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Main floor king bed~Lake Michigan Beach ~A/C~Wifi~Silver Lake Sand Dunes~6 Beds

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Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Interior
Beach nearby, sun-loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

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

Main floor king bed~Lake Michigan Beach ~A/C~Wifi~Silver Lake Sand Dunes~6 Beds

Welcome to the Shipwreck Chalet Wooded Retreat!

About the house...

A private hideaway nestled in the woods. Located in a quiet neighborhood, but so close to all the many activities the area has to offer. Beautiful setting for all the seasons.

Very clean, all surface sanitizing cleaning standards and comfortable well-furnished home!

PURIFIED WATER! We have a reverse osmosis water system for drinking and soft odorless water through the home.

Wireless high speed internet, smart TV with DVD player in living room additional smart TVs in basement and primary bedroom.

Keyless entry to the home.

We have 6 beds that can sleep 12 people!

Main bedroom offers California King bed. Loft space features 2 full size beds and a queen size bed that can each sleep 2 people.

*WALKOUT* Basement has 2 jackknife full/queen sofa beds that also sleep 2 people each.

The house is setup with one sleeping space on the main floor, another sleeping space upstairs in the loft, and the third sleeping space down in the basement. The house is spacious for all to enjoy together but not feel on top of one another.

Fully functional kitchen, black stainless appliances (range, refrigerator, dishwasher, convection oven microwave), coffeepot, & blender. Island with seating and extended dining table that looks into living room with open concept floorplan. Living/dining rooms have many windows and 2 sets of sliding glass doors that lead out to deck, allowing beautiful forest views while relaxing outdoors as well as from many places inside the home.

Upstairs loft overlooks living and dining rooms and has forest views as well.

Full size washer/dryer on-site in basement!

Charcoal AND propane grill (***but we may or may not have charcoal or propane on site depending on prior guest usage, so we ask you take note and please plan accordingly)

Firepit

***We do have a doorbell camera outside at the front entrance for everyone's safety and security.

**NEW in 2023 - all new carpet throughout AND we added a patio under the deck for additional outdoor enjoyment!

About the location...

Located between Silver Lake Sand Dunes in Mears, MI and Pentwater Lake in Pentwater, MI and only a 5-10 minute walk to the Lake Michigan private community beach. BONFIRES ALLOWED ON THIS BEACH!!

(**Please note: there are many stairs to get to this beach, however are also many other beaches close by, if stairs are an obstacle.)

Many restaurants nearby in Pentwater, Hart and Mears and activities such as beach yoga, art events, horseback riding, golf, wineries, breweries, boating and more all about 10 minutes drive. Silver Lake ORV park is a fun and unique attraction where you can drive your Jeep, SUV, or rented vehicle right on the sand dunes! If you don’t have a vehicle, you can also enter the dune park on the pedestrian side and hike the dunes away from the vehicle traffic, but still with amazing Silver Lake and Lake Michigan views, as well as able to watch the "duners" off-roading on the sand.

On the other side of Silver Lake is downtown Mears with several more attractions like Craig's Cruisers amusement center and the locally famous Chicken Shack. And if you are without sand vehicles and water toys, there are many places in town to rent something to play with. Or you can take a guided tour of the historic dunes through Mac Woods Dune Rides in Mears for a completely different experience as well! Travel a little further south to see Little Sable lighthouse on Lake Michigan and venture all the way to the top if you like!

Property manager

Stephanie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing 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

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: All pets must be approved by owner. Crate required

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
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
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

About the area

Map
Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Upper Silver Lake - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 11 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Charles Mears State Park - 16 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 18 min drive - 20.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Main floor king bed~Lake Michigan Beach ~A/C~Wifi~Silver Lake Sand Dunes~6 Beds pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Main floor king bed~Lake Michigan Beach ~A/C~Wifi~Silver Lake Sand Dunes~6 Beds?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Main floor king bed~Lake Michigan Beach ~A/C~Wifi~Silver Lake Sand Dunes~6 Beds?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Main floor king bed~Lake Michigan Beach ~A/C~Wifi~Silver Lake Sand Dunes~6 Beds located?

This family-friendly Mears holiday home is located on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Cedar Point Park and Lake Michigan. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Silver Lake State Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Main floor king bed~Lake Michigan Beach ~A/C~Wifi~Silver Lake Sand Dunes~6 Beds Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
great property, very private. nice beach, a bit of walk but doable. clean and as described. excellent commination from owner. no issues at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short walk to the beach
Nice to stay in a wooded area with fenced yard for our pet. Spacious and comfortable bedroom and living areas. Nice deck overlooking the yard. Short walk to the stairs leading to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Allen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
10 min walk from lake michigan
This property is not on Lake Michigan. It is about a 10 minute walk to a beach on Lake Michigan
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place - will revisit 👍
Highly recommended place to stay in Silver Lake area - thanks Stephanie !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
Stephanie was a responsive host and allowed an early check in. The house is nice, but the beach is about a half a mile away. Beach towels are provided! We stayed for 4 nights. If staying for longer we would have needed to bring our own paper towels, trash bags and toilet paper. There is a gas and charcoal grill. However, if you plan to use the gas grill there is NOT a propane tank provided so make sure you bring one!!! We did not find this out until after we arrived and the host does not provide one. We were a little disappointed because all of our meals were going to be cooked on the grill. Instead we bought a bag of charcoal. The dunes are about a 10 minute drive and a fun activity. We had a good time, but wish that the description of the house details would have been more clear.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
More Michigan exploring
We enjoyed a week in the Mears/Pentwater area! Lots to do including wineries, pontoon boat rental and visiting Ludington for the first time... not to mention very close access to a pristine Lake Michigan beach... The house was well stocked with kitchen items for home cooking - great appliances and even storage containers for leftovers! Beds were comfortable if you like a firm mattress, but not a lot of privacy in the loft area. Back yard is smaller than it looks in the photos and neighbors are near but not too close. Basement was fun for game playing when it rained! Host was very responsive and helpful - would certainly recommend for those who want a balance of time at the house and time out and about!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Lake Michigan trip
The cottage was everything described. Clean with all the amenities we needed. Close to the dunes and the lake. FYI there are approximately 74 steps to the private beach area with a rest area in between flights. We caught a couple sunsets and our kids took a few sunset dips in the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the area and two seperate livingspaces
Easy walk to the beach, nice fenced in yard for dogs(must be on chains because fence isnt dog proof). Be very careful where you allow yoir dogs if yoi bring them because there were old pet stains and dogs always want to pee over other dogs pee. Dont let them walk away from you. Our kids loved having the bottom floor to themselves. 40 minute drive to the hunting grounds mu husband likes.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Beautiful home in a great area, close to dunes! Definitely will be booking again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Labor Day Stay
My daughter had her Bacherlorette weekend with her sister and 6 friends here. They said the place was perfect! Stephanie was so easy to get a hold of with any questions. The girls said the house was clean and stocked with everything they needed for their stay. They loved the setting, the close walk to the beach and enjoyed the local winery and the thrilling Mac Dune rides. They would definitely recommend this property and would 100% return for another fabulous stay! 5 stars all around! Thanks Stephanie!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun weekend at Lake MI
Great communication w/ the host! She was very kind to adjust the check in time for us. Beach was beautiful! nice set up in back yard for having a fire. Plenty of space. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kent S., Seattle, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and stay!
Experience was great and the location was awesome. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly and great location.
My family and I stayed here for our annual Silver Lake vacation. The home was very spacious and clean with many amenities. We really enjoyed the location as it is close to the dunes and has a private beach area to use within walking distance of the house. Access to the private beach area requires the use of a large stairway with many steps and is somewhat steep but, we became comfortable with it after a couple of uses. Being able to have a bonfire on the beach was an absolute plus! Stephanie was very easy to communicate with which we appreciated. Overall, we were extremely happy with the home and would definitely stay here again. Thanks Stephanie!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
This home was comfortable to stay in and it was great to have the private beach access down the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect stay, great location
The location was perfect for being close to the dunes for riding yet a little out for some peace and quiet. House was fully stocked with everything we needed and plenty of room. The beach area was a short walk and very nice. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roy N., HOLLAND MI.

Liked: Cleanliness
Neat, clean little cottage
The beach was the very best part. A little walk but worth it. The cottage was decorated nicely with a nice outdoor area. Double beds instead of queen were an issue for my adult children as was the very damp basement. Otherwise a great vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark M., Center Point, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Location
Nice house, deck and back fire pit for evening activities. Great location to private beach. Centrally located for all activities we enjoyed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Michigan and the sand dunes
Very nice stay within walking distance to the beach on Lake Michigan. Nice neighborhood and the property was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ferid

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Makell M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Week get away
Everything is very nice about this location. The beach access is really great (but yes, a ton of stairs) This is a great place but a word to the wise: bring your own pots/pans, toilet paper/paper towel and garbage bags if you are staying with 5 or more people. It’s super expensive if you buy it in town.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
june 21st
it was a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Fun weekend
Clean home, quiet neighborhood, many sleeping options, large refrigerator, quiet dishwasher and easy to use washer/dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Second time staying
This is our second time staying at the property. We stayed once last fall. It is a welcome escape from the city, a very nice home with everything we need. Thanks again, Stephanie!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mears Trip
Except for the weather and being end of season, the trip and cottage were fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

deeann j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful woods, beautiful beach
This is a great house located in the woods on a dirt road. Very quiet, lots of deer. Although beach access is not on property, it is a short walk to stairs down to the most beautiful beach. Back yard had a nice bonfire pit and fenced yard if you have dogs. Inside was clean and comfortable. Basement was ruffed in but comfortable enough. I loved the shower downstairs with the stone floor. Could use a couple more rugs for warmth. Stephanie was always available for any questions or issues
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022