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Great fall rates! Private fire pit patio and outdoor deck. Reserve now for 2025

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Beach nearby, beach towels
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Mears, MI
  • Silver Lake State Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Upper Silver Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    ‪41 min drive‬

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About the area

Mears

When you stay at this vacation home in Mears, you'll be on a lake, within a 5-minute drive of Silver Lake State Park and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center. .This family-friendly vacation home is 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from Lake Michigan and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Upper Silver Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Silver Lake State Park - 7 min walk
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive
  • Upper Silver Lake - 6 min drive
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 8 min drive
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 84 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Great fall rates! Private fire pit patio and outdoor deck. Reserve now for 2025

WE HAVE A 2800 sqft, 5bd 3ba (sleeps 14) HOME AVAILABLE NEXT TO THIS PROPERTY. Listing #2997177.
Thank You For Your Interest In Staying At Our Cottage. Our Goal Is To Make Your Vacation Memorable By Providing An Enjoyable Atmosphere And Cozy Cottage For Your Family Vacation. I Have Been Coming Up To Silver Lake For Over 40 Years Starting As A Kid And Now I’m Raising My Kids To Love Silver Lake Too. We Are A Family Friendly Vacation Property And We Look Forward To Hosting Yours On Your Next Summer Vacation To The Silver Lake Dunes And Lake Michigan Lakeshore!

Please Note We Rent Friday-Friday Only During Peak Summer Weeks (mid June to mid August) Please email me for shorter stays that are outside the peak weeks.

We Have Also Added a Pontoon Rental Option. Fully Equipped With Life Vests, Mp3 Radio, Ski Rope And Tube. Pontoon Rests On A Boat Lift Within The Flora Dale Private Beach And Dock Area. Rental ranges from $950-1400/wk. Please Message Me For Details and if your stay is less than a week.

Relax With The Family At This Silver Lake Retreat. A Pleasant Walk Brings You To Silver Lake Access Complete With 400 Feet Of Sand And A Boat Launch. Closer To Home, Birch and Beach's Location Within The Private FloraDale Association Means You'll Also Have Access To A Heated Pool, Basketball And Tennis Courts, A Rec Room, Playground And More.

Birch And Beach Provides The Perfect Family Getaway. 4 Bedrooms And A Hide-a-bed Offer Sleeping For As Many As 12. New Memory Foam Beds Added To Main Floor and Loft. Enjoy Dinner On The Grill And Dine On The Spacious Deck Overlooking The Woods. When The Sun Goes Down, Enjoy An Evening Under The Stars Gathered Around The Cabin's Fire Pit.

It's An Easy Drive To Mac Woods Dune Rides, Silver Lake State Park, Craig's Cruisers, Little Point Sable Lighthouse, Miles Of Lake Michigan Beaches And Downtown Silver Lake. Or Take A Day Trip Shopping In Pentwater Or Exploring The Lake Michigan Resort Town Of Ludington.
Birch And Beach Offers Plenty Of Place To Park Your Sand And Water Toys. Public Boat Launch Access Is Nearby For A Day In The Sun On Sparkling Silver Lake. A Sturdy Seawall Separates The 400 Feet Of Sugar Sand From Silver Lake. Beautiful Beaches Are Nearby on Lake Michigan as well as Silver Lake.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Ryan

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Fence around the pool

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit
  • Dock

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Water sports equipment
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boating on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golf on site
  • Cycling on site
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1850 sq ft (172 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Family Friendly Association
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Enjoy the Autumn Season on our Private Deck Spacious Yard

Great fall rates! Private fire pit patio and outdoor deck. Reserve now for 2025 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 70 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place for a family reunion
The house is very clean and has everything one may need, and even more. The neighborhood is safe and quiet. It was great to use the new fire pit and the private swimming pool, tennis courts, and table tennis. Close to Silver Lake, sand dunes, and Lake Michigan. Overall, we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Silver Lake 2024
My family and I stayed at Silver Lake in 2012 and had a great time. In 2024, we wanted to relive that experience, and our stay did not disappoint. We had a great time catching up, swimming, playing games, and having campfires—and that was just at the property! The area offers a lot of activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

mohammad A.

Liked: Cleanliness
"Perfect Retreat: A Blend of Comfort and Convenience"
The accommodation was spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated, creating a welcoming atmosphere from the moment I arrived. The amenities were top-notch, including a well-equipped kitchen and comfortable bedding. The location was also ideal, offering easy access to local attractions and dining options. Overall, it was a delightful experience, and I highly recommend this property for anyone seeking a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful - somewhat secluded yet central to all we love about Oceana County
We really enjoyed our stay here, at the end of a wooded cul-de-sac yet close enough to Silver Lake that we could easily walk the path to the pool and beyond to watch the sunset over the dunes from the Association shore area. My favorite times were spent at the fire-pit or with morning coffee on the deck, chatting with family. Plenty of room to relax and grill out. The house was easy to keep tidy, had just about everything we might need, and had minimal requirements on check-out. The beds were comfortable for 9 of us, and having upper, middle, and lower levels allowed us some space and privacy. We were able to fit six cars in the driveway. The owner was easy to reach by text when needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gina T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
House has a nice backyard and fire pit area. You don’t see any other houses and feels private. So easy to get to the lake and put in your boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Peaceful Location
This house is located at the end of a culdesac in a quiet neighorhood. The owner just put in a very nice concrete firepit down on the bottom of the property. That is where we spent every evening. The house was a good size for our group. We had 3 couples and 2 teenagers. The teenagers shared the bunk bedroom while then each couple had their own private sleeping areas. There were 2 bathrooms that were shared. The living area and kitchen were the right size for our needs and we cooked breakfast each morning and then usually either lunch or dinner. Breakfast was enjoyed on the partial wraparound deck that overlooked the firepit and wooded area. There was also plenty of parking on the driveway for 3 vehicles and a trailer that had our side by side. The location of the house was within a mile of main Silver Lake area and just a little further from the dune entry. There was a community pool near the house that you could either drive or walk to through a path located near the house. The pool was good size with plenty of seating, a water slide, and shaded areas. We went down once during our stay and we were the only ones there. The only problem that we encountered was the AC not cooling the house. We contacted the owner and within hours he had an AC guy there repairing the unit and the house was cooling again. There is a pontoon boat rental that you can get with the house as well for a good price. Owner was great to work with and was extremely responsive to questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rachel F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Terrible experience
Firstly, we received noticed from Ryan a week before the trip that there was no grass and that he will be turbo seeding the entire yard and asked us to remain off the grass as much as possible during our stay. This was tough because we had 7 young children staying the weekend. He didn’t offer any type of incentive, but I did ask for a small discount and he agreed. On the second day of the trip, we went to the pool and it was closed! There was a maintenance guy working and he told me he had no way to let me in and that even if he did let me in, the heater and chlorinator were not working. It was padlocked and the pool was discolored and filthy. The guy was very kind, he even called a member of the association to try to get it unlocked for us but couldn’t reach them. At this point, we decided to end our trip. We did not have access to the pool which is the MAIN reason we chose this home! Ryan was not helpful, accused me of lying. He told me he “knew for a fact” that the pool was not filthy because he was “just there.” I have posted the pictures on this review so you can see for yourself. He told us he has no control over the pool (even though his entire property is marketed on VRBO for boating a heated pool) and refused to give us any type of compensation even after we ended our trip so early due to his INNACURATE property description. If he didn’t have control over the pool he should have let us know that ahead of time. We would have reconsidered booking with him.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ricki R., Arlington Heights

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan Memorial
this house and another one which i wrote a review for were owned by the same person so ill let my first review stand for this house as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lesley G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in Silver Lake Michigan
We enjoyed our stay at this property. Ryan quickly responded to any questions and even came by when needed. We appreciated having a variety of options for sleeping and the 3 levels of the property. We only wish we could have stayed longer to get to know everything the area has to offer.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!!!
We had an amazing family vacation here! The house is great. The location is perfect. Ryan is an excellent host. His communication was outstanding. The house has everything you need and than some! It truly is a GEM! We will definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet little cul de sac
Nice place. If you like your own quiet corner this place is great. Only downside was the driveway. If you have multiple cars you need to do a little dancing with the vehicles sometimes. It would not hinder me from renting this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fweamily Vacation
We enjoyed our stay. The house worked out very well. 3 levels gave each group of our family their on level. Ryan the host very accommodating. Thanks Ryan we had a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Silver Lakes stay
We had so much fun in Silver Lakes! This home is close to all of the activities in the area-sand dunes, beaches, lighthouses, restaurants (we loved The Chicken Shack), MacWoods, Whippy Dip ice cream, Craig's Cruisers, Lewis Adventure Farm, Country Dairy, many orchards and farms, Ludington and all it has to offer, wineries, the town of Hart, and the list goes on! It was a great family trip! I would highly recommend renting the boat if you plan to enjoy Silver Lake and the sand dunes, so much fun with kids. Take your boogie boards and sleds!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place, great ammenities
Great property. Loved the Yardzee and firepit at house. The pool was a huge hit. The kids, both teenagers and kids at heart (40+), loved how fast the slide was. Great proximity to dune rides and lighthouse. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time!!
Really enjoyed our stay!!! Great accommodations and location!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon W., Columbus ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Such an special place
We had the best week we have had as a family in a very long time. Ryan's home had everything and more for us to stay busy, have fun, feel safe and to stay entertained and make memories that will last forever. We would highly recommend to anyone and everyone going to silver lake and we will be sure to be back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place, we had a blast!
Great living spaces, deck, screened in porch area with table, and fire pit. Plenty of room for our two families of five and four to stay, cottage was spotless clean and well stocked with pots, pans, cutlery, towels, linens, etc. Short walk to the association pool, basketball courts, and waterfront area. Short drive to the dunes, Silver Lake State park, and many local attractions. Do the Mac Woods Dune Rides, totally worth it and everyone enjoyed it. Ryan was very responsive. A great experience!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Casey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Private cabin, quiet area
Had a wonderful time at this cabin with friends and family in the FloraDale Association! Large deck and yard with fireplace for s’mores and late nights, plenty of parking, and lots of sleeping options.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Erin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun!
We had a great stay! Ryan was very helpful when needed. The kids enjoyed the property, as well as the adults.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Candee N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very clean close to everything
This property was very clean and close to everything, check out procedures was a little weird. We had to be out by 10 am sharp however we was to do a load of laundry and put it in the dryer and start another load in the washer all before we left.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Weekend
Everything was perfect! We liked that the house was in a subdivision, but still had major privacy. Everything was super clean. The beds were all so comfortable. We walked to take the kids to the pool - it was really nice and had a slide. The bon fire at night was great! I would definitely plan a weekend again here in the future with the family!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Evan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Outdoor Space!
This was my second year renting this house and it remains a great place to stay. The owner Ryan is also very responsive and helpful with any issues you might have. My favorite part of the house is the bonfire area which is well built and spacious enough for a large group to all sit around. At times being inside can feel a bit crowded with a larger group, but there's lots of outdoor deck seating if the weather is nice as well as a "sunroom" with a large dining room table where you can eat and play games. Our group will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
The cabin was perfect. It looks even better in person. It was clean and spacious. We liked the bear motif :) The three levels provided enough space and privacy for our group. The location is close to the Dune rides, lighthouse, Silver Lake, and local stores. The host was very responsive to messages and was clear in all communication. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R., Roseville

Liked: Cleanliness
reinke' relaxation 2021
What a great week a lot of a lot of time on the boat, little bit of fishing time . had a blast on the dunes, Lake Michigan was wonderful Silver Lake what a great place to be not to mention the house was very wonderful and very accommodating for my large group will be back again
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Cabin has plentry of room, was also very clean. Our host Ryan was quick to reply to any questions. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021