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Waterfront Retreat with Plenty of Parking and Canal Dock!

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View from deck with lake visible beyond the neighboring property
2 large wooded lots with plenty of parking and full RV hookup
Large open living room with wrap around couch and sunporch beyond
Stairs down to canal and dock area
Upper Silver Lake

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Upper Silver Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Golden Sands Golf Course
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪3 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Retreat with Plenty of Parking and Canal Dock!

Newly updated waterfront retreat on Upper Silver Lake in Mears, MI—just 2 miles from Silver Lake Sand Dunes with easy trailer access for ORVs and ATVs. Located at the end of a quiet canal with a dock, perfect for boating and fishing. Double wooded lot with circular driveway offers exceptional privacy and abundant parking for boats, trailers, and multiple vehicles. Full RV hookup available (preapproval + fee). Association beaches for swimming.

This refreshed 3-bedroom, 2-bath home comfortably sleeps up to 7 guests and features:
- 2 Queen beds
- Twin-over-full bunk bed
- Fresh paint and new flooring throughout
- Fully equipped kitchen with essentials
- Updated main bathroom
- Full-size washer & dryer
- Air mattress available upon request
- Board games + outdoor games (cornhole)

Step outside to enjoy:
- Large lakeview deck
- Patio fire pit
- Grill station
- Canal dock available down the stairs (bring your boat with preapproval)
- Fishing right off the canal dock
- Full RV hookup (with preapproval and additional fee)
- Large circle drive with plenty of parking

While the canal frontage is ideal for docking and fishing, guests also have access to association beaches on Upper Silver Lake for swimming and sandy shoreline relaxation.

Location Highlights
- 2 miles to Silver Lake Sand Dunes (easy ORV access)
- Private Upper Silver Lake boat launch
- Minutes to Golden Sands Golf Course
- Near Dune Town shops, restaurants & family fun
- Short drive to Lake Michigan beaches and lighthouses

Guests have access to the house and full property (garage not included). This is the ideal home base for dune adventures, boating weekends, fishing trips, golf getaways, and relaxing lake escapes!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Boat docking requires preapproval. RV hookup requires preapproval and fee.
Lake: No diving, Children supervised at all times, Use at your own risk. Association beaches: Follow posted rules
Fire pit / grill: Never leave unattended, fully extinguish

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
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 holiday 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 Corn Maze are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Upper Silver Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Golden Sands Golf Course - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Electric Forest - 21 min drive - 33.8 km
  • Michigan's Adventure - 33 min drive - 61.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Hart pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Hart Brewing Company - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Retreat with Plenty of Parking and Canal Dock! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Retreat with Plenty of Parking and Canal Dock!?

As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Retreat with Plenty of Parking and Canal Dock! on 8 June 2026 start from AU$793, 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.

How much is parking at Waterfront Retreat with Plenty of Parking and Canal Dock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Retreat with Plenty of Parking and Canal Dock!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Retreat with Plenty of Parking and Canal Dock!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Retreat with Plenty of Parking and Canal Dock! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Upper Silver Lake and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lake Michigan. Golden Sands Golf Course and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, with plenty of room for parking! The beds were very comfortable. We enjoyed the views of the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location, clean and comfortable. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

MJ V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super easy check-in, clean and comfortable for our group. So nice being able to bring our 2 lil pups along too! Kitchen had everything you’d need and a dishwasher! Beautiful beaches nearby, dune rides and awesome sunsets.
Sunset from sun porch at property.
Another one on Upper Silver Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, great location! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victor B.

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

Great house with awesome view

House was great for our families to meet from Indiana and Ohio for relaxing and the dune scooter trip was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2025
Thank you Victor for your kind words. We appreciate it. It makes us so happy when people enjoy their stay. Hope we can host your family again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeni R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay for our family! The cleanliness and stocked supplies of the house, location (quiet and yet close to the beach and dunes), and prompt communications made the vacation just that. The binder and brochures within the house gave insights into other resources and activities to do in the nearby area as well. Would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

alison t.

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

Perfect location!

Cute home, perfect location for visiting silver lake & the sand dunes. Host was very responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing! We were so relieved to find a place that could accommodate our pup so that we could bring her with us on our vacation. The check-in/out process was extremely easy and the hosts were very responsive to all communication. The pictures online were great, but the house was even more beautiful once we arrived. The neighborhood was very quiet and perfect for a peaceful, relaxing weekend away. We would absolutely book here again and highly recommend this place to anyone, especially those looking to travel with pets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina A.

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

Great location, the house was very clean and the owners communicated well!

Loved it! Definitely plan to schedule another stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Thank you Christina , it was a real pleasure having you guys stay at our place. We're so happy you had a great time. We look forward to having you stay with us again sometime soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin B.

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

Great Place, Great Location

Enjoyed our stay. Just as described and great communication with Host. Location is great and close to everything. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal J.

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

Short trip to the dunes

Everything about our stay was perfect! The house was spacious and spotless, stocked with everything we needed, the beds were more comfy than home, and the view was absolutely gorgeous. Would stay again 100%!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind words Crystal. We appreciate it. We hope you guys will stay again. Regarda Sherry & Wayne
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina P.

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

Great Silver Lake rental

Very clean property on a quiet street and just a short drive to the action of Silver Lake. Appreciated being able to bring our pet and the ample parking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary beth B.

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

Close to Sand Dunes

Beautiful property, super close to town, clean and amazing contact with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candee K.

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

Perfect Little Retreat

This was a perfect place to just get away for a few days! The house was clean and had everything we needed and was just right for the 6 of us! Owners were very easy to work with and answered our questions in a timely manner! Would definitely stay here again and recommend to anyone!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale W.

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

Worked out great for us

Close to other family staying near by
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Great house

Great place for a family to stay, lots of room for kids to play. Plenty of parking, clean house. We had no issues, owners are easy to contact.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ken P.

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

Excellent location

We spent 2 days and nights , the house suited our group perfectly. There is plenty of yard for dogs to run.Good view of the lake. Only 4 minutes to the dunes or town. We would stay here again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, bathrooms clean with nice bath towels, and the kitchen had all the essential kitchen amenities needed. The check in process was easy, the property owners communicated with me prior to check in and provided all information needed. The biggest dissappointment was that lake access was down a flight of steep deck stairs. The posted photo led us to believe that lake access was a gentle slope down the backyard and that was not the case. Overall, we were satisfied with the stay, the location was close to all the activities we were doing and the neighborhood was quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

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

Cute house

Great location! Hosts are very generous and quick to respond to all communications. Loved the home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Perfect

The property was nice and perfect for what we were doing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept 2021
Thank you Lori for the nice review. We hope you guys come back and stay at our place again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Great house

Great location and perfect house for my family and I to stay in. Lots of parking and easy access. Large enough house for several people to stay comfortably. We will stay here again. Owners are easy to reach and will help with anything you might need.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah H.

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

Great place!!!

We had an excellent time here!! It was in a good location right down the street from everything. Had ample parking for our boat, toys and trucks with room to spare. Loved the back deck it was raining well we were there and the trees kept us sheltered during our bonfires. Would definitely stay here again. And the place is very clean and up to date.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

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

Great location!

The location is close to the sand dunes, has a lot of parking space, and was updated and clean. We would stay again! Any questions we had were answered quickly by the hosts. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

jenny h.

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

Sand and sun

The property was nice and close to everything the owners were very helpful a little tight to dock water craft though silver lake is a very fun place to visit
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice and quiet neighborhood. Beautiful surroundings. Long driveway, plenty of room to park. Easy access. Cozy and comfy house, well stocked! Great communication with owners.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

About the host

Hosted by Carlene M Sienkiewicz

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We are just starting this hosting journey and are so very excited for our first summer of guests!

Why they chose this property

We have been coming to Silver Lake for many years as a family, and hope to be able to share this amazing place with you all!

What makes this property unique

Our property is peaceful and has plenty of space for your family. It is a great location, close to everything.

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