Family Friendly Mears Cottage - Walk to the Beach!

Escape to the Great Lakes State with your family or friends and make this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath Silver Lake vacation rental your next home away from home! This cottage features a fully equipped kitchen and access to Lake Michigan and Little Sable Lighthouse views under a mile away. Sip your morning coffee on the deck, then head down to the beach and catch some rays! Later, enjoy a cold beer at Big Hart Brewery or wine tasting at Fox Barn. End the night with roasted s’mores under starry skies. -- THE PROPERTY -- New Cleaner Hired (Dec 2025) | Views of the Northern Lights (Seasonal) | Central Location | Kid Friendly | Outdoor Dining Area Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle | Bedroom 4 (Bunkhouse): Twin Bunk Bed, Twin Bed | Additional Sleeping: Pack ‘n Play INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, 2 flat-screen TVs, wood-burning fireplace (wood not provided), game table, 2 dining tables, game room w/ foosball table, board games, ceiling fans OUTDOOR LIVING: Gated wraparound deck w/ seating, wood-burning fire pit (wood not provided), gas grill (propane provided), post-beach foot wash area, lake views, outdoor shower KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, full knife set, drip coffee maker, moka pot, french press, blender, Crockpot, microwave, toaster, ice maker, kids dinnerware, high chair GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, linens/towels, in-unit laundry, laundry detergent, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryer FAQ: Access only by stairs, no A/C, quiet hours (10:00 PM-9:00 AM) PARKING: Lower gravel driveway (2 vehicles), top gravel area (1 vehicle), no street parking allowed, no trailer parking allowed, no ATVs/4-wheelers/off-road vehicles -- THE LOCATION -- OPT OUTSIDE: Community beach access (0.2 miles), Golden Township Park at Lake Michigan (0.8 miles), Mac Wood’s Dune Ride (2 miles), Silver Lake State Park (3 miles), Wave Club Water Sports (4 miles), Craig's Cruisers (4 miles), Silver Lake State Park Off-Road Vehicle Area (5 miles), Hart-Montague Bicycle Trail Park (9 miles), Mears State Park (19 miles), Sportsmen Charters (19 miles), Stearns Park (33 miles), Ludington State Park (37 miles) ATTRACTIONS: Little Sable Point Lighthouse (0.6 miles), Cherry Point Farm & Market (4 miles), Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo (16 miles), Gold Rush Indoor Waterpark (19 miles), Ludington North Breakwater Light (33 miles), Michigan's Adventure (34 miles) VINEYARDS: Fox Barn (4 miles), Pleasant Valley Farm and Vineyard (12 miles), Rooster Ridge Vineyards (14 miles), Oceana Winery & Vineyard (14 miles) AIRPORTS: Muskegon County Airport (49 miles), Gerald R. Ford International Airport (92 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 - All of the neighbors are very nice and are very sensitive to the quiet hours. Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM-9:00 AM - Please turn off outdoor lights after 10:00 PM for stargazing - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property requires stairs to access - NOTE: The property has ceiling fans but does not offer air conditioning - NOTE: Firewood is not provided - NOTE: In response to guest insights, we’ve implemented improvements, including bringing on a new cleaner for the property