[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 5 Minutes from Silver Lake! Vacation home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106377800/106377785/778b47e5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106377800/106377785/69f6848b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106377800/106377785/fe07504b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106377800/106377785/ff4c4aee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106380000/106377800/106377785/6f9ae249.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Unwind in this cozy country retreat, just 5 minutes from Silver Lake Sand Dune Entrance. Relax on the spacious lot with ample trailer parking and enjoy campfires under the stars, wood provided at your convenience. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer - Fireplace - Parking available - Kitchen ## 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. ### 5 Minutes from Silver Lake! A peaceful country feel just 5 minutes from Silver Lake Sand Dune Entrance! Step inside this welcoming property and be greeted by a great living experience. With 2 queen beds, 1 twin bed, 1 king bed, and 1 full size Futon upstairs you will find comfort and relaxation in every corner. The cool living room, complete with a cozy futon, offers the perfect space to unwind with central AC after a day of riding the dunes. Our lot is HUGE and allows for all of your trailer parking needs (see photo). Kiddos that are too young to ride the dunes can enjoy the open yard… This is a new home to us and we are working on making updates and renovations to make it even better in 2025. Campfire wood is available at the front of the property. It's a local gentlemen's income please don't steal it. We treat the basement like a basement, but for young kids or adults it's a perfect open space for additional air mattresses next to the full size futon. Bedding, towels, paper products, general kitchen products, and a grill is provided (bring propane in case we ran out). ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69690000/69682000/69681902/41d44779.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### FEET from the Silver Lake Sand Dune Entrance! 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Mears - Pool - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Laundry 9.4 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-21&endDate=2025-10-22&selected=117041889&PinnedHotelID=117041889&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Note from host: 2 pet Max ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 Mears is home to this vacation home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. [Visit our Mears travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Mears.dx55486) [View more Vacation homes in Mears](https://www.expedia.ca/Mears-Private-Vacation-Homes.d55486-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.702442,-86.47385&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:kowiGplxnO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40S%40U%40U%40U%40U%40SBSBUBUBSBUBSBUDSDSBSDSDSDUDQFSDSFSFQDSHQFQFQFQHQFQHQFOHQHOJQHMHQHMJOHMJOJOJMJKJMJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLILILKLGLKLGLILGNGLGLGLGNENELELENENCLCNENCNCLANCNANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLDNBNBLDNDLDNDLDNFLFLFLFNFLHLHLHLFLJLHJHLJLLJHLJJLJJLLJLJLJJJLJNHNJLHNJLHPHLHPHNHPHPFNHPHPFPFPFPFRFPFPDRFRDRFRDRDRBRDRDRBRDTBRBTBRBTBT%40R%40RBV%40R%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FTAT%3FTARATATARCVARATCRCTCTCRCRETCRERERCRERERGRERGRERGPGPGRGPGPGPIPIPGNIRININIPILIPKLINKNILKNKLKLKLKJMLKJKLMJKJMJMJKHMJMHMFMHMHMHOFMFMFMFOFMDODMDODMDOBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOCOCOCMEOCOEMEMEOEOEMGMGMGOGMGMIMGMKMGMIMKMIKKMKMKKKMMKKKMKKKMKMKMKOKMIOKOIMIQIMKQIOIOGQIQGQIQGQGQGQIQESGQGSESGSEQEUESESCSESESCUCSCSCUCUCSCSAUAUAUAUAUASAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FS&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=HsMgSIsxcZuh0ukHmtJ-4-5H8g8=) Mears, MI ### What's nearby - Golden Sands Golf Course - 17 min walk - 1.5 km - Upper Silver Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km - Silver Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 4.0 km - Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 5 min drive - 6.1 km - Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 11 min drive - 9.7 km ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬4 min drive - ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬7 min drive - ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬16 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 5 Minutes from Silver Lake! pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### What time is check-in at 5 Minutes from Silver Lake!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 5 Minutes from Silver Lake!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is 5 Minutes from Silver Lake! located? > Situated in Mears, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Golden Sands Golf Course and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Upper Silver Lake and Silver Lake State Park are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 5 Minutes from Silver Lake! Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 9 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam W. Sep 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect place Very nice place. Close to the dunes and good parking for trucks with trailer. ##### Adam W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nathan S. Aug 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little spot close to everything Solid property minutes from silver lake and everything around it ##### Nathan S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jesse H. Aug 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good location Close to the dunes with trailer parking and a garage. ##### Jesse H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Jim F. Aug 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice area Nice ##### Jim F. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jenny C. Jul 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot to stay while visiting Silver Lake We had a wonderful stay at this VRBO! The location was perfect, close to a variety of activities that kept our family entertained throughout our trip. The property was very clean, and the photos provided were accurate. One of the highlights was the wildlife sightings—we enjoyed seeing deer and turkey right from the property. It truly added a special touch to our stay. The only downside was the room with the king bed, which was right next to the living room and had glass French doors, making privacy an issue. We highly recommend this VRBO for anyone looking to enjoy the area! ##### Jenny C. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kathy and Don D. Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice house by Silver Lake Sand Dunes House was very clean and just a few miles to the dunes. Comfortable beds. Nice new air conditioning. House has only 1 bathroom - tough with more than 4 people. One bedroom is off the living room with no privacy as it only has full glass doors. Nice size living room with lots of seating and a huge dining room. Kitchen could use more pots and pan, utensils etc. When house is listed that it can sleep 8-10, but only has a few pots / pans, its hard to cook. Good stay overall. ##### Kathy and Don D. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Melissa R. Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Check-in, location Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Great location, could do better inside The property when we arrived was super dirty, dead bugs and flys all over the sills inside. Fridge was pretty dirty to where we had to clean it ourselves. Couches had to be covered with our sheets cause they where pretty stained up and not something we wanted to sit on. Celing fan fell off on the bed right next to our 4 month old grandson.Very minimal anything inside. Reminded us of a hunting cabin. The property is in a great location, plenty of room for toys. Close to the dunes. We did enjoy our stay. The owner did give us a late check out at no extra charge. So all in all it was a nice stay but for the money per night they could offer a little more and up date the furniture and it would be great. The best part is the location. We only left this review because it has no reviews and we thought that was weird. But hope it helps. ##### Melissa R. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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