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In Silver Lake. Perfect Location. Nice, Clean, Spacious. 3 Night Minimum Stay.

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Beach
Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Children's area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12214 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

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

In Silver Lake. Perfect Location. Nice, Clean, Spacious. 3 Night Minimum Stay.

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 at The Chicken Shack or Silver Scoops. Lighthouse Grill offers a delicious breakfast and lunch. Golden Bakery is where you can find yummy donuts and cinnamon rolls. The Silver Lake State Park is about a mile away. As well as the amazing Silver Lake Sand Dunes and ORV acess and parking! 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 8:30 a.m. So, BEFORE 8:00 a.m., take the garbage out to the road @ end of driveway.
~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 6 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 and 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.
~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 about 6 weeks each summer. Therefore, to ensure you get your desired dates, booking your vacation AT LEAST 4 months in advance is highly recommended.

Property manager

Mindy

Languages

English

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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
  • 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

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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
Note from host: Children are welcome. Please, pick up after them!
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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

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • Upper Silver Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 10 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 12 min drive - 10.1 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
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is In Silver Lake. Perfect Location. Nice, Clean, Spacious. 3 Night Minimum Stay. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at In Silver Lake. Perfect Location. Nice, Clean, Spacious. 3 Night Minimum Stay.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at In Silver Lake. Perfect Location. Nice, Clean, Spacious. 3 Night Minimum Stay.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is In Silver Lake. Perfect Location. Nice, Clean, Spacious. 3 Night Minimum Stay. located?

This family-friendly Silver Lake 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).

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In Silver Lake. Perfect Location. Nice, Clean, Spacious. 3 Night Minimum Stay. Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Scott S.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great time
awsome
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

rob s.

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.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura L.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

JoAnne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our Happy Place is awesome!
Silver lake has been a summer vacation getaway since our kids were young. The past couple years we are now enjoying it with them as adults and we their aunts and cousins as well. This place mace was great, enough room for everyone. A great location so close to silver lake and the dunes. The house was clean and had everything needed both inside and out. The owners are great to rent from. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

rob s., Canada

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather W.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathy H.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

rob s.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca K.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tony G.

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!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Humberto B.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful trip!
As always, another great stay. Thanks for the lovely vacation home!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Silver Lake Family Vacation 2022
Mindy, the owner, is very accommodating. Her home was very comfortable for our family of 7 adults and two small children . The decor is warm and cozy so we immediately felt at home. Good location too. Just off busy N. Shoreline Dr. but close enough to walk to shops and other attractions. Look forward to next stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Clean Centrally Located
We loved our stay here and our host Mindy was most accommodating. The place is well kept, stocked, and nicely decorated. Walking distance to Craigs Cruisers, ice cream, the lake. and about 1 mile easy walk to sand dunes. The home offers many places to sit inside and out, everyone had space to do thier thing. Great spot i would rent here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience
We loved our stay in mears. The house is very spacious and clean. Very close to Silver Lake, walking the Sand Dunes, shops, restaurants, and rides. Would recommend staying here for your Silver Lake vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leah S., Mount pleasant

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family vacation!
We had a great time! House was more spacious then we expected and clean. We loved sitting out on the back deck where we ate most of our meals. The property is in a good location. Thanks Mindy .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021