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☀️Summer dates available!

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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A blue house with a wooden deck, white railings, and a small porch.
A two-story blue house with a white porch and a small deck.
A living room with a grey sofa, striped couches, a flat-screen TV, and a wooden coffee table.
A lakeside view with boats docked, a picnic table, and a tree in the foreground.
A bedroom with a large bed, a dresser, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Mears, MI
  • Place, Silver Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Silver Lake State Park
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    ‪3 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mears

Heart of Mears.Within a 15-minute walk of the cottage, you'll find Silver Lake and Silver Lake State Park. Lake Michigan and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Silver Lake - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Silver Lake State Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Michigan's Adventure - 34 min drive - 40.9 miles
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 38 min drive - 35.6 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Whippy Dip - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Farmhouse Kitchen - ‬9 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.

☀️Summer dates available!

Our cottage is a great fit for a family vacation! ( 6 max adults and 10 max overnight guests )

Our Cottage is located in the very top of the Floradale Association. Literally steps away from the heated pool with slide. So convenient for all, but especially if you have kids in your party! You also have access to the Club House, Shuffleboard, Tether ball, Horse Shoes, Tennis and Basketball courts as well as 400ft of private association beachfront with swimming dock.

We do rent by the week, Friday to Friday from mid June to Labor Day. Before and after those dates, we do rent for a 3 day minimum. If you don’t see the exact dates you are wanting feel free to message us and we will do what we can to accommodate you.

Our cottage has 3 bedrooms, 2 with Queen beds, and 1 with 2 sets of bunk beds. There are 2 baths, one with shower only, the other a full bath with tub. There is also a large well equipped kitchen and large dinning room. The cottage also has a large deck and a large patio area as well with lawn furniture, a outdoor gas grill, and private fire pit.

We have renovated the cottage and it looks great. All new Windows, deck, and exterior, as well as 2 air and heat units! This cottage will not disappoint.
Just a few miles away is the state park dunes where you can ride through the sand or walk. Also, you can take a dune ride from Mac Woods or rent a buggy to tear up the dunes yourself. There is also a 22 mile paved bike /hiking trail along with mini-golf, bumper cars, go-carts, and many specialty shops to browse through. So book your vacation today for summer/fall 2026!

I hope to hear from you soon! If you do not see the dates you are looking for available inquire about our other property in the same association!



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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis
  • Tennis
  • Basketball nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,500 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is ☀️Summer dates available! to the airport?

This cottage is 55.5 mi (69-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does ☀️Summer dates available! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is ☀️Summer dates available! to the beach?

This cottage is a short 11-minute walk from Silver Lake State Park. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does ☀️Summer dates available! offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at ☀️Summer dates available! ?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at ☀️Summer dates available! ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at ☀️Summer dates available! ?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does ☀️Summer dates available! have a pool?

Yes, there's a heated pool.

Does ☀️Summer dates available! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is ☀️Summer dates available! to downtown Mears?

This cottage is 1 mi away from Silver Lake.

☀️Summer dates available! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice set up! It was a perfect short term home base for our vacation!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay!

Nothing but good things about this place! It was a perfect fit for the 7 of us. Close to everything in silverlake and was great to have a pool too! Definitely will be coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very friendly neighborhood !

Place was very nice and clean ! Will be staying again !
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage!

The cottage was very clean and cute. Nice quiet neighborhood with fun amenities. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great place!

Great location. Clean. Roomy.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot close to Silver Lake

This is an ideal location for a family, especially if you have little ones. The pool is 50 yards away, Silver Lake is 1/4 mile down the road, and the dunes are close too. Very clean, comfortable and well stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect spot at Silver Lake!

This is the second time we have stayed in this amazing vacation cottage on Silver Lake. It is clean and inviting. We had everything we needed to relax and enjoy our week and even thought the weather wasn't great this location offered plenty of things for us to do. Pictures don't do it justice. Love it! The owners went out of their way!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Great location next to pool & clubhouse. Tetherball, tennis courts, basketball court. Lots to do. We enjoyed shuffleboard and making smores by the firepit. House is so much larger than it appears from the outside, and (except for the squeeky top bunk), it is very quiet. Everyone had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage

What a wonderful weekend get away! Stayed with my parents and aunt. Came to see our grand daughter. Great location close to her in Muskegon but far enough away to have some fun in/around Silver Lake! Cottage was clean and well equipped with all of the necessities. Beds were comfortable, plenty of dishes, owners were great. Just across the street (one block) from Silver Lake. Great fire pit. Even though the pool was closed for the winter, perfect location/proximity to the pool. We could see it from the living room. Definitely would go,back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dune Daze Cottage Mears, MI

The cottage could use some updates. The refrigerator seal isn’t complete. The bed mattresses caused lots of sore backs for our family members. The microwave was missing the glass plate for the turntable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
September 12, 2025To VRBO House in MichiganHello, I wanted to respond to you regarding our stay at your property September 12-15, 2025. These thoughts are directly related to my younger mentally handicapped brother. We traveled from Ohio to Michigan to visit my younger mentally handicapped brother; we were my older sister and an older brother. My sister, came in from the west coast, has heart failure and made the trip. I’m thinking this trip might have been her last trip home to Ohio. My older brother asked me the day before we departed if your rental had a DVD. I looked on your AMENITIES listing and a DVD was listed as one of your AMENITIES. Both of us had one ready to take with us, but since it was listed in your AMENITIES, neither of us grabbed ours.Now, down to the reason for our trip. As I noted earlier, my younger brother is mentally handicapped and in his 60’s. Our mother dearly loved him and unfortunately passed away two years ago at the age of 98. She asked us to make sure we provided for him and looked after his welfare. My younger brother LOVES airplanes, helicopters, police, trucks and the like. He also loves the movies ‘AirWolf” and “Top Gun I” and “Top Gun II”. Whenever we go to Michigan to visit him, he asks and looks forward to watching these films. So, my older brother always brings these DVD’s along. My younger brother doesn’t understand what “outdated” means. So, we had to make an unnecessary trip to the closest Walmart, which you prob
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this place, will stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

enjoyable

a little pricey but overall nice
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage getaway

Cute, efficient, CLEAN & comfy! Everything you could ask for all in one. Great location, deck, grill, fire pit, heat or fans/air, pool right next door, I could go in and on. Definitely worth staying!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

long family weekend

great spot, perfect size and close to the pool.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Our family had a wonderful time at the Dune Daze cottage. Had everything we needed. So many fun activities for all of us to do in the community. The pool was great. Short drive to the Sand Dunes and Lake Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Silver Lake

Great cottage, the nicest we have rented! Right next to the pool is a big plus for kids. The only thing that would have made it better would be a boat lift at the dock.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Vacation

Very nice we had a great time. They may want to get a new coffee maker and our guest said the guest bedroom bed was very uncomfortable. We would definitely go back very clean. Thanks Melissa
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean, comfortable with a great porch.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

It was a great 4 day extended weekend vacation. The pool was nice and warm, heated, and super close to this property. Half mile from the public boat access and only a few miles from some great shops and dinner options. Overall everything was awesome and the owners checked in with us a few times. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Family Vacation

We had such an amazing stay. We’ve been coming up to this area for years and needed a bigger cottage with two baths. We were right next to the pool, great yard to play in, awesome views, decks and patio spaces and a short walk to lake. Beach decor, washer/dryer and dishwasher all mad this trip convenient too.... Beds were comfortable and bedding was cute. This cottage is a gem.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely getaway!

The home is very well maintained. The owner was helpful and easy to reach. I would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice comfortable cottage in a great location to both lakes and activities

Our families enjoyed a great Labor Day week end at Dune Daze with all the conveniences of home. The pool is a nice addition and safe for small children. We enjoyed eating outside and an evening fire. We would recommend this property to our friends in the future. The property manager communicated with us making sure everything was in good working condition.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pure Michigan in 360 degrees!

We just completed a week's stay at Dune Daze and what a perfect week we enjoyed. We found the house very well equipped (we were impressed) and in great condition. The deck is beautiful and shaded in the afternoon. The heated pool is much larger than pictures and is just a few steps from the deck. This made Dune Daze ideal for our family and two small grandchildren. The clubhouse is also very nice and there is plenty for kids/families to enjoy. We also loved the fire pit on the north side of the house. We did use bottled water to drink and to prepare meals but we knew the water was well water before arriving so it was no problem at all. We give our highest recommendation on this property for families and small children. With the three bedrooms and two full baths we had plenty of room for 6 adults and 3 children. We hope to return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer Fun at Dune Daze Cabin

You can’t ask for a more perfect location in the Floradale resort community! Located next to the pool, shuffle board and tetherball, there is always something fun to do just steps out the back door. I also love the numerous gathering areas this cabin provides, both in and outside the house. Our property owner was very communicative about our check in and inquiries and even checked in with us after a quick storm blew through the area to be sure there were no problems. We had an excellent week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

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