Upper Silver Lake Retreat

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Entire home

Dock looking down the canal to Upper Silver Lake

View from lake looking back at house. Lots of room to lay out or play in sand.

Large deck to sit outside and enjoy your dinner.

Looking from road/parking area back at house. Private fire pit for bonfires!

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

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1891 White Birch Ct, Mears, MI, 49436

Upper Silver Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
‪4 min drive‬
Silver Lake State Park
‪5 min drive‬
Ludington, MI (LDM)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 2 Double Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

Relaxing, older, 2 bedroom cottage located in a great location on "all sports" Upper Silver Lake! Sleeps 10 and ONLY 10. No tents or campers allowed.1st bedroom has queen bed with a flat screen smart tv. 2nd bedroom has 2 bunk beds with lower bunks being a full bed and upper bunk being a twin - this bedroom sleeps 6. NEWLY REMODELED, full bathroom with tub and shower and washer and dryer in the bathroom. Open kitchen (there isn't a dishwasher, gasp!) dining room and living space. Living room has 2 couches that are both queen sleepers. Dock your boat or use the two kayaks or two stand up boards which are included in the rental to explore Upper Silver Lake. Enjoy swimming, playing in the sand, water sports or fishing off the dock (beach and dock area are shared with one neighboring cottage that we also own). End your day on the deck or the beach with your favorite beverage. Create wonderful memories with family and friends at our large private fire pit under the beautiful stars! We are located 2 miles from the dune entrance and our driveway is large enough to accommodate your dune toys.

Property manager

Melissa Gowell

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No parties No smoking No fireworks

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

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is on a lake. 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. Power boating offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.

Mears, MI

What's nearby

Upper Silver Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive - 3.2 km
Golden Sands Golf Course - 5 min drive - 3.0 km
Silver Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬4 min drive
‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬9 min drive
‪Whippy Dip - ‬7 min drive
‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Upper Silver Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Upper Silver Lake Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Upper Silver Lake Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Upper Silver Lake Retreat located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home 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 (4.2 km) away.

9.8

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Carly E.

2 Aug 2024

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

Great Place

The property was clean and easy to get into upon arrival. I would stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

26 June 2022

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

Great family spot

Great family spot to get away for a quiet vacation

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jess Z.

29 Apr 2024

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

Family weekend

We had an amazing time.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

23 July 2024

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

Upper Silver Lake

Enjoyed our stay on Upper Silver Lake again this year. We had fabulous weather and a great time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tamara G.

15 Sept 2023

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

Nice weekend get away

Great little pet friendly cottage on canal that suited our family. Close to town and dunes which was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Susan S.

26 June 2024

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

Short family vacation

We enjoyed our stay very much. Clean and homey! The kitchen has everything you may need to cook and eat off of. The kids enjoyed fishing right outside the home. Close to the dunes etc. Would stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly E.

4 Aug 2024

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

Family trip with dogs

It’s was everything that the listing said! Great little cottage that’s dog friendly with wood floors. Only negative is sharing beach / dock with neighboring cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

24 June 2024

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

Cottage on the lake

We had a great time! The cottage was very cute and directly on the water. Having the paddle boards & kayaks on site was a huge plus! We go to the dunes at least once a year but have never stayed on upper silver lake. We definitely will again. The owners were very nice and very quick to respond. The cottage had everything we needed!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice L., Wayland, USA

25 June 2023

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

Clean and Neat.

Nice size deck for the family to eat and hang out.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James ; Susan R.

10 Aug 2023

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

Clean and upscale lake house in a great location

Everything we needed was here, and many outdoor spaces to sit and socialize. Perfect for a family gathering and to keep everyone close and comfortable. The host was great to work with and it’s obvious that she pays close attention to this property.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jaime h.

4 June 2023

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

Great place to stay for the Jeep Invasion

We stayed at the property with 3 dogs and 8 adults. We had enough room for sleeping. We spent most of our time in the back yard fishing and using the Kyacks or playing on the sand dunes down the street.We wouls stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

marc r.

19 June 2023

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

June vacation

Great place for the price that allowed pets . It was cold so we didn’t use the water access but parking was good for two pickups and trailers with the dune toys and the Jeep

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

William B.

7 July 2023

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

Upper Silver Lake Cottage

Great cottage on beautiful Upper Silver Lake!! We made use of the paddle boards to explore the Lake. The cottage is on a canal leading to the lake and has a very nice beach and Dock. The Cottage is very nice and has everything you need. For sure would rent again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheri S., Macomb usa

26 Aug 2023

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

Perfect little get away!

Property was very clean! They provided almost everything you may need that you don't think of. Everything from paper towels to trash bags. Laundry soap was the only thing we wished we had! I would definitely recommend staying here!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

JayHawk M.

31 May 2021

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

Father son’s fishing getaway

This trip was one that was needed to have for a father, son’s & grandson’s bonding. We were able to walk out the back door and throw our fishing poles right in the water and fish. It wasn’t far at all from Silver Lake Dunes.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Drew S.

24 Aug 2023

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

Close Dune Proximity

Close proximity to the dunes. Driveway is big enough to fit toys for the dunes. We had 9 adult men; it's a tight fit with that many, but can be done. Clean house, good location.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Victor W.

19 June 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Too expensive

We decided to stay here on our yearly trip to the dunes. Location was great especially being on the lake and not far from the dunes. I think our stay was overpriced though. The outside of the home was nice but the inside wasn’t all that great and not that clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hedy M.

19 June 2023

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

Long sand dunes weekend

Charming Upper Silver lake house. Felt very homey. Loved that the owners allowed our dog and that we could leave unopened food and drink for others and not have to throw everything away. That waste has always bothered me when we visit the area. Thanks for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

10 July 2023

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

Silver Lake Stay

Everything was wonderful. I would update that the ice maker does not work, and not handicap easy, but wasn't an issue, we got my mother in-law in and out. It was a great time! So many things to do are close and the town was very friendly. The owners are on top of communication as well. I would recommend it to all age ranges and outdoor loving people. Also the house itself as plenty of activities. The bluegill never stopped biting.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Natasha P.

3 Apr 2021

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

Relaxing

It was a little early in the season for the area, nothing was really open yet. But we were able to disconnect for a few days. The guys finally caught a fish! The dogs loved the outdoors. Thank you! We hope to come back soon! We loved it.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Crystal H.

10 July 2024

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

Great family vacation at the lake

We had an awesome time at this property. The listing is very accurate as described. We traveled with 3 adults and 2 kids, plus our dogs. It was very family & pet friendly. Great times all around. We spent a lot of time out on the deck or at the dock. The kayaks and paddle boards were a huge hit. What a fun way to soak up the beauty of the lake. Very convenient location for our interests. The shared dock worked out well for our needs. The neighbors that were there during our stay had children as well, so they got to play together a bit. The kids enjoyed that! There was no one staying in the other house for the second half of our stay, so having the beach/dock all to ourselves was a nice treat. The owners were really communicative, helpful, and kind. Overall, highly recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah D.

14 Aug 2024

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

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nathan D.

7 Sept 2022

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

Fun getaway!

Family enjoyed a Fun and relaxing time together playing on the boat or sitting at a bon fire , neighboring city’s like Pentwater and Hart were great to visit and get some food !

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kami H.

21 Aug 2022

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

Close to all you need!

We would recommend and rent again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexis K.

14 Aug 2022

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

Bacheloretteweekend2022

It was really good. We just wanted a relaxing weekend for a bachelorette party and we got it!!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Gowell

We call ourselves the Gowell Gang and we currently reside in Milford Michigan. My husband grew up on Silver Lake in a family owned cottage and then spent his summers on Lake Michigan just down the road from there. As a family we have vacationed/visited this area for the last 30+ years. When we don't have this place rented out - we will be the family staying here and enjoying Upper Silver Lake!

Why they chose this property

We bought this property because we love the Silver Lake area. Upper Silver Lake is a quiet and beautiful lake that is just around the corner from all the fun activities at Silver Lake (dune rides, go carts, shopping, etc.)

What makes this property unique

Our home has plenty of parking for you and your guests. Beautiful brick fire pit for bon fires under the stars! Bring your own boat or jet ski and dock it right outside the door at our dock. We own this cottage and the one next door (to the left if you are looking at the lake). You will be in your own "space" but we do not have property lines on the beach area. If you want shade, you can go towards the left and if you want sun, you can move towards the right. Our dock is labeled one and two for identifying where to park your boat if you should bring one.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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