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Lakefront Cottage Near Wineries + State Parks!

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TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
Interior
Beach nearby
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6750 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

Explore the area

Map
Mears, Michigan
  • Upper Silver Lake
    8 min drive
  • Golden Sands Golf Course
    8 min drive
  • Silver Lake State Park
    9 min drive
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    40 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Mears

With a stay at this cottage in Mears, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 10-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Upper Silver Lake. .This cottage is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Golden Sands Golf Course and 3.5 mi (5.7 km) from Silver Lake State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Upper Silver Lake - 8 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Silver Lake State Park - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 11 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 19 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 7.5 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬15 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.

Lakefront Cottage Near Wineries + State Parks!

With stunning views of Lake Michigan, this 3-bedroom, recently remodeled 1-bath vacation rental is the ideal lakefront getaway! Spend leisurely days cruising Lake Michigan by boat, relaxing beachside, wine tasting at local vineyards, or exploring 2,000 acres of sand dunes at Silver Lake State Park. Back at 'Northern Nest,' make homecooked meals in the full kitchen, sip cocktails on the waterfront deck, and stargaze around the fire pit. S'mores, anyone?

-- THE PROPERTY --

Waterfront Views | Private Deck | Fire Pit

Centrally located near family-friendly attractions, wineries, and state parks, as well as access to Lake Michigan via an association beach a short walk from the property. This charming waterfront cottage is the best spot for your next lake Michigan retreat!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin/Full Bunk Bed

MAIN FEATURES: Flat-screen TV, wood-burning fireplace, dining table, private deck w/ charcoal grill, fire pit, newly remodeled bathroom
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, stainless steel appliances, dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, dishware/flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/bath towels, ceiling fan
FAQ: No A/C
ACCESSIBILITY: Step-free access, single-story property, stairs/steep hill required to access lower yard & nearby beach
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

LAKE MICHIGAN (on-site activities): Swimming, boating, fishing, water sports, kayaking
OUTDOOR DESTINATIONS: Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle Area (3.8 miles), Silver Lake State Park (4.1 miles), Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park (9.8 miles), Mears State Park (12.0 miles), Stearns Park (30.2 miles), Ludington State Park (36.3 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Wave Club Water Sports (4.2 miles), Craig's Cruisers (5.1 miles), Mac Woods Dune Ride (6.5 miles), Sportsmen Charters (11.3 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Little Sable Point Lighthouse (8.3 miles), Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo (16.7 miles), Gold Rush Indoor Waterpark (19.4 miles), Ludington Breakwater Lighthouse (29.9 miles), Michigan's Adventure (33.5 miles)
VINEYARDS: Fox Barn (8.0 miles), Pleasant Valley Farm and Vineyard (9.7 miles), Oceana Winery & Vineyard (18.0 miles), Rooster Ridge Vineyards (18.6 miles)
AIRPORTS: Muskegon County Airport (49.5 miles), Grand Rapids Airport (93.2 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: The property does not have air conditioning
- NOTE: While this single-story property offers step-free access, stairs are required to access the lower yard area. A steep hill is also required to reach the nearby beach
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, a stovetop, and a microwave. Conveniences include a coffee/tea maker and a ceiling fan.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and charcoal grills.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Ceiling fan

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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: 750 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

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
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 first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Lakefront Wineries State Parks
New! Lakefront Cottage Near Wineries + State Parks Mears
New! Lakefront Cottage Near Wineries + State Parks Cottage
New! Lakefront Cottage Near Wineries + State Parks Cottage Mears
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Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Some Quality Time
This property propelled us into a togetherness. The water with the beautiful sunsets, the bonfires, the walk to the beach to swim. The kids, ages 4 & 7 loved the bunk beds We would go back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Cassandra P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view of the lake
It was a nice clean cabin, recently redone. Lack of privacy, needs curtains or blinds facing the very close next door neighbors house. Was uncomfortable having the lights on in the house at night because of extreme visiblity from the outside looking into the house. The Neighbors are close enough to can hear them talk. View of the lake was amazing,
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
This charming cottage was perfect for our long weekend vacation. The view was breathtaking and it almost felt like we were looking at an ocean. The breeze was lovely and the sound of crashing waves was calming. The floor plan was laid out nicely based on the space and the neighbors were pleasant. Thank you for allowing us to utilize your space for We are grateful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

James J.

Lakefront cottage
The view of the lake from the living room and patio was lovely. Definitely the best thing about the house and why we rented it. It was great for a relaxing stay. Negatives: the screens on the windows had large holes and very dirty window sills, which was bad as there's no air conditioning. Also the cottage was a little musty smelling so we definitely wanted the windows open. The beach was a further walk than we realized, and too far to carry the kayaks. As we didn't have a truck that meant we weren't able to use them, which was disappointing as that was one of the things we were looking forward to (I mistakenly thought from the photos that we could put them in in front of the house). Also, the beach that was supposed to have private access was a state park, with a fence separating ATV's and dune buggies from the water. So unless you have a dune buggy, it wasn't a nice place to be. We were able to take a lovely long walk to the lighthouse, which got us away from the noise and bustle.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing weekend
We recently stayed here for a long weekend and enjoyed the cottage; looking out of the large windows to Lake Michigan - which is right there - was amazing. The cottage was quite comfortable and clean - the 5 of us had plenty of room.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Autumn stay on beach
I took my mom for a birthday celebration stay on the beach, and we loved it. The view is amazing, the decor was beautiful, very comfortable and homey. The communication with the host was easy and friendly. They were very informative and took care of our needs while we stayed there. We will definitely keep this on our list of destinations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dunes summer vacation
AMAZING. If you love the beach and want to be near the dunes this house is wonderful. You can’t beat the view! It was very cute, nicely remodeled and clean. It had everything we needed for our stay. The bathroom was nicely remodeled also with a big shower. It was hot when we were there, I was worried it would be sticky without A/C but with the windows open and the fans it very comfortable. The bed was so comfortable! The beach is just a short walk and is our favorite beach in the area. You do have to accommodate a fairly steep hill to the beach. There are side ropes and a beach mat on the path to assist you but for someone that has health issues it may be difficult. We had no problem and our grandchildren easily maneuvered it as well all while carrying chairs and beach toys. You can hear the vehicles on the dunes but for us that wasn’t a problem at all. The deck was nice with a great view. We especially enjoyed the fire pit. Great campfires with the sound of waves crashing on the rocks - very therapeutic. We will definitely be coming back to this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was beautiful!
The house was beautiful and right on Lake Michigan! Perfect for the two night stay on a gorgeous weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Jordan Y.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice
Beautiful views of the property. The house wasn't as clean as I would have expected and there were small gnats flying all over the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short distance from many activities
Beautiful lake, dunes very close easy to get to Pentwater, Ludington etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ludwik B., Houston, TX

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin directly on Lake Michigan
We loved this wonderful cabin directly on the shore of Lake Michigan. You cannot beat the sunset views! Used the fireplace for S’mores every night, kids loved the place. Close to neighborhood beach. A real gem.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular view and charming cottage
My mom and I rented Juniper House for a short getaway, 4 days and three nights. Juniper House did not disappoint! The view was spectacular and the sunsets were gorgeous!!! The cottage was charming and updated as shown in the pictures. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience
My friends and I stayed at this property for a long weekend getaway - it was outstanding and as advertised. The property management group was excellent as well. 10/10, would recommend / stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

stephanie v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip
We all wanted a relaxing beautiful spot to celebrate 30 plus years of friendship and got exactly that.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

kelli w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
This lake house has the most beautiful view of Lake Michigan! It is close to the dunes and Craig’s Cruisers. The girls ages 11-12 enjoyed the beach walking distance from the house. The house was very clean. There was a few more spiders than we are used too lol but other than that it was a perfect stay! We enjoyed s’mores over a campfire looking out onto to the lake. The kitchen had all the cooking utensils as well! The girls asked if we can come back every year!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ash R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with a beautiful view.
My mother and sisters had a great weekend stay. The beds and linens were comfortable and clean. The house was updated and had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Chrissy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great view of Lake Michigan
Cute cabin on Lake Michigan with a 5 minute drive to the dunes! My husband & I stayed here for 4 nights & were very pleased with everything!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

6/10 Okay

David Z.

Beach cottage in the dunes
Location was right on the lake, and across the lane from the dunes, but the cottage was a bit tired and not as up market as the photos depicted.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Katherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
We had a lovely stay! The cottage was incredibly clean and the views were just breathtaking. We especially loved the short walk to the large (mostly vacant) beach. The kids didn’t want to leave! Only one small note of improvement, the shower is tiny so a shower wand would be handy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Darlene F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Michigan VIEW
The cottage was cute and cozy. I have a thing for screened porches, and they had one with water view. The window view was wonderfully close to the water. My cousin and I sat in their comfy chairs with an ottoman for each of us. It was hard to get out of the chairs because the waves were wonderful and the sunsets were magnificent. Our visit was quiet and relaxing. The cottage appears to be an older one that has been updated with cabinets, furniture, etc. I thoroughly enoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Royce Dean Pipes I.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location overpriced
The place was decent and the pictures make it look worth the price. The cleaning fee was very high and was ended up cleaning up a number of things right when we arrived, and its a lot smaller than it looks. Cleaning few needed to be about $75. The shower in the bathroom is a hack job and spews water through the gap in the bottom of the door. The bedrooms are ok but the closet doors are just more of the incompleteness. Totally a work in progress being funded by overpriced rental cost and inflated cleaning fees. We were fooled into thinking it was a spectacular cottage but it was really only just ok. The good stuff: The location is amazing and the sunset over the water combined with the proximity to the dunes and national beach made it worth staying. Been to many that were significantly better at the same price though.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anurag S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The View..The View!!!
Had a nice relaxing vacation with family. The view from the home is awesome right in the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021