Title: Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - 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 # Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach! Gather around the fire pit or cook up a storm in this beautifully appointed lake house kitchen. ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73450000/73447400/73447382/39f5e0e3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73450000/73447400/73447382/23a1f5e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73450000/73447400/73447382/07361948.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73450000/73447400/73447382/88b81b86.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/74000000/73450000/73447400/73447382/cf4f855d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to a peaceful retreat in Mears, where the scenic shores of Lake Michigan await just steps away. This spacious 3-bedroom home offers endless comfort with its fully equipped kitchen, gas grill, and cozy fireplace. Relax on the furnished deck or stroll down to your private beach access path. 8.8 Excellent ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach! Easy access to the Lake Michigan shore and stunning sand dunes of Silver Lake awaits when you stay at this peaceful Mears vacation rental. Hosting 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and at-home comforts in a 1,400-square-foot interior, this home lets you spread out and relax with loved ones after days filled with lakefront activities. Walk down to the beach, seek options for fishing charters or boat rentals, and visit surrounding attractions, then return to this scenic retreat for a home-cooked meal. \-- THE PROPERTY -- 0.4 Mi to Private Beach w/ Access Path | Laundry Machines Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bed, Full Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck w/ shade umbrella dining set, gas grill, children’s playground, fire pit, large yard KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, island counter, drip & Keurig coffee makers, toaster, microwave, cookware, dishware, Crockpot, toaster, high chair INDOOR LIVING: Flat-screen TV, fireplace, leather sectional, dining room, DVD player, step-in shower, 2 shower/tub combos GENERAL: Free WiFi, central A/C & heating, iron/ironing board, hair dryer, linens, towels FAQ: 1 exterior doorbell security camera (facing front entry), property utilizes well water ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs required to access PARKING: Garage (1 vehicle), driveway (4 vehicles) \-- THE LOCATION -- LAKE MICHIGAN (0.4 miles w/ walking path to private beach): Cedar Point County Park Beach (0.6 miles), swimming, boating, fishing, water sports, kayaking GREAT OUTDOORS: Lake Breeze Nature Preserve (1 block), Pentwater Pathways Trailhead (4.1 miles), Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle Area (5.1 miles), Silver Lake State Park (5.3 miles), Mears State Park (7.9 miles), Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park (11.0 miles), Stearns Park (24.6 miles), Ludington State Park (30.9 miles) LAKEFRONT REC: Wave Club Water Sports (5.4 miles), Craig's Cruisers (6.3 miles), Sportsmen Charters (7.2 miles), Mac Woods Dune Ride (7.8 miles) NEARBY SPOTS: Little Sable Point Lighthouse (9.4 miles), Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo (17.9 miles), Gold Rush Indoor Waterpark (20.3 miles), Ludington Breakwater Lighthouse (24.5 miles), Michigan's Adventure (34.6 miles) VINEYARDS: Fox Barn (9.2 miles), Pleasant Valley Farm and Vineyard (10.9 miles), Oceana Winery & Vineyard (19.2 miles), Rooster Ridge Vineyards (19.8 miles) AIRPORT: Gerald R. Ford International Airport (93.9 miles) \-- REST EASY WITH US -- Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you. \-- POLICIES -- \- No smoking \- No pets allowed \- No events, parties or large gatherings \- Must be at least 25 years old to book \- Additional fees and taxes may apply \- Photo ID may be required upon check-in \- NOTE: Access to the home requires stairs \- NOTE: Your safety matters. This home features an exterior doorbell security camera facing the front entry. The camera does not look into any interior spaces. The camera records video and sound when detected by motion or when the doorbell button is pressed \- NOTE: The home utilizes well water. The water is clean and safe to drink, and there is a whole-house water softener system that filters the water; however, there are times when the water has a very strong rotten egg smell \- NOTE: The lock on the sliding door to the deck is currently broken. There is a stick to lock it until it can be repaired ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchenette - Microwave - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Patio - Yard ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near the marina ### Things to do - Motor boating nearby - Swimming 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 ### General - Unit size: 1,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113390000/113384000/113383969/7942d50c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake Mears - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 9.8 Exceptional 44 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=113383969&PinnedHotelID=113383969&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/65270000/65260600/65260513/745fb884.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Michigan Cottage - Waterfront on Sunset Bluff (The "Sage") Mears - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=65260513&PinnedHotelID=65260513&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69140000/69134300/69134228/86887fbf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cute Cottage Lake Michigan Beach Pentwater Silver Lake Sand Dunes Mears - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 27 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-12&endDate=2025-10-13&selected=69134228&PinnedHotelID=69134228&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42100000/42092600/42092574/27fd70c1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Our Neck of the Woods, Mears. 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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 ### Property is also known as 458022 ## 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%7C43.73170%2C-86.46452&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=TGL_2thpluojnoSYPA9tVuoM324=) Mears, MI #### What's nearby - Cedar Point Park - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Upper Silver Lake - 8 min drive - 9.0 km - Silver Lake State Park - 10 min drive - 10.8 km - Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 11 min drive - 13.3 km - Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 17 min drive - 16.9 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 58 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬8 min drive - ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬11 min drive - ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach! located? > This family-friendly Mears vacation home is located near the beach, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cedar Point Park and Lake Michigan. Silver Lake State Park and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Lake Michigan Gem < Half-Mi to Private Beach! Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent 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) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.4 Location 10 - Excellent 24 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 3 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alix E. Jul 17, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay Great place to stay ##### Alix E. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bertha S. Aug 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### great house for a large family Good location, very nice home, had everything we needed. ##### Bertha S. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle B. Aug 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation 2024 Home is just as described and pictured. Lake Michigan a short walk away..you are truly with nature at this place, wild turkey and deer are abundant. Neighbors were friendly and didn’t bother us at all. New grill for you to use and the kitchen is equipped well. Make sure to bring some firewood for some great family conversations around the fire at night! ##### Michelle B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dustin K. Jun 28, 2018 #### Centrally located, and cozy. Centrally located between Mears and Pentwater. 5-6 minutes from the dunes. Nice place! ##### Dustin K. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### David D. Jul 22, 2017 #### Nice property, centrally located Great experience. Washing sheets, towels before departure is a real hassle. Very roomy. Would love to visit again. ##### David D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristine S., Rockford Sep 14, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Family vacation! We stayed at the Mermaid House the week before Labor Day and loved every moment of it! We had 2 large familys stay and there was more than enough room for everyone. The walk down to the beach was very scenic and the private beach was breath taking. We had great weather and spend most of our time outside. The kitchen was perfect for cooking full meals for a large group and the extra space downstairs was perfect for the kids to have their own area to hang out. With 5 bedrooms and 3 full baths everyone had a soft comfortable bed to sleep in and no one waited to use a bathroom. I would 100% recommend this property. Sonya was great to work with and stayed in contact if need. Thank you Kristine Swanzy ##### Kristine S. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sarah b. Aug 6, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location Disliked: Listing accuracy #### Kalamazoo clan heads to the mermaid house Hi everything that the house said was correct and the owner Sonya was very sweet and accommodating..the only thing that we had trouble with is HomeAway sent us a check in time at 3 so we arrive there with food in coolers Etc. But was not able to check in till later sonya did her best to try to finish up early and her information said 4pm..we wished that HomeAway would have sent the correct information to us.. other than that it was a great place, great location... had a marvelous time :-) ##### sarah b. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Brooke S. Aug 9, 2018 #### Dirty. Not maintained Wanted to pack up and leave immediately. The property is run down and seemed like it hadn’t been cleaned in over a year. There were cobwebs in all peaks and windows. Windows had been left open downstairs and it was just utterly dirty. The notes say to wash the sheets, but you wash them and they wreak of rotten eggs. The well water is so terrible that after everyone showered you couldn’t even stand being in the house. The house has potential it is just not taken care of at all. ##### Brooke S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2018 ### 6/10 Okay #### J T. Aug 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Okay with lots of issues There were lots of small issues that I wish I had known about before renting (which if I had it to do over again I would pick a different cabin). Some of the issues we had: We only used the 3 upstairs bedrooms. I would not want to stay in the basement, it is uncomfortably damp, buggy, and has evidence of mice in many places (not to mention a dead mouse on a glue trap when we arrived). The water in the house smells strongly of sulfur. There is good filtered drinking water on tap at the kitchen sink. There is a combination locking door knob on the basement door that isn't set up, and a note on the door saying not to close it. My boys didn't see the note and closed the door. We couldn't get downstairs. There was a key in the door that didn't work. I texted the owner, but after several hours I got frustrated and jimmied the door. The DVD player on the living room TV is broke and there is no other way to watch something on it The lock on the back sliding door is broken so you lock it with a hunk of wood The vent fan in the primary bathroom is broken Many of the lights, switches, and outlets are finicky. You have to wiggle, reflip, or adjust them to get them to work. The gas fireplace is turned off for the season The owner writes in the house's binder that if you have issues you should contact her and not leave a bad review, and also texted me the same thing. I would do that if there were only a few issues, but this place just seemed like issue after issue. ##### J T. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Heather A. Jul 29, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation The house was very nice. The set up worked perfectly for us, as we had older kids with us and they took over the basement area. The private beach is absolutely beautiful, but you do have to walk down, and back up, about 75 steps to get there. We had people with us that couldn’t do the steps, so we ventured up to Mears State park several days. The location is less than 15 minutes from Pentwater one direction and Silver Lake the other direction. I would definitely stay again, especially if we had a large group again. ##### Heather A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Mellissa Jul 26, 2022 #### Great Time had by all! We stayed at the Mermaid house and had a wonderful time! There were 9 of us and everyone had their own space and bed! The location is perfect- woodsy with beach in walking distance! The house was well stocked with all that you would need-towels,sheets, etc. There was even hand soap and dish soap to get you started in case you forgot to bring some. There is no Wifi. And we did not have much cell service either. That’s just something people should take note of. For me, I LOVED it because my kids played board games and played outside and were forced to not have any screen time. Also, we never figured out the TV. Again, I loved it, the rest of the family, not so much. The basement can be used as a totally separate space for a two family trip. It has its own kitchen space and eating area as well as living space and bedrooms. The house is decorated very tastefully as well! The neighbors were delightful and very kind to us! I truly enjoyed our time and we look forward to coming back in the future! Thank you so much!!! ##### Mellissa ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruthann H. Jul 20, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mermaid house Very spacious - the pictures of the inside were right on - the kitchen was well supplied with cookware - very close to the county park on Lake Michigan and it was never crowded! The keyless entry was nice ##### Ruthann H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Debra Jun 23, 2022 #### michigan gem house We liked that the 9 of us could all have a bed. Plenty of room for all of us. HOwever, this house needs some attention. The deck was unusable , it had so many leaves and sticks on it. The gas grill was absolutely filthy! You could not open the french doors in the basement because of the pile of leaves up against it. There was no one to contact about it's condition. The kitchen is very lacking. There was no dish soap to wash dishes with. The cutting board was broken in half. There were no skillets, except for a large cast iron skillet and a little one. So unorganized, you had to hunt all over to find things , if they had them. We did enjoy the location of the house. Close to several places to go. Air conditioner worked very well. Some of the beds need new mattresses. Downstairs is perfect for kids to sleep and hang out. Someone needs to inventory the kitchen. Add some big bowls and a set of pot and pans and new mattresses. ##### Debra ### 8/10 Good #### Kelley H. Jun 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Annual farmers day dune trip Home was perfect for what we needed and close to the dunes. Very well stocked with everything you need. We brought our own firewood for the fire pit, but there was a guy selling bundles just walking distance down the road. Parking was a bit tight, we could fit 2 trucks and one trailer but we had to borrow my daughters driveway at her rental for our other trailer. We were able to put our jeep in the garage. That was nice, in case it rained. I think it's a bit confusing figuring out who to contact with issues. Evolve,VRBO or the owner. Overall, great place for a family vacation though. ##### Kelley H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jeremy N. Oct 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great House for a Fall Weekend Getaway Rented Mermaid House for a golf weekend in Pentwater. House was clean and well stocked. Close to town location in private wooded setting. Would return without a doubt! ##### Jeremy N. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nicholas H. Sep 13, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very nice. House was very clean and large enough for our whole group. Our group came up to go to the dunes so the location was nice. Enough parking for two trucks with trailers. ##### Nicholas H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth L. Sep 6, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved it! We had a wonderful time at the Mermaid House. The house was perfect for our group. Sonya was responsive and great to book with. The beach was amazing. We’ll definitely be back! ##### Beth L. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### chris a. Jul 24, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice property for rent Nice property for rent. ##### chris a. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie Q. Jul 19, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic! Loved it. Very spacious and the two floors were perfect for two families. We stayed with my brother and his family and never felt cramped. The playground in the back is great (a little old but fine) to let the kids run around on while the grownups chilled out on the deck. The walk to the beach is scenic but a little long for youngsters. Still, the whole experience was wonderful. ##### Katie Q. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Charles D. Jul 18, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location #### Great time We enjoyed our stay very much. Good location within walking distance to a great beach. ##### Charles D. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sandy D. Sep 7, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful time at the Mermaid House We celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary by going to our favorite spot and the Mermaid House had plenty of room for us and our 3 children and grandchildren. The home was beautifully decorated, the kitchen was well stocked, beds were comfortable and the bathrooms had plenty of towels. The 3rd bathroom and the washer and dryer was a plus. The kids enjoyed the outdoor play area and swing. Lake Michigan was a short walk or drive away and we enjoyed the private beach, did some swimming and saw some beautiful sunsets. It was about a 10 minute drive to Silver Lake where we had fun swimming and climbing the dunes. We enjoyed the firepit at the house with a campfire and smores and the Whippy Dip was close by for ice cream treats. The owner, Sonya, was very accessible and sweet. We were surprised upon our arrival to find a balloon bouquet and 2 bottles of sparkling juice to help celebrate our 50th anniversary. Thank you Sonya, we have many wonderful memories of our stay at the Mermaid House, Lake Michigan and Silver Lake! ##### Sandy D. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lillian Z. Sep 3, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Perfect Fun Getaway Spacious, nicely decorated, Clean and fully equipped with everything we needed. Quiet wooded area, private beach was our favorite spot to be...nothing like the fire on the beach! Perfectly situated to entertain all! So much to see and do! This was our first trip to the west side of Michigan, and the house was a great place! It left a wonderful, memorable impression for all of us! Nana, Stephanie, Nick, Sophia, Addie, Derrick, Cassie, and Allie ##### Lillian Z. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Bethany G. Jul 28, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacation Overall, we had a great time at this house! It was more than accomodating for all 12 of us. The house is nicely updated especially in the basement as it seems it was recently finished. very nice! We would stay again! ##### Bethany G. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020 ### 8/10 Good #### Jessica H. Jul 25, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Walk to beach, cute house Our group of 10 adults and 4 kids enjoyed our time at The a Mermaid House. There was a July heatwave and the owner kindly bought us extra fans to use. The house has many cute, mermaid themed decorations that my kids loved. Lots of DVDs, Books and toys for the kids. The basement rooms suffered from heat and humidity, but added needed extra space for our large group. The private beach was perfect and we loved being able to walk there. This house would be perfect for a slightly smaller group or in cooler temperatures. ##### Jessica H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah R. Jul 17, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing family getaway Our stay at the mermaid house was just as we had hoped. A relaxing weekend spending time with our family. The house was well taken care of, clean and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We spent a lot of time at the nice private beach area. Sonya was quick to respond to any concerns I had before our stay and was wonderful to work with. We’d love to stay again in the future! ##### Sarah R. 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