The Schoolhouse Cottage-Private, Close to Dunes, Parking, King Bed, 3 Bed, 2 BTH

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Mears, MI

Upper Silver Lake
‪3 min drive‬
Silver Lake State Park
‪4 min drive‬
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center
‪6 min drive‬
Ludington, MI (LDM)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Our 1900s Schoolhouse is the perfect family friendly house close to Silver Lake Sand Dunes! Plenty of room for yard games, enjoying a cup of coffee on the screened in porch, a bonfire at night sharing stories with your friends and family. Centrally located between Mears, Hart and Pentwater. There is plenty of parking for trucks and trailers! Campers allowed, limit of 2, at extra cost per night. We are 2 miles from the Dune entrance and 2.7 miles from Cedar Point County Park(recently updated).

Property manager

Danielle and Winston

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Mears

Located in Mears, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Silver Lake State Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm.

Mears, MI

What's nearby

Golden Sands Golf Course - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Upper Silver Lake - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
Silver Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Frickin' Chicken Shack - ‬7 min drive
‪Open Hearth Grille - ‬11 min drive
‪Whippy Dip - ‬9 min drive
‪Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Schoolhouse Cottage-Private, Close to Dunes, Parking, King Bed, 3 Bed, 2 BTH pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Schoolhouse Cottage-Private, Close to Dunes, Parking, King Bed, 3 Bed, 2 BTH?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Schoolhouse Cottage-Private, Close to Dunes, Parking, King Bed, 3 Bed, 2 BTH?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Schoolhouse Cottage-Private, Close to Dunes, Parking, King Bed, 3 Bed, 2 BTH located?

This family-friendly Mears holiday home is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan, Upper Silver Lake and Golden Sands Golf Course. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Silver Lake State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Shane H.

7 April 2025

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

Gorgeous home!!

Very very nice place to stay would highly recommend I have stayed at many places in the area. this one by far was my favorite great location comfortable beds, very nice big yard quite area to

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maryam Y.

2 October 2024

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

Good stay

Overall we enjoyed our time

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanna C.

19 August 2024

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

Great vacation.

House is the perfect size for a family of 6. Kitchen well equipped, everything that you may need. The coffee provided by a host for coffee maker was delicious. Back yard, screened porch, and grill perfect for entertainment and family time.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronda R.

9 August 2024

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

Perfect location!

This is a great place to stay. There is plenty of space in the bedrooms and bathrooms. It is close to the ORV entrance, the beach, and town. We loved sitting on the back porch having coffee in the morning and sitting around the bon fire in the evening.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

2 August 2024

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

Get away

Accurate description of the property. Comfortable and many amenities for large groups staying on the property. Easy checkin and very responsive communications with the manager. Nicely decorated with updated furniture and multiple outdoor seating areas for working, eating, sunsets and sunrises. Rooms were large, bedding was comfortable and bathrooms very clean. Plentiful towels and thoughtful starter supplies like toiletries, soaps, laundry supplies and even breakfast treaties. Perfect location for exploring multiple outdoor ventures. Would happily return for larger stays.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Toni V.

1 August 2024

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

Summer 2024

Trip for family of 8, ranging from 9 - 74 years old. Property was well kept and had what we needed for our stay. I did reach out to the host with a question and got a response in a timely manner. Short drive to Silver Lake and just a little longer to lighthouse and beach at Lake Michigan. The only thing that could do with improving is how hot it gets upstairs, especially compared to the first floor. There is very little cooling from the vents and fans only help so much. We didn't spend a great deal of time upstairs, so it wasn't a huge deal to us, but if you like it cold at night to sleep in the summer, it could be an issue.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

15 July 2024

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

Great private area close to the dunes

I booked this house for a few of my buddies as we were planning on hitting the dunes. The location is private and scenic, and the backyard was great for a fire and a game of cornhole (boards and bags were on location). The house was perfect for our needs and we had everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

David H.

8 July 2024

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

Hart’s Family Vacation

Overall the Location is very central to activities and we enjoyed our stay

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

4 July 2024

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

Great house great location

We loved our stay at this house. It worked great for our family get away. Owners were great at communicating and we had a wonderful time. Location was perfect too. Thanks so much!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

30 June 2024

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

Cute place!

We are so grateful for this place. We went for a girls trip and there was plenty of room for everyone and we loved the location!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

cassie s.

20 June 2024

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

Family time

The house was super clean, great location. S’more station was great add, also the shampoo, conditioner and body soap as half my family forgot to pack it. The beds up stairs one queen was super soft the other super hard the twin bed were more on the firm side. Also didn’t help that there no ac vents for upstairs so it was more hot upstairs. First night we had some unhappy adults and kids but we just switched people to there preferred type of bed and had no problem after that. Other than that the house was well stocked and a great place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trisha P.

5 September 2023

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

Wonderful Place

Wonderful place to stay while enjoying Silver Lake and sand dunes.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate H.

24 August 2023

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

Highly recommended

Wonderful home, clean and with everything we needed for a three-night stay for 4 adults and 5 children. We loved the proximity to the dunes, the yard games and fire pit, the extra touches such as s'mores kit. Comfy beds and plenty of room for us all to sleep.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly G., Caro, Michigan

21 August 2023

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

Annual Dune Vacation

Awesome property and location! Loved our stay, everything was perfect.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

16 August 2023

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

Silverlake Sand Dune Trip~Mears MI

This house was an excellent choice! Very well appointed in kitchen and with linens. Plenty of parking. Great fire pit. And thank you for the Smores Station! The family members who slept in the upstairs said the beds were not comfortable. I slept in the bedroom on first floor and it was fine. All in all, I would recommend the Schoolhouse Cottage.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine V., Howard City

31 July 2023

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

Annual family vacation

Cottage was the perfect location for our annual family vacation. Nice yard for playing games, close to the dunes and town.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

31 May 2023

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

Beautiful home with everything for a great stay

Beautiful home with everything you could need for a stay in Mears. Close to the Dunes and a great place to relax at night. I would chose this home again for a great vacation.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

14 April 2023

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

Awesome Dunes location

We had a great time! Loved the location and look forward to coming back for another stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Danielle and Winston

My husband and I are from a little northern Michigan town of Mio. We loved visiting the sand dunes so much, we decided to buy a house in Mears. We love visiting but we also love having our guests enjoy it just as much as we do!

Why they chose this property

We chose this home because as soon as we seen it we fell in love with it! When you walk in, it just feels like “home”. The neighborhood is quiet, being outside of town but close enough to go enjoy it when you want.

What makes this property unique

I think our property is unique because of it’s history. It was once a Schoolhouse, being built in 1900, and it still has some of its original features from when it was built. The shed that sits in the backyard was the Schoolhouse’s entrance.

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Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

About this property