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Consider a stay at Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake

  • Escape to Great Lake Haven, a charming bungalow-style cottage just a 6-minute walk to a private sandy beach on Lake Michigan! Nestled in a peaceful wooded neighborhood, this spacious retreat sleeps up to 12 guests, making it perfect for families and groups. It's located between the charming Village of Pentwater and the sand dunes of Silver Lake, making it ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a relaxing time on the lake.

    Key Features

    ☀ Prime location on a wooded lot
    ☀ Deck, outdoor furniture, and fire pit
    ☀ Private association beach a short 0.3-mile walk across the street and 79 stairs to access Lake Michigan
    ☀ Silver Lake Sand Dunes are 5 minutes away
    ☀ A boat launch into Pentwater Lake is nearby for boating and fishing
    ☀ Local dining, wineries, and breweries are within a 5-15 minute drive
    ☀ Golden Sands golf course is 5 minutes away

    Great Lake Haven has an open-concept layout with high ceilings and a loft overlooking the living area.

    Bedrooms and Bathrooms

    The master bedroom has a king-size bed for ultimate comfort. There's also a full bathroom with a tub and shower combination on the main level next to the master bedroom.

    In the loft, you'll find two double beds and a queen-size bed.

    The lower, walk-out level has two futon couches that convert into double beds. It also has a full bathroom with a walk-in shower.

    Living Space and Kitchen

    Great Lake Haven has a fully equipped kitchen that's perfect for cooking and gathering. The modern living room on the main floor is positioned for optimal viewing into the wooded backyard.

    Outdoors

    Relax on the furnished upper deck during your stay and enjoy a morning coffee or meal. We offer a grill, and there's a fire pit for s'mores and starry nights.

    Beach Access

    You may utilize our private association beach, which is a short 0.3-mile walk down the road, across Ridge Rd, you will find the path to the 79 stairs to access Lake Michigan.

    For beach access without stairs, we recommend Mears State Park in Pentwater. It's 8 miles north of the house.

    For boaters and kayakers, there's a launch 3.5 miles north on Pentwater Lake, which is accessible to Lake Michigan.

    We provide area travel guides that include beaches, restaurant listings, entertainment and festivals, attractions, shopping, bike trails, and more.

    Book your stay at Great Lake Haven today for the perfect beach getaway, outdoor adventure, and cozy retreat all in one!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming 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)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

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

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
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
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

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. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hunting nearby. Visit our Mears travel guide
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • 639-71 Cedar Wave
    Cedar Point Park
    6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Sunset at Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Michigan
    Upper Silver Lake
    5 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Silver Lake State Park
    Silver Lake State Park
    8 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Michigan's Adventure
    Michigan's Adventure
    38 min drive - 70.4 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    30 min drive - 47.1 km

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    13 min drive
  • The Golden Eatery
    11 min drive
  • Open Hearth Grille
    11 min drive
  • Big Hart Brewing Company
    14 min drive
  • Hart pizza
    15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake located?

Situated in Mears, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cedar Point Park and Lake Michigan. Golden Sands Golf Course and Pentwater Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Great Lake Haven between Pentwater and Silver Lake Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kent S.

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

Great location and stay!

Experience was great and the location was awesome. Would recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Nice place

This home was comfortable to stay in and it was great to have the private beach access down the street.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt W.

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

Perfect stay, great location

The location was perfect for being close to the dunes for riding yet a little out for some peace and quiet. House was fully stocked with everything we needed and plenty of room. The beach area was a short walk and very nice. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

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

Short walk to the beach

Nice to stay in a wooded area with fenced yard for our pet. Spacious and comfortable bedroom and living areas. Nice deck overlooking the yard. Short walk to the stairs leading to the beach.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin L.

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

Great property

great property, very private. nice beach, a bit of walk but doable. clean and as described. excellent commination from owner. no issues at all.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy J.

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

Fun weekend at Lake MI

Great communication w/ the host! She was very kind to adjust the check in time for us. Beach was beautiful! nice set up in back yard for having a fire. Plenty of space. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle A.

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

Annual Lake Michigan trip

The cottage was everything described. Clean with all the amenities we needed. Close to the dunes and the lake. FYI there are approximately 74 steps to the private beach area with a rest area in between flights. We caught a couple sunsets and our kids took a few sunset dips in the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany O.

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

Labor Day Stay

My daughter had her Bacherlorette weekend with her sister and 6 friends here. They said the place was perfect! Stephanie was so easy to get a hold of with any questions. The girls said the house was clean and stocked with everything they needed for their stay. They loved the setting, the close walk to the beach and enjoyed the local winery and the thrilling Mac Dune rides. They would definitely recommend this property and would 100% return for another fabulous stay! 5 stars all around! Thanks Stephanie!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Family friendly and great location.

My family and I stayed here for our annual Silver Lake vacation. The home was very spacious and clean with many amenities. We really enjoyed the location as it is close to the dunes and has a private beach area to use within walking distance of the house. Access to the private beach area requires the use of a large stairway with many steps and is somewhat steep but, we became comfortable with it after a couple of uses. Being able to have a bonfire on the beach was an absolute plus! Stephanie was very easy to communicate with which we appreciated. Overall, we were extremely happy with the home and would definitely stay here again. Thanks Stephanie!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Georgie C.

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

Loved the area and two seperate livingspaces

Easy walk to the beach, nice fenced in yard for dogs(must be on chains because fence isnt dog proof). Be very careful where you allow yoir dogs if yoi bring them because there were old pet stains and dogs always want to pee over other dogs pee. Dont let them walk away from you. Our kids loved having the bottom floor to themselves. 40 minute drive to the hunting grounds mu husband likes.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda T.

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

More Michigan exploring

We enjoyed a week in the Mears/Pentwater area! Lots to do including wineries, pontoon boat rental and visiting Ludington for the first time... not to mention very close access to a pristine Lake Michigan beach... The house was well stocked with kitchen items for home cooking - great appliances and even storage containers for leftovers! Beds were comfortable if you like a firm mattress, but not a lot of privacy in the loft area. Back yard is smaller than it looks in the photos and neighbors are near but not too close. Basement was fun for game playing when it rained! Host was very responsive and helpful - would certainly recommend for those who want a balance of time at the house and time out and about!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Hannah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Long weekend

Stephanie was a responsive host and allowed an early check in. The house is nice, but the beach is about a half a mile away. Beach towels are provided! We stayed for 4 nights. If staying for longer we would have needed to bring our own paper towels, trash bags and toilet paper. There is a gas and charcoal grill. However, if you plan to use the gas grill there is NOT a propane tank provided so make sure you bring one!!! We did not find this out until after we arrived and the host does not provide one. We were a little disappointed because all of our meals were going to be cooked on the grill. Instead we bought a bag of charcoal. The dunes are about a 10 minute drive and a fun activity. We had a good time, but wish that the description of the house details would have been more clear.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Comfortable and Clean Cottage

Lovely cottage in a convenient location. My family enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, between Silver Lake and Pentwater. Easy access to Lake Mighigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz B.

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

Great place - will revisit 👍

Highly recommended place to stay in Silver Lake area - thanks Stephanie !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Family Location

Nice house, deck and back fire pit for evening activities. Great location to private beach. Centrally located for all activities we enjoyed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sonya G.

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

Jeep Invasion 2025 girls weekend

Temps were a little chillier, but the bonfire pit kept us warm outside. Great sleeping areas and close to everything we needed. Thank you for a wonderful weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara C.

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

Cute property with great beach access

The beach is just a few minutes away and it's beautiful. The property is cute and cozy with great nature views.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeffrey J.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great beach!

It is a beautiful wooded lot close to the beach on lake Michigan. Our stay was great. The carpets were a little dirty and the main floor bath tub didn't drain very well, but all together it was still fun
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Lake Michigan and the sand dunes

Very nice stay within walking distance to the beach on Lake Michigan. Nice neighborhood and the property was as advertised.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia A.

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

Mears Michigan

The property listed was great. And the Silver Lake dunes were a lot of fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Family Fun weekend

Clean home, quiet neighborhood, many sleeping options, large refrigerator, quiet dishwasher and easy to use washer/dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey J.

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

Pineapple Pines was wonderful!

The house was super clean, had everything we needed for our family getaway and the fenced in yard was perfect for our dogs! Plenty of space for people to do separate things. Great communication with owner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edward M.

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

Mears Trip

Except for the weather and being end of season, the trip and cottage were fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

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

Just right

Our family was pleased with the cottage and its amenities. It’s design allows for gathering together or having your separate space, and it’s stocked well for a weekend getaway. It’s very comfortable and was just right for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022