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Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental

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Privacy awaits at this luxury cabin on a large wooded lot in Floradale.
Privacy awaits at this luxury cabin on a large wooded lot in Floradale.
Long driveway that can accommodate a couple trailers for your sand toys.
Rent our 5bd 3ba home next door. Both homes accommodate up to 28 people!
2024 construction! New firepit and new lawn being added

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12171.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2-main floor

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3-upstairs loft

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4-downstairs walkout

1 Queen Bed

Master-main floor

1 Queen Bed

Queen sleeper sofa in finished basement

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental

WE HAVE A 2800 sqft, 5bd 3ba (sleeps 14) HOME AVAILABLE NEXT TO THIS PROPERTY. Listing #2997177.

Thank You For Your Interest In Staying At Our Cottage. Our Goal Is To Make Your Vacation Memorable By Providing An Enjoyable Atmosphere And Cozy Cottage For Your Family Vacation. I Have Been Coming Up To Silver Lake For Over 40 Years Starting As A Kid And Now I’m Raising My Kids To Love Silver Lake Too. We Are A Family Friendly Vacation Property And We Look Forward To Hosting Yours On Your Next Summer Vacation To The Silver Lake Dunes And Lake Michigan Lakeshore!

Please Note We Rent Friday-Friday Only During Peak Summer Weeks (mid June to mid August) Please email me for shorter stays that are outside the peak weeks.

We Have Also Added a Pontoon Rental Option. Fully Equipped With Life Vests, Mp3 Radio, Ski Rope And Tube. Pontoon Rests On A Boat Lift Within The Flora Dale Private Beach And Dock Area. Rental ranges from $950-1400/wk. Please Message Me For Details and if your stay is less than a week.

Relax With The Family At This Silver Lake Retreat. A Pleasant Walk Brings You To Silver Lake Access Complete With 400 Feet Of Sand And A Boat Launch. Closer To Home, Birch and Beach's Location Within The Private FloraDale Association Means You'll Also Have Access To A Heated Pool, Basketball And Tennis Courts, A Rec Room, Playground And More.

Birch And Beach Provides The Perfect Family Getaway. 4 Bedrooms And A Hide-a-bed Offer Sleeping For As Many As 12. New Memory Foam Beds Added To Main Floor and Loft. Enjoy Dinner On The Grill And Dine On The Spacious Deck Overlooking The Woods. When The Sun Goes Down, Enjoy An Evening Under The Stars Gathered Around The Cabin's Fire Pit.

It's An Easy Drive To Mac Woods Dune Rides, Silver Lake State Park, Craig's Cruisers, Little Point Sable Lighthouse, Miles Of Lake Michigan Beaches And Downtown Silver Lake. Or Take A Day Trip Shopping In Pentwater Or Exploring The Lake Michigan Resort Town Of Ludington.
Birch And Beach Offers Plenty Of Place To Park Your Sand And Water Toys. Public Boat Launch Access Is Nearby For A Day In The Sun On Sparkling Silver Lake. A Sturdy Seawall Separates The 400 Feet Of Sugar Sand From Silver Lake. Beautiful Beaches Are Nearby on Lake Michigan as well as Silver Lake.

Property manager

Ryan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Family Friendly Association
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do not allow pets at our home under any circumstances.
Our summertime rental is exclusively Friday to Friday for the summer months.

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: Family Friendly Association
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is near theme parks and on a lake. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 8 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 16 min drive - 12.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Fire Pit Patio, Outdoor Deck, and Heated Pool. Friday to Friday rental located?

This family-friendly Mears holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Silver Lake State Park, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and The Fox Barn Winery. Lake Michigan is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

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

A great place for a family reunion

The house is very clean and has everything one may need, and even more. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. It was great to use the new fire pit and the private swimming pool, tennis courts, and table tennis. Close to Silver Lake, sand dunes, and Lake Michigan. Overall, we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mohammad A.

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

"Perfect Retreat: A Blend of Comfort and Convenience"

The accommodation was spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment I arrived. The amenities were top-notch, including a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable bedding. The location was also ideal, offering easy access to local attractions and dining options. Overall, it was a delightful experience, and I highly recommend this property for anyone seeking a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

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

Great location

House has a nice backyard and fire pit area. You don’t see any other houses and feels private. So easy to get to the lake and put in your boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas E.

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

Silver Lake 2024

My family and I stayed at Silver Lake in 2012 and had a great time. In 2024, we wanted to relive that experience, and our stay did not disappoint. We had a great time catching up, swimming, playing games, and having campfires—and that was just at the property! The area offers a lot of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

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

Great Time!!

Really enjoyed our stay!!! Great accommodations and location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

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

Wonderful - somewhat secluded yet central to all we love about Oceana County

We really enjoyed our stay here, at the end of a wooded cul-de-sac yet close enough to Silver Lake that we could easily walk the path to the pool and beyond to watch the sunset over the dunes from the Association shore area. My favorite times were spent at the fire-pit or with morning coffee on the deck, chatting with family. Plenty of room to relax and grill out. The house was easy to keep tidy, had just about everything we might need, and had minimal requirements on check-out. The beds were comfortable for 9 of us, and having upper, middle, and lower levels allowed us some space and privacy. We were able to fit six cars in the driveway. The owner was easy to reach by text when needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

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

Private cabin, quiet area

Had a wonderful time at this cabin with friends and family in the FloraDale Association! Large deck and yard with fireplace for s’mores and late nights, plenty of parking, and lots of sleeping options.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John w.

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

Fweamily Vacation

We enjoyed our stay. The house worked out very well. 3 levels gave each group of our family their on level. Ryan the host very accommodating. Thanks Ryan we had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Great place, great ammenities

Great property. Loved the Yardzee and firepit at house. The pool was a huge hit. The kids, both teenagers and kids at heart (40+), loved how fast the slide was. Great proximity to dune rides and lighthouse. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

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

Great time in Silver Lake Michigan

We enjoyed our stay at this property. Ryan quickly responded to any questions and even came by when needed. We appreciated having a variety of options for sleeping and the 3 levels of the property. We only wish we could have stayed longer to get to know everything the area has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

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

Great place!!!

We had an amazing family vacation here! The house is great. The location is perfect. Ryan is an excellent host. His communication was outstanding. The house has everything you need and than some! It truly is a GEM! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrell H.

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

Our stay in Mears

The property was very clean and centrally located. Ryan was very accommodating. Any questions we had we were able to contact him directly and he responded quickly. We would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking for a fun filled vacation at Silver Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ricki R., Arlington Heights

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

Michigan Memorial

this house and another one which i wrote a review for were owned by the same person so ill let my first review stand for this house as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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

Memorial Weekend

Everything was perfect! We liked that the house was in a subdivision, but still had major privacy. Everything was super clean. The beds were all so comfortable. We walked to take the kids to the pool - it was really nice and had a slide. The bon fire at night was great! I would definitely plan a weekend again here in the future with the family!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Perfect Silver Lakes stay

We had so much fun in Silver Lakes! This home is close to all of the activities in the area-sand dunes, beaches, lighthouses, restaurants (we loved The Chicken Shack), MacWoods, Whippy Dip ice cream, Craig's Cruisers, Lewis Adventure Farm, Country Dairy, many orchards and farms, Ludington and all it has to offer, wineries, the town of Hart, and the list goes on! It was a great family trip! I would highly recommend renting the boat if you plan to enjoy Silver Lake and the sand dunes, so much fun with kids. Take your boogie boards and sleds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

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

Quiet little cul de sac

Nice place. If you like your own quiet corner this place is great. Only downside was the driveway. If you have multiple cars you need to do a little dancing with the vehicles sometimes. It would not hinder me from renting this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

S. L. G.

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

Wonderful Vacation Spot for a Family

Loved this house and it’s location. Plenty of room for everyone (3 Adults and three kids, kids loved the bunk beds). Generous supply of necessities and kitchen appliances and utensils, even everything for the fire pit. Lovely setting with access to pool, rec room, etc. A/C went out but owner was quick to get repair attended to. Very nice vacation experience. If we came back to this area on a vacation, would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Candee N.

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

Very clean close to everything

This property was very clean and close to everything, check out procedures was a little weird. We had to be out by 10 am sharp however we was to do a load of laundry and put it in the dryer and start another load in the washer all before we left.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

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

Good location

Overall we were pleased with our stay. The house worked well for our group. Each family had there own space and the one room worked well for the kids as well. Ryan was very helpful during the check-in. Location was good.. close to the lake and sand dunes. The community was very nice as well. We felt a few things could use some updating, however, it did not ruin our stay. The boat rental was a nice addition as well. We would recommend this house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G.

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

We absolutely loved this place!

Our annual family vacation to the dunes with our adult children was perfect. The house had plenty of space for everyone, especially loved the downstairs living area that allowed some privacy for the young adults. The large dining table was great to share our meals and hang out. The location is close to everything. We enjoyed meeting Ryan who was so helpful. He takes great care to make sure everything is just right. There are just so many nice details to this home, we hope to be back again next year. Thanks for everything Ryan
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Perfectly located and set up for a big family!!

My husband and I are in a new season of life with our children starting to get married and have their own children. We had our first family get together last week! It was wonderful. The house was clean, there were pots and pans, lots of plates etc. for us to use. The house is located in a friendly neighborhood, but secluded as well. Not too far from the pool, clubhouse.Also close to the small town. We made many memories. Ryan was very easy to work with and answered questions quickly. We would recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Dawn B.

Beautiful home and community!

Our family loved the home, association and surrounding area. We played tennis, pickle ball, ping pong and shuffle board every day. The home was well equipped and the owner was kind. We enjoyed the spacious porch and fire pit area as well as the private yard and private beach. The air in the home was not even so those on the main floor were comfortable but the lower level was very cold. Bring extra blankets if you plan to use that area. The pillows on the main floor need to be replaced and the bedroom on the main floor needs a new mattress as two people roll towards the middle. There are no towels in either bathroom but they can be found in the closet on main floor. Overall, we loved this property would recommend it and would rent it again. Silver lake area and Lake Michigan are amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

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

Quiet Peaceful Location

This house is located at the end of a culdesac in a quiet neighorhood. The owner just put in a very nice concrete firepit down on the bottom of the property. That is where we spent every evening. The house was a good size for our group. We had 3 couples and 2 teenagers. The teenagers shared the bunk bedroom while then each couple had their own private sleeping areas. There were 2 bathrooms that were shared. The living area and kitchen were the right size for our needs and we cooked breakfast each morning and then usually either lunch or dinner. Breakfast was enjoyed on the partial wraparound deck that overlooked the firepit and wooded area. There was also plenty of parking on the driveway for 3 vehicles and a trailer that had our side by side. The location of the house was within a mile of main Silver Lake area and just a little further from the dune entry. There was a community pool near the house that you could either drive or walk to through a path located near the house. The pool was good size with plenty of seating, a water slide, and shaded areas. We went down once during our stay and we were the only ones there. The only problem that we encountered was the AC not cooling the house. We contacted the owner and within hours he had an AC guy there repairing the unit and the house was cooling again. There is a pontoon boat rental that you can get with the house as well for a good price. Owner was great to work with and was extremely responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Terrible experience

Firstly, we received noticed from Ryan a week before the trip that there was no grass and that he will be turbo seeding the entire yard and asked us to remain off the grass as much as possible during our stay. This was tough because we had 7 young children staying the weekend. He didn’t offer any type of incentive, but I did ask for a small discount and he agreed. On the second day of the trip, we went to the pool and it was closed! There was a maintenance guy working and he told me he had no way to let me in and that even if he did let me in, the heater and chlorinator were not working. It was padlocked and the pool was discolored and filthy. The guy was very kind, he even called a member of the association to try to get it unlocked for us but couldn’t reach them. At this point, we decided to end our trip. We did not have access to the pool which is the MAIN reason we chose this home! Ryan was not helpful, accused me of lying. He told me he “knew for a fact” that the pool was not filthy because he was “just there.” I have posted the pictures on this review so you can see for yourself. He told us he has no control over the pool (even though his entire property is marketed on VRBO for boating a heated pool) and refused to give us any type of compensation even after we ended our trip so early due to his INNACURATE property description. If he didn’t have control over the pool he should have let us know that ahead of time. We would have reconsidered booking with him.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W., Columbus ohio

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

Such an special place

We had the best week we have had as a family in a very long time. Ryan's home had everything and more for us to stay busy, have fun, feel safe and to stay entertained and make memories that will last forever. We would highly recommend to anyone and everyone going to silver lake and we will be sure to be back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Ryan

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As a kid I spent many summers enjoying the dunes, lake Michigan's beaches, evenings at the Whippy Dip and roasting marshmallows over a glowing campfire. We would take day trips walking around Pentwater, Ludington and the small towns nearby.

Now as a parent i look forward to building new memories with my family at silver lake and we hope our place allows you to build lasting memories with your family.

Why they chose this property

This property is the perfect mix between a secluded quiet cottage and being close enough to walk into town, to Mac Woods or the Whippy Dip.

The private beach has soft sugar white sand that offers the best views of the dunes. Enjoy an evening by the water and cook hamburgers on the grill. A step over the short seawall provides great swimming in sandy Silver Lake. While it's not the best place to swim it does provide peace and quiet from the busy Lake Michigan beaches. We also have a boat slip for rent if you'd like to bring your own boat and enjoy tubing, skiing, or trips across the lake to the sandy beaches of Silver Lake.

The house is cared for by us and helped maintained by a local resident. We live in Grand Rapids so we are close by if you need us but we respect your privacy and trust you know how to enjoy yourselves responsibly.

The most important reason to rent Parasail Place is because we understand what you want in a vacation rental. We ourselves have rented a wide variety of places and have shared your frustrations of not having what you need to enjoy a week away from home. You should not have to worry 'am I forgetting something, do we have towels, what about linens and pillows, spices and utensils. I hope this place has what we need.' We have added everything we could think of, within reason, to add but if we forgot something that is necessary we would be happy to provide it.

Our intentions are for you to pack your bags not pack your house up.

What makes this property unique

Room for 2 families without breaking the budget.

Our house can actually accommodate the number of people it sleeps both for dining and relaxing.

The house was designed with kids in mind. We know you want to relax too and having the kids enjoy themselves makes your vacation much more pleasant. Besides the property amenities (pool, basketball, tennis, shuffle board, and the rec center), classic board games, woods nearby for exploring....and best yet, a separate living room for the adults to sit and talk while the kids play games or watch movies.

This house has the comforts of your home only miles away from the bustle of your city or town.

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