Title: Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. Beachside cottage with water park ## Photo gallery for Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. ![On the beach - Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. (Mears)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26940000/26933400/26933342/fe7818a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina - Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. (Mears)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26940000/26933400/26933342/8b0f055a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. (Mears)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26940000/26933400/26933342/2a0a2705.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. (Mears)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26940000/26933400/26933342/574388b6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, stereo - Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. (Mears)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/27000000/26940000/26933400/26933342/84572e01.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies On the serene side of Silver Lake, this charming cottage boasts an unobstructed view of the lake and surrounding dunes. Enjoy 60' of lake frontage with a shallow, sandy-bottom waterfront perfect for swimming with small children. The lakeside patio is equipped with outdoor furniture and a gas grill, making it ideal for relaxing or entertaining. ## Reviews 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Beach view - Pet-friendly - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Home on the lake. Walk out your door for Swimming, boating or morning coffee. One of the best locations on Silver Lake -- not Upper Silver or the creek. We're located on the quiet side of lake away from traffic. Located close to Mac Woods dune rides. Mooring for boat, shallow lake front that is great for swimming with small children, outdoor, gas grill, lawn chairs, patio chairs and table. Lakeside of cottage is all sliding glass doors with unobstructed view of the lake. Great place to enjoy coffee by the water or inside with great view of the water. Enjoy 60' of Silver Lake frontage with the best views in all of Silver Lake area. No dirt or paved road to cross. Option to rent a second cottage on the same property (VRBO Listing #816965 -- Vrbo 816965). Both have views of the dunes and lake, a fire pit on the beach and a private dock. Bring your boat and dock it here all week. (Or rent a pontoon boat / kayaks / stand up paddle boards on the lake). Location, Location, Location one of the best property locations on the entire lake. Delightful family location on the calm side of the lake isolated from traffic both on land and water. Conveniently located in a subdivision shielding it from traffic. Shallow waterfront, ideal for swimming with young children. Sand bottom lake with tie out for boat. Ice cream parlor and dune buggy rides within walking distance. Grassy waterfront for lounging lakeside, lake is ideal for water activities like skiing, fishing, and sailing. Full view of lake and sand dunes. When we are here, this cottage is our home . . . and we're excited to share our home with you. This location is within walking distance to Mac Woods Dune Rides and Whippy Dip. The kids can ride their bikes safely on our neighborhood streets. Just a short drive away (about 2 miles to the downtown area) are go-karts/arcade, bumper cars/boats, and miniature golf at Craig's Cruisers, shopping at Dunetown Mall, Ice Cream, restaurants, any type of water craft rental at the Wave Club, Jeep/Quad/Buggy rentals. Also, check out Cherry Point Farm & Market for their wonderful cherry donuts (really delicious!). Additionally, a ride out to the tallest lighthouse on Lake Michigan, Little Sable Point, to catch an evening sunset is a must-do on your vacation bucket list. The Lighthouse is open for tours during summer weekends. Come for a fun and relaxing vacation . . . and return for generations! Please note that each year we try to make additional upgrades in an effort to make your experience even better. These updates include: 2021: updated living room furniture 2022: new queen-size pillowtop mattress in the primary bedroom, updated bedroom furniture in the primary bedroom, updated coverlets in both bedrooms 2023: new dishwasher, new 17" comfort-height toilet, updated dining table and chairs, decor updates (pictures, rugs, etc), reorganized kitchen cabinets for greater efficiency. Also now including sheets and some towels for your use. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Garden - Gas grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27160000/27159900/27159876/f7f2f191.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Home on the lake. 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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 Home Lake. Walk out Your Door Swimming Boating or Morning Coffee Home Lake. Walk out Your Door Swimming Boating or Morning Coffee ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C43.65941%2C-86.51541&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=zHdqB7Lea-pqfaEuVhwLXFe8DUw=) Mears, MI #### What's nearby - Silver Lake State Park \- 11 min walk \- 1.0 km - Little Sable Point Lighthouse \- 4 min drive \- 2.5 km - Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce \- 14 min drive \- 15.1 km - Ludington Waterfront Park \- 35 min drive \- 55.5 km - Michigan's Adventure \- 35 min drive \- 60.9 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 70 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬4 min drive - ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬13 min drive - ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬10 min drive - ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬12 min drive - ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬7 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Home on the lake. 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