10/10 Excellent
Kelli B.
1 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Kelli B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
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Beachin Lighthouse Villa at Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Little Sable Lighthouse
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11288.0 sq m
Popular amenities
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
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
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
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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
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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 - 0.4 km
- Silver Lake State Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 9 min drive - 5.5 km
- Upper Silver Lake - 12 min drive - 7.0 km
- Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 21 min drive - 15.8 km
Restaurants
- Frickin' Chicken Shack - 10 min drive
- Whippy Dip - 6 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
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Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.8/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.8/10
Location
9.8/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Deann S.
2 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home!
Deann S.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colleen H.
14 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Long Weekend Getaway
Colleen H.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
11 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Outstanding
Kelly S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Darlene F.
9 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Lovely Cottage but Disappointing View
Darlene F.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
James A.
21 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
70th Birthday Party
James A.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Most Relaxing Vacation
Susan H.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
M A.
3 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
M A.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jamie W.
21 Aug 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spectacular views and access to the water
Jamie W.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Laurie M.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Your repeat lakefront family fun beachhouse
Laurie M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kyle A.
6 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Home and Beautiful Location
Kyle A.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kristen R.
28 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family trip
Kristen R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Diane P.
20 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just another day in paradise
Diane P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, well appointed villa, responsive host.
Susan H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jeff M.
13 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake Michigan House
Jeff M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelly S.
6 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Fun!
Kelly S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen N.
22 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing!!
Kathleen N.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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Roxanne C.
21 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Roxanne C.
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Matt B.
13 May 2024
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Family weekend @ the dunes
Matt B.
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
Ryan G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Kelli B., Caledonia, MI
1 Mar 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pure Perfection
Kelli B.
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!
Spencer P.
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
Linda H.
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!
Verified traveller
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leanne T.
1 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly Recommend
Leanne T.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 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.
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.
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.
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