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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.
A quaint hideaway on “The Channel” between Silver Lake and Lake Michigan
On the opposite side of the channel is state land and woods to explore
This kitchen is chef’s dream!
Big windows and lots of light in the main living space

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12158.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double 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!

RATES PROVIDED INCLUDE TAXES. WE DO NOT COLLECT 6% SALES TAX IN ADDITION TO THE NIGHTLY RATE.

You are sure to enjoy this home with its lovely amenities. The open floor plan with a luxury kitchen overlooking a large deck is perfect for entertaining, cooking, and dining inside and outside.

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

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 with Wii 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.

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 9x10 platform at the end of the dock to bathe in the sun and relax in the tranquil setting of the channel.

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.

Amenities include:
- Stocked kitchen
- Linens provided (not beach towels)
- Lawn games
- Tons of boardgames, card games, and puzzles
- 2 large LED TVs, Bluray, Amazon Fire Stick, Nintendo Wii and Xbox (you will need an Amazon account for the Fire Stick)
- 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 12 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.

2024 will be our seventh 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

Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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 a combination of 4 vehicles and trailers.

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 Fox Barn Winery and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm and Gold Rush Water Park.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬11 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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Frank R., Bluffton, SC

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best Host Ever!
Ryan is the best host we have had in 30+ years using VRBO. Communications were timely and complete. He was able to accommodate both some unusual and last minute requests. Not surprisingly, the house itself was wonderful. Very well equipped in every regard; he thought of everything. With a toddler, a baby, and five adults for 12 days, and an additional two adults for three days, we had everything we needed. All appliances were top notch and worked perfectly. The location on the channel was great, especially for the toddler who could actually get in the water. We average 3-4 VRBO rentals each year --- this was one of the very best experiences --- both the property and the host.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

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

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

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Silver Lake Getaway
We had a fabulous stay! The house is in a great location for the dunes and access to the lake through the channel was great. We were a party of 7 and there was plently of room for us. The use of the kayaks was perfect, although one more kayak paddle is necessary in order to use all four adult kayaks (we only found three paddles). Using a single oar on Silver Lake was a challenge! The house was clean and had everything we needed for a week stay (except for the use of the washer/dryer, but we already knew that before coming). When we arrived it was obvious it had been quite sometime since the lawn had been mowed. I notified Ryan and he had someone come over to mow it. He was great with communication! We barely had room in the drive for two trailers with trucks and a small car, so if someone is traveling with more ORV equipment than we did, parking will be an issue. We will defintely consider returning! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfy spot on the water
We were pleasantly surprised at how functional the house was for 8 people. While it wasn't the roomiest house we've been to, we never felt cramped. We took advantage of comfortable weather and spent most of our time either on the deck, the dock, or on the water. My teen-aged girls enjoyed the kayaks during the day and the Wii and Xbox in the evenings. The adults even enjoyed taking the paddle boat to the lake a few times. We made a few meals in the kitchen which was really nice - plenty of cabinets to store goods and counterspace to prepare and serve food. Unfortunately, there is no access to a washer/dryer at the house but we managed by bringing extra clothes, towels and wash cloths. Being on the channel offered a great view and a quiet atmosphere. We ventured out to a winery, mini golf, a couple of road-side bakeries, shopping, boating on the lake, and hit the dunes. We even took a road trip to enjoy some rollercoasters and a water park. Didn't have to look too hard to find some great eats nearby - even made a trip to Muskegon for a special Father's Day dinner. For such an unassuming little town, we were never at a loss for things to do. I reached out to the owner a few times leading up to our trip and once while at the house; they were quick to respond to our questions and offered great recommendations for places to eat and things to do. All-in-all, we had a great stay and would recommend this place to anyone looking at the area for a family trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Getaway
Although we were initially disappointed by the depth of the channel that did not allow us to dock a large boat, we soon came to appreciate the solitude of this location made possible by the lack of boat traffic. We were close enough to enjoy the dunes, lighthouse, local shops, etc., but removed enough to also enjoy family time without disruption and nature right in our backyard. Turtles, fish, and other wildlife were right outside our doors! Our host was very prompt when we had questions, and the property was clean, well-maintained, and well-supplied. We enjoyed the games provided when we ended up inside on a rainy day. We would definitely stay here again! Thank you for sharing your home with us!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 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

8/10 Good

Richard W., Cassopolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Memorial weekend with family
Good in general with written instructions but several improvements needed. There were 8 of us but several had to use blow up beds we brought as a precaution. The downstairs gets much colder than first floor, so bring many extra blankets. The downstairs sofa bed was too dirty and not useful. A few of the kayaks had small holes so your butt will get wet. One of two microwaves worked. These improvements would make this place excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Treasa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing!
We stayed 3rd weekend of September. We had a family sibling reunion. Very well supplied throughout the house. Was rainy the weekend we stayed so didn’t experience lot of activities that are available. Ryan was excellent host, always responded to questions in a timely manner. I would recommend to others!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What you get is even nicer than what you see!
Some places you stay you wonder where they got the pictures. The home does not measure up to what they show. This home is NOT that. The beautiful pictures does not come close to representing it. This home is truly wonderful, very warm and inviting, something for everyone. The hosts have gone above and beyond to think of everything. Thank you for sharing your home with our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

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 3 children (1 bio and 2 adopted) and we are foster parents. 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.

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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