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9.8

Exceptional

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Washer

Explore the area

Mears, MI

Upper Silver Lake1 min walk
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center3 min drive
Silver Lake State Park5 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)61 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

Had such a relaxing stay. Loved the screened in porch with comfy chairs. Lots of places to sit and hang out which worked...

Lisa M.

Aug 13, 2023

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds and 1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Quiet cottage near Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan

Cloud 7 Cottage is on a quiet, private lake just minutes away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Dunes. It is north of Muskegon and south of Ludington. Cloud 7 has 200+ feet of lake front and a large yard to accommodate your outdoor fun. The 5 bedrooms/bunkrooms sleep 14 but you can sleep a couple more kids on mattresses on the floor. A large screened porch is perfect for relaxing. Summer is a great time to enjoy the cottage but September and October are perfect for group retreats, church meetings, girlfriend getaways or fishing trips (Fall discount applies). Boats are not available but you are welcome to bring your own.

The cottage has two living areas, each with TV/Cable. WiFi is available. The large parking area can accommodate 5 or 6 cars/trucks. There is a full kitchen. There is so much to do in the area, including exploring the dunes, going to Lake Michigan, Dune Rides, many restaurants and snack shops within 5 miles. And, there is even a small island within swimming/walking distance of the cottage - the perfect place for kids to explore.

Property manager

Nancy VanDerPuy

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking in cottage or porch

Please observe unwritten lake quiet time between 11:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.

No boats available but you can bring your own.

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

This cottage is located in Mears. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting.

Mears, MI

What's nearby

Upper Silver Lake - 1 min walk
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min drive
Silver Lake State Park - 5 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 11 min drive
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 12 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
‪The Golden Eatery - ‬8 min drive
‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬9 min drive
‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬3 min drive
‪Hart Pizza - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quiet cottage near Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quiet cottage near Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quiet cottage near Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Quiet cottage near Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan located?

Situated in Mears, this cottage is steps from Upper Silver Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Golden Sands Golf Course and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center. Silver Lake State Park is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Lois Z.

2 July 2024

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

Good cottage vibes

Nancy was great to work with. Plenty of room for 14 of us with spaces for all. Beautiful sight right on the lake and close to everything with an awesome screened in porch. Only issue for us was the number of bunk beds for adults! Kids loved the room with 5 bunks, curtains, lights and fans… Great place, Thank you!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl H.

23 June 2024

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

Perfect spot in Silver Lake

This was a great place to stay. It’s on a perfect spot on the lake - real shallow and sandy for quite a ways out, perfect for kids of all ages. A short swim to a small island that the kids can explore. The house is great with a lot of windows and an enclosed porch. A great place for swimming in the day and a campfire at night. Super close to all that Silver Lake has to offer.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

13 Aug 2023

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

Awesome place on the water

Had such a relaxing stay. Loved the screened in porch with comfy chairs. Lots of places to sit and hang out which worked well for our family. House had everything we needed. No problems. Great communication with owner. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

26 July 2023

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

Cloud 7 Summer Family Getaway

This is the 3rd time we have stayed at Cloud 7 and we are getting ready to book it again for 2025. We love it here, as this lake was where we summered with our grandparents growing up. We love the home and property and Nancy goes out of her way to be an excellent host!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

20 July 2023

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

Great property

Loved the site

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pauline D.

19 Aug 2022

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

Cloud Seven

Very nice rental. Right on water all kids loved that. If it gets warm the whole house does not have air, but had lots of fans. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert O.

10 Aug 2022

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

Silver Lake

Beautiful property, great place with lots of beds, really good amenities. Owners were great people to work with.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

2 July 2022

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

Fantastic vacation!

The Silver Lake area offers so many fantastic things to do! This home was perfect for my family! We enjoyed the beautiful lake views, swimming, fishing and enjoying time together. The home is terrific and the owner was very informative and helpful. We are blessed to have been given the opportunity to stay in this home!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nick N.

27 Aug 2021

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

Gorgeous getaway!!

We had such a great time at Cloud 7 cottage! These photos do not do justice to the beautiful property, spacious home, and incredible sunporch Nancy’s home has to offer! It’s absolutely perfect for larger groups, the washer/dryer are a huge bonus, the kitchen is fully equipped, and there are plenty of rooms and bedding for guests (just bring your own fitted sheets!). We’ve been coming up to Silver lake for years (camping and/or hotels) and coming to Cloud 7 truly changed the experience for us - for the better! The personal touches and handwritten notes were so kind and wonderful, we truly can’t say enough good things about our stay, and will definitely come back for future family getaways. Thank you Nancy!!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

3 Aug 2021

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

Cloud 7 for my Small Family Reunion

This place is lovely and the location couldn't be more perfect. Nancy is a wonderful host and everything is in order, I love Upper Silver Lake and this place and we try to go every year!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

18 June 2021

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

Nice spot!

The place has a great location on the lake and had plenty of space for our families. The pictures didn’t do it justice.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sheri K., Mercer,WI

8 June 2021

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

Great Communication

We could not have asked for a better place to stay. Communication with the owner was wonderful and we all had a great time! The property was clean and had everything we needed. Thank you, Nancy!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

19 May 2021

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

Great house amazing lake access

Everyone enjoyed their stay. The property was very nice and lake views are amazing.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

30 Sept 2020

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

Great Time

This cabin is very clean and spacious. Worked for a large group of us wanting to spend a weekend at the Dunes. Awesome location to everything, great views and memories made with friends here!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

tonya l.

26 Aug 2019

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

PERFECT SPOT

GREAT LOCATION, BRING YOUR JET SKI, PADDLE BOARD AND PONTOON BOAT. SANDDUNE "TOYS" SECOND. THIS LAKE HOUSE WAS AMAZING, WE WOULD DO IT AGAIN. IT WAS CLOSE TO THE DOWNTOWN ACTIVITIES, DUNES ENTRANCE, BEACH IF YOU DESIRE, AND A BEAUTIFUL LIGHTHOUSE. THIS LAKE HOUSE HAD PLENTY OF ELBOW ROOM INSIDE AND OUT.

10/10 Excellent

Mary C.

22 Aug 2019

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

Great place

Perfect for our adult gathering of 10.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

7 Aug 2019

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

We loved Cloud 7 cottage. It was spacious and beautiful and had the perfect location on the lake.

Lots of space and parking, family-oriented, plenty of amenities like blankets, pillows, sheets, kitchenware, were provided as well as laundry facilities.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

cindy I.

17 July 2019

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

Best "cottage time" ever

This location is wonderful especially if you have little ones. The water is warm and not too deep for little ones to be able to enjoy themselves. There's a large sandbox that provided hours of fun as well. The older kids loved going to the island that's less than a hundred yards away and we even were able to launch water balloons from there to the cottage for a fun activity. The cottage kitchen is well equipped and there are 3 tables to use for eating/game playing. The large screened in front porch was a great place to hang out. The location is very quiet especially during the week and because of the sandbar to the island no boats come past the cottage.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenna K.

20 June 2019

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

Great location!

My husband and a few friends stayed at this house for a weekend. They loved being right on the water with the island nearby, and close to the dunes. They had good fishing also! Nancy was fantastic with communication and very accommodating.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Mary C.

22 Aug 2018

Lovely

This was a very nice cottage, plenty of room, wonderful screened in porch, and warm swimable lake. Being a group of 10 seniored adults, we struggled with the bed configuration but made it work. The Cottage is set up more for family use than adult use. Lots of bunk beds. We plan on coming back next year but will make some of our own sleeping accomodations to make it work.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R., Muscatine, Iowa

14 Aug 2017

This was perfect!

This was perfect for the event we were attending. We were there for a family reunion in Pentwater; there were 9 of us including three pre-school age children. The house was the perfect size to allow for elbow room, and the shallow water was a great place to let the kids play! We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

24 July 2017

Perfect lake retreat for families!

I couldn't have asked for a better lake cottage. Easy access from 31 but feels like a world away. We have 2 small children and this cottage is located on the quietest part of the lake with tons of shallow, grass free water for playing. The slide in the water was an awesome bonus. Start your days with coffee in the screened in porch with 180+ degree view and end them with s'mores in the fire pit right next to the lake. Tons of beds, great parking, water and outside toys & games, the reasons go on to choose this location. Nancy was fabulous to work with and so responsive. The only thing to know is that only one room has AC, but we barely spent anytime away from the water so that didn't bother us. You won't regret choosing this cottage.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Thomas S.

14 July 2017

Great location, comfortable home w/ amazing views

Stayed here with another family and had a great time.

About the host

Hosted by Nancy VanDerPuy

We, the owners, are three sisters whose father built the cottage by himself and a few friends, from a log cabin kit, ordered and delivered much like Lincoln Logs. We live in Michigan and Wisconsin. We love Upper Silver Lake and have been vacationing there for decades.

Why they chose this property

Upper Silver Lake was established in the 1960's. Our cottage sits on two lots, overlooking the biggest section of the lake. Our view contains many feet of lake frontage, shallow water, and an island, which you are welcome to explore.

What makes this property unique

Our cottage, spread over two lots, has a large yard, many feet of lake frontage, a dock, a "back woods" and driveway to hold up to five or six cars. The cottage has 5 bedrooms (several are small bunk rooms) and can sleep 14 people in beds; more can sleep on the floor. Every evening we are treated to a spectacular sunset.

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