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Golden Dunes Luxury Log Home Overlooking Lake Michigan

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Exterior detail
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Outdoor dining
Sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Mears, MI
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    4 min drive
  • Golden Sands Golf Course
    5 min drive
  • Morris Lake
    5 min drive
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    35 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Mears

Located in Mears, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Golden Sands Golf Course. .This vacation home is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Morris Lake.

What's nearby

  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Upper Silver Lake - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • Silver Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 10 min drive - 4.9 miles
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 5.3 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Golden Dunes Luxury Log Home Overlooking Lake Michigan

This dream home was built in 2004-2005 and is a year-round home. The Loft Master bedroom with hand-hewn log queen bed has its own balcony overlooking the valley of maples to the east and the loft itself has the incomparable view of both dunes and Lake Michigan to the west. Attached to the master bedroom is a master bath with a glass tile double shower with inlaid mural. The dressing room/closet has its own hand-painted autumn mural.

The Golden Dunes cabin sits on 26 acres of beautiful woods and a meadow and through the property we have made a NATURE TRAIL. It is well marked with an ART HUNT. The ART HUNT is a series of landscape art pieces to be discovered on the trail. Children, and, of course, adult children, love to spot the art pieces. If you think you would like to enjoy this activity, please request that we send you the ART HUNT attachment that gives directions, explanations, and photos.

There are 2 main floor bedrooms. The Flora and Fauna room has twin beds. The top shelf in the closet is full of family-oriented games, cards, puzzles, and toys for your entertainment. The Quilt Room has a double log bed with a single bunk above with the quilt theme throughout.

The main floor also has a full bath with a massage shower and a vanity sink. All towels and linens are furnished. Great room and full kitchen finish the main floor. There are French double sliding doors out to the large deck. The main-floor bedrooms and the Great room have satellite TV with DVD and VCR.

The entrance level has a 2-1/2 car garage, fully equipped laundry, and an entrance room with storage that includes water toys and floatables. The entrance room includes a small library closet with adult and children's books for your enjoyment. An inflatable raft for your use is in the garage.

There is a lovely Nature Trail throughout our property. It is divided into two loops: a much longer one to the left as you enter, and a shorter one. This trail is well-marked with painted red circles outlined in yellow and takes you to all areas of the 26 acres. Feel free to explore the hills, woods, and meadows. You are free to hike, cross-country ski, or snowshoe on the full property.
There are other interlocking trails, that are wider, not marked, but easy to walk. So, for more adventure - follow the marked trails; more leisurely - stroll the wide-mowed trails.

An outdoor grill and plenty of seating on the large deck are provided.

The laundry room has broom, vacuum, and other cleaning supplies you may need throughout your stay.

An open sand area is great for children playing while adults enjoy the view or s'mores over the fire. Please never cut living trees. There is plenty of downed wood on the property. The fire pit also has plenty of seating in a great open area to enjoy evenings under the stars.

NOTE: During July and August ALL reservations are for 7days from Friday to Friday

Keywords: Log Home, Sunset View, Sand Dunes, Private, Lake Views, Vacation Property
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.
This smoke-free vacation home features a stereo, books, and a tennis court on site. Amenities and recreational activities include games, a video library, and a playground.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jill Campbell-Mason

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Geothermal energy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $30 fee per pet. Must be approved by owner.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property uses geothermal energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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 fire extinguisher 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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Golden Dunes Luxury Log Home Overlooking Lake Michigan House
Golden Dunes Luxury Log Home Overlooking Lake Michigan Mears
Goln Dunes Log Overlooking Mi
Golden Dunes Luxury Log Home Overlooking Lake Michigan Mears

Golden Dunes Luxury Log Home Overlooking Lake Michigan Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 204 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 204 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dave K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
Beautiful house and property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Kathy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall trip to Mears
Lovely log cabin tucked in the woods on a hilltop. Wonderful hiking paths on the wooded property
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darlene B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golden dunes
Beautiful sunsets,dunes,walks in the forest on the property. Beach, lighthouse just some of the things to do. Cabin is lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betsy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Weekend
Very much enjoyed everything about the property - the cabin itself, the grounds/trails, the view, and the location. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jorempp@gmail.com c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Silver Lake Dunes
Cabin was very nice. It had everything we needed for our stay. Very close to dunes and lakes. Had a great time. We will definitely rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
September is still beautiful at Silver Lake
Nice big home with an awesome view of Dunes & Lake Michigan. Woods with deer, cleared area with fire pit. House is close to downtown. We enjoyed our family weekend get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a blast
Property was amazing had a great time. It was after labor day so it wasnt busy. The hpuse was amazing 👏
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to the dunes!
Very well kept property. This is our 2nd time staying here. We will be back next year and for years to come! Highly recommend staying here. Also recommended the dollar general near the freeway for basic needs ro save money.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Henson C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy family get-together
It was a beautiful property, extremely clean,comfortable, and and wonderfully decorated with art by the owner. The kitchen was well-supplied for all of our needs. The location was extremely convenient for us to get to Hart, Pentwater, Silver Lake, and Stony Lake. The only disappointment, and we knew this before we got there, is that it was not as close to Lake Michigan as we prefer to be. Sunset viewings and casual walks on the beach needed to be planned, as the ease of doing so is not just a minute away. Again, we knew this, but it is just something that is really important to us, and we missed that. Overall, it is a lovely place and highly recommended for those who don't have that desire to be closer to the lake. Thank you for sharing it with us!.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Cabin
We had a wonderful time vacationing at this cabin. The cabin is well supplied with towels and kitchen supplies! We had everything we needed to cook meals for our family! We enjoyed the large deck and hiking trails! It is also in a great location. Secluded but still a quick drive to all the activity! We will definitely stay here again the next time we are in Mears!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful!
It was wonderful! The house was very clean and the furnishings and decorations were exquisite! Very obvious that the owner is an artist. It was enjoyable to just walk around and look at and enjoy everything. The property is just beautiful and everything was well stocked in case you forgot to bring anything. I was dismayed to realize I had only brought a USB cord for my phone and no charger, but she had the foresight to have one on the table to use while I was there! There were kind and considerate touches like that all throughout, such as a picnic basket with supplies and so much more. Thank you so much to the hostess and most definitely highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We enjoyed our stay. The grounds were peaceful and the home was beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sand dunes
Had a great stay! Love the view of the dunes from the deck.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Molly A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Location is everything!!
This place is a gem! Walking distance to VaDuLakes restaurant/bar! Beautiful view! The house was set up beautifully for a family to spend time together! Short drive to the sand dunes and the cute little town of silver lake!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
The house was absolutely beautiful. No complains whatsoever.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get together
Cabin was beautiful, the decor was unique and fitting for the cabin and location. The view was amazing as well as the sunset. The cabin had everything we needed was the best stocked rental we’ve stayed at. Only negative was the furniture wasn’t very comfortable. Would book again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Randy/ Stephanie F., E. Grand Rapids. MI

Liked: Cleanliness
We consider ourselves regulars
We love Golden Dunes and have stayed there several times. We love the location, the view of Lake Michigan and the loft master suite and the fireplace.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good Family Stay
Cabin was very well equipped for our family stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

J P.

Liked: Cleanliness
As always, a great stay at the Golden Dunes cabin
We love this place. The property is as advertised, in a great location, and always clean. The hosts are responsive to any questions you have and provide the number of a handyman that is able to fix any problems with the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golden Dunes Getaway
Location. Location. Location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend trip!
We loved staying at the cabin! Our only wish was that we could stay longer. We were in town for a wedding and loved staying here. It was clean, had all of the "extras" that we needed (towels, kitchen things, etc.) and had beautiful views. There was even a walking nature trail that was beautiful on a fall morning. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt B., New Haven

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
The house and property are beautiful, the house was clean and fully "stocked" with everything we needed. Communication was fast and Jill answered every one of my questions in a timely and friendly manner. I would highly recommend Jill's property if you are planning to stay in the Mears area!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Carrie W., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoy the views and room layout.
Jill’s home has a great view and we saw some beautiful sunsets. It was laid out very well for our needs. Could use some TLC - grill, bathroom lights and fireplace didn’t work, Nature trail needed updated signage, etc. enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023