[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Silver Lake. Perfect Location! Very Nice. Comfy & Clean. Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33906200/33906197/bea52582.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33906200/33906197/66da303e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33906200/33906197/4a9a9b09.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33906200/33906197/4e55bd8b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33910000/33906200/33906197/add21343.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled on 3 lots along Hunter Creek, this charming cottage home offers a warm and inviting space. Enjoy the open floor plan, comfortable beds, and beautiful views of Silver Lake from the backyard. Take your kayak or canoe directly into Silver Lake from your private access point. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122300 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - 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. ### Silver Lake. Perfect Location! Very Nice. Comfy & Clean. Hi, my name is Mindy. I’m mom of one and “Nini” to two amazing grandson’s. I am retired and a year round resident of Silver Lake. I open my home up to guests for 6-8 weeks each summer. During this time, I stay with my daughter who also lives in Silver Lake. Renting my home out to guests for a limited amount of time each summer allows me to live here year round. My guests have been wonderful and some return year after year. It has been a very easy and pleasant experience. Enjoy all the comforts of home, with nice furniture, comfy beds and living spaces. Located in the middle of it all and situated on 3 lots and Hunter Creek which feeds into beautiful Silver Lake. It is a very nice, clean and spacious 2,370 sq. ft., two story cottage home with an open floor plan. There are 4 bedrooms and 1 1/2 baths. 1 full bathroom with a shower is located on the first floor. A 1/2 bath is on the upper level, between two of the three upstairs bedrooms. Bring your kayak and/or canoe and take off from the back yard and paddle your way right into Silver Lake. Hunter Creek has been shallow the past few years. So, for those of you who have a large boat, there is a public boat launch just at the end of W. Taylor and N. Shore Rd., you can drop it off and bring your trailer back to the house. If you don't have a kayak or boat, you can rent one from the Wave Club which is just down the street. At this time, there are no open boat slips available to dock your boat on Silver Lake. We are hoping this will change in the near future. We are located right next to the Silver Village Assoc. path that leads to a pedestrian bridge that crosses Hunter Creek. Just a short walk across the bridge and up a dirt road leads you to the private Silver Village Assoc. pool and playground. Swim in the SVA private pool (scheduled days/times). Watch as people enjoy the zip line, drop tower and go carts at Craig's Cruisers. Walk across the street and eat lunch or dinner at The Chicken Shack, MI Base Camp or Silver Scoops. The Lighthouse Grill offers breakfast, lunch a yummy pizza. Golden Bakery is where you can find yummy donuts, cinnamon rolls and breads. The Silver Lake State Park is about a mile away. As well as the amazing Silver Lake Sand Dunes and ORV acess and parking! Don’t forget a ride on the dunes at Mack Woods Dune Rides! Our beautiful Little Sable Pointe Lighthouse and stunning Lake Michigan beach is less than 2 miles away. So many other places to enjoy are just a short drive, too! ~NO PETS ALLOWED. ~NO SMOKING inside the home. Outside, safely dispose of your butts. ~Garbage pick up is on Monday mornings by 6:00a.m. So, take the garbage out to the road @ end of driveway on SUNDAY EVENING! ~We keep the a/c set at a comfortable 72 temperature. Keeping it at this temp will keep the costs down for all of us. \-As a courtesy, we will start you off with 4 rolls of toilet tissue and 1 roll of paper towels. You will supply the rest. \-If you run out of propane, take the empty tank to one of the gas stations and exchange for a full one. Leave the receipt on the kitchen counter and I will reimburse you through your VRBO booking. \*IMPORTANT! The housekeeping crew will be there at 11:00 sharp to clean the bathrooms, make the beds and do the laundry before the next guests arrive at 3:00. PLEASE! Pick up after yourselves and leave the home and property in the condition it was when you arrived. Thanks so much! ~MORNING CHECK OUT is by 11 a.m.~ You will find a vacuum and broom in the utility closet as well as in upstairs bedroom closet. All the cleaning supplies you will need in the laundry area. ~PLEASE, strip ONLY the sheets/pillowcases from the beds and put downstairs in front of the washer/dryer area in the kitchen. Housekeeping will inventory quilts/comforters, switchover with replacements stored in sunroom area and take them off site to wash/dry. ~Place all wet/dirty towels in a laundry basket in front of the washer or inside the shower. ~Dust. Pick up. Vacuum and sweep the floors. ~Do NOT leave any dishes in the sink. Wash/dry and put away. ~Do NOT leave opened food in the refrigerator. Dispose of the food or take it with you. \-Any unopened food is okay to leave for the next family, if you wish to do so. ~CLEAN the yard/deck. \-CLEAN THE BBQ GRILL. Please, do NOT leave it dirty for the next guests! NOTE: If you decide to return to Silver Lake and rent my home again, I only rent it out for 8 weeks each summer and block the rest of calendar. Therefore, to ensure you get your desired dates, booking your vacation AT LEAST 4 months in advance is highly recommended. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car not required - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Kitchen island - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio - Yard ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: NO smoking inside of home! ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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) - First aid kit - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,300 square feet ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/117000000/116580000/116578300/116578240/c7ee3084.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### NEW LISTING: Beautiful cottage on the shores of Silver Lake with stunning water & dune views. 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Housekeeping will inventory/switch out quilts or comforters. Wet towels, place inside shower. Thanks! Clean out the refrigerator and freezer. Dispose of unwanted items. Unopened refrigerated or frozen items may be left for the next guests. Clean the bbq grill, please! NOTE: On Sunday evening, take garbage bins to the end of driveway. Pick up is on Monday by 6:00 a.m.! If checking out, make sure all windows are closed. Lock front door and back deck door. Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules Housekeeping does laundry, makes beds and cleans bathrooms. You are responsible for the rest. Please, leave the home/yard as it was when you arrived You are responsible for any damage to the home/property during your stay. NO smoking inside of home. NO pets allowed on the property. Do NOT park/block the pedestrian walking path along the driveway to the bridge. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children are welcome. Please, pick up after them! ### Events No events allowed This is a family home. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted NO smoking inside of home! ## 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 Note from host: This is a family home. Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock 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 A car is not required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as All booked for 2021 Season! A few openings left in October! Reserve your spot for 2022! NO PETS! Mears Direct Access Into Silver Lake From Hunter's Creek! All booked for 2021 Season! Reserve your spot for 2022! Reserve your spot for 2022! NO PETS! Private vacation home Reserve your spot for 2022! NO PETS! Private vacation home Mears ## 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%7C43.67231%2C-86.48688&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=jhAJjaPvKkBTY3xkzH8J8e1oMpA=) Mears, MI #### What's nearby - Upper Silver Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 13 min walk - 1.1 km - Silver Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km - Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive - 5.7 km - Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 13 min drive - 11.9 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬15 min walk - ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬9 min drive - ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬7 min drive - ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Silver Lake. Perfect Location! Very Nice. Comfy & Clean. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Silver Lake. Perfect Location! Very Nice. Comfy & Clean.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Silver Lake. Perfect Location! Very Nice. Comfy & Clean.? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Silver Lake. Perfect Location! Very Nice. Comfy & Clean. located? > This family-friendly Mears vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Upper Silver Lake and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Golden Sands Golf Course 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 ## Silver Lake. Perfect Location! Very Nice. Comfy & Clean. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 - Excellent 36 8 - Good 2 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 8.0/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erin C. Jul 1, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Long Family Weekend Games, meals, bonfires, exploring the area, walks, we did it all! Comfortable house, stocked kitchen, large serene yard, easy access to town. Thanks for sharing your home, Mindy! ##### Erin C. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### stacy v. Jun 18, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was even better than advertised! We had so much space and we all slept great. The kids loved the bunk beds. We enjoyed the neighborhood park and pool and the proximity to activities like Craig's Cruisers was an added bonus. We would love to stay here again and make it a yearly tradition. ##### stacy v. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jessica S. Jul 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July 2025 Great location! A short walk to watch the Fireworks over the dunes at the end of the street. Added amenities like the community pool and playground were great for our kids of all ages. Love all the seating/room accommodations for our extended family of 12 that fit great in the house. Mindy was very helpful when we arrived and easy to contact if we needed anything. Would love to come back to Silver Lake and stay here again! ##### Jessica S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another wonderful trip! As always, another great stay. Thanks for the lovely vacation home! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen W. Jul 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful home away from home This house was very clean, comfortable, and cozy in a great location to enjoy Silver Lake and Lake Michigan ##### Karen W. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our favorite place to stay We always have a wonderful time here. Mindy is an excellent host and is so willing to go above and beyond. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Angela Jun 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Beautiful, clean, well maintained and loved home. Nice cozy in and out, close to everything yet feels private. It's a large 4 BR home but only has 1 shower. My family had to take shifts 😂 but I wouldn't want to share with another couple. If you have a large family GO GO GO its very special ##### Angela Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another wonderful trip This was are third year in a row staying here. As always, it was wonderful. Such a great location and fits our family needs perfectly! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Scott S. Jul 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Silver Lake The house is in a great location near silver lake and in the middle of many other attractions. The house had all of the amenities we were looking for. ##### Scott S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 21, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Everything was perfect! We had such a great time! The property was perfect and fit every need that we had. We would rent again in a heartbeat! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert E. Aug 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Vacation Nice location. Still close to all downtown attraction 7-10min walk, community pool. Set back off the street and away from most of the noise. Nice beds, and great host. Rebooked for next year. ##### Robert E. Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Adam S. Jul 15, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great time awsome ##### Adam S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rob s. Aug 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Another GREAT Stay! We have been lucky enough to stay at Mindy's house a couple of times now. The house and property are very large and accommodating of a large group or family. The owner (Mindy) is exceptional in her communication and co-ordination of making your stay worry free. We look forward to yet another return trip next year. ##### rob s. Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura L. Jul 8, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Happy Place is Happening This property is at the center of all the activity! Walking distance to Silver Lake, community swimming pool and the main strip serving up food and family fun. This is our 2nd year staying at Our Happy Place and we truly enjoyed all it has to offer. Mindy is the absolute most welcoming and accommodating owner. We are already looking to book again next year. ##### Laura L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura B. Jul 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great family spot This is a great family vacation location! The house was perfect. The owner was quick to respond with any questions I had. There is so much to do in the area that was either walking distance or a few minutes drive. The yard is big for kids to plan on, has a nice fire pit, and a pool with playground a short distance away. One down fall was the pool hours they are closed Tuesdays and Thursdays and have limited hours on other days. ##### Laura B. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rob s., Canada Aug 28, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Never Disappointed Mindy is the best! We have stayed here numerous times and the house and Hostess are always delightful. They should have a 6th star for people and places like this one. Thanks again Mindy and we look forward to our next visit. ##### rob s. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather W. Jul 4, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect week! We had a fantastic experience staying at Mindy’s home! The house was clean and beautiful. All the comforts of home and then some. We had a group of 4 adults and 6 children and we had plenty of room. The kids especially enjoyed the creek in the back yard and the short walk to the pool! We will definitely be doing it again next year. I highly recommend Mindy’s happy place! ##### Heather W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved this house! We had 8 adults and 2 kids….plenty of room for everyone! The beds were super comfortable. The furniture was super comfortable. The kitchen was completely stocked with everything you’ll need. The front yard is huge and perfect for lawn games and squirt gun fights! We enjoyed the back deck and the kids liked trying to fish for the carp that came by at night. And the location is fantastic. Easy walk to the pool, Craig’s cruisers, and the lake. Easy drive to MacDunes, Pentwater and Ludington. Highly recommend this house! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy H. Jul 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation Our military family drove from CA to Silver Lake to have a family vacation with my brother, his family, and my mom and dad. That is a total of 11 people and we all fit just fine. The property is just a few minute walk to the rides, restaurants, and of course, gorgeous Silver Lake. Yet, it is nestled into a quiet community with a nice community pool. Mindy is a super nice lady and very accommodating during our stay. We look forward to staying again really soon! ##### Kathy H. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### rob s. Aug 29, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location & Peaceful This was an amazing property. The house was plenty large enough for 4 adults and 6 kids to hang out for a week. Located just the right walking distance to the main area of Silver Lakes mini putt, go karts, ice cream shops, etc. Also a very short drive to the dunes entrance. Lots of parking space and nice big yard for the kids to play outside. The deck off the back is big enough to hold everyone too. We sat outside almost every nite to look at the stars and enjoy the peace and quiet. Looking forward to booking again next year. ##### rob s. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca K. Aug 5, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Our Happy Week Our family really enjoyed our vacation at Our Happy Place. It is a lovely home in a great location. We especially loved the large deck overlooking the stream! A wonderful place for morning coffee, and we ended up eating most of our meals there as well. Inside, there was plenty of room to spread out. There were twelve of us and we never felt cramped. It was nice to be able to kayak down the stream into Silver Lake. The yard is very large and pretty, complete with a fire ring for campfires. Mindy is a great host and we are happy she is willing to share her lovely home! ##### Rebecca K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony G. Aug 13, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect placement The house is situated far enough from town and off the road that it’s nice and quiet. Yet it’s close enough to town that a short walk or bike ride gets you there quickly. The house is very cozy, in the sense that it’s not a musty cottage. It’s nicely decorated and very well equipped. The kids loved that they could dunk our kayaks into the creek right out the back door of the house and off the deck. It was also a bonus to be able to use the garage to store our 9 bicycles while we were there. Mindy was very accommodating and a wonderful host! ##### Tony G. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Humberto B. Jul 12, 2018 #### A beautiful home and property. Spacious and contained everything you could ask for and more. I would highly recommend this property to anyone. This was our first time renting through Home Away and Mindy (property owner) made it a wonderful experience. She made us feel right at home the moment we met her when we arrived. Her home is not only spacious and beautifully maintained but also has everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay. The home is only minutes from the dune access making it easy for members of our group to go back an forth throughout the day but set off the main road enough to offer a peaceful setting. We enjoyed evenings sitting on the back deck watching ducks and fish in the water. It was a big relief to have plenty of room for parking the rzrs and trailers. ##### Humberto B. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen N. Jul 17, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### I love this home :) We felt very fortunate to get this reservation in the winter for our summer vacation this past week. The pictures and reviews were great so our expectations were quite high. I have to say though, they were greatly exceeded :) This house is spacious, beautifully kept up and has a great up north feel to it. ALL the amenities and necessities are there, the beds were sooo comfortable, the yard is great for any activity, the deck and fire pit are large and private. The location is perfect and the pool is fantastic, Laying in a hammock by the stream was a dream. Launching our kayaks right off the deck to head to Silver Lake was another bonus. I cannot say enough great things about this property and the owner Mindy. It was exactly what we had hoped for and much more. We usually go to Silver Lake every 3-4 years, I wouldn't consider staying anywhere else now. ##### Stephen N. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca F. Jul 28, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious and homey stay! We just left this home after staying a week with 6 adults and 4 kids. We had plenty of room for everyone. The living area was spacious, open and clean and with a second living room we could all spread out. The kitchen had everything we needed and the fridge was big enough. There was plenty of bed space but the bedrooms were a little warm. There was a full bath with shower and a half bath but no tub. Outside the yard was huge and the playground and firepit got plenty of use. There was ample seating outside. The back porch was large with good seating too. It was very picturesque with stairs leading down to the waterway. The pool is just a short walk but has limited hours. The dunes are a very quick drive and downtown is a short walk or drive. A lot of things within walking distance or a short drive. There was plenty of area for parking and having access to the garage for storage was a big plus for us. We loved it! ##### Rebecca F. 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