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Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage - Large Deck & Low Bluff - 6/28-7/5 Available!!

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Beautiful expansive deck with million dollar views!
New 16 foot wall of windows
Wrap around deck
Plenty of room for relaxing and making memories
Unobstructed views

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

Lower level - North side

1 Queen Bed

Lower level - South side

1 Queen Bed

Upper level - North side

1 Queen Bed

Upper level - South side

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Lower

Toilet · Shower only

Upper

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage - Large Deck & Low Bluff - 6/28-7/5 Available!!

This beautiful Lake Michigan beachfront cottage has been recently remodeled and is ready for you and your group to enjoy time together on the shores of Lake Michigan. The home has 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 2 fully equipped kitchens and 2 living room areas and dining spaces. The upper level has expansive 16 foot sliders and transom windows, creating a wall of windows to enjoy the sights and sounds, especially sunsets over Lake Michigan. New flooring, kitchen updates including a dishwasher, granite countertops and a brand new A/C system have also been added.

There are 2 levels in this home that have their own separate entrances, providing a unique ability to have privacy if vacationing with multiple families. Each level of the home has 2 bedrooms with queen-sized beds, a full bathroom with a shower, a kitchen, a living room with a sofa bed, and a dining table/chairs. The levels are connected by an exterior stairway.

The upper dining room table will comfortably seat 8 people, plus there are 3 bar stools at the counter and 2 additional folding chairs. The open concept living space allows everyo
ne to be together, whether cooking, playing games or just hanging out.

All bath towels, kitchen towels, bed linens and pillows are provided. Beach towels are not provided.

Hand soap and bar soap is provided for each bathroom. Dishwasher soap, liquid dish soap and hand soap is provided for each kitchen. 2 paper towel rolls and trash bags per kitchen and 2 toilet paper rolls per bathroom are provided to get you started.

There is a washer/dryer on the lower level, just bring your own laundry soap.

When you step out onto the spacious deck, you'll hear the waves and see the gorgeous panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Relax in the comfortable deck furniture or take a short stroll down the boardwalk towards the lake. Swing in the large wooden swing or enjoy a cup of coffee in the 2-seater Adirondack chairs/table which both overlook the water and beach below.

We have a low bluff (only 13 steps) for easy access to our 60 feet of private beach frontage! Directly next door to the north, is Golden Township Park, a public access beach. Silver Lake drains into Lake Michigan by way of Silver Creek which is part of the township park. The water from the creek is often warmer than Lake Michigan creating a popular place for the kids to play! Little Sable Lighthouse is visible from our beach and just a short walk to the south, or you can walk to the north, cross over the creek and have miles of Silver Lake State Park's pristine beach to enjoy.

If you're looking for something to do in the water, we have a 2 individual kayaks, a tandem kayak, 2 SUPs, and a canoe available for your use. We have several life jackets in youth to adult sizes.

There are 4 chaise lounge chairs for relaxing in the sun, and many beach chairs to sit down by the water. We have ladder golf, corn hole, and spike ball as well as lots of sand toys for the kids. Games and puzzles are inside when you're ready to take a break from the sun.

When it's meal time, there's a 6 burner gas grill with 2 side burners to accommodate large groups. Enjoy your meals around the large counter-height table on the deck with (6) swivel cushioned chairs. A picnic table is located outside the lower level for additional surface area for meals or playing games.

Enjoy a fire in the fire pit or sit around the cozy fire table on the deck. Either way, be sure to check out the stars at night! Oh, and did we mention the sunsets? They're incredible, and you'll have a front row seat for each one!

Popular nearby attractions include:

Silver Lake Area & it's amazing Sand Dunes: (3 miles North)
- Mac Dune Rides
- Jeep and Scooter Rentals
- Boat/Jet Ski and Kayak Rentals
- Go-Carts, Miniature Golf, and lots of activities in town
- Golf Courses
- Wineries
- Silver Lake State Park
- Silver Lake - Public Access
- Little Sable Point Lighthouse (right down the street)
- Biking trails (Hart/Montague Bike Trail)
- Cherry Point Farm Market & Fish Boils
- Miles of Lake Michigan Beaches

Pentwater: (18 miles North)
- Mears State Park
- Village of Pentwater - Ice Cream Shops, Downtown Gift Shops, Restaurants, Pier, Channel, Fishing & More

Ludington: (38 miles North)
- Ludington State Park - Hiking Trails, Biking and Ice Cream Shops
- Hamlin Lake - Inland Beach, Concessions, Canoe/Kayak Rentals
- Shopping and Restaurants.

New Era: (15 miles Southeast)
- Country Dairy Tours
- Hart-Montague Bike Trail
- Lewis Farm Market and Petting Zoo

Stony Lake: (10 miles South)
- Tube down the Stony Lake River to Lake Michigan
- Stoney Lake Inn - local restaurant

Rothbury: (20 miles Southeast)
- Double JJ Ranch, Water Park, Horseback Riding, Golf

Whitehall: (30 miles South)
- Michigan's Adventure Amusement and Water Park

Property manager

Scott & Gwen Bolthouse
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The cleaning fee does not cover excessive cleaning. If there’s a spill in the refrigerator, or on the floor, it needs to be cleaned up.
Anything that has been used during your stay (except linens and towels), needs to be returned to its original location and condition.

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 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 cottage 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.
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Upper Silver Lake - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 20 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Val-Du-Lakes Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage - Large Deck & Low Bluff - 6/28-7/5 Available!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage - Large Deck & Low Bluff - 6/28-7/5 Available!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage - Large Deck & Low Bluff - 6/28-7/5 Available!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Beachfront Cottage - Large Deck & Low Bluff - 6/28-7/5 Available!! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Mears cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Little Sable Point Lighthouse and The Fox Barn Winery are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alex L.

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

Exceeded expectations

The outdoor space was larger than anticipated and the beach even easier to access than expected - very few steps, gorgeous views, and a unique spot right by the river emptying into Lake MI. The house was very clean and had great beach / backyard games and accessories. Would recommend this to anyone looking for a Lake Mi beach getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brook M.

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

Family summer getaway

We loved everything about our trip to the cottage!! The view of Lake Michigan was absolutely perfect and our kids spent the whole time playing in the sand and water. The property was so close to the silver lake dunes and steps away from the creek. The cottage was cozy and clean with everything we needed to have a perfect summer getaway. We spent our evenings sitting on the swing watching the sunset. It was perfect! Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brianna G.

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

Memories to cherish forever

Our family cannot thank Scott and Gwen enough for their hospitality over the years. We have created so many memories in this beautiful space. The location is incredible for any beach lovers and families needing activities to do in town. The home is in wonderful shape with exciting updates every year! Scott and Gwen are responsive and open to feedback if there are any additions you think could make your stay more convenient.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise F.

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

Just perfect

Accurate description of property and excellent communication with owner! Perfect location and amenities; will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

Another great time!

This is our second summer here and loved it. Wonderful location, beautiful views, fully equipped house, and Scott and Gwen are very responsive and gracious hosts. We cannot wait until next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Stay

Our stay at this property was Great!! Everything as advertised. Great communication. House was exceptionally clean, well stocked, great location., beach and sunsets were great. Beds were very comfortable. No complaints from other guest staying with us. Deck area and acess to beach was good and allowed for alot of people (12) in our party to gather and talk. The separate unit below was good because it allowed some separation with the part of our group who had a family of 6 (six). Unit had a kitchen area as well. Scott was great with communication as well. Plenty of beach chairs, toys etc. The area does not have alo of eating establishments and you have to travel about 20 mins to nearest reasonably pruced grocery store. Definitely would rent again and hope to return if all dates with our family can work out. GREAT STAY!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

christine h.

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

Stay at the shore

It was like being on the Atlantic Ocean. I felt right at home. Scott and Gwen are the most wonderful hosts. I highly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Derick P.

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

Beautiful experience

Property and its location are fantastic. Perfect place to soak in Lake Michigan and relax.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Wedding weekend & family time

The beach house was amazing!! The decor and the design of the house was perfect. The view from the deck was beautiful and I loved sleeping with the screen door open as you could hear the waves crashing!! We were here for our daughter’s wedding at the dunes on the beach.The house had everything you needed for a wonderful stay!! Scott & Gwen were perfect hosts. We can’t wait to come back and make more family memories.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

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

Minimoon

My fiancé and I stayed here for our minimoon and it was just the getaway we needed! Such a convenient location but still tucked away right off of the lake. It was so peaceful and super clean. It’s a great couples spot or family spot! They provide so much to make it simple and relaxing! We will definitely be back with our kids!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara M.

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

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful family vacation. It worked out better than I could have imagined. Loved the location to the beach for our small children, too.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L., Richland, USA

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

Home & Hosts Set The VRBO Standard

Take notes other hosts, this property is how it’s done! We didn’t have a need/want for anything. The hosts literally thought of it all from labeled light switches, a binder full of clear information about the property, kitchen was stocked with quality (NO dollar store silverware TY!) & a quantity of different items, extra bedding, a little first aid kit, binoculars, a shed full of outdoor fun and so much more compared to other places we’ve stayed. Favorite spots were watching sunsets on the deck or in the wooden swing and laying in the sun in the lawn chairs out of the wind. Kayaks and paddle boards were fun on the calm lake days. Upstairs level is decorated so beach house cozy. The house looked clean, smelled clean and was very clean. Just bring your food, paper products, laundry stuff and beach towels. If you forgot something there is a small grocery/party store 5 minutes down the road that has literally everything. Special, special property! Thank you for being amazing hosts and giving my son a very sweet birthday surprise!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

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

❤️ Lake Michigan

This beach house has everything you need for a weeks stay. It is clean and comfortable, the location is perfect. The hosts are available by text or email if you have any questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darla S.

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

Perfect!

This house is beautiful. The location, the views, the private beach, the beach access. The house and property are well maintained. The house is clean, well stocked, decorated beautifully. Very comfortable beds, nice linens and pillows. Slept like a baby. We will definitely be back! Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi B.

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

Perfect beach

We loved the house and the beach! Close to everything and couldn’t have asked for a better host!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

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

A Great Time

My family and I stayed here in July 2023. We had an amazing week. What a wonderful house and location. Hosts were easy to reach and very helpful. We had a group of 5 kids and they had a blast - lots to do with the beach, kayaks, dune rides, mini golf and more. We hope to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brittany R.

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

Delightful!!!!!!

This cottage is hands down the best Vrbo we have stay in. So clean. Great communication with the owners. The location is perfection. Huge deck (with baby gates) that leads down right into the sandy dunes where our toddlers loved to play. And we never had to worry about them running into the water bc of the gates! Truly this cottage is beautiful and we can’t wait to rent it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric M.

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

July 2023

Couldn't have asked for a better vacation for grandparents through grandkids. Amazing location for the kids to take advantage of both Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Creek that runs in front of house. Significantly more beach than we experienced at an adjacent location 2 years ago. Multiple kitchens allowed for adequate food storage and preparation. Looking forward to returning next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

A wonderful week on Lake Michigan

Our family enjoyed a wonderful week together at this house. The location, being right on Lake Michigan, was amazing. Many memories were created and will be cherished. Everything was as advertised in the listing and met our needs. The house was clean and the amenities were clearly outlined in communications from Scott and Gwen. While we enjoyed time in the house, the outside deck, chairs and swing facing the lake, fire pit, and beach area were huge highlights. Communication with Scott and Gwen was great from the booking throughout the entire process. They are great hosts and a pleasure to deal with. Thanks again for the opportunity to enjoy your lovely place on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine W., Saint Louis, MO

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

Family Vacation

This was a perfect house for our first trip to Michigan. The weather was absolutely perfect. Loved being able to eat dinner on the deck, have the large screen doors open in the evening while playing games. It was great to have access to the beach chairs and kayaks, we used them every day! Working with Scott & Gwen was amazing. Will definitely book this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline P.

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

Beautiful house; beautiful location

We had a great stay. Everything was as described. Owners were communicative and obviously put a lot of effort into making this a nice vacation for their renters. There was lots to do and take advantage of during our stay. Thanks for a great vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Wonderful Rental

As advertised. Wonderful rental, beautiful location, close to state park and ORV access. Light house within easy walking distance. Plenty of water activites and outdoor fun. Process for check in and check out were easy. Easy to contact owners when we had questions and they were fast to respond. Home eaisly accommodated our family of 10 with a wide age range.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

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

The best weekend!

We have a large family and are always looking for places to say. This cottage was great! The outdoor area was fantastic for all ages-plenty of sand to play in before even getting to the beach! The fire pit was wonderful, grill was great. The stairs between the floors are outside-but that didn’t cause any hiccup for us! Great stay. Beach was beautiful, very close with hardly any steps! A little slice of Heaven.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brianna G.

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

Always amazing

You just can’t beat this property. It is literally steps away from Lake Michigan with an intentionally placed deck and seating to enjoy the scenery just above the beach. The home itself is beautiful and the owners have done everything to make sure it’s a joyful and convenient stay, including having inflatable water toys already blown up for you! We found very few reasons to ever leave the property during our week long stay. We hope for many more trips here in the future and are so grateful that Scott and Gwen opened up their lake home for others to create special memories. Thank you thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

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

Great Place!

This beach house was clean and had everything we needed. A beautiful setting for morning coffee, afternoon beach fun and sunset dinners. Definitely a place to return to!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Scott & Gwen Bolthouse

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Greetings! We love West Michigan with the many opportunities to enjoy being outdoors and and enjoying family activities! Our family has made countless memories enjoying the beaches, bike trails, canoeing and camping all along the shoreline.

In 2019, since both our boys were in college and we had already sold our family pop-up camper, we considered purchasing a rental property and fell in love with this little cottage. Although it was out of our price range, by renting it to families, we're able to afford the mortgage, taxes, utilities, maintenance and many expenses of a lakefront home. We are hands-on, doing much of the maintenance, care and remodeling personally.

We live in Holland, MI. Gwen is an RN, and Scott owns a business that provides non-medical, in-home care to seniors who aren't ready to move to a nursing home. We are blessed with two adult sons, two daughter-in-laws and a two golden retrievers.

Thank you for considering our place - we think you'll love it!

Why they chose this property

The views from this property are amazing! The public access beach located to the north, give unobstructed views of the lake and the neighbor to the south sits far away from our house, with bushes and trees between us.

The house is comfortable and cozy, all at the same time, making your experience at the beach one to remember. The separate levels allow for privacy, yet the large deck and beach frontage allow for families to gather and enjoy each other.

The linens and towels are included, and the kitchen should have everything you need. Laundry is available on the lower level if you need it, but chances are you won't - after all, you're on vacation, right?

Since this property is relatively new to us, we've been working hard at updating and remodeling between seasons. We've added A/C, a new furnace, water heater, totally remodeled the upper kitchen with granite counter tops, new range, new hard surface flooring, paint, doors, trim and a new 16 foot wall patio door with transom windows.

This is a unique property and we don't take it for granted!

What makes this property unique

The separate living spaces works nicely to provide an extra element of privacy between friends, families or grandchildren. This layout works especially well for parents vacationing with adult children and grandchildren. It's nice to be together, but it's also nice to have options for privacy.

The large deck functions like an extension of the house, with comfortable seating to relax, eat a meal or keep an eye on the grill. Just a few steps toward the waterfront, you can relax on the large Adirondack swing, or enjoy your morning coffee or brunch on the Adirondack chairs at the top of the bluff overlooking the water and beach.

If you are drawn to the water, you can swim, play or go for a walk down the beach. You're also welcome to use out kayak, SUP or canoe. The low bluff and private beach as well as the public access beach to the north provide lots of space for playing in the sun and waves.

Fortunately, it's your week and you have many opportunities to fill it as you wish - plan ahead and engage, sit-back and relax or strike a balance in-between. Welcome to the Sandpiper!

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