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AWESOME Cottage and Location!

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Exterior
Private kitchen
Dining
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8117 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Washer
    WasherWasher

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Popular LocationSilver Lake State Park10 min walk
  • Popular LocationCraig's Cruisers Family Fun Center4 min drive
  • Popular LocationLittle Sable Point Lighthouse9 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)65 min drive

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

AWESOME Cottage and Location!

When you pull up to Silver Star cottage you will be knocked out by the charm of this newer 3 bed, 2 bath home. The post and beam construction using reclaimed barn timbers is both rustic and elegant. In-home amenities like Wi-Fi, flat screen television set up with Roku for streaming, and more are topped off by Dash and Albert rugs, a custom-made harvest table, and comfortable, sectional furniture.

Silver Star provides most everything you need in order to be comfortable on your vacation - great beds, space to relax, covered front porch, and fully-stocked kitchen.

The cottage sits on a large wooded double lot in the Flora-Dale association right by Silver Lake. Located in a quiet area within the association, the home is a short stroll through the wooded path to the heated in-ground pool, clubhouse, tennis & basketball courts and shuffle board pads. There's also 400 ft of beachfront directly on Silver Lake for your use as well.

On the main floor when you first enter the home you'll find a large greeting area which feels very open due to the soaring two-story ceiling and custom, open staircase leading up stairs. On your right you'll find the family room along with the master bedroom featuring a queen sized bed. Straight head is a full bath. To the left is the dining area featuring a large custom-built harvest table that seats eight. The kitchen is just beyond the dining area. The door from the kitchen leads out to a large patio with another table and chairs for eight. There is a charcoal grill for your use as well.

Upstairs there are two more bedrooms: one with four twin beds, the other with a queen bed. Between the two rooms is the second full bath. There is also a laundry room with full-size washer and dryer upstairs as well.

The covered front porch has rocking chairs and sitting chairs. The perfect place to sip your coffee in the morning or to sit and read a book with a tall cool drink. Back beyond the patio is an in-ground fire pit with chairs for eight.

Amenities include:
-Authentic Barn Beam construction with reclaimed wood used throughout
-Fire pit
-Charcoal grill
-Wifi
-Cable
-Dishwasher
-Oven/Range
-Refrigerator
-Microwave
-Coffee Maker
-Fully stocked kitchen (dishes, glassware, silverware, pots, pans, etc.)
-Bed linens
-Close to beaches on Silver Lake and Lake Michigan
400 ft. of shared association beach on Silver Lake
-Heated, in-ground association swimming pool
-Basketball court, tennis court, shuffleboard, ping pong and more all available at no cost to guests
-Five minutes from Lake Michigan and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes

Property manager

Elma and Ahmet Frzina

Languages

Croatian, English, German

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Mears

This cottage is located in Mears. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 10 min walk
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive
  • Upper Silver Lake - 7 min drive
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 20 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is AWESOME Cottage and Location! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at AWESOME Cottage and Location!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AWESOME Cottage and Location!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is AWESOME Cottage and Location! located?

Situated in Mears, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Silver Lake State Park and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Lake Michigan. The Fox Barn Winery and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gretchen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wedding weekend
we stayed at the cabin the night before and the night of our wedding. We had a very nice, relaxing stay! Being close to the venue and having such a relaxing environment to stay made the weekend so enjoyable!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vittoria D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing cabin!
Silver Star exceeded our expectations! Tucked into a beautifully landscaped and wooded property, the cabin’s interior was distinguished by gorgeous, rustic beams and high-quality funiushings. The décor was so lovely — the perfect blend of modern sensibility and cozy rusticity. Our group consisted of two adult couples. The layout of the cabin was ideal for us — each couple had their own bedroom and full bathroom — really convenient and the perfect amount of privacy combined with comfy, cozy gathering spaces for when we wanted to hang out together. We loved the huge dining table and sofa well-cushioned sofa; the beds were exceptionally comfortable. The place was spotless. And it was also well-appointed with quality bed linens, excellent towels, and a full assortment of good cookware and tableware. Last but not least, the hammocks in the backyard were the perfect touch! The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful. Overall, our experience at Silver Star was deeply restful and restorative.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great vacation
Very nice home with great front porch for relaxing. Close to lakes and the sand dunes.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
This was a great place for our family including teenagers to keep busy and enjoy the area. The location is excellent and the cabin is very clean and well stocked. Our kids enjoyed the pool, tennis courts and basketball as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our stay!
It was a wonderful place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint and peaceful
Enjoyed our limited stay over Memorial Day weekend for a wedding. Far better accommodations than the local motels. Did not have the opportunity to enjoy much outside or local area due to time. However, we enjoyed our stay and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aubrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Fourth of July Vacation
The property was clean and as listed. Close to everything in town. Ahmet was great to work with and responded quickly. We enjoyed our entire stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this cabin!!
Great cabin. Close to everything, but far enough away you to obtain that up north feel while sitting by the fire!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Raymond O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, very cozy and comfortable inside and out!
We loved the neighborhood and the location was perfect! The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed for our weekend getaway. The outside area with the seating, firepit and hammock was a great bonus! We will be back. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wanda D., Marysville, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our first experience renting vs camping
We LOVE camping and this house was secluded by trees on a dead end street. The house had every convenience we needed (even outdoor grill tools), plus a cement pad out back with large table and chairs for all of us. The fire ring was a great surprise as photos just showed where the fire was. We spent every night warming up by the fire. The four twin mattress/springs on floor with no frame was a surprise and quickly changed my plans of taking one of the twins (everyone else in our party was over 6 foot tall), since my fake knees/hips could not get down then back up.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kandi G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Had an awesome time! Definitely be back!
Easy booking. Host was super nice. Great communication about everything. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Monique G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Cottage in Great Location
It's a rustic cottage with open timbers design in a great location. The Flora-Dale condominium association has a small but nice private pool for the kids, a basketball court, a tennis/pickelball court, and great walking paths to get around. Great pots and pans in the house. A nice firepit and hammock. Fun cornhole and axe throwing game. Everything inside is decently up to date. Great place to take a family and relax or be active.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy D., Clarkston mi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family getaway!
Property is just as described! Nice amenities with beach access and having access to the pool after a long day on the dunes is a nice bonus.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terri F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cottage
Rustic with modern amenities. We normally stay at resorts, and the kids referred to our stay as “Glamping”. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Martin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will probably turn into annual stay
The cottage is well-maintained with modern amenities but a rustic feel. We loved the reclaimed wood posts and beams. The porch with rocking chairs came in handy while hanging out during the one rain storm during our stay. It also has a large backyard area with the most comfortable cocoon-like hammock. The association pool with a short walk is a great plus, especially after a long day at the dunes and Lighthouse beach. We were a little disappointed that the association beach was not a swimming beach - no gradual entry, just a drop off. We made the trek day there one morning to start our day. But in the end, that did not diminish our great stay. I don’t think we would have really used the association beach anyway. You can’t beat Lighthouse beach. It’s popular but far from crowded with ample parking. Off-roading at the dunes will become a yearly trip for us and this is the place to stay. Ahmet and Elma were great hosts.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Clean, well equipped, easy check-in. Great location! Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S., Stevensville, Michigan, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend stay
The cottage was perfect for our purposes. The owners even left us a bottle of wine! It was just as advertised on VRBO.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

6/10 Okay

Marissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice stay but needs some updates
This is my second time staying at the property and the house needs some love. 1 of the rocking chairs out front is broken which made me sad cuz that’s the spot I loved enjoying my morning coffee at. Floors were dirty and the cabinets need some TLC. It was a downgrade from when we previously visited the year prior. The location is great - the beds are nice. I don’t understand why they no longer provide towels due to Covid yet provided bedding. There is also a mouse problem. We had a trap go off and had to dispose of it. When I told the manager he said that other guests had found mice. Hopefully they can remediate that issue quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Chad F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Quiet location, cute cabin, lots of space!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Tina S., Erlanger

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic house near beach /pool
This house has plenty of room for our family of five and had a nice fire pit area . Near the pool/ beach/dunes . It tries to be rustic but some doors are just broken off cabinets , in bathroom first floor. The charcoal lid holder doesn’t have any nuts to hold it together . The house had mice running around , many traps set around and had to throw out 2 mice caught on glue traps and another caught inside a trap. Droppings on counters and a nest under the first floor sink . Manager told and sent an exterminator. Keep all food off counters and sealed in a container . Cabinets in kitchen have holes in doors for rustic appearance . Also, if you have small ones traps for mice are located on floors. This is our third year at Silver Lake in Flora Dale community and we will not be back to this home .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So nice!
The inside is so cool!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lance M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional cabin
The cabin was perfect for a family of 4 to enjoy the dunes. There was plenty of room in the driveway for my truck and an 18ft trailer. The neighborhood was also quiet and safe. I will be looking to book the same cabin the next time I am back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marissa D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place!
The house was beyond amazing! I take a trip around 4-5 times per year and choose homes on VRBO and this by far is the best one we have been at. The listing was accurate, the home was clean and had ample places to sit. The kitchen was large and could accommodate our cooking and the house is decorated impeccably! The only slight issue was the Wifi was a bit slow and the TV did not have many channels to choice from but it was amazing other than that! I would come back in a heartbeat, without a doubt.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun family time
Unique space Adorable cabin Lovely neighborhood
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house very comfortable.
Great location, short drive to town and the dunes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Elma and Ahmet Frzina

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We've been providing vacationers places to stay in Michigan since 2012 and love every aspect of it!

See all our vacation properties at www.WestMichiganStays.com.

What makes this property unique

- Neighborhood heated pool, association beach, boat slip, tennis court
- Proximity to the Silver Lake Dunes
- Proximity to Silver Lake
- Proximity to Lake Michigan

Languages:

English, German, Croatian
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