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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10223 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Mears, MI

Silver Lake State Park2 min walk
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center4 min drive
Little Sable Point Lighthouse6 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)64 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Love this place, close to everything, but far enough away to feel a little more secluded. Clean house and easy to talk t...

Miranda W.

Oct 26, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Loft

1 Single Bed, 1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

Lower Level Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Main Floor Master

1 Queen Bed

Twin Room

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Silver Lake Custom Cottage in the HEART of SLSD

Custom Cottage features over 2400sq ft., sleeps up to 12, offers ample parking, and all of the modern amenities you're looking for. Home is located off the main road and less than a block from the famous Mac Woods Dune Rides, Whippy Dip, and only minutes away from Restaurants, Silver Lake and the Dunes! A 50amp hookup for EV/RV plug in is also available. Relax on the front porch in the morning and party on the covered patio behind the home in the evening!

Property manager

Paul and Rachel Armstrong

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lakefront-Yardistry Gazebo, fire pit and chairs.

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking is not allowed. If smoking outside, please dispose of your cigarette butts. DO NOT throw in trash can! Hot butts are a hazard :-)

A limit of 2 dogs can join you at our home during your vacation. Do not leave canines unattended in the home or outside at any time. Pick up waste.

Quiet time is between 10:00 PM and 8:00 AM per township regulation. This is a neighborhood and must be respected as such.

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 first aid kit 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. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting.

Mears, MI

What's nearby

Silver Lake State Park - 2 min walk
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 6 min drive
Upper Silver Lake - 6 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 16 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 64 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive
‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬13 min drive
‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬4 min drive
‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬10 min drive
‪Whippy Dip - ‬5 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Silver Lake Custom Cottage in the HEART of SLSD pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Silver Lake Custom Cottage in the HEART of SLSD ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver Lake Custom Cottage in the HEART of SLSD ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Silver Lake Custom Cottage in the HEART of SLSD located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Silver Lake State Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Lake Michigan. The Fox Barn Winery and Little Sable Point Lighthouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Christi H.

12 June 2024

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

Great house

Enjoyed our stay. The house was clean and perfect for our stay. Close to lots of fun stuff to do but still a bit secluded.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jeff B.

29 May 2024

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

Great location, comfortable accommodations, quiet neighborhood.

The title says it all!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Miranda W., Bay City, MI

26 Oct 2023

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

Great place to stay!

Love this place, close to everything, but far enough away to feel a little more secluded. Clean house and easy to talk to the owners when anything is needed!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

kris K.

8 Oct 2023

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

Spacious Getaway

Very impressed with the front porch, yard was very nice, and interior was modern and well kept.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zelda

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication

My son was married at the Heritage Wedding Barn and we got this property for that reason. It was only like 6 minutes away so this was perfect! We were very pleased with the house and property. Very well maintained and clean. The house inside is very light and airy and just has a good feel. Lots of room in and out. Nice patio and also outdoor area in back that is well lit. The owners Rachel and Paul were extremely helpful and always got back to me right away when I had questions. If we ever go back to the area we would definitely get this house again. It was just perfect for us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miranda W., Bay City, MI

27 Aug 2023

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

Great place to stay!

Overall it couldn't have been a better trip. The house was wonderful and clean! Communication with Paul and Rachel was always quick and easy, this is going to be our new place to rent when we come to Silver Lake!! And we love that we can bring our 2 furbabies with us!!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginjer T.

11 Aug 2023

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

Perfect!

My family and I just stayed for 5 nights, ages ranging from 9 months to 71 years old. The space was fantastic, and we loved having separate living spaces/plenty of room to spread out and hang out. Two people in our group also brought their 5th wheel and there was plenty of room in the driveway for it (42 ft). The location is unbeatable and the hosts were always friendly and prompt when responding to us (no issues, just several inquiries to plan for our stay). The house was clean and we felt very comfortable during our visit. We would stay again in a heartbeat!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marci P.

6 Aug 2023

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

First time in Silver Lake

We came to Silver Lake for a wedding, which was just down the road at the heritage barn. It was the perfect location for us, the house was immaculate, and had everything we needed for our stay. I will defitekyveetun in the future!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy J.

14 July 2023

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

Space with charm.

The home was very spacious, well equipped with all the essentials. House was clean, linens were great quality, yard was maintained very well. Overall a 5 star stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

George F.

14 July 2023

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

Just like Home

We felt right at home in this home. Everything we needed was there and more. A short drive to town and a 2 minute walk to Whippy Dip was very convenient.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

anthony d.

11 July 2023

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

Great stay, as advertised

Great property. We had a family of 5. The adults stayed upstairs, the kids had a whole downstairs to themselves. Perfect! Plenty of room, great dining table on main floor for playing games. We did not use the outside, but there was a nice porch off the front for coffee in the morning and a firepit out back. I also had a large (28') enclosed trailer for our toys and it was very easy to back in and get out of the driveway. All around a great place and we would definitely stay again if we come back to Silver Lake!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

7 July 2023

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

Silver Lake Dunes Getaway

Clean, spacious and in a great location! Thank you for sharing your vacation home with my family. It was a great annual week with friends and family to relax, go dunin and enjoy the beautiful sites of Silver Lake 😊

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

26 June 2023

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

Great trip

We had an excellent stay at the Silver Lake Custom Cottage. It was more spacious then we thought, and it was the best equipped VRBO we have stayed in. We loved being able to bring our furry friends for their first dunes adventure. We come up at least once every summer and will definitely stay here again.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

22 June 2023

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

Great for a family getaway

The house was awesome and conveniently located from the downtown area, Mac Dune Rides, the lighthouse & Lake Michigan beach. There was plenty of room with my son's wife and 2 grandkids having their own space in the basement while the rest of us occupied the first and second floor bedrooms. Lot's to do and see in the Silver Lake area. Awesome trip!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

16 June 2023

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

Family Dune get-away

We enjoyed our stay at this clean home. Great location to ice cream, coffee & doughnut shop & of course The Sand Dunes. We hope to stay again when our family can get away for a whole week.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula P.

14 June 2023

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

Great home!

Great place for our family to stay while we enjoyed Silver Lake!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey T.

6 June 2023

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

Great stay!

We had a perfect experience staying here. The house is so nice and big and comfortable and stocked with absolutely everything you could need. Tucked in a nice neighborhood but quick access to everything. Communication with the owners was so easy. We will definitely be back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth F.

9 Oct 2022

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

Family

The house is in the perfect location. Easy to get to the sand dunes. I just hoped everything was opened in town. We were a week short. But still had a great time.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022