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Waterfront Cabin on Silver Lake Channel. Canoe and row boat.

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fire pit on road side. Another on the water side.
2018 new couch love seat and flooring.
September 2018 . A annual guest requested a new couch. He got it.
32 inch smart TV . new 2018.
The windows offer real life viewing.
Photo 2018 from taken from deck

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 666.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Silver Lake State Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Upper Silver Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront Cabin on Silver Lake Channel. Canoe and row boat.

Silver Lake Road Mears Michigan
Located one mile from Lake Michigan and 1/2 mile from Silver Lake.
Spend your days and evenings with a view of waterfront wildlife and hundreds of acres of State forest. The living area has 2 triple sliders facing the Channel and State forest. Full length deck also facing the water and forest.
Two Bedrooms. One has a Double bed with firm Sealy mattress. Bedroom two has Bunk beds, the lower is a double, the upper a single.
The Living Room has a leather Couch and love seat.
Kitchen features Electric range with oven, 20 Cu Ft Refrigerator, Microwave, Mr Coffee - Coffee Maker, Pots and Pans, Griddle, cups, plates, silverware, toaster, blender. Salt and Pepper. Paper towels.
Bath is small 3/4 bath with shower. The Water Heater is under the sink and is about 10 gallons allows 7 minute showers.
TV - ROKU 2018 32" 6 local AIR Channels CBS, FOX, METV .plus Hundreds of Channels on ROKU . The desk in the LR has a few board games. Scrabble, cards, checkers, and monopoly. There is a vacuum, brooms, cleaning products. Charcoal Grill.
Wood stove for heat. 2 Fans , The Cottage is in the shade, being 2/3 mile from Lake Michigan , generally, air temperatures are 10 degrees cooler than inland 10 miles. There is one window air conditioner in the Bunk bed room.
Fire pit on roadside plus one by the water. State land across the channel for free firewood or several places in the area sell bundles at $4.
There are 5 Deck chairs, a couple beach chairs under the bunk beds.
14' Sea Nymph "R" Aluminum row boat & oars included with optional 2022 Yamaha 4 HP Outboard. ($90 per stay for the outboard ). Coleman Canoe and paddles included. 3 coast guard approved flotation Seat cushions and 6 life vests (3 are kids sizes) .

Duration of Stay.
July and part of August is the high demand and I rent Friday to Friday. Otherwise I am more flexable. I cannot rent for one night as I do not charge guests for maid service like most VRBO properties do. 4 out of 5 guests leave it like they found it less making the beds. That's my deal. Leave it like you found it, no cleaning fee.
Check in is normally anytime after 1 PM . Check Out 11am sharp.
Previous guests may get discount rates renting direct.
text 6I6 45 7 O9OO.
Before you book, know this over 90% of my guests love and appreciate this humble place. If you are a 5 percenter that seeks out faults and blems, this 1954 cabin may not be not for you. I suggest you pay triple my rate for a larger, newer summer home. Thank you for reading all the way to the end.


CANCELLATION POLICY. I offer a better deal than VRBO's website. None of their choices fit my property cancellation policy. If there is a cancellation and I can rent that time, I give 100% refund. If Not we both lose.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 1:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 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
No cats. One non shedding dog okay.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Not inside. and for Petes sake take your Butts.
- Vacationrentals site cancelation policy is inaccurate. My real policy is I refund 100% if I can rent. I re-rent 80% of the time.
In 2018 I had one days notice for a cancelation. The guest and I both lost $550. Lose lose.

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this cottage is near theme parks and 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 19 min drive - 16.1 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cabin on Silver Lake Channel. Canoe and row boat. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront Cabin on Silver Lake Channel. Canoe and row boat.?

Check-in begins at 1:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront Cabin on Silver Lake Channel. Canoe and row boat.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront Cabin on Silver Lake Channel. Canoe and row boat. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. Little Sable Point Lighthouse and The Fox Barn Winery are also within 2 miles (3 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. 92 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 119 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ismael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of this cabin couldnt be better! Just far enough to be out of the craziness of downtown but only min away from everything! We had so much fun.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kavin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice older house . peaceful evening and easy to get anywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joyce C.

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

Great fishing!

Everyone enjoyed our stay. Cabin had everything we needed, kids enjoyed the fishing and wildlife.We all enjoyed the canoe rides down the river to silver lake. Would definitely come again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shari H.

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

Dunes

The area was a great place for exploring nature. Rent the motor boat take a nice ride to dunes. Have a picnic, play in the sand. We enjoyed all it had to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma M.

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

Great place, we had a great time!

We had a great time! The location was perfect, the canoe, firepit, and other inside amenities allowed us to have an even better time. This place is serene and beautiful. Steve provided great information before the trip and in an information binder at the cottage. Highly recommend! Thanks for a great place to stay! :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

Perfect Weekend Getaway!

The property was great! Quiet, peaceful and we had the best time watching the wildlife on the water! We would definitely recommend this place to anyone! Steve, the owner was great! Super responsive and helpful! Thanks again for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber B.

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

Relaxing weekend getaway!

My husband and I wanted to find a quiet place to unplug for our 12th wedding anniversary. It was perfect!! We had a great time and would love to bring out little ones back here one day!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Terry G.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Place is sad the air conditioner that supposedly had in the one room all it did was blow hot air. It was 95 and it stunk we have pictures. We will be wanting a refund. We had to check out shower wouldn’t work. Oven was filthy dirty windows cobwebs in the house out of the house Truly nightmare. Add a photo.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay V.

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

Great Memorial day weekend !

This is the 2nd time my family and I have stayed here. We love the location and price of this cabin. This time we got to use the wood burner for heat which my husband loved! We took the row boat out and watched a muskrat or beaver swim back and forth to build his nest across the creek. Keep a lookout for him! We took our new Bronco on the dunes, went to the lighthouse for the sunset, silver lake beach, Craig’s, and of course Whippy dip!Steve is quick to respond and easy to rent from. We had no issues and I’m sure we will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie N.

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

Great place to stay

Had a great time at my weekend home away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie B.

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

Weekend Getaway

Perfect place for a weekend getaway. Location was great. Loved having the boat with a motor to get to Silver lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

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

Relaxing fall getaway.

It was very quiet and peaceful, and being right on the channel with the state land across the water made for beautiful scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Karen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location is perfect. Close to lots of activities which we took advantage of. Fun fishing off dock. Peaceful location. Communication with host was excellent. View out back must be spectacular during fall peak color! Property is as described. I understand the cottage is old but I don’t understand the lack of cleanliness or upkeep of property. Dirt, dust, grime, cobwebs, dead bugs everywhere, floors, ceilings, walls. Floors and counters black when you wipe them. Windows filthy inside and out which I had to clean to enjoy the view outback. Had to sweep and vacuum when we got there to clean up dust, dirt and dog hair. Fortunately the beds did have clean sheets but I’m sure there was no “maid service” after previous guests or multiple months of guests. Toothpaste and water spots on bathroom mirror. Grime around base of toilet. Unnecessary stuff outside around cottage making it look very unkept. Needs some basic maintenance and upkeep and a very deep cleaning. While we had a great time the lack of cleanliness definitely put a damper on our mini vacation and hadn’t planned on scrubbing countertops, dining table and windows to start our time away. Great, great location but the place was filthy!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott P.

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

Enjoyful weekend at the dunes.

Was exactly what we were looking for nice place to stay and very close to the dunes. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

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

Silver Lake

The property was very clean and well maintained
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dan G.

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

silver lake cabin

good location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kory G.

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

Nice cottage on the water

Great place right on the water perfect for a fishing trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Heather S.

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

Silver Lake Cabin

Rustic cabin on the lake in a peaceful neighborhood. Communicating with the property owner was easy with a quick response. Many things to do in the area and was a nice stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Denise H.

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

Nice

Nice peaceful stay on the river.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

danielle l.

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

Good times

Convenient location to town and the dunes!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

david e.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

we had a great time

we had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna S.

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

Awesome

We had an awesome time! The cabin is so perfect if you enjoy that cabin feel!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kareem A.

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

The perfect stay for a silver lake retreat.

The property was clean and cozy, with a wood heater that made you feel some type of way. We had a fantastic time and are so thsnkful for steve. The inclusion of boats made for an unforgettable experience for my partners birthday. We will definitely be returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krane B.

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

Nice little spot on the creek, rode side by sides by day, caught catfish by night!

a comfy and cozy spot on the creek, the kids had a good time and the price was perfect!!!! Had a great time fishing and bird watching with our drone with the kids. We will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Steve Danville .

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Born and Raised in Shelby MI 15 minutes from Silver Lake.
Graduated GVSU 1978. Licensed Realtor and property manager since 1978. Married 41 years, now Im not. Two daughters and grandchildren.

Why they chose this property

I grew up in Oceana County. As soon as we turned 16 and could drive, Silver Lake was the place to go in the Summer. I noted most cottage owners were 40-70+ years old; Not wanting to wait, I bought my cottage asap in 1977 when in college. Lots on Silver Lake Water Front were and still are cost prohibitive for me, however on the silver lake channel I could afford water front and have access to Silver Lake via boat.. My kids have fond memories of the summers at this cottage as well and many of their friends.
I appreciate my guests that help pay the property insurance, taxes, maintenance, and utilities by renting the cottage.

What makes this property unique

The Silver Lake Sand Dunes are one of a kind. The channel in front of my cottage offers the option of taking the boat or canoe to a County park with 2 tables on the channel for a change from the popular Silver Lake, paddle a little more will take you to the dam. End of the trail for boaters. Kids or Adults alike will remember the little boat trips for a life time. One family told me the kids spent the whole week in the canoe.

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