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8/3-10 now open, lg deck, AC, pool/play area, walk to town, on channel, pet OK

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large deck overlooking Hunters Creek
beach reads for all ages!
plenty of cabinet space, all the tools for the cook!
Full bath with shower/tub combo
Plenty of room for your toys
Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Mears, MI
  • Popular LocationCraig's Cruisers Family Fun Center5 min walk
  • Popular LocationUpper Silver Lake3 min drive
  • Popular LocationSilver Lake State Park4 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

8/3-10 now open, lg deck, AC, pool/play area, walk to town, on channel, pet OK

The Beech House gets its name from the large beech tree stump by the cottage (sadly used to be the whole tree) - plus you will find 'BEACH' here. Silver Lake is an amazing place to vacation - endless fun, activities galore, and the incredible Silver Lake Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan beaches to explore. This property has been in our family for 40 years and we added it to our rental listings in the past 10 years.

We have strict cleaning protocols for your sanitizing assurance between rentals. Guests bring their own bed sheets/pillowcases and bath towels. All mattress pads, pillow case protectors, bed spreads, bath floor mats, bath hand towels, door rugs, kitchen towels are replaced between each stay.

The cottage has AIR CONDITIONING! We are happy to make you more comfortable on those hot summer nights.

This cottage has a large great room, open to the fully-remodeled kitchen and to a large deck. The deck has a view of Hunter's Creek and a peaceful wooded lot. There are steps/decking down to the dock - bring your pole and cast a line. The creek has direct access to Silver Lake, suitable for smaller boats, kayaks, canoes and wave runners. Our guests really enjoy exploring the creek and navigating out to Silver Lake. During your stay you also have use of the association pool, playground and picnic area just down our street. We have pool/beach toys in the shed - help yourself!

There are 3 bedrooms, equipped with a queen size bed in two of them and full size bed in the third. We also have a futon sleeper in the great room. The bathroom has a tub/shower combo. The great room is very open and perfect for socializing (6 persons at the table, 3 seats at the bar and more on the deck at the picnic table). The kitchen is fully equipped with stove, fridge, microwave, coffee maker, toaster - the works! We fully remodeled the kitchen in 2023. We aim to please the 'foodie' in you!

To make your stay more relaxing, we have loaded the book case with beach reads and books for the kids. There is also a toy bin and plenty of board games. We have cable TV, Xbox console/games and wireless internet.

Outside there is a gas BBQ grill, deck furniture and fire pit. We have a long driveway that can accommodate your trailer with all the 'toys' and additional parking spots along the road. Be sure to check with us to make sure we can accommodate your parking needs.

This location is within walking distance to everything - you can be close to all the fun, but enjoy privacy & quiet. The kids can ride their bikes safely on our cul-de-sac street. Just a short walk away are go-karts/arcade, bumper cars/boats, miniature golf at Craig's Cruisers, shopping at Dunetown Mall, Ice Cream, restaurants, any type of water craft rental at the Wave Club, Jeep/Quad/Buggy rentals. Or, hop on your bike or lace up your running shoes and cruise the paved pedestrian path around the entire lake. A ride out to the tallest lighthouse on Lake Michigan, Little Sable Point, to catch an evening sunset is a must-do on your vacation bucket list. The Lighthouse is open for tours during summer weekends.

Come for the fun - return for generations!

Check-in time: 3pm
Check-out time: 11am
flexible times on weekend rentals (check with owner)
pet fee is $20/day per pet (dogs only)

Property manager

Tammy Carey

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
Max of 2 dogs, rate us $10/day, per pet

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only please

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Mears

Located in Silver Lake, this cottage is near theme parks. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. Travelling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
Map
Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 5 min walk
  • Upper Silver Lake - 3 min drive
  • Silver Lake State Park - 4 min drive
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 13 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 8/3-10 now open, lg deck, AC, pool/play area, walk to town, on channel, pet OK pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of USD 10. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What time is check-in at 8/3-10 now open, lg deck, AC, pool/play area, walk to town, on channel, pet OK?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 8/3-10 now open, lg deck, AC, pool/play area, walk to town, on channel, pet OK?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 8/3-10 now open, lg deck, AC, pool/play area, walk to town, on channel, pet OK located?

This family-friendly Silver Lake cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Upper Silver Lake. Silver Lake State Park is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property-fun area
Very nice location--within walking distance of lots of places to eat and have fun and shop. Great location for Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Nice cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vicki W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for our family to have a get away.
The cottage is conveniently located to everything around Silver Lake and the dunes. The living space is open and great for a family. It was well-equipped with everything you need! We would rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeep Invasion Stay
This place is great! Our 2nd time staying here for the Silver Lake Jeep Invasion and we plan to be back! Very clean, has everything you need for a comfortable stay. The owners have great communication. We love being able to walk up the street to the General Store & Chicken Shack.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Amazing stay !!!! Could not of asked for a better location or accommodations!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Katie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cottage and location!
Our stay was great. Awesome walking distance to downtown, clean and had everything we needed for our stay. Only concerns was 2 big windows in the living room didn’t have blinds and the house on one side was very close. Would have preferred there to be blinds on those 2 windows for more privacy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katharine H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming and comfortable
A very well appointed and homely cottage. Charming!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin
The cabin is beautiful. Very clean. Comfortable just like home. Quiet. Not far from Pentwater or Ludington. Close to Lake Michigan. We’ve been going to Pentwater camping for over 12 years. It’s the best place to be. I love it
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
This was our second time renting here and we loved it. We loved the open living area giving us plenty of space. The location was perfect for us to be able to walk anywhere and utilize the park and pool which my 3 and 6 year olds loved!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SLSD
Quaint nostalgic comfortable cottage in a quiet neighborhood. Easy to check in, Tammy even texted us when the cabin was ready for check in and stopped by to make sure everything was ok.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Favorite family place
Adorable cozy cabin with cute decor and friendly neighborhood. Always enjoy our stay at Silver Lake. So much wonderful fun family things to do close by and great recommendations from Tammy!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abby K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Stay
We had a great weekend here! Very clean, had everything we needed and more. Quiet street but a short walk to all of the action. Great communication with the owners and the neighbors were very friendly. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tyler M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cabin
Everything was perfect and would recommend to anyone staying in Mears Michigan that is look to enjoy silver lake and the dunes
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

greg b., manitou beach, mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family stay
Very nice. Centrally located to where everything was going on. Grandsons loved Craig's Cruisers and we were in walking distance. Silver Lake was within walking distance also.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Daniel V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice and clean
Very nice for our kayaks
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
We had a great time. We’ve been going to this area for over 11 years. It’s our happy place. The cottage was beautiful. Very clean, stocked with all the utensils you need. I couldn’t have been any happier and comfortable. Coming back next year. 👍👍👍❤️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
We had a great time here. The house is comfortable for six people,it is quiet and an easy walk to a lot of attractions. The only downside was no washer and dryer but for us the other house we rented had them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
This cottage was everything we hoped for. It was relaxing, fun and perfect. The cottage has everything we needed. We didn't have cell service only internet at the cottage but that was a perk in some cases. The lake was great the sand dunes were fun. Everything was within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
This was great place to stay! We loved being able to walk to the park, pool, ice cream, and shops. The living area was spacious and comfortable. My nephews spent hours fishing off the dock in the creek! The outside area was great, though very woodsy. Communication with the owner was quick and easy. We would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Anne K.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Very nice and perfect time of year for relaxing vacation
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quick getaway
Wonderful charming place. Perfect for relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Parking could could be better.
Enjoyed house and location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!
The property was very well cared for, clean, and a great location. Tammy was wonderful to work with on the booking especially with the pandemic. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol K., Charlevoix Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and perfect for a family
The cottage was perfect for my husband, daughter, son-in-law and three grandchildren. The nice open kitchen, dining room and living room gave us plenty of space. The deck is also nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway
The host was friendly and responsive, accommodations accurate and we enjoyed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tammy Carey

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Hi! Tammy & Sean Carey have been renting cottages at Silver Lake for 20+ years. The Beech House was passed down through the family, recently coming into our ownership.

We pride ourselves on having very clean and well maintained/equipped properties. We live and work in the area and are available immediately for any maintenance issue or questions. Our past renters have become our friends, coming back year after year.

Why they chose this property

This was Sean's family cottage dating back to 1973. They completed a beautiful addition 10 years or so ago (adding a great room, expanded deck & decking to the creek). We also did quite a few updates to the cottage. Sean and Tammy also met right here in 1984! Tammy & her siblings all own a family cottage down the street. Our 4 boys have grown up on this street visiting their grandparents on both sides, playing in the pool & playground, riding their bikes, boating, fishing in the channel and all sorts of shenanigans . We have so many fond memories on this street. We know you will make great family memories here too.

We know the great restaurants, the cool beaches, where to hike, bike, and of course, we have dune buggies in our barns. We moor our own boat on Silver Lake at our other cottage often spend our Sunday afternoons on the dunes! We try to keep in mind what makes a fun vacation and make sure our properties are equipped to create lasting memories. We always make sure to stock our cabins with area brochures - from wine tours, farm stores, theme/water parks to deep sea fishing - the Silver Lake area really has it all. If we can help you plan your vacation activities - just ask!

What makes this property unique

Great room with fully equipped kitchen
HUGE deck
Quiet street, no traffic
Walk to everything - near downtown
Room for vehicles & trailer
On Hunter's Creek with water access to Silver Lake

Languages:

English
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