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A vast sandy landscape with a clear sky and a distant view of the ocean. - Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here (Mears)
Two parked trucks in front of a cabin with a wooden roof and a flagpole. - Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here (Mears)
A wooden cabin with a number 8778, large sliding glass doors, and a small porch area. - Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here (Mears)
A living room with a fireplace, bookshelves, and a flat-screen TV. - Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here (Mears)
A cozy retreat room with a television, a coffee bar, and a fireplace. - Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here (Mears)
Silver Lake's doorstep, this 1265 sq ft home offers a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. With an all-season porch and gas fireplace, unwind after a day of exploring the sand dunes or swimming in Lake Michigan. The shaded yard is perfect for dogs to roam while you enjoy local wine tours or golfing.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here

  • 1265 square foot home located 0.2 miles from Silver Lake ORV sand dune entrance. 3 bedroom home with a kitchen, living room and all-season porch with 3 patio door for beautiful view and a gas fireplace. A shaded yard and a fenced area for dogs. Centrally located for all outdoor activities. The silver Lake area has something to do for everyone, fishing, canoeing, swimming, hiking, biking, walking along the sandy shores of Lake Michigan or yeeting thru the sand dunes in your off road vehicle or side x side. Seasonal attractions like Mac Woods dune rides, Little Sable light house tours, Craig’s cruisers, shopping, Icecram shops, Chicken shack, Hart-Montague bike trails, local wine tours, golfing, Lewis Adventure Farm and Zoo. Day Trips to Ludington, Manistee or the Baldwin trail system. For rentals use Silverback rentals or Wave Club boat rentals. So many memories to be made!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Mobile key entry

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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

Rules

Please leave all bedding on the beds and used towels on towel racks located behind the doors in each bedroom.
Be respectful to our neighbors, Golden township has an ordinance for quiet time from 11pm to 7am.
Please disclose how many adults, kids and pets will be staying. For security reasons, there are 2 exterior cameras.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
Note from host: pick up after pets, obey state leash laws.

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
Cashless transactions are available
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our Mears travel guide
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Mears, MI

What's nearby

  • A crowded beach with people sunbathing, umbrellas, and ATVs parked on the sand.
    Silver Lake State Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • A desert landscape with sand dunes and a sunset.
    Upper Silver Lake
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Silver Lake
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
    2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    36 min drive - 55.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    14 min drive
  • Frickin' Chicken Shack
    3 min drive
  • Open Hearth Grille
    11 min drive
  • Golden Sands Bucket Bar
    7 min drive
  • The Golden Eatery
    9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here located?

Situated in Mears, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Silver Lake State Park and Silver Lake. Upper Silver Lake and Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Sweet Retreat West..sandy ORV's and memories made here 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. 49 out of 50 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 50 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Cori D.

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

Great stay!

Wonderful location, and the house was set up perfectly to make us feel at home. We loved the coffee bar and s’mores station. Hosts really go the extra mile.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
One of the best places we have stayed. Great dune access for us. Place was clean. Fire pit. Place is stocked with everything you need just like a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Family adventure!

Had a great visit to Silver Lake! Sandy's ORV property exceeded our expectations! So clean and comfortable and close to everything! Would definitely recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Terence N.

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

Great Place tonStay

Great property, very good location. Super clean and they have thought of everything. One of the best properties we ever stayed at. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christie C.

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

Perfect family getaway!

This is truly the best rental home we’ve stayed in. The house was very clean and we all felt at home, including the dogs! All the little amenities through out the house were very appreciated! We will be booking again & we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie W.

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

Fantastic Stay

The cottage was perfect for our stay and is in a great location. The house was very clean and the four season room turned into the perfect hangout spot. The coffee and s’mores bars are a great touch and the kids couldn’t wait to have a bonfire. Would recommend to anyone looking to stay in the Silver Lake area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

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

Perfect Spot!

Our stay was absolutely amazing! Extremely close to the dunes. House is in a nice quiet neighborhood. I think our dog enjoyed it the most! The host was fast responding and provided us with everything we needed. The back room was awesome! Can’t wait to come stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Logan R.

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

Perfect home away from home!

House was absolutely beautiful and had everything you could possibly need! Was warm and cozy. Beds were comfortable. Fireplaces and coffee bar were a hit for our group. Close to the dunes, and silverback speedway. Would definitely rent again and recommend to others! Thanks for letting us enjoy your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dave W.

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

Very nice and clean

This property was extremely nice and clean. Was just how it was described in the listing. Would rent again if i was back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Best VRBO

This place is amazing! The house is lovely and very comfortable. Jennie has gone over the top on making her place inviting. She has thought of everything (even a supply of creamers in the mini fridge by the coffee station). Every time I turned around- there was another surprise that Jennie thought of. It is clean, quiet, and close to the lake. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

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

Sandy ORV property

This house was amazing! All you need to bring with you are you personal items and food! Property was clean and neighborhood was quiet. Look forward to coming back again! Jennie was easy to connect with! Thanks for the memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

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

Everything You Need For Your Stay Is Here!

This beautiful home has everything you need for a fun visit to the Silver Lake State Park area! There are so many wonderful hostess touches including lots of board games, a coffee bar, and a s’mores bar to name a few. The owner was very responsive to any questions I had and the house was cleaned extra well since I have an allergy to dogs. We had a wonderful time and had everything we needed for our stay. You will love this home!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rebecca w.

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

Wedding

We book this listing for my husand and i while we got married. They gave us a little gift when we got there! Much appreciated! The kitchen was fully equipped! And the house was fully dog friendly which was fully appreciated!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brent P.

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

Fantastic rental!

Upon arriving, we were able to park our trailer at the home until our 4pm check in time. The host was gracious, and promptly responded to questions. The sun room in the front of the home was perfect for socializing, evening games, and morning coffee! The bedrooms are simple and clean each equipped with a small box fan in addition to a ceiling fan. Outdoors, there a basket of toys for both kids and pets including a small sand hill. Our stay was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anjela K.

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

Jeeping Paradise

This place is amazing. Clean and I mean spotless, modern and updated in its entirety. They even thought of little things you might have forgotten ( toiletries, med cabinet) . In relation to the ORV park, its right around the corner, literally 1/8 of a mile. You can air down in driveway and roll in. We will be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lara R.

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

Excellent!!

We have been coming to Silver Lake for six years and Sandy’s ORV Sweet Retreat is our favorite so far! Not only is it beautiful, but the owners have thought of everything to make your stay perfect! We loved everything from the fully stocked coffee bar to the S’more bar to the “oh sh$$” cupboard!! (a fully stocked cupboard with all the bathroom/personal essentials you need in case you forgot yours!) It was in the perfect location to the Dunes and Mears. The layout of the house and backyard (along with small fenced area for our dog) was all perfect! Owners were very friendlier and easy to work with…we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kara K.

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

Perfect!

We absolutely love this home and location. The home and the property couldn’t be more prefect. Last year I packed all kinds of things because you just never know what the home will be equipped with. This year I packed much lighter (my husband very much appreciated that!) because it had everything you might need. I think my favorite thing is the fireplace. Now I want one for my cabin! Thank you so much for letting us use it again.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Really nice house, great location, great host!

House is literally right around the corner from the Dunes entrances. Great location for everything. Pictures don't do it justice! This house is in great condition inside and out and the host has left just about anything you could have possibly forgotten plus games, smores kits, pancake mix, everything! Comfortable beds, huge shower, smart TV, nice kitchen and fridge stocked with condiments. It was great!! Will try to stay here again if we come back to Silver lake. - Easy access to all dune areas. - Parking room for truck and trailer. - Area seems pretty safe. - Beautiful home. - Great host. - Comfortable beds. - Everything super clean. - So much extras provided by the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

glenda c.

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

Family Vacation

Great place to stay had everything we needed and more
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Great Location and Awesome Property

Perfect property for me and my two teenage kids to enjoy the dunes and silver lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tyler S.

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

Amazing stay

These hosts are pros! They know how to setup a place to make it welcome. Everything you need and extremely close to the dunes. I already rebooked a stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Excellent location for the dunes. Plenty of shade. Top notch communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It would be hard to find a place that could match the level of hospitality this place offers. This was my second stay and I’ve booked my 3rd. Thank you so much to the hosts(happy stay experts) for doing such a great job.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Location was clean and spacious. They thought of all the little extras. We would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Annette R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutley perfect, as always! This rental is a gem and we look forward to our next stay. The host is amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025