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Spacious Mears House -Steps From Lake Michigan!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
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TV, fireplace, DVD player
Property grounds
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, Internet, bed sheets

Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20271 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

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Mears, MI
  • Silver Lake State Park
    2 min walk
  • Little Sable Point Lighthouse
    7 min walk
  • Lighthouse Grill
    4 min drive
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    45 min drive

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

Spacious Mears House -Steps From Lake Michigan!

Soak up the summer sun at this 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath vacation rental home in Mears. Located a short walk from Lake Michigan on the Silver Lake Channel, this 2,918-square-foot home is perfect for those looking to make a splash. Whether you spend your days fishing, exploring the dunes, or simply gathering with your loved ones on the expansive deck, you'll love to return to go for a soak in the hot tub! You're sure to have an unforgettable Great Lake State getaway in this spacious home!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed | Bedroom 4: Twin Bunk Bed, Pullout Couch | Bedroom 5: Full Bed, 3 Twin Beds w/Twin Trundle Beds | Additional Sleeping: 4 Cots

After a day on the lake, retreat into the living room and melt into the large sectional. As you watch the Tigers game on the flat-screen Smart TV and listen to the crackling sounds of the gas fireplace, you'll be just steps from the fully equipped kitchen.

Complete with stainless steel appliances and a large island, the kitchen has everything you'll need to wow your friends with your culinary capabilities.

Once you've taken your final bites at the dining table for 8, gather with your loved ones on the expansive deck. Whether you choose to roast marshmallows on the fire pit or go for a soak in the hot tub, you're sure to make unforgettable memories with your travel companions.

The master bedroom boasts a flat-screen Smart TV, private screened-in deck, massive walk-in closet with custom cabinetry, and an en-suite bathroom.

With a finished basement complete with a kitchenette, a large yard, an open-floor plan, this house has several gathering spaces perfect for your large group.

-- THE LOCATION --

No trip to Michigan is complete without a day at the lake so grab your bathing suits and head ½ mile down the road to Lake Michigan. With opportunities to swim, lounge on the beach, or take a boat out on the water, there is endless fun to be had on this Great Lake.

For a day of high-octane adventures, contact Mac Woods Dune Ride. Located just 5 minutes from the property, this tour company offers fun-filled, 7-mile dune rides across sweeping valleys and beautiful mountains.

This area is also known for its top-notch hiking trails, snowmobiling opportunities, and renowned fishing. Whether you're a professional angler or novice fisherman, you're sure to catch a steelhead, coho salmon, or perch during your stay.

When you don't feel like cooking, eat like a local at one of the area's many delicious eateries. With restaurants like Big Hart Brewing Company and Bucket Bar sitting less than 10 miles from the home, you're sure to find a unique drink and flavorful meal that will excite.

-- 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
- Absolutely no pets allowed
- Absolutely no events, parties or large gatherings (if evidence of a large gathering is found, an additional fee may be assessed)
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- The township that the property is located in has strict policies regarding the following:
- Exceeding the limit of 6 vehicles per reservation, exceeding the property's maximum occupancy, and violating the established quiet hours
- Please note that the township imposes fines of $500 for violations of their policies, which renters are responsible for paying
- NOTE: This property requires stairs to access
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras, on the front, back, and garage doors, all facing out. They do not look into any interior spaces
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Features include 1 hot tub and an arcade/games room. The holiday home offers a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • On-site recreation includes a playground
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Lake Michigan and 2 minutes on foot from Silver Lake State Park
As a guest of Spacious Mears House -Steps From Lake Michigan!, you'll find a hot tub and an arcade/games room. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Limited on-site parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 private bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Firepit
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting 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: 2,918 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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Spacious Mears House -steps From Lake Michigan! Mears
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Spacious Mears House -Steps From Lake Michigan! Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 43 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews" "

8.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Caitlin B.

Could be so great!
We have stayed at this property consistently since 2019. First the good things: the location is wonderful. Its just a short walk to Lake Michigan or you can kayak down the stream to a public beach. The home is spacious and has room for plenty of guests. Sadly, it has been falling into disrepair. Every year we arrive to find the same things broken and new things falling apart. This year, the grass was knee-high and looked like it hadn't been mowed all season. There was poison ivy in many places, but especially thick on the edges of the property. Last year, our adults gave up using the hot tub because it is consistently green and slimy. This year was no exception, except now the hot tub cover is completely broken and falling apart. There are two refrigerators at this property, which is crucial for larger groups like ours. However, only one of them worked this year. When we called to ask about getting it repaired, the person who answered the property manager number told us she was “just the housekeeper.” It seems like she may have requested the repair, but the property owner doesn't care to keep the place up. During a particularly heavy rain, water came pouring in through the ceiling onto one of the beds. The list could go on, but you get the point. It's sad because it could be such a great property. We have many wonderful memories here, but we will be looking elsewhere next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Mike S.

Silver lake
It’s great for are large group , but could use some up keep , the deck is need of some refreshing along with the hot tub
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harriet P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it!
We had a great time. The location is great. A few small things that were helpful to know from other reviews - bring a bit of extra toilet paper and paper towels if you have a large group. They could use a few more better chair options in the living room. There are lots of chairs for outdoor sitting. We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Emma G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
The overall stay was great! Nothing fancy, just a sensible house to stay at with a large group of people. Clean and comfortable! Great space for 14 people.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great space and location!
We had a fantastic time in this area. The house is nearby to silver lake activities as well as the light house. It is spacious and easily accommodated our extended family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid October-Wedding weekend
We rented the place for a long weekend for our daughter‘s wedding. The house was huge and very accommodating. The deck in back might need some attention as there is some rotting wood which could prove to be tricky. Because the weather was so cold we did not use the deck much however. Outside of the limited parking available for a house that sleeps 23, and could not get the dishwasher to work, we give this property five stars. The contact for the home was super prompt and responsive as the sump pump and or pipe in the basement was leaking and needed immediate attention. Thanks again! Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Ken D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Great location but mediocre property
House had lots of space for our group of 13. Large basement game room was great for the kids with TV, foosball, pool table and other games. Overall kitchen was well laid out but drawers were dirty and pots and pans old. Master bedroom was above sump pump which cycled on and off at least twice per minute all night long. All bedrooms were spacious. Bunk bed bedroom was stuffy and ceiling fan didn't work, There were no sheets for the pull out couch in that room either so we could not use the room. We called the property manager but nothing got done. Kids loved the hot tub and enjoyed the yard and roasting marsh mellows in the fireplace. Easy 5 minute walk to beach and short drive to activities at silver lake. Overall we had a great time, but given the price for 1 week we expected the property to be in better shape.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome home
Very nice place was perfect for our family. Enjoyed our time here very much
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

David U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Son's 40th Birthday
We had a wonderful getaway celebrating our son's 40th birthday. He chose this location based on proximity to Lake Michigan and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes. The house easily accomodated all our family and guests. In addition to Lake Michigan and the Sand Dunes, we enjoyed the local ice cream shops (all of them), miniature golf, bumper boats, candy shop, and rental of UTVs.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Large Groups
Amazing House, very spacious! Had a Large group and never felt crowded. House is also in an amazing location with trails to the dunes, trail to Lake Michigan, and very close to the state park and Silver Lake. Some info not listed in the booking: The basement is like a second living room with couches, TV, card table, foosball table, and a spare room. The back deck has a big table with chairs and the property itself has many lawn chairs. There is also a 3rd shower in the master bedroom. Overall this house was great and is for any type of group!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Cindy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice property
The property was nice and in a nice location. Overall the vacation was good. Supplies in the house was very limited, such as pots and pan(very limited), toiletries, gas for grill, laundry soap was not included. Which our past experienced with other houses and with the price we paid these basic amenities was included. But all can be purchased uptown, just an inconvenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Barb I., Elkhart

Steps from Lake Michigan
A few issues with this property. 1) Could use some maintenance 2) Towels smell like smoke, not sure if owner is a smoker or prop manager. 3) We were told trailers were fine, I emailed and asked. Trailers not allowed and it was hard to park, plus neighbors were not too happy, but still very nice. 4) Steps from Lake Michigan is not a true statement. also I realize with the erosion etc. things have changed but the channel is just unappealing and we did kayak but steps that are now mostly in the channel need repairing. Again, I realize nothing much you can do but it is unfortunate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Space for everyone!
If you need lots of space for various age groups, this is your house! Not only was it close to all major attractions (beach, lighthouse, dunes, etc.) but the creek off the back provided fishing, paddle boarding, & kayaking options. A great time was had by all!

10/10 Excellent

Deborah K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mears
We enjoyed our stay. Beds/linens were comfortable, kitchen was well appointed, location was good, hot tub was a bonus. Plenty of room to spread out. We enjoyed our week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wedding weekend
We booked the home for our daughters wedding weekend. The home was a perfect place to have my daughters, my niece her husband and children, my mom, and my father in law stay. The kids had plenty of room to play and everyone was able to sleep comfortably since it rained most of the weekend. The kitchen was a great size to cook and entertain and there was plenty of dinnerware, glassware and flatware. The additional refrigerator on the garage was a bonus! Definitely will stay again if needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Annie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great rental
We loved our stay! All the rooms were clean and ready for arrival. The hot tub was perfect for late summer michigan weather. The only downfall was the gnats in the kitchen area there were numerous traps left for us but they filled up quickly. There were still so many gnats and we were diligent about not leaving food out. We ended up making our own new traps with some apple cider vinegar.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bryan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay!
Once again, our family gathered at this Silver Lake vacation home and we had a wonderful time. The house easily accommodated our group of 14 adults, and we especially liked the open kitchen/dining room/family room area. We also enjoyed the deck and back yard for our annual corn hole tournament! We were so pleased to see the addition of another refrigerator to this home, making it much easier to store the contents of many large coolers of food and drinks. Between the beaches, hiking, mini-golf, ice cream, and volleyball, we found plenty to do as a family. This house is in a great location. We will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sue C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2020
We had an amazing time during our stay in Mears, MI. The house was big enough for the 4 families that went. The beach may have been small but it was perfect for the children that were there. They enjoyed playing in Lake Michigan as well as fishing in the back yard.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Kendra C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great winter gathering house
This is the 2nd year we've stayed at this house for a winter weekend. We are 3 families - 6 adults and 5 kids aged 7-13. This house is nice for this size group, with 3 different couch seating areas (1 in basement and 2 on main level) and a big enough dining area for everyone. The location is great for us--there is a great 2 mile wooded hike from the house, there are dunes to sled on , and the light house/beach is within walking distance. And, we chose it because of the hot tub--adults and kids love being outside in the hot tub during the winter. Unfortunately, the hot tub died on Saturday...things like this happen, but we were very sad to not be able to use it the rest of the weekend (check out Monday). Some things to be aware of when considering this property - there is only 1 full bathroom on the 2nd floor where there are 4 bedrooms, the water pressure in all of the showers is absolutely horrible (practically non-existent), the carpeting needs to be cleaned throughout the house, and the basement rec room is really cold. But, the kitchen is well-stocked, the beds are comfy, the gas fireplace is great for both ambiance and heat, they allowed us some flexibility in check-out time, and they were pretty responsive over text and phone when we had hot tub issues. Overall, we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Beth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for large families!
We really enjoyed our stay. We even wanted to stay longer. Place was clean and had fully stocked kitchen. We were hesitant upon arrival due to previous reviews. The hot tub was clean just the cover was broke. They said a new one is ordered so hopefully that is true and is replaced by now. There was 14 of us that stayed and we all slept comfortably and had our own space. We would definitely stay again in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lora B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic family week!
The size of the house was perfect for our family of 20. Mom and Dad got the first floor master suite. Each of the four daughters and her family used one of the four bedrooms on the second floor. With a few extra air mattresses the eight grand kids go to be together. The lovely basement was a great place for the kids to watch a movie on the big screen TV, or play games. A lot of time was spent relaxing on the deck, sitting in the hot tub or around the campfire down by the river. Being near so many fun things to do in the area made our family week together a big success!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Summer Vacation.
The house is very large and comfortable with lots of space for our family. It has a nice open floor plan and room for everyone at the large dinning table . The kids enjoyed the small beach area which is short walk away, or better yet they loved paddeling there in our inflatable boat. Overall we had a great experience. Some suggestions: The upstairs bathroom could use some hooks or a towel bar, the kitchen faucet could use a replace and my in-laws could not get the sound on the TV in the master suet to work...they were a bit disappointed by this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B., West Middlesex, PA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for multiple families
We really enjoyed our stay at this property. The house is huge! We had 12 family members in our group, and there were places for everyone to sleep with many beds to spare. We loved the layout of the house with the large kitchen and living space on the first floor. The house was very comfortable and clean. We had read the previous reviews and were a bit nervous about the close proximity to the neighboring houses, but that never was an issue for us. We just made sure to move our activities indoors during quiet hours. We made good use of the back yard for our cornhole tournament, and used the grill and the hot tub as well. We loved the back deck for morning coffee and basking in the sun. The very large basement area became a perfect space for nightly family games. (We think a ping pong or pool table would be the perfect addition!) The Silver Lake area is great! We spent lots of time on the dunes, as well as the beach and volleyball courts in the campgrounds beach just down the road, and in the other direction there is a nice beach at the Lighthouse. We also spent an afternoon renting jeeps for riding in the dunes. We enjoyed multiple local ice cream places for delicious evening treats. Yes there are a few issues, but they are not deal-breakers. There is only space for 6 cars on the property, and we had 12 people coming from 4 families at all different times and days. It was a challenge to keep it to 6 cars, but we managed. We also faced the challenge of fitting 4 big coolers of food into one refrigerator. For a house that is able to accommodate 20 people, one refrigerator is simply not enough. There is a kitchen in the basement with lots of room for a second fridge. This is the first house we've ever rented that did not have a second refrigerator. I'm hoping the owners will consider this suggestion. All in all, it was a wonderful week of family, fun, and laughter. We will return next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

4/10 Poor

Mary J. G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not a Good Value for the Price!!
We were so disappointed when we arrived at the property to find it not clean, the yard unkept and full of poison ivy and leaves appeared to have never been raked, the hot tub in poor shape and not treated, the grill was filthy and had very little propane in the tank, the water softener not working as with out salt, safety hazards with outdoor lighting not functioning and a fire extinguisher in the garage in a box, the toilets were stained and there was urine on the floors next to the toilets, some bedding had not been changed, the kitchen is not well equipped, the sink was filthy as was the oven, the deck and garage were full of sand and leaves. We did call the management company. The head cleaning lady did come to inspect the property and was aghast at the condition of the house. She worked along with me to clean the kitchen and her husband brought salt for the water softener. They yard was mowed and poison ivy sprayed. On Wednesday the hot tub was treated professionally. Our family worked two days to get the house presentable. Jen brought a trash can and CLR on Monday for us to use on stains. I washed 10 comforters that were stained with food etc. The house itself is in good shape except for the sliding doors that are hard to open and close and there is no remote garage door opener. We take no pleasure in mentioning these issues, however we also took no pleasure in having to deal with the problems and having to house clean on vacation. Evolve Management company offered us a small credit on our next rental. Really???
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Kris P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a large gathering of people
We rented this property for a vacation of 3 families who gather every summer for a week at the beach. Great things - house layout, great mattresses on beds, plenty of linens, outside deck and fire pit, kitchen with plenty of eating utensils, glassware, and dishes Things to improve - cleanliness of hot tub, lawn maintenance, the grille was terrible, more kitchen utensils needed I would have given this property 5 stars if it weren’t for the issue with trash storage and trash removal. The owner requires all renters to remove any trash that doesn’t fit into the designated bins. And the owner states that renters will be charged for any trash that is not removed. Trash pickup isn’t until Monday. Rental is Saturday to Saturday. So we arrived to full trash bins from the previous renter and a broken lid on the trash bin (which the property manager disclosed). Because of raccoons in this wooded habitat, we had to store all of our trash in the garage while we waited for the broken lid to be repaired. The repair never happened although we were told that it would. We ended up putting our trash in the bins upon our departure and covering the lids with a heavy piece of wood hoping that the raccoons wouldn’t get into it before the property manager and owner could fix the situation. I understand that the trash removal may be limited by the township, but I have been renting vacation properties for 22 years in this area of Michigan and I have never been told to put my trash in my car and take it home with me. Unacceptable.