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Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes

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Down a private drive, our location on the channel is serene and quiet.
New front deck Oct 2024!
New back deck Oct 2024! New Polywood patio furniture coming 2025!
On the opposite side of the channel is state land and woods to explore
This kitchen is chef’s dream!

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 11158.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Silver Lake State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes

Welcome to the 5-star rated Silver Creek Hideaway. This home is on Silver Creek (aka 'The Channel'). It is the 6th home in from Silver Lake. You're going to love it!

This home is a wonderful option for families! The home is priced at a base rate for 7 people with the option of adding additional guests up to 11 for $22/person per night. Our driveway is large enough to accommodate up to 4 vehicles, or up to 3 vehicles with ONE trailer. Unfortunately there is not a good option for parking additional vehicles or trailers, so please evaluate your parking needs prior to booking. If you violate this house rule, your booking will be canceled. If we discover you have more than 7 guests but did not states this in your booking request, you will be charged $50 per person per night for each person over 7 that was not paid for in advance.

Located on a quiet private road, this home has 2 levels for your enjoyment. The main floor has a large kitchen, family room with TV and fireplace, 2 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms. The bottom is a walk-out basement featuring a wet bar, 2 more bedrooms and a bathroom. It's a great setup for 2 families to share or for multi-generation vacationing. The lower level has a 50" TV and Smart Bluray/DVD player, game closet, and folding table for games and puzzles. It's a great way to separate some of the noise or give your teens a place to hang out.

You are sure to enjoy this home with its lovely amenities. The open floor plan with a luxury kitchen overlooking a large brand new 12’x25’ Trex deck with new Polywood patio furniture (pictures to come soon) is perfect for entertaining, cooking, and dining inside and outside.

The stocked kitchen is nicely renovated and features hand-crafted Amish cabinets, quartz countertops, custom tile backsplash, undermount sink, and Bosch appliances. It is truly a chef's delight.

We have a nice long dock that brings you out to the middle of the channel where there is a clean sandy bottom, with a 8x10 platform at the end of the dock to bathe in the sun and relax in the tranquil setting of the channel.

Amenities include:
- Stocked kitchen
- Linens provided (not beach towels)
- Lawn games
- Boardgames, card games, and puzzles
- 2 large LED TVs, Bluray, Roku
- High speed wireless internet
- Weber grill (propane included!)
- Canoe, 2 kids kayaks, 2 adult 12' kayaks, 2 10' kayaks, paddleboat
- A/C
- Fire pit by the water
- Folding table with 4 additional folding chairs for games or meals

Family friendly items at the house:
-Pack-n-play
-Kids dishes (not sippies)
-High chair
-Permanently attached baby gate at top of stairs

4 bedrooms plus a pull-out sofa. Two bedrooms have a queen, one has a twin over full bunk, the other has a twin over full bunk with a 3rd pull-out trundle twin. Plus there is a pull-out sofa (linens not provided for this mattress) and a pack-n-play. Bring an air mattress if needed. Hopefully we have your group of up to 11 covered!

Enjoy all the area has to offer. You can canoe and kayak or take a small fishing boat to the sand dunes from this home. Or just play in the water. The channel is not very deep and moves slowly, offering a peaceful area to relax or allow your kids to play safely. Just down the road is a public boat ramp to get your boat on Silver Lake. Head the other direction you'll find the beach at Lake Michigan next to the Little Sable lighthouse just a mile and a half away.

Peak summer weeks rent Friday to Friday, with one or two exceptions throughout the summer.

Early season, September and October 3-day stays, weeks, or monthly rates are available.

Please contact me if you are interested in renting this home for longer than 1 week to discuss rates.

This is a pet-free home. Sorry for the inconvenience. We have some severe allergies in the family. If you have a small animal under 25 lbs. and special circumstances, please reach out to us. We will try to accommodate you.

2025 will be our eighth summer renting our VRBO. We are proud to be VRBO Premier Hosts with a perfect 5-star rating! We are looking forward to another great summer. Hope you are too!

Property manager

Ryan Visser
Premier Host

Languages

English

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Renters must agree to respect our neighbors' properties and keep disturbances to a minimum.
Parking is limited to the driveway. Our home can accommodate up to 4 vehicles OR 3 vehicles and ONE trailer.

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 and a deadlock

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. Travelling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 16 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gorgeous Waterfront 4Bed Home on the Channel from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes located?

This family-friendly Mears holiday home is located on the waterfront, 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

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lesley W.

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

Great place for a fun and relaxing vacation!

Beautiful house in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Memorable stay

There were 7 of us that stayed for a long weekend and the house accommodations were perfect for our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy B.

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

Nice!!

It was one of the best we have stayed at. While we did not avail ourselves of any of the amenities like the kayaks, canoe, firepit, xbox, etc., we really enjoyed it. The beds were soo comfortable. Thanks for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda I.

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

Girls trip

It was the perfect base for day trips to cute little towns. The kitchen is FULLY stocked with things we didn’t know we needed until we got there! Plenty of room for sleeping and hanging out. The back yard is a little paradise to have coffee or wine outside. Watching the cranes come and go was an added bonus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debora R.

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

Relaxin' on the deck

The house was amazing....so close to activities, wonderful layout of the house for a family....our host was so on top of making sure we had everything we needed.....
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olga Z.

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

We loved it

Great house as described. Kitchen has everything that you need. Kids and all adults enjoyed kayaks a lot. We all enjoyed our stay here. Host was responsive. Would like to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessie S.

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

Wonderful Cottage!

Great cottage! Clean, great communication with the owner! The view is perfect. Its right on the channel for Silver Lake. Its shallow and perfect for private swimming!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey K.

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

Relaxing week at Silver Lake!

Wonderful week in Silver Lake! Thank you for the comfortable, clean and beautiful home! We absolutley loved exploring the channel and as always, had fun on the dunes.Would absolutely love to come back again! Thanks!!😁
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

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

Another great vacation

Second time staying here. Ryan is an excellent host. We ran into a couple minor issues and he was on top of it quickly and with kindness. The kayaks and canoe were a big hit with the tweens! House has everything you need. Plenty of space inside and out. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan A.

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

Modern Conveniences Meet Wholesome Fun and Activities

We had an amazing time canoeing, kayaking, and roasting s'mores over the fire pit. We had delicious ice cream at least once a day. We kayaked across the lake (even my 10-year-old daughter) which took about 20 minutes and then we had a private beach on the dunes. We spent so much time in the water and the sand and doing things and loved coming back to this lovely house each evening. AC and Bosch ovens, TVs etc. comfortable and clean beds. Only complaint is no laundry on site. Ryan was super responsive and helpful and the whole family wants to come back next year. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

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

Awesome

Our trip was absolutely amazing.We enjoyed being near the dunes, the water, the lighthouse and all the stuff in Silver Lake.It was Jeep invasion.We come every year.This house is by far the best for my entire family.Thank you again for everything
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tisa E.

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

Loved it!

We loved our stay and I hope to stay again. House was just as pictured. Very nice and fully stocked. Loved having the kayaks and being right on the water. Very peaceful and quiet when we were there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

JESSICA P.

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

Awesome Property, Great Location

6 of us stayed and completely enjoyed our stay. The property was clean. Owners were welcoming, accommodating and had with great communication throughout our stay. The location was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica W.

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

Great place to stay~!

We loved our second stay at this house. The location is perfect - close to all the Silver Lake attractions. We used the kayaks to paddle out to both Silver lake and to Lake Michigan. Beds are comfortable and the kitchen has everything you need for a cooking a family meal. Everything was clean and we enjoyed sitting out on the deck and by the fire at the fire pit. Thanks for another great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorrie W., Fostoria

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

A Wonderful Time

Ryan was a great host. We had no problems whatsoever. A beautiful home and yard. Plenty of space for our girl's trip. We would stay again, Thank you so much. Everything was spotless :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca P.

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

Family Reunion

The property was perfect for us. It was stocked with everything we needed. The kayaks on the canal was a great added bonus. This location is close to the sand dunes, downtown, and the lighthouse. The communication with the owner was friendly and prompt. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeff b.

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

669 Channel

What a nice place for our families to vacation. Quiet area, water access right out the back door with kayaks, canoe and a paddle boat. Dock and dock chairs were a treat. Ryan was quick to respond to our texts. Highly recommended place for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathe B.

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

Fun on the Canal!

Great location, just a short kayak or canoe trip to Silver Lake & a couple of us even did the kayak to Lake Michigan! Ryan was super responsive to any of our questions, excellent host. Even though the water level by the dock is low, the kids still had a great time swimming & playing in the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

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

Weekend getaway

This was our first stay here and it definitely won't be our last. We were hampered by the weather but we had a wonderful time just hanging out at the house. The house is beautifully laid out and there is so much to keep you occupied there. Ryan and Amanda thought of everything. We will see you next season! The Kaisers
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mollie S.

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

Perfect Family Getaway

Our family loved this house and our stay at Silver Lake! It was our first time in this area and we had a great trip. The house is super clean and had everything we needed. The kids had a blast with the pedalboat and canoe. The kitchen is awesome and it was so nice to have coffee and eat out on the deck. Perfect weather and we loved the dune ride and lighthouse climb. The location of this house can’t be beat! Great hosts - thank you so much! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo M.

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

Exceptional!

We had a very enjoyable stay at Silver Lake. The entire home was spotless, the kitchen was well-stocked with everything we needed, the beds were comfortable, and everything was in working order. The location was great -- quiet and slightly off the beaten path, yet just a couple of minutes from all Silver Lake has to offer. Having the use of the kayaks was the icing on the cake. Ryan was so easy to work with and very responsive as we were working out the details before our visit. Thanks for a lovely stay, Ryan and Amanda!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Camie F.

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

Perfect for small children

We loved everything about this home. Our two daughters families and us were very comfortable. Your so centrally located. We enjoyed the the large kitchen, deck for all our meals and the channel for canoeing. Plus their were no bugs (spiders). Which is hard to come by when your close to the lake. Hopefully this place will be available with all of our schedules next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Holly N.

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

Short stay

The location was great. Loved the kayaking on the canal and the dunes. Overall good stay. Wasn’t happy about a technician coming into fix the oven that had been broken since June 12, and still did not fix it and accusing us of damaging the floor with a leaky cooler. Which I checked before hand( probably was ice from ice maker.) The house next store had a worker that made a lot of noise overlooking us on the deck . For 2 days , mind you we were there only 4 full days . Definitely loud neighbors that appeared to rent to multiple families. Learned our lesson to look at homes near by. This is a rental for large/multiple families. I have rented many Vrbo’s never had this experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily June A.

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

Off-season Family getaway

We had never been to Silver Lake before, but we had such a great time! The cottage is located in a great spot close to the dunes. We had a blast kayaking, pedal boating and canoeing along the channel to Silver Lake. It's so handy to have life vests and water equipment available without having to bring that all in yourself. The rental was very clean and was everything we expected. What we didn't expect was how quickly everything close by would close down post season. The little light house was still accessible but you couldn't go inside. The Wippy Dip was closed and the general store had very limited hours. Not a big deal though. We were able to get a some things from Dollar General about 10 min away as well as groceries from Hansen's about 20 min away. Took day trips to Pentwater and Montague. Lovely towns. Highly recommend Mac Woods dune ride, lunch at Lipka's, and the beach at Mears state park. We will definitely be back! It's a gem!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim C., Muskegon, MI

Perfect getaway.

We had such a wonderful time celebrating my Sons 23rd Birthday. The home had absolutely everything we needed. Kids loved canoeing and the fact that it was just a short float down to silver lake. The little ones were so occupied with all of the fun toys that the owners cleverly had in areas that they would look and be surprised. It was exactly what I had hoped for and more. -The Colegrove Family
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018

About the host

Hosted by Ryan Visser

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Ryan grew up in Michigan and spent many summer weekends at his grandparent's cottage on Silver Lake. Now there are 5 homes around Silver Lake in the family. We are excited to be the newest family members to own a home here. We live in Colorado. Ryan is a real estate agent/investor; Amanda is a nurse. We have 5 children: 1 bio, 2 adopted from foster care, 2 adopted embryos!. We love our time off, traveling, and of course, spending time at Silver Lake.

Why they chose this property

We had been looking for a home at Silver Lake for several years. Really just looking, wondering if it would ever be in the cards for us to own a home here. We live 1100 miles away. Are we crazy!? When this house came for sale we had to have it. It's such a nice home. The previous owners remodeled it beautifully. We have truly enjoyed this home over the last few years since purchasing in 2017.

What makes this property unique

The kitchen. It's amazing. The house is on a quiet private drive. And the peaceful channel with state land/forest across the channel makes for a quiet setting. Then there's Silver Lake. Tons of fun to be had! And on hot days, drive over to the beach at Lake Michigan and stay for the sunset.

We are always improving this house. We have no plans to let it age and not keep up the property to make it one of the nicest around. In 2020 we added a new 4' wide dock that goes out to an 8'x10' patio dock section. It's an amazing place to sip coffee in the morning, read a book, sunbathe in the afternoon, on hop off of into the water. We also built some nice benches on the dock and a couple more for the fire pit. New front and back decks with Trex decking were added in 2024.

The house has a great floor plan for multi-gen or multi-family living. The lower rec room is also a great place for kids and teens to have their own space, watch movies, or play video games.

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English

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