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Location, Location, Vacation. SheriDune, a Lake Michigan Beach House.

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The Beach
Dunetop view
Best. Sunsets. Ever.
Moonrise on the Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk Room

4 Single Beds

Guest Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Location, Location, Vacation. SheriDune, a Lake Michigan Beach House.

With unparalleled views of Little Point Sable Lighthouse from the expanded deck and from inside the cottage, and right across the street from Golden Sands beach, you simply cannot beat this location. This magical property has amazing beach access right across the street, and the most incredible sunsets you will ever see!

SheriDune is surrounded on two sides by Silver Lake State Forest and has a private fire pit area out back for 'Smores roasting and stargazing. With so many different zones to hang out in, your friends and family will have plenty of space to enjoy from the cottage to the huge deck to the fire pit area to the beach.

The deck is the place to be from the morning cup of coffee on. It boasts a bar height table for 4 and a picnic table for 6-8, both made from recycled milk jugs! There is another "kids" picnic table for activities and a queen-sized day bed with a sun canopy overhead. There is also a Design Within Reach plastic sofa on the deck and other seating for everything from sunbathing to stargazing!

Not to be outdone, the beach is like something you would fly thousands of miles to visit, and most of the time you have this huge public beach all to yourselves.

With 3 bedrooms and a bathroom, SheriDune comfortably sleeps 8. There is a Queen in the Master, a Full-size bed in the guest bedroom, and a kids' bunk room that has 4 bunks.

Very limited calendar so book fast!!

Property manager

Kevin J Sheridan

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)
Minimum age to rent: 30
Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)
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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, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Quiet Hours: Quiet hours are from 9:00 PM to 8:00 AM. During this time, noise levels must be kept to a minimum. Please respect your neighbors.
Hallways and Common Areas: Skis, snowboards, and other equipment must be stored in the ski lockers or within your unit and not left in the hallways.
Trash and recycling must be segregated. Please dispose of each in the designated dumpsters, located on the west side of Building D.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this cottage is in the mountains and 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.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 11 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 20 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Val-Du-Lakes Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Location, Location, Vacation. SheriDune, a Lake Michigan Beach House. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

Where is Location, Location, Vacation. SheriDune, a Lake Michigan Beach House. located?

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

AMAZING

The best experience our family has had with a VRBO stay and we have had many. Kevin is amazing! Top notch host. The location of this property could not be any better. Cute cabin lake house feel. Stocked with everything you need. Bring your swim gear and a dress for a walk is all you will need. Can’t say enough positive things about our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyle P.

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

Weekend getaway

The house’s deck was amazing to sit on and enjoy they outside. He provided an awesome brand new grill and property along with a heater. The inside was a little cramped but that was okay because we were enjoying all Silver Lake has to offer. Beach access is best from the lighthouse entrance if you walk directly across to the beach there is a very steep hill to climb down and back up.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lori N.

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

Fabulous location!

Overall, a great cottage. There are a couple of things that could easily improve the property. No table lamps. Playing cards, etc, the only lights are super bright ceiling fluorescent lights. Maybe extra blankets. It was cold our first two nights. Hair dryer, a must have for rental properties. The place is adorable and I would recommend i!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Paradise!!!

So relaxing. If you are looking for privacy, this place has it. If you are looking for fun things to do, a short 2 mile drive to Silver Lake is worth it. Go for a dune ride, rent a boat or pontoon for the day, go to the shops! Comfortable, clean, well stocked with everything you need, all you really have to do is bring your own food! Great firepit, plenty of room, inside and out. It took 70 seconds to walk across the road to the beach! Beautiful sunsets, hummingbirds, deer, rabbits. Nice getaway for our 36th anniversary! I highly recommend staying here. Kevin is just a text away if you have any questions. We will definitely be returning !
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Gregory P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location and very laid back vibe

The location of the home is perfectly situated near the entry to a beautiful, sandy beach that could easily compete with Florida or southern California in quality. During the fall (and spring, I expect), there were few people present at any hour except just before sunset. There are sundry, very good hiking trails within a short walk - all of which are devoid of people. To the immediate south are several square miles of open dune-grassland to hike. The home itself is on the small side and has a definite, easy-going, no-fuss vibe. There is no washer and no drier, so a 20-minute drive to the laundromat is necessary for multi-day stays. The bathroom is small, but functional as is the kitchen nook. Rooms are likewise small, but if one's goal is to be outside enjoying scenery, they will work fine. The back porch is nice for relaxing with lots of nice seating and probably the best feature of the home. The owner was attentive and kind.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Idyllic

Just perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo L., Hamilton, Ohio

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

SheriDune Shines Bright

The SheriDune was the perfect place for our family! We loved the cottage's vibe -- fun, playful, cozy, and clean! Thank you to the host, Kevin, for making our stay enjoyable! We highly recommend SheriDune for anyone visiting Silver Lake, MI!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark A.

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

Great Location and Outside Deck!

Cute cottage, great deck (large with new gas grille and very nice furniture). Nice view of the Little Sable lighthouse. short walk to the lighthouse and public beach on Lake Michigan. Very attentive owner.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kevin J Sheridan

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It was always our family's dream to own a beach cottage and after renting on this beach for 4 years, we found this gem and made the dream come true. We have loved every moment since and have shared this special place with family and friends since 2013.

A weekend here feels like a week off, the relaxation is instantaneous and deep.

We have put lots of love into SheriDune, replacing every window and door, putting wood ceilings in the bedrooms and bathroom and ceiling fans throughout. It is cozy and comfy, and being in the furniture business, we have outfitted it with the best quality furniture inside and out, and the art throughout is all original, from the paintings to the metal sculptures.

Why they chose this property

Best of both worlds. The properties directly on the Lake are subject to high winds and blowing sand and have had their property size and hangout space significantly decreased by the rising lake the past few years. Being directly across the street and a super short walk to the beach is the best of both worlds, close enough but not too close.

You and your guests can enjoy the beach, but also enjoy lots of space to hang out from the cottage to the huge deck to the firepit in the wooded and shaded backyard. You can hike the trails of Silver Lake Forest right in the backyard, or kayak the Silver Lake Channel. There is SO much to do nearby, hike or dune buggy in the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, tubing the Stoney Lake River, Lewis Petting Zoo, or drive 15 minutes to Pentwater, a quaint town with lots of shopping and dining. Mac Woods Dune Rides is right down the street, and the Hart Montague Bike Path is close by too.

What makes this property unique

Our beach access is via our neighbors' driveway across the street, which puts you on the far north end of the Lighthouse Public Beach, but nobody comes down that far as they all think it is a Private Beach. The Private Beach starts right at our neighbors' house. We are able to leave beach chairs and toys on the beach and nobody bothers anything. Not having to haul everything up and down from the beach every day is a huge bonus.

Languages:

English