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Silver Lake Dunes Retreat

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Living area
Games room
Games room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good
7 bedrooms6 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Shelby, MI
  • Place, Stony Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, beach near Benona Township Oval Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Michigan's Adventure
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Airport, Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Bedroom 7

1 Queen Bed

6 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Silver Lake Dunes Retreat

Summary:

Welcome to your ideal getaway in Shelby, Michigan! This spacious 7-bedroom home, including 4 master suites and 6 bathrooms, comfortably accommodates up to 16 guests, making it perfect for large families or groups. Located just a 12-minute drive from the famous Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Mears Michigan, you’ll have easy access to hiking, boating, and fishing. The home is also a short 5-7 minute walk to shared Lake Michigan access, and with 2 kayaks provided.



The Space:

Along with the 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, the house also offers two spacious living rooms and fun games like pool and air hockey, giving everyone plenty of room to unwind and enjoy some friendly competition.



The property features a large outdoor seating area with a cozy fire pit, perfect for your morning cup of coffee or late night wine.



For your convenience, a starter kit of consumables and all basic amenities are provided, ensuring a stress-free and comfortable stay.



Situated close to several wedding venues, it’s also an ideal stay for wedding parties or guests.



Whether you're relaxing by the fire pit outside, exploring the nearby dunes, or enjoying time indoors, this home ensures there's something for everyone to enjoy during your stay.





*There is no cable, you will need to use your own personal login for any streaming services that you like and don't forget to sign out prior to your departure*

* There is a grill at the property but we do NOT supply propane*

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed
Charge may apply
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4222056vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Shelby

Shelby is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Corn Maze and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting.
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Shelby, MI

What's nearby

  • Stony Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • beach near Benona Township Oval Park - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 7 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Electric Forest - 16 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 26 min drive - 49.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Stony Lake Inn - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Cal's Roaster and Smokehouse - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Silver Lake Dunes Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Silver Lake Dunes Retreat?

As of 11 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Silver Lake Dunes Retreat on 22 Aug 2026 start from AU$1,025, 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.

What time is check-in at Silver Lake Dunes Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Lake Dunes Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Silver Lake Dunes Retreat located?

Situated in Shelby, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Stony Lake and Lake Michigan. The Fox Barn Winery and Silver Lake State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawood R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great as a whole. Amazing grills and was kept very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2026
Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind review 😊 We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the property, especially the grills, and that everything met your expectations in terms of cleanliness. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was perfect! So many sleeping options, games, space to play and hang out, walk to the beach or a playground, large kitchen and countertops. 2 dishwashers! We felt comfortable and had so much fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! We’re really glad to hear the house worked perfectly for your group — from the sleeping options and play space to the kitchen and the beach access. It sounds like you made the most out of everything! We’d love to host you again anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jomario D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely fantastic, and the location couldn't be more perfect! It truly felt like a dream come true!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Aug 2025
We're very happy to hear that everything was perfect for your stay, Jomario. Thank you for your kind review and we look forward to your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a nice house for large groups. We loved the close walk to the beautiful beach and easy check out. Another great thing was how many bathrooms! When you can sleep a lot of people, it’s important to have many bathrooms too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
We're glad that the property was able to accommodate everyone for your stay, Courtney! Thank you for your great review and we look forward to your next visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family group of 13 had a greater time at this house. Lots of room. nice deck, beautiful kitchen, kayaks, fire pit, pool and air hockey, walk to a gorgeous beach. We enjoyed many nearby activities - dune riding, tubing and kayaking, horseback riding, dairy farm tour, fishing excursion. A wonderful time being together!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review, Dana! It warms our hearts to hear that your family of 13 had a fantastic stay. We're thrilled you appreciated the spacious layout, beautiful kitchen, and relaxing deck. It’s fantastic that the kayaks, fire pit, pool, and air hockey table added to the fun. We hope the short walk to the beach made it easy for everyone to unwind. Thank you again for choosing our home for your family getaway and for sharing your experience. We hope to welcome you all back for more quality time and new memories!
Verified

8/10 Good

Ben C.

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

Good location for winter getaway with friends

Enjoyed our time at the place. It’s a half mile walk to the water but pretty even in winter. Many rooms and lots of space for large groups. We had 4 couples in our group and plenty of rooms. Great price for a winter getaway. Stoney Lake Tavern nearby has great food too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura G.

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

Lots of room for a crowd

With seven bedrooms and six bathrooms, we had more than enough room! One of the highlights was the private beach which was always almost completely deserted. The beach is about a half mile walk from the house, and our only issue was not having a parking pass to park there. The host at this property needs to figure that out so that guests can conveniently access the beach by car.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Hey Laura, this is something we are working on. Thank you!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mindy S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Easter break

Everything was great except a strong sewer smell and not very clean showers were dirty downstairs rugs were clearly not vacuumed. Just over all bad cleaning job but, The location and size of the house was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Apr 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback. I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed the location and size of the house! I’m very sorry to hear about the cleanliness issues and the sewer smell—that’s definitely not the experience we aim to provide. I’ll be following up with our cleaning team to make sure this is addressed immediately so it doesn’t happen again. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to have the opportunity to host you again with a much improved experience.
Verified

8/10 Good

Bill/Laura V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a really good time at Silver Lake Dunes Retreat. It was just the right size for our family of 12. The kitchen was very well supplied with appliances, pans and dishes plus 2 dish washers. We could not use the grill that was available. We enjoyed the game tables, and sitting around the fire pit every night. The beach was beautiful, although it was a 10 minute walk. The owner should have supplied a parking pass for the restricted parking area for transporting Grandma and our beach supplies.Cleaning could be improved. The fan in one of the south bedrooms is broken. Over all a very good experience. Loved tubing on Stoney Creek as a plus.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Hello Laura, thanks for staying with us! We are working on getting a parking pass there we are so sorry for the inconvenience. The grill should have worked during your stay as it is brand new but like mentioned in our listing we do not supply propane.
Verified

4/10 Poor

Alisa M.

Liked: Check-in, location

A bad end

Our stay was good to start. Good communication about a water issue at the property. The house was as described. Unfortunately we had to leave a day early because there were serious septic issues and there was raw sewage in the downstairs tube and in the garage. Communication was fine with the rental company about this, but they refused to refund a whole day for us, even though we had to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Laura S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We loved the house. It was great for our large family. The pros: large, good supply of dishes and utensils for large groups. The kayaks were enjoyed by my children and grand children. It was nice to sit outside in the evenings, and we enjoyed going on walks throughout the day.Cons: a minimum of one parking pass for the beach would be appreciated. There was a lot of driving back and forth to transport beach supplies, and for family that are unable to walk; it would be a benefit. The fire pit is in the front yard off to the side, not ideal for large groups. While the eye level parts of the home were clean, it could use a deep clean to address cobwebs ceiling fans, corners of rooms. I found a swim suit on the floor behind a stool in the large bathroom. Just paying more attention when cleaning would be a bonus and make an all over better impression. The dek areas are full of leaves and cobwebs, not very inviting. Lastly, with a house this size, it would be helpful to have 2 cooling units. To cool the upstairs where theajority of bedrooms are, you freeZe out the downstairs. All in all, we were happy with our stay, everyone had a great time. We would stay again. Thanks for sharing your home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
Hello Laura, thank you for the feedback. We have forwarded your concerns over to our cleaning team and they ensured they will pay more attention to those details. Hope to have you back!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jill D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Could Use Better Maintenance

The house is spacious with plenty do within the home. Our large family gathered here this winter to celebrate a late Christmas together. Some of our disappointments included- The entire downstairs of the house had a difficult time heating up and staying warm. The upstairs was plenty warm. We were surprised to find some holes in the walls upstairs. The dishwashers worked, however the doors and drawers inside were broken. The bathroom in the downstairs had a clogged toilet that we were unable to unclog. In one of the bathrooms connected to the bedroom upstairs, the bath tub/shower would not drain, it seemed to take hours for the water do drain, in that same bathroom the toilet continued to run. We worked on the float/plunger several different times during our stay but it continued to randomly run. The toilet brush in this bathroom was completely filthy with dirty substances in the brush bristles. The floors throughout the house were not completely cleaned- there was sand, dust and hairs in spots around the house. The walls and ceilings (especially in the bedrooms) had dust and cobwebs around. The rugs through out the home were in great need of vacuuming/cleaning and washing. We washed one rug from the kitchen due to a spill and there was a significant difference in cleanliness when we placed it next to a matching rug. We appreciate being able to have a large home to make memories in, we would have appreciated better cleaning/maintenance around the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Feb 2025
Hello Jill, we really wish you would have reached out during your stay and we could have had someone come snake the drains and look at the toilet issue. We don’t always hear about issues in the house since we do not live there so we appreciate feedback so we have an opportunity to fix those things. Thank you for letting us know about the cleanliness, we take cleaning very seriously and will relay all this to our cleaning company and get a deep clean on the books.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

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