Title: Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes - 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 # Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes ![Beach nearby, sun loungers - Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes (Mears)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115920000/115912400/115912355/6052a36b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes (Mears)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115920000/115912400/115912355/f8fe3374.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes (Mears)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115920000/115912400/115912355/83d1bdd3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes (Mears)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115920000/115912400/115912355/9418ae60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes (Mears)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115920000/115912400/115912355/13d496a0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes, you can look forward to a firepit, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Air conditioning ## 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. ### Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes Duneside cottage is the perfect summer retreat for those looking to relax. Enjoy the spacious outdoor deck with beautiful views of the surrounding nature. The cottage features two large living rooms, a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and outdoor grill, comfortable beds, one full bathroom (shower only), plus a half bath. It also has heat and air conditioning, a washer and dryer, high speed WiFi, and ample parking. A public access beach to Lake Michigan is a minute walk away, the Little Sable Point Lighthouse is a 5 minute walk, and the entrance to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes are a 5 minute drive from the cottage. Check-in 3 PM, check-out 10 AM. Max property capacity is 6 people, 3 vehicles. No visitors, gatherings, parties, or any guests not registered in the rental agreement. No pets. For everyone’s safety, security cameras are located at the front and back of the house. Duneside Cottage is a new listing but we have been renting privately to guests for the last 3 seasons. Please don't hesitate to reach out with questions. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Stair-free path to entrance - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Theme park nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Energy-saving switches in guestrooms - Unit size: 1,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89990000/89983200/89983163/ca1403e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here Mears - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 43 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=89983163&PinnedHotelID=89983163&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34160000/34150100/34150098/1b8c2b9e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### THE RED BARN - Walk to where it’s happening close by, 12 min. to Lake Michigan Mears - Pool - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 60 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-25&endDate=2025-12-26&selected=34150098&PinnedHotelID=34150098&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34750000/34749100/34749068/f457e28d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 🍁🍂 Fall dates available! 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The Wifi password is posted on the fridge. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Parking is restricted to a max of 3 vehicles. A maximum of one boat/toy trailer (length max of 25’) is allowed. No RVs, campers, or tents allowed. Parties, events, or large gatherings are strictly prohibited on the property. No pets allowed anywhere on the property. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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 This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=43.656353,-86.534584&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:ioniGbhdoO%3FS%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40S%3FUBU%40U%40S%40UBUBSBUBUBSBSBUDSBUDQDSDSDSDSFSDSFQDSFQFQHSFQFQHQFQHOFQHQHOJOHOHOHOJOHOJMJMJOJMJMJKJMJKLMJKLKLKJILKLILILKLGLILGLINGLELGLGNGNELELENCNELENANENALCNANCL%3FNANANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%40N%3FNBL%40NBN%40NDL%40NDLDNBNDLDNFLDLFNFLDLFLHNFLHLFLJLHJHLJLHLJJJLJJLJJLLJJJLJLJNHLJLJNHNJNHNHNHNHPHNHPFNHPFPHPFPFRFPFPDRFPFRDRFRDRDRBRDPDTBRDTBRBRBTBTBR%40T%40TBR%40T%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FR%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTARATATARCTATARCTCTCRCRCTETCRERERCRERERGRERGRGPERGPGPGRGPINGRIPGNIPININIPININKNINKLKNILKNKJKLKLMJKLKJMJKJMLMHMHKJMHMHMHMFOHMHMDMFOFMFMDOFMDODOBMBODMBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAMAOAOCMAOCOCOCMCOEOCMEMEOEOGMGMGMGOEMIMIMGMIMIMIMKMIKIMMMKKKMKKMKKKMKMKKKOKMKOIMKOIOIOIOKQIMIQGQIOGQISGOGQISGQGQESGQESGSESESESESESCSESCUCUCSCSCUCUCSAUAUASCU%3FUASAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=nJ7mol0BpDm56T7ZXxrfxawQRYQ=) Mears, MI #### What's nearby - Silver Lake State Park \- 3 min walk \- 0.3 km - Little Sable Point Lighthouse \- 8 min walk \- 0.7 km - Upper Silver Lake \- 8 min drive \- 6.1 km - Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce \- 18 min drive \- 17.2 km - Michigan's Adventure \- 39 min drive \- 63.0 km #### Restaurants - ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬8 min drive - ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬13 min drive - ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬15 min drive - ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬4 min drive - ‪Whippy Dip - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes? ### What time is check-out at Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes? ### Where is Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Charming cottage steps away from Lake Michigan and Silver Lake Sand Dunes Reviews 8.0 ### Very good 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) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Amenities ### 10 Eco-friendliness ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### Sapna Aug 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Everything was good. The cottage is really clean and beautiful. The beach was really close . ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9e5108ce-179b-4c53-95da-8a53c6101187-1754602820484.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/124e6950-aa83-4ba9-a265-af6efa17c0cf-1754602818175.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sapna Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025