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Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals.

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Sunset from the deck
Cottage in the fall
Little Point Sable in the fall
Upstairs deck stairs
Beach

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals.

PERFECT for family vacation!
3 night minimum stay September- May
5 night minimum stay June-August
Please contact me for special requests as shorter stays may be considered based on availability

Spacious cottage on quiet, private Lake Michigan beach away from crowds. Cottage is in second row and has shared access beach lot with a short path leading to the beach. Large family room, huge deck overlooking Lake Michigan, patio with charcoal grill. Beautiful views, clean sandy beach. A short walk down the beach from Little Point Sable lighthouse. Cottage is equipped with everything you need for a wonderful family vacation. Secluded but just a few minutes drive from Silver Lake and the Silver Lake sand dunes.

Explore the sand dunes, rent a jeep or an ATV or enjoy the scenic Mac Woods Dune Rides. In Silver Lake you can rent boats, bikes, tubes, or jet skis. Or just relax on the sandy beach where you can walk for miles.

Pentwater is just 12 miles north offering unique boutiques, gift shops and galleries. Visit the marina, go charter fishing on Lake Michigan or dine outdoors. The nearby Montague Bicycle Trail State Park (22 miles of trails) winds through the towns of Shelby, Hart, Montague and surrounding farms and forests- including the famous Country Dairy farm.

There are 5 golf courses in the area including The Golden Sands Golf Course, a 9-hole course with a driving range and the beautiful Benona Shores Golf Course.

Drive 30 minutes to the Michigan Adventure Water and Amusement Park, ride the Muskegon high-speed ferry or the old Badger out of Ludington. The original House of Flavors ice cream shop is in downtown Ludington. There are several horse ranches offering horseback rides for all ages.

Property manager

Diana Mathis

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Cottage is 2 stories with stairs
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Events

No events allowed
Quiet hours 11pm-8am per association rules
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No tents, campers, trailers on premises. Cottage is part of beach association with these guidelines.
driveway is shared with neighbors, room for 3 or 4 vehicles maximum
no motorized vehicles on the beach per association rules

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: Quiet hours 11pm-8am per association rules
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this cottage is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and horse riding.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 9 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 21 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Val-Du-Lakes Bar & Grill - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals. ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy fall on Lake Michigan - Cozy cottage at the beach. Weekend rentals. located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Little Sable Point Lighthouse is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 31 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Vester M.

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

Great place to relax

Perfect setting with a great view of Lake Michigan.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renee L.

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

Enjoyable

Cabin was clean , kitchen was well furnished, walking distance to the beach was nice. House was easy to find. House was easy to get a hold of. The only thing I would recommend is to have the book left on the table for rules wasn’t until the last day that I found that.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary Z.

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

Perfect Lakefront Cottage

Being a life long resident of Michigan as well as a traveler, the cottage is a great place to stay. The location is literally perfect with access to the lake and just quiet/away from town enough to relax. Host and neighbors are very friendly/helpful and the beach was never crowded. We always camped and rented on the many "typical lakes" but having direct access to Lake Michigan was not something we really knew was possible. We had a family of 4 adults and one toddler and the house was great for this size. Sleeping arrangements (bunk beds) are a little tighter for the adults but manageable. Great house, great host, great view.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jami D., Trenton

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

Lake Michigan

We enjoyed all of our stay. Wear shoes sand gets hot! Neighbors were great! Can’t wait to come back, thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa C.

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

Wonderful location and cottage

Location of this cottage is absolutely amazing. Short walk to the beautiful Lake Michigan. We had an issue with the water heater during our stay but host was very quick to have someone come out and fix the issue. Cottage was perfect size for our family with two adults, two younger kids and a baby. The kids loved sleeping on the bunk beds. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

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

Great house on beach

The house is older but perfectly fine for a family vacation. The beach is much closer then the pictures show. Plenty of room for all 3 kids and adults. Had all of the cooking supplies but no condiments or spices, fyi. We bought some at the store, no problem. We loved the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Debby B.

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

Cozy cottage

We really enjoyed our time at the lake. This 2 story home has space on each level to relax. The upstairs porch is very large and offers nice views of the lake. We also enjoyed using the fire pit at night. The owner was great at communicating and responding quickly to any inquiries. I agree with other reviews about no "fine dining". But that's not why I go to the lake. Ludington is a short drive away and offers several options for food and entertainment. Other larger cities are within 2 hours drive and excellent for day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W., Bay City, MI

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

A week on Lake Michigan

We had a great time in Mears. I was travelling with my family of four, another family of four and a couple. There was just enough room to sleep 10. We really enjoyed the large deck off the house as well as the the porch under the deck. The pictures don't really show the amount of outdoor space the cottage has. The walk to the beach is quick and the house had everything we needed to cook for a week. We had a great week of warm weather so we spent every day at the beach. The house could use a little TLC in the bathrooms. We had an issue with the shower in the upstairs bathroom not working so we were only able to use a sprayer that was about knee height. Other than that, no complaints and we would definitely come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W., Bay City, MI

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

A great week on the lake!

This is our 3rd time staying at this property. We stay with two families of four and a couple, so 10 people total. If you are a large adult, you may have issues sleeping on the bunk beds. Two bedrooms are bunk rooms with two sets of bunkbeds. In one room, the top beds are pretty close to the bottom bed, so not ideal for adults, but we make it work. The property has everything you need; however, you do have to bring your own linens and towels. The house is spacious given the two stories. The back patio is nice for storing all of our outdoor gear and coolers and the top deck is perfect for hanging out in the mornings and evenings. The neighbors are very nice and if you are respectful of the area, they are very welcoming. The beach area for the rental is part of the association and is small, but a short walk toward the lighthouse and there is plenty of room on the stretch of state land. We spent our days on the beach and ventured to Craigs Cruisers and the Chicken Shack one day. If you love the beach and want a relaxing vacation home with a view, I highly recommend this place. Diane is great to work with and we will be back again for a 4th year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Elsa B., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

very nice overall

we enjoyed the property and the beach. the house was comfortable and it is so pretty there! walked to lighthouse and enjoyed the beach. house was clean. I do think it’s important to have in upfront listing that you bring sheets and towels. while i understand the challenges of housekeeping, this is a very unusual request—in renting dozens of VRBOs over the years and Lake Michigan coast in particular, this has never come up. While this is in no way something the owner can control, i do agree with another poster who commented that sit-down restaurants were hard to come by (and no fine dining). we had info that was much appreciated, but many places were quite far away. the few that were close by we tried but just finding a good salad was a challenge. we did see a sign for a restaurant that may open in 2022. between that and the staffing shortage at pentwater places easing, this could change soon. overall, we enjoyed our stay and particularly the beach and beautiful lighthouse. the teens enjoyed the beach and the dune buggy ride and the amusements in silver lake. there aren’t amusement rides in most areas near lake michigan, so that was an advantage that we appreciated and enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey K.

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

Peaceful and relaxing!

Thank you Diana for a wonderful stay at your cottage. The cottage was as described and so very clean! Views of the lake, access to beach and location overall was perfect! We had a peaceful and relaxing stay and a fun week exploring the area and playing on the beach! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stefanie P.

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

Perfect spot on Lake Michigan!

Very nice property manager who checked in with us during our stay seeing if we needed anything. BEAUTIFUL sunsets that we spent watching from the fire pit while our son was in bed. We brought our bikes and we bikes to get ice cream as well as to Silver Lake. Nice and easy ride! We loved our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W., Bay City, MI

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

Our 2nd Visit to the Lake House

This was our second time renting this house on Lake Michigan. It was perfect for our group of 10. We had 5 adults and 5 children and the space worked great for us. The internet works great and has improved since last year! Love having both patios for extra space to spread out and with views of Lake Michigan. We spent the week at the beach, walking to the lighthouse, watching sunsets and enjoying the views from the cabin. Our main focus of the trip is to spend time at the beach so we aren't looking for a trip with lots of things to do, but we did go on the Mac Doon Rides to explore the Sand Dunes and spent some time at Craig's Cruisers in the arcade on a rainy day. Highly Recommend going to get Chicken Wings from the Silver Lake Chicken Shack. They are the best.. Diana is great to work with and we will definitely be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy V.

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

We enjoyed our stay at the cottage

Great location and neighborhood. A lot to do for the teenagers nearby. One week stay is too short. Book two weeks please.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky G.

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

Great cottage

We enjoyed the property. Beautiful view and access to the beach. Great location to enjoy all the local activities. Cottage very clean and had everything we needed. Definitely recommend and would rent again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John W.

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

Amazing Location 🌞

We have stayed at several VRBOs in Alaska, Hawaii, and Florida on the water , and this beach cottage location is right up there with those locations. We enjoyed coffee on the beach in the morning and toasting the Sun sets. The house accommodations were perfect for what we needed as a group of 7 adults. Bunk bed accommodations might be a turn off for some ,but we did not plan to spend the day in our room but rather enjoy and explore the immense natural beauty surrounding the cottage. Thank you again for sharing your slice of heaven with us. We will certainly be back....
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ramirez R.

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

Amazing

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Great fall getaway!

We had such a great time at the cottage! Pleasantly surprised at all the outdoor space and the beach was beautiful. Loved the short walk down to watch the sunsets. We would drfinately rent this house again. The host was wonderful to work with! I felt like she was so responsive and genuinely cared about our trip and making sure everything was great! Thank you Diana!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nick D.

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

The perfect place for our September beach trip.

The house was great for our family of three adults and four kids. We loved being so close to the beach and yet just minutes from town. We had everything we needed for a great few days away as a family. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

David & Jane R., Spencer IN,

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

No Frills, Made It Work For Us!

Great location, & proximity to beach! Super neighbors. Nice beaches, no crowds, & pleasant breezes, but thank God we only had a couple of days/nights of heat & no breeze. This made cooking for ourselves not pleasant. The advertised 3 full BA’s turned out to be 1 1/2!!! The one shower water pressure was awful!!!! And not a lot of nearby restaurants and general “vacation shopping.” Sleeping accommodates we’re not real pleasant in that Pillows on beds & most of the beds were pretty worthless. 2 BR’s with the decent size bank beds and the 1BR with the full-some mattress were all upstairs making traveling for this 69yr challenging! 😏🤨. Young kids were be hard to entertain at Mears but I think here but again, for the amount of money we paid it was ok. The proximity to beach was super, neighbors super nice, but all in all with the purchase of some decent pillows, some yard sale items purchased to spruce it up $ “homey it up” a bit would add so much! Hostess was good to communicate with but for myself I would not go back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Terri A.

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

Family Getaway

This cottage was just what we needed after being cooped up from COVID. The neighbors were very welcoming and the view was beautiful. The water was clean and beach was amazing. Just a few steps 😊. We did the MacDune rides and MI Adventure on chilly days. Thank you Diana!!! We had a blast!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

Wonderful!

My family has rented cottages on Silver Lake and Upper Silver Lake for 50 years. This was my first time on Lake Michigan. We absolutely loved this cottage. Great location, beach access, good neighbors, and wonderful owner. Can’t wait to go back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jim F.

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

Perfect Place for a Family

The cottage is perfect and the view of Lake Michigan is amazing! It's a 30 second walk down to the beach and there are so many fun things to do, just minutes away. My family can't wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing location!

We had a great week on the beach! Even though it was early April--and rainy for much of our week--this is a great spot. Even though you're not quite right on the beach (it's about a 30-second walk, because the cottage is in the second row), you have clear views of the lake from the upstairs. A great stretch where you can walk for miles with wide beach. The heating system made the house comfortable very quickly on chillier days. The Internet was blazing fast, and everything was quite clean. Our only minor quibbles would be that the kitchen knives could stand a sharpening, and the upstairs shower is a bit wonky, but those are just nitpicky comments. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Keto G.

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

Nice cottage near the beach. We would go back.

We enjoyed the location. Plenty of sandy beach. Good hiking in the State Park nearby. I'm pretty handy with electronics, but was never able to get the internet modem/router working, even after trying the 2nd password that the owner sent us.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2020

About the host

Hosted by Diana Mathis

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We have spent more than 20 years enjoying this cottage with our 4 children.

Why they chose this property

Lovingly cared for cozy cottage overlooking Lake Michigan in small quiet beach association with a shared private beach.

What makes this property unique

Quiet cottage neighborhood, great for families just a quarter mile from the Little Point Sable lighthouse.

Languages:

English
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