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Family Friendly Mears Cottage - Walk to the Beach!

Entire cottage in Mears, MI

9 guests·4 bedrooms·2.5 bathrooms
5.0 · 3 reviews

Property details

Escape to the Great Lakes State with your family or friends and make this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Silver Lake vacation rental your next home away from home! This cottage features a fully equipped kitchen and access to Lake Michigan and Little Sable Lighthouse views under a mile away. Sip your morning coffee on the deck, then head down to the beach and catch some rays! Later, enjoy a cold beer at Big Hart Brewery or wine tasting at Fox Barn. End the night with roasted s’mores under starry skies.

The space
New Cleaner Hired (Dec 2025) | Views of the Northern Lights (Seasonal) | Central Location | Kid Friendly | Outdoor Dining Area

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 4 (Bunkhouse): Twin Bunk Bed, Twin Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play

INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, 2 flat-screen TVs, wood-burning fireplace (wood not provided), game table, 2 dining tables, game room w/ foosball table, board games, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Gated wraparound deck w/ seating, wood-burning fire pit (wood not provided), gas grill (propane provided), post-beach foot wash area, lake views, outdoor shower
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, full knife set, drip coffee maker, moka pot, french press, blender, Crockpot, microwave, toaster, ice maker, kids dinnerware, high chair
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, linens/towels, in-unit laundry, laundry detergent, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer
FAQ: Access only by stairs, no A/C, quiet hours (10:00 PM-9:00 AM)
PARKING: Lower gravel driveway (2 vehicles), top gravel area (1 vehicle), no street parking allowed, no trailer parking allowed, no ATVs/4-wheelers/off-road vehicles

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire property via keyless entry

Other things to note
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- All of the neighbors are very nice and are very sensitive to the quiet hours. Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM-9:00 AM
- Please turn off outdoor lights after 10:00 PM for stargazing
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: The property has ceiling fans but does not offer air conditioning
- NOTE: Firewood is not provided
- NOTE: In response to guest insights, we’ve implemented improvements, including bringing on a new cleaner for the property

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 single Beds

Bedroom 4

2 single Beds

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Free parking on premises

    Free parking on premises

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Indoor fireplace

    Indoor fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wifi

    Wifi

  • Dedicated workspace

    Dedicated workspace

Guest reviews

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Melissa

Wonderful stay with great views!

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August 2024

We had a wonderful stay and particularly enjoyed the view of the lake from the front deck. Our kids enjoyed time at the beach, which was just a short walk from the cottage. The cottage was well equipped for all of our needs, clean, and inviting. I recommend!

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Karen

Wonderful Home and Location

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July 2024

This property is wonderful! Spacious, relaxing and functional. Most importantly it felt like home. There is room for everyone, comfortable beds, and all the dishes needed for cooking and eating meals. Variety of games/puzzles for when the weather is poor and SO CLOSE to the beach when the weather is fantastic. Did I forget to mention the views - really stunning! Great for watching for ships and boats or just taking in that fresh blue water. Our group had lots of people coming and going, so it was nice to have inside and outside deck gathering areas. Stayed and entire week and glad we did. Got to enjoy the beach, the dunes/State Park, town and exploring around the area. Not too far from Hart, Pentwater, Ludington if want to go shopping, on a fishing charter, or out to dinner. Would recommend staying at Praline Woods 100 percent.

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Catherine

Wonderful vacation home

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June 2024

We rented this cottage for a week in June 2024. This Lake Michigan home has great spaces for multi-generational relaxation, both indoors and outside, with panoramic views of the lake and beach. It is well equipped, clean and lovely. A private neighborhood beach is a short walk from the house, with fine sand and shallow shoreline which small children can enjoy. A state park with lighthouse is just down the road, and other recreational activities are close by. Our out-of-town extended family had a wonderful visit here. Highly recommend this home, especially for a family vacation.

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

Min. age to rent: 18

No smoking

No parties

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