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Custom designed to mimic lighthouse keeper's residence

22 foot cathedral ceilings in main living area

Light house from crow's nest window on 4th level

Overview
Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11288 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Explore the area

Mears, MI

Little Sable Point Lighthouse4 min walk
Silver Lake State Park14 min walk
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center9 min drive
Ludington, MI (LDM)42 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

We use VRBO often. And this was the first time we ever returned to the same home. We loved it that much the first time a...

Kelli B.

Mar 1, 2024

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Beachin Lighthouse Villa at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Little Sable Lighthouse

Incredible Lake Michigan Home with over 1/2 mile of public beach and amazing views of Little Sable Lighthouse. This gorgeous custom built home is built among the soft sand dunes of Mears Michigan and designed to take advantage of the beautiful views of Lake Michigan as well as the views of Little Sable Lighthouse across the street. Home is engineered to recreate the homes frequently built to house the light keepers for lighthouses built during the latter 1/2 of the 1800's along the shore of Michigan's Great Lakes. Enjoy over a 1/2 mile of soft, sandy Lake Michigan Beach that is literally directly across this quiet dead end street. Utilize the amazing powered beach wagon to effortlessly transport all your beach toys, chairs, umbrellas, food, ice cold drinks and even your kayaks and paddle boards from the home to the waters edge. Toes can be from the door to the water in 4 minutes and buried in the sand dunes right off the amazing wrap around deck. Whether you are relaxing on the deck, enjoying a gathering around the fire pit, entertaining in the living room, enjoying a movie and games in the walkout basement or hanging out in the 4th story crow's nest, you'll enjoy the most amazing views of one of Michigan's most iconic lighthouses from nearly every room in this quality home.
Little Sable Lighthouse was constructed in 1874 and is among the top 5 tallest lighthouses in Michigan at 107 feet. Visitors can stop by the small gift shop located in the public parking lot of the lighthouse to purchase a souvenir or pay a small fee to climb the internal staircase of Little Sable and get an amazing panoramic view of Lake Michigan and the surrounding dunes.
Enjoy a truly unique experience at Silver Lake Sand Dunes state park which is only a few miles north. This is one of the few locations in the united states which permits 4x4's to ride on the dunes and it has the added bonus permitting vacationers to pull their 4x4 up to an amazing Lake Michigan beach that is only accessible by 4x4 drivers and their companions.

1/10th of a mile to Little Sable Light House
4 miles to Silver Lake Sand Dunes 4X4 Park
2 miles to Mac Dune Rides
32 miles to Ludington Michigan
3 miles to Fox Barn Winery
13 miles to Oceana Winery & Vineyard
18 miles to Gold Rush Water Park at Double J J Resort, open all year round
45 minutes to Muskegon Winter Sports Complex which is one of only a few locations in the US that permits the public to ride a real luge run (open summer and winter)
10 miles to Big Hart Brewery
26 miles to Sawyer Brewery and North Grove Brewers in Montague
27 miles to Fetch Brewery in Whitehall
18 miles to Pentwater
13 miles to Brown Bear in Shelby (home of the Michigan favorite 1 lb. burger)
5 miles to Heritage Wedding Barn
4 miles to Duneberry Farms Disc Golf
4 miles to Cherry Point Farm
33 Miles to Michigan Adventure Amusement Park
15 Miles to Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo
15 Miles to Country Dairy where you can tour the dairy including milk bottling factory and automated robotic milking machine
2 hours and 20 minutes to Traverse City, the nations cherry capital

Property manager

Joseph Bergum

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 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Reach out to us if you want to bring a second dog

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not a rule - but letting you know there are ring cameras on the outside of the home to monitor the place when no one is there.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is near theme parks and on the beach. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mears, MI

What's nearby

Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 4 min walk
Silver Lake State Park - 14 min walk
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 9 min drive
Upper Silver Lake - 12 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 21 min drive

Restaurants

‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬10 min drive
‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬16 min drive
‪Whippy Dip - ‬6 min drive
‪Sand Castle Restaurant - ‬9 min drive
‪Silver Pointe General Store - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beachin Lighthouse Villa at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Little Sable Lighthouse pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Beachin Lighthouse Villa at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Little Sable Lighthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beachin Lighthouse Villa at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Little Sable Lighthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beachin Lighthouse Villa at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Little Sable Lighthouse located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mears holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Little Sable Point Lighthouse is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N.

22 June 2024

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

Amazing!!

What a beautiful home and an absolutely amazing location! This is our 2nd time staying here and we will be back. So many amenities made our stay extra fun.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roxanne C.

21 May 2024

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

Beautiful house on the water

This house is beautiful. We’ve stayed here multiple times and plan on coming back. Just walk across some sand and your at the water. You also can look out and watch the sunsets over the lighthouse. The house is so clean and well appointed. The owners are responsive and can tell they take great care of the house.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

13 May 2024

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

Family weekend @ the dunes

Home was amazing! Everything was as listed and beyond. Host was very accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan G.

13 Apr 2024

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

Great Family Getaway

Enjoyed my parents 60th birthdays at this beautiful location, lucky enough in time for the exlipse.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

12 Apr 2024

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

A great family get-away

We loved our stay at the Lighthouse villa. The house is very comfortable and fully stocked with anything you might need. Even the little things like nice wine glasses. We especially appreciated being able to bring our dogs with us to enjoy walking on the beach. The deck has great furniture to relax on and it is enclosed so that the dogs could sit outside with us (suitable for larger dogs). The Villa is a little oasis that you won't want to leave.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B., Caledonia, MI

1 Mar 2024

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

Pure Perfection

We use VRBO often. And this was the first time we ever returned to the same home. We loved it that much the first time around; and the second was no different! This house is one of the cleanest and most well stocked homes. The owners seem to have thought of all the details - everything labeled, phone chargers throughout, cooking supplies, you name it. My kiddos love the games in the basement! We played games, did puzzles, cooked many meals, and had some amazing family time. We all love the crows nest and the most amazing picturesque lake/lighthouse views throughout the house. We enjoyed so many beautiful sunsets, walks on the beach, hiking the dunes. We loved the new sleds at the home and sledding on the dunes! We just love exploring this part of Michigan through all seasons. We’ll be back :)

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Spencer P.

10 Jan 2024

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

Another Great Christmas!

This was our second Christmas stay at this property, and everything was great! Joe and Sue were great hosts and communicative as always. The weather was very warm this time! Love this property!

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

24 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful Views of Lake Michigan

This is the third time we’ve stayed at one of their properties, our first at this house. As with their other property, they spare no expense in thinking of everything to make our stay perfect. Walks along the beach was close as was a number of nature preserves we explored. Another great stay for us with our GSD’s! Thanks for making our vacation perfect!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 Oct 2023

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

An amazing place to stay!

This was the cleanest VRBO we have ever used. The owners thought of everything . . . comfortable beds, well-stocked kitchen (cooking) equipment, entertainment/ games for all ages, amazing views from the crows nest, quiet little reading nooks, a quick walk to the beach, along with a gated deck for our dogs that allows everyone to relax, sit back and enjoy the beautiful sunsets!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne T.

1 Oct 2023

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

Highly Recommend

Great home, the host has thought of everything you need for your stay. Location is perfect. Highly recommended staying here.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura p.

30 Sept 2023

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

Great location and amazing views

Perfect, will stay again! Already recommended to friends.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phil K.

25 Sept 2023

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

Family End of Summer Vacation

Great property, great time! We even finished the lighthouse puzzle!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

24 Sept 2023

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

Beautiful West Michigan Getaway

Fantastic beach house! Very roomy with top notch amenities. We didn’t want for anything. Very beautiful location and easy walk to the beach. Awesome sunsets can be seen on the beach or right from the deck. Would return in a heartbeat!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

18 Sept 2023

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

Amazing

My family and I had an amazing time. The house was gorgeous, clean, and had pretty much everything you would need for a stay. It was spacious with beautiful views and in a great location. I loved the porch, the beds were comfy, my husband fell in love with the coffee maker and the TV. I honestly don’t have anything negative to say. I hope we can make it back some day.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi J.

12 Sept 2023

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

Heaven

Perfect, architecture every room breathtaking as are all the views 😍!! Very peaceful, thank you.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen Q.

21 Aug 2023

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

Amazing Beachhouse

The house was a perfect setting. Every room had a beautiful view…dunes, lake and lighthouse. The deck was great for sunsets and star gazing. The kitchen was well equipped. The beds and pillows were extremely comfortable. For a house that allows a dog, you would never know a dog was there. The house was clean and no doggie smell. Looking forward to our return visit. Maureen Q

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

14 Aug 2023

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

Very Nice

Great property with wonderful view. This home is thoughtfully equipped with amenities: kitchen items, beach toys, games, etc. The owner was very responsive to any questions that came up.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

5 Aug 2023

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

Brennan Familly Review

The Best! That sums it up. Beach time, dune time, great meals, campfires, climbing the lighthouse, and more.Our favorites ... the beach wagon, Breville coffee maker, beds, grill, beach towels, and of course the crows nest! Great memories at a beautiful venue!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shea M.

30 July 2023

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

Amazing location!

Loved this property right next to the lighthouse. Easy access to the beach but close to Silver Lake and all the activities nearby. Property was very comfortable and well stocked with high-end amenities- we couldn’t get enough of Sue’s perfect espresso blend! Beach wagon made transport easy! Thanks for a great stay!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen J.

6 July 2023

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

30 year wedding anniversary family trip

We had an awesome family trip with our three children and their spouses. Home was in a great spot to do all our favorite things. Loved the home and the many extras. Only downside was the grill being unusable. We did however grill on the fire pit and made our steaks and shish kabob work. Loved, loved, loved the house and area.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen P., Glen Ellyn IL

24 June 2023

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

Perfect

I can't say enough good things about this place. Beautiful, immaculate and super location!! The hosts thought of everything! The beach wagon was a lifesaver and we didn't need anything we brought. Their beach equipment was top quality and can't believe how all details were taken care of. It seemed more like getting to use your rich relative's place and not a rental. It is close to a lot of activities but seems so private. Perfect! Thanks for letting us share this amazing home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice L., Lousiville, KY USA

20 June 2023

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

Love the house with the red roof

The house was lovely, nicely appointed for our family (age ranges 15 months to 80 years), perfectly located close to the beach in an area not heavily populated.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen N., Illinois

11 June 2023

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

Amazing house and location!

Wow! This is such an amazing, beautiful house! The amenities are beyond any expectation. Everything you could possible use and more! The location is breathtaking. I could have just sat on the deck all day. And being on a dead-end street make it so quiet. We already booked it for next summer.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

31 May 2023

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

Family Getaway

We had our first family vacation here and it was wonderful! The house was everything we imagined it would be. It had great wifi service. My kids loved the toys and huge tv. Cooking on a gas stove was fun! The walk to the beach was amazing! I loved the guidebook in the coffee table. I am not familiar with small lake towns and didn't realize we would not have reliable cell service. Something to keep in mind if you need that.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

24 May 2023

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

Michigan sand dune retreat

We're always a bit apprehensive when reviewing pictures that make things seem a little too perfect. Typically there's a twist somewhere. Not so here. We absolutely enjoyed our stay. Beds were comfortable, including the pillows. Bathrooms were clean and a good size. We like to cook in, so the kitchen is one place we focus on. Dishes and silverware all very nice and everything we needed. But the pots and pans were the best we've seen at a rental. We actuality commented that they must have forgotten to put out the "rental" stock. True nonstick and good quality like everything else, right down to the towels. Our favorite spot was the crows nest sitting area at the top of the house. Awesome views! The home is situated in a quiet area with beautiful views of the lake and lighthouse. Nice walking or just sitting on the deck and enjoying the scenery. The hosts were quick to respond to any questions and even offered some activity ideas. Great place, great stay... Definitely looking forward to going back! Easy 5 stars.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Joseph Bergum

My wife and I are not rich out of state investors. We work regular 9-5 jobs in healthcare and are both Michigan born and raised. We strive to provide the best experience possible for our guests.

We are so excited to host you and your companions at this amazing property. We are premier hosts on VRBO. Our goal is to offer 5 star service to ever single renter and to help families and friends make the most incredible cherished memories.

Why they chose this property

I spent my early childhood in St. Joseph Michigan, where my father and mother raised my siblings and I to appreciate the majesty of Lake Michigan in our 19’ Mercruiser tri hull boat. We moved to Brighton when I was 7 years old and when I grew to my adulthood, I was drawn back to Michigan’s west coast. I purchased a small 16’ Bayliner and took my wife and daughter to Lake Michigan several times a year.
I frequently dreamt of owning a little cottage on Lake Michigan some day. After we lost both my parents, both my in-laws and my brother within a few years span, I convinced my wonderful wife Sue to take the plunge with me. With our limited finances and the ever rising cost of properties near Lake Michigan, we decided to try our hand at renting our place out as a short term rental. We love sharing our home and providing the backdrop for so many great memories for our renters and their families. We have more than one amazing property now and we are still hoping to expand a bit more by finding incredibly unique and beautiful locations for our rental base.

Joseph & Suzanne Bergum

Amazing home with so much to offer with 4x4 dunes, unprecedented views of Little Sable Lighthouse and over 1/2 mile of public beach literally across the street.

What makes this property unique

The most amazing views of one of Michigan's most iconic Lighthouses with the home custom designed to take advantage of it's proximity to the Littles Sable Lighthouse and capture incredible views from the cathedral ceiling in the main living room to the lighthouse literally in your face as you step out of the master bedroom/bath and the unique view of the lighthouse from the 4th floor crow's nest. If you love walking through Michigan's dunes, you'll find so many options here as this home is literally built on a sand dune with great dune exploring on the state park directly across the street and many trail options within walking distance. Finally, you have the amazing Silver Lake Sand Dunes where you can drive your personal 4x4 on some of the most unique terrain in the country as you test your vehicle's muscle and your driving skills on the infamous Test Hill or drive your vehicle to Lake Michigan's water's edge to a beach only accessible to 4x4 owners.