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Beautifully Updated Lake Michigan Beach House w/ Large Deck & Low Bluff!

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Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Mears, MI
  • Popular LocationLittle Sable Point Lighthouse5 min walk
  • Popular LocationSilver Lake State Park5 min walk
  • Popular LocationCraig's Cruisers Family Fun Center8 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)67 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.

Beautifully Updated Lake Michigan Beach House w/ Large Deck & Low Bluff!

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 everyone 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 several chaise lounge chairs for relaxing in the sun, and beach chairs to sit down by the water. We have ladder golf, corn hole 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 meal 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.

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!

SATURDAY - SATURDAY reservations only
(June- August)

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

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Water park on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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
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

About the neighborhood

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. Traveling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

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

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • Frickin' Chicken Shack - 8 min drive
  • Golden Sands Bucket Bar - 14 min drive
  • Whippy Dip - 5 min drive
  • Sand Castle Restaurant - 8 min drive
  • Silver Pointe General Store - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Updated Lake Michigan Beach House w/ Large Deck & Low Bluff! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Updated Lake Michigan Beach House w/ Large Deck & Low Bluff!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Updated Lake Michigan Beach House w/ Large Deck & Low Bluff! 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 mi (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
❤️ 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little piece of heaven. Great beach, large deck with plenty of seating.
Owners are great and responsive. Would recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
AWESOME FAMILY FUN TIMES
This was an awesome property...Better than description...Our family so enjoyed this place. the views from the huge deck to the firepit to the beach to star gazing were stunning and the setup with two levels for our family gave us all plenty of room to move around...very well equipped and plenty of sun toys to play with..we kayaked ..paddle boarded ....built sand castles...I would highly recommend....the hosts Scott and Gwen were always immediately responsive if a questioned was asked(which were few) I can't say enough great things about this place!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Granny's Gang
From the time of our arrival the grounds were pleasant and welcoming. The overall layout of the property was great for our family, especially the area immediately outside of the house. It was a wonderful area close to the water and not having the stress with children going into the water unsupervised. The property has an excellent sitting and sand area next to the home for adults and children. the set up with the chairs and swing overlooking the beach was very relaxing with a gorgeous view in the morning and the sunsets at night. Very relaxing family vacation and everyone enjoyed their time at the house and beach. The host were awesome with communication and easy to get in touch with. We try and do a family vacation once a year and we feel like we have found our new favorite hosts and location. We are thankful and appreciative for you allowing our family to stay and make memories we won't forget!! Granny's Gang
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meghan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home in a phenomenal location
We had an amazing time at this rental. The multiple areas or zones both inside and out gave our multi-family group plenty of opportunity to be together when we wanted and also seek out alone time when needed. The proximity and ease of access to Lake Michigan is unbelievable. There are enough stairs that it provided a bit of a barrier between the water and the young children in our group, but few enough stairs that we could run up and down them countless times throughout the day and it wasn't an issue. The location of the house is fantastic. It is so close to so many activities, yet gets very quiet quickly in the evenings and mornings. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dream
I would do this again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen E., Ann Arbor, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Beach House
We had a lovely week at the Sandpiper Beach House on Lake Michigan! The private beach is amazing, and the kids really enjoyed the two kayaks and SUP provided. We watched beautiful sunsets every night from the swing overlooking the beach/lake. The beds are all very comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked with everything you need to cook/bake. The owners were very helpful and were there by text or phone to answer any questions that we had. We loved our stay here and hope to return again next summer! Thank you Scott and Gwen for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway
Everything was great! Property was just as described. The beach was so close and easily accessible, which was ideal. Also sandy area off deck was a hit. Very expansive deck, nice hangout area. Upper kitchen was very nice and well stocked for cooking. All in all, we spent a great relaxing week here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., MichiGAN

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Michigan Beach House
Our family vacation at Scott and Gwen’s wonderful home on the lake was fun filled. The Kayaks -Paddleboard - Canoe added much activity to the week. The area highlights of Dune Rides - Small Sable Lighthouse - Lewis’s animal farm - were given a big thumbs up by our crew of kids. Charter Fishing and shopping in Pentwater proved to be very fruitful - 8 salmon in the boat! But the focal point of the trip was gathering at the large deck and yard area of the house for meals - swimming - and beautiful sunsets every night. We hope to return soon. It was perfect for our family of six adults two tweens and two babies.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely amazing
This is our 2nd time renting this property from Scott and Gwen. It is amazing both inside and out. We love the privacy afforded by the 2 separate levels. There is TONS of outdoor space for gathering, relaxing, dining, whatever. We love enjoying our coffee at the table on the deck in the morning and gathering around the fire pit in the evening. Don't feel like building a fire? No problem! They also have a a propane fueled fire table that will keep you just as warm. Our teens enjoy kayaking on the lake. And...you can't forget the amazing sunsets over the lake. In peak season people have to come early to get a parking space and wait to watch the sunset at the public beach. We used to be amongst thpse people. Here we just have to walk out to the back of the property and have a front row seat. Scott and Gwen provided clear instructions for how to use everything on their property. When (if) needed during our stay, they were great with communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022