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Lakefront Family Friendly Home with Large Sandy Beach and Beautiful Views

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Rockford, MI
  • Place, Myers Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cannonsburg Ski Area
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

Lakefront Family Friendly Home with Large Sandy Beach and Beautiful Views

The Lakehouse is on Silver Lake, which is one of the premier lakes in West Michigan, only 15 miles from downtown Grand Rapids and 5 miles from downtown Rockford. The home has about 2000 sq. feet with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, plus a large 4 season porch surrounded by windows. The home is in a quiet and safe neighborhood on a large flat lot with 80 feet of sandy beach with a Solo fire pit for gathering with your family and friends. The property also includes a 300-foot-deep back lot with a large driveway and garage.

Silver Lake is an all sports lake with about 225 acres that is in the top 5% of lakes in Michigan in water clarity. The home is in a protected area from westerly winds and faces southeast so you will enjoy waking up to beautiful sunrises and sunsets that can be seen from the water.

The home was updated in the winter of 2022 with a new kitchen, appliances, floors, paint, gas fireplace, and some new furniture.

A large dock is included with a platform on the end with a glider chair. A 4-person paddle boat, 2 kayaks, and 2 stand up paddle boards are provided for your enjoyment. The property also has corn toss, croquet, horseshoes, volleyball, bikes, water/sand toys, life jackets, etc. are provided.

An Avalon 2021 20-foot pontoon boat with a 60 hp engine is potentially available for rent during your stay. Please inquire about pricing and availability. I have 2 homes on the lake, and it is reserved to the first renter that requests it.

Almost anything you would need for your stay is included, except for food and beverages.

There are numerous recreational activities in the area with many parks and bike trails close by. 8 new outdoor pickleball courts have been installed at the Cannon Township property 1 mile away. A variety of wonderful shops and restaurants are located within 5 miles of the cottage. In the winter Cannonsburg Ski Resort is 2 miles to the south of the home.

I also have another 3 bedrooms, 2 bath rental on the lake about 12 houses away if the dates are not available. The VRBO # is 1351695

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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 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids beach toys and games. Great for kids
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Events

No events allowed
As if you are interested in an event
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking only allowed outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If possible start a load of laundry/towels, helps the cleaning people.
Text or email Brian when you have departed or if leaving early let Brian know so he can pass it onto the cleaning people.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
The house is in a residential neighborhood. No parties or loud music.

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
Note from host: As if you are interested in an event
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rockford

Located in Rockford, this cottage is on the beach. Leonardo da Vinci's Horse and Ada Township Covered Bridge are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Rockford Shopping District and Fulton Street Farmers Market. Travelling with kids? Consider Glen Park and Deer Tracks Junction. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rockford, MI

What's nearby

  • Luton Park - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Myers Lake - 6 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Cannonsburg Ski Area - 7 min drive - 6.0 km
  • Rockford Shopping District - 9 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 21 min drive - 26.3 km

Getting around

  • Grand Rapids Station - 25 min drive
  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Timbers Inn Restaurant & Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Herman's Boy - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Corner Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Bostwick Lake Inn - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Family Friendly Home with Large Sandy Beach and Beautiful Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Family Friendly Home with Large Sandy Beach and Beautiful Views?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Family Friendly Home with Large Sandy Beach and Beautiful Views?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Family Friendly Home with Large Sandy Beach and Beautiful Views located?

Nestled on the beach, this Rockford cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Luton Park, Brower Lake and Myers Lake. Little Brower Lake and Brower Lake Nature Reserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 154 out of 170 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Irina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautifull, well decorated house, great location. Definitely will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

kimberly p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was exactly as said in the listing. We loved the house and the location. Brian was great! Quick responses and very helpful! We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy E.

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

Wedding weekend

Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valarie W.

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

Amazing property!

This house was perfect for us! Plenty of indoor space and it had everything we needed! And the beach and lake just steps away from the back door. We’ll definitely be back whenever we’re in the area!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melinda G.

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

Great stay on the Lake.

Nice house lakeside to celebrate graduation from Calvin University. We enjoyed paddle boarding, kayaking and the peddle boat. Enough equipment for all of us to be out on the lake at the same time. Brian was easy to talk with and had everything labeled nicely. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica J.

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

Great place to stay

We had the best time. The boys loved the little beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Room to spread out

Great layout for family. Different social gathering areas for groups, but not too big for just the 2 of us.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

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

Lakefront Vacation

Great location with beautiful lakefront. Plenty of activities and a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad J. J.

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

Family Vacay

Great place and a great vacation!!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Kali C.

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

Amazing Lake sunrises

Overall good stay, lots of beds but only 2 actual rooms.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon H.

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

Great getaway

The house was clean and easy to find. We enjoyed our time. The beds were comfortable and the location is great.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

T. R.

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

Family Vacation

We had the best family vacation here! The house is fully loaded with everything you could need for a large family. Cleaning supplies, beds, stocked kitchen, outdoor space, and amazing views. I could not recommend this place enough. We’ve already booked another week next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Amy M.

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

Silverlake

Very nice, relaxing, quiet. Brian is a great host ! We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

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

Weekend getaway

We stayed a snowy weekend at the cabin. Really enjoyed our stay. The kitchen was stocked well, beds were comfortable. Please was clean and we all felt relaxed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W.

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

Silver lake house

Great location beautiful views. Relaxing environment. The house was well suited for our brothers reunion.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
I have never stayed in such a clean, well equipped house. It was absolutely the best choice for our stay in the area. We were all very comfortable and enjoyed some great family time. Brian is a great host. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kari M.

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

Lovely lakefront relaxation

We loved staying at the lake house for our daughters wedding weekend. Sitting by the lake in our downtime or having morning coffee was amazing. Thanks? sx
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherrill U.

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

Weekend Getaway

We chose to stay here for a weekend to be able to visit Art Prize is Grand Rapids. The location was perfect. The lake was beautiful and the home exceptional. The home was clean and organized. There was plenty of room for our family. Outside was such a great place to hang out and relax. Neighbor was super nice!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

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

Great place!

Perfect fit for our family of 6! Can’t complain - great spot!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gilbert H.

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

Senior Night at Cornerstone University

This was a great location. My family enjoyed the house and loved the view. I appreciate all the help when I asked questions. We would definitely come again. Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail L.

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

lovely place, ready to return.

lovely place, plenty room for some to find a quiet spot, did not have to be in with everyone all the time. very up to date cook ware. ready to go back....comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve B.

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

Our daughter got married in Grand Rapids

Our daughter got married in Grand Rapids and she and her bridesmaids were all able to stay with us at the house. It was a great setting for her and bridesmaids to get ready in the morning of her wedding. Beautiful spot on the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex Z.

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

Bachelorette on the Water

We had the best time at this adorable house on the lake for our bachelorette trip. Plenty of room for our group to spread out, but also spend time together. Sleep accommodations all over the house, gorgeous view. Quiet neighborhood. We loved this space, thank you Brian!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Lovely lakeside property!

House was awesome and was very easy to accommodate 9 people! Anything you could need at your home away from home for the week was there. The lake/beach was awesome and having access to the numerous water toys was a great time! Definitely will be visiting again in the future forsure.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Paula P.

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

Silver Lake Escape

Nice getaway! The boat was great and access to the lake couldn’t be better. Cottage was comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Brian was very responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brian DeGraaf

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Life long resident of the Grand Rapids area. This is the 3rd home that I have had the pleasure of owning on Silver Lake. Proud father of 2 adult children. Career change has prompted living in the Pacific Northwest part of the time. This has allowed the opportunity to offer my home for your family and friends enjoyment. My mother and 2 brothers also have homes on the lake. I also have another vacation rental on Silver Lake, Washington, and a 41 foot trawler boat for recreational charters on the Columbia river.

Why they chose this property

Beautiful part of Michigan where it has the feel of being in Northern Michigan, but close to amenities and only 15 miles from downtown Grand Rapids. A short 5 miles from quant, historic, and charming Rockford. The home is on a quiet and safe street close to a turnaround with plenty of room outside for many activities. The home shows pride of ownership and offers a variety of amenities for guests of all ages. One of very few properties that has a pontoon boat available for rent.

What makes this property unique

Lots of space outside to spread out. My brother lives next door is very helpful if you need anything if I'm not around. The best customer service is an absolute must.

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