Title: Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway Cottage with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ![A heated pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37650000/37645400/37645310/w799h599x1y1-238e0738.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37650000/37645400/37645310/15a2f9c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37650000/37645400/37645310/8f6a2f47.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children’s area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37650000/37645400/37645310/6c3695fe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, ping pong](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/38000000/37650000/37645400/37645310/dab98d5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Relax in this Silver Lake cottage, surrounded by breathtaking scenery and endless adventure. Unwind on the private beach, play with kids in the oversized sandbox or enjoy a sunset from your deck. Take advantage of access to a heated pool, boat launch and clubhouse with WiFi. 8.6 Excellent ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7 ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Beach view - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway You will love the memories you will be creating with the beautiful view of the dunes from the 400 feet of private beach front and it is only one mile from the entrance to the dunes and 1 mile from Lake Michigan. This cottage has an excellent set up if you have young kids as there is a play area. The play area includes an oversized sand box and a swing set. There is also a gas grill, deck furniture (deck in front and in back,) and fire pit. This perfect getaway also includes access to the clubhouse which features WiFi, a ping pong table, and a basketball/ tennis court. You will also have access to the heated pool and to the boat launch. After a long day of fun in the sun you can enjoy a beautiful sunset while relaxing on the front deck or sunrise if you are an early riser. There are two bedrooms; one bedroom contains a queen size bed which also includes a washer and dryer in the room. The second bedroom contains a bunk bed with a single bunk on top and full size bed on the bottom and It is a very open layout and contains a full kitchen to include stove, microwave and refrigerator. It is located in an excellent location on a private drive. There is a spot to moore your boat on the private beach access. It is located right off of Silver Lake Rd between Mac's Dune Rides and Silver Lake State Park. It is close to Dunetown Shopping Center, exactly 1 mile from Craigs Cruiser's, and less than 10 minutes from the entrance to the dunes and to Lake Michigan. This is the perfect place to create lifelong memories your family will cherish. \*wifi available at clubhouse and at cottage. \*\*\*\*\*\*please note furniture was changed in living room as of June 2024. (No pic Available at this time). One Couch (double recliner), and recliner chair. Keywords: Silver Lake, Dunes, waterfront access, beach, pool, clubhouse, Lake Michigan, boating ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Hob - Microwave - Refrigerator ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Firepit - Gas grill - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Things to do - Heated pool - Table tennis - Basketball nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/118000000/117050000/117041900/117041889/w1179h783x0y0-c1cf1ae9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming 2-bedroom cabin at Sun Retreats Silver Lake campground. 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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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as Cherish the Memories With a Perfect Family Getaway Mears Cherish the Memories With a Perfect Family Getaway Cottage Cherish the Memories With a Perfect Family Getaway Cottage Mears ## About the area Mears is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby. [Visit our Mears travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mears.dx55486) [View more Cottages in Mears](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Mears-Cottages.d55486-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C43.65969%2C-86.50355&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=0xB3hzApA7O7iPmOvIl_0x3K6PU=) Mears, MI ### What's nearby - Silver Lake State Park - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles - Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles - Upper Silver Lake - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles - Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 7 min drive - 2.5 miles - Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 17 min drive - 8.9 miles ### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 69 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬3 min drive - ‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬12 min drive - ‪Golden Sands Bucket Bar - ‬9 min drive - ‪The Golden Eatery - ‬10 min drive - ‪Lighthouse Grill & Gift Shop - ‬18 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Cherish the Memories with a Perfect Family Getaway located? > Situated in Mears, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Upper Silver Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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