean and the host was extremely easy to communicate with. The property is located right on Lake Michigan. We found it to be peaceful there and we were able relax. It was so relaxing I slept a number of times on the deck. The beds were comfortable and the kitchen is very well appointed. Sunsets are not to be beat and if you have a cold drink in your hand, you will not be disappointed. We packed soft drinks, wine and margaritas. There is a blender in the cottage to crush ice. Pack clothes for both warm and cold weather. Meaning long pants and long-sleeved shirts and sweaters in addition to shorts, t-shirts and bathing suits. Also pack sun hats and sunglasses. We brought food with us and what we did not bring we purchased at Hansen's grocery store. It has Everything and More! We found a goat cheese pizza that was perfect to fit inside the toaster oven. They had local dips and a canned Kapusta that my husband purchased a case of to take home. I recommend bringing your breakfast food and do prep work for a nice meal when you arrive and are settled. There are two local wineries we recommend. Pleasant Valley Farm and Vineyard in Hart, Michigan. Annabelle Acres in Hart, MI. The beach is close to walk to and you will be able to ride on dune buggies near the beach. We were very happy there. Great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was simply beautiful. We loved hanging on deck or at table doing puzzles and games watching the lake views. Loved the boho vibes too. Love Michigan!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Stunning view

My family and myself stayed at the sage. The stay was amazing!!! Its close to dunes if that is something your interested in. My children had a great time at the beach which is right down from the house. The breathtaking views are all you need. The view is unlike any other. The owner is quick to respond and is very friendly. I can't wait to stay next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Property But Dunes Are Loud

We knew the ORV area was nearby prior to arrival and I appreciated that. The cottage was small but clean and the view was beautiful. It worked for my husband, 14yo daughter, and her friend. The beach was crowded with people parked at the dunes and the ORVs were loud. We ended up packing up our cooler and beach stuff and headed down to Cedar Point park, a less than 10 minute drive,, and which is small but nice and quiet. If you're going there to ride the dunes, you'll love it, if not, the cottage is a very nice, clean place to stay, and mornings on the deck with fresh coffee are lovely until about 10 am.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2021
The Dune Noise level varies greatly depending on the dates... sometimes in July it does get busy down there. Same with the beach crowds! it is SUMMER on the Lakeshore. all things considered our "subdivision" is considered one of the quiet zones for the lakeshore near very busy Silverlake. You may have been there on a weekend when there were "races" on the Dunes lined up. July is the busiest month up there.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We had a wonderful family stay at the Sage. The house was very clean and had all the amenities we needed. The view of Lake MI was gorgeous!. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely beach house

Our family stayed at the Sage house. The view was absolutely lovely. The house was clean and well maintained. Our hosts were very responsive and gave us suggestions of local sightseeing. The neighborhood was quiet and the beach was easy to access.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful paradise

Stunningly remodeled with sharp interior and a view that won't quit! The wrap around deck is fantastic for lounging and enjoying the peaceful waters of Lake Michigan. Lots of outdoor seating and the grill setup is wonderful as well. Beach is just a short walk away. Very responsive host as well! We made great memories and look forward to returning!

About the host

Hosted by Julie Kraus

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Were the previous Owners of Silver lake Rentals! we've owned property in the area since 2002... I grew up here and decided to come back and Purchase the "Sage" in 2019. Were both Retired and love the lakeshore area. We spent a lot of time tweaking the "Sage" to the Bohemian Beauty she deserves to be. Its a step back in the 1960's with very Modern upgrades including the Premium Kitchen, Bathroom, Fancy Linens and all New Beds.

Why they chose this property

The Sage was the very first property developed on the Bluff......In Juniper Beach. I am only the 3rd owner... This Cottage has had only Loving hands on it and we hope to find a solid renter base that takes care of it and loves it as much as we do! The Views are the best in the Sub...the cottage has been fully Modernized and has a bohemian feel that's very relaxing. This is not a Loud party place, its beautiful and Serene and Unique. This is a place to relax! We can provide referrals for dining & Spa Massage very close by as well.

What makes this property unique

Sunsets are amazing! walking distance to the Dunes and Private Beach. Golf cart provided. 2 gas Fire Pits and 1 Large Wood Fire Pit. Modern Upgrades. Premium Linen and Kitchen wares. Washer & Dryer. Smart TV & Wireless Internet. Kayaks available.
1 Mile to Silver lake boat and Jet ski rentals. 12 Miles To Pentwater for Bars, Restaurants and Boutique Shopping AND Charter Fishing. Winery close by, Dune rides close by, Little Sable Lighthouse within walking distance. Its all right here including 5 golf courses and go Karts for the kids! it's quiet & serene, breezy! Premium Beds & Linens. Towels provided.

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