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Natures Getaway- Lake+ HotTub+ GameRm+ FirePit
Wonderful home with great amenities. Great communication from host. Perfect spot for a fun family gathering.

Paradise on the Peninsula with sauna
Beautiful home, and a great host. Will definitely be returning in the future.

Stay at the lake house for a fun and cozy getaway!
This place worked great as a home base for my son and me for a long weekend exploring the eastern shore of Lake Michigan. We made a number of trips to areas we were interested in during the day. We either prepared our meals at the cottage or went to one of the local restaurants to eat - lots of options close by.

Completely Remodeled Waterfront on Pickerel Lake!
Absolutely stunning and beautiful home! As someone who travels a lot, this home is definitely one of the best places I've stayed at.

Lakefront House - Beautiful views and large beach
Very pleased with the experience. We had a fantastic weekend.

Spring Lake Escape
Spring Lake Escape is fantastic! The home is beautiful and the location is great with a beautiful view. Josh is a very friendly and hospitable host.

Cozy Cottage of Lake Lure *No Cleaning/extra Fees*
awesome place awesome host awesome time thank you

Middle Lake Retreat with Private Beach/2 King Beds
LOVE LOVE LOVED Nancy’s place! Everything was exactly as described/pictured. Everything was very clean, it was nice having so many bathrooms, and the use of a washer & dryer came in handy! Outside is amazing!!! Loved the deck, the beach (and view), and use of kayaks!! Nancy responded very quickly when we got ourselves locked out 😂 (our own fault). Would definitely stay here again!
Silver Lake vacation rentals

Spacious Condo Perfect for Fun Family Getaways
My boys are in their 20’s and still thought the climbing wall and slide (for smaller kids) was great. Plenty of space for us all. Good place to gather as well. Close to a nice walk/run by the water

Gr Lakefront hot swim pool spa cottage
Overall it was a pleasant stay. BUT… the initial address given was not the address of the house so we have to drive another 30 minutes to get to the house. The house was clean, rustic and ideal for us 3 people and a dog. We enjoyed the amenities especially the billiards and kayaks. Also our dog enjoyed running around the property.

The Love Shack "No Cleaning Fees"
The place was properly cozy and perfect for me and my lady's birthday getaway~

Harbor Village Townhouse Condo at LK MI
My family loved this unit! With 4 small boys, there was room for everyone to sleep comfortably. It was right next to a great playground, and a short walk to the pool. We will definitely try to stay here again on our next visit.

Island view cottage
From the word GO Michelle(Mike🥰) was the best hostess. She and her husband both treated us like family and were very gracious to our needs. Superb people to rent from and the accommodations!! In my grandson’s words …. We are making this a tradition ❤️

Cozy Cottage
Comfortable stay for 15 people. Nice area. Great big back porch which was nice during the day and evening. Would highly recommend this place to stay. So many kitchen appliances. Lots of towels and beach towels. Fully furnished.

Deer Shores Cottage on Big Pine Island Lake, 7 BR
We feel so fortunate to have found this beautiful home, spacious enough for our kids, their spouses and our grandchildren! The kitchen is so well stocked with not only everything you’ll need for cooking, but also with spices and condiments! We will not hesitate to book this home again! Ben was so responsive to my questions and his communication was great! No complaints about this beautiful rental!

Waterfront Resort: Kayaks, Bikes, Docks, BBQ
Definitely book your stay here! With permission, we had a very small wedding on-site and it was the perfect weekend for all. The host was extremely kind and responsive. I had a question about the property once we arrived, and I received a phone call right away in response. Everything is very well maintained, CLEAN, and unlike many rentals-plentiful. We had more than enough of everything despite the extra guests. The backyard yields an incredible view. Not only of the water, but of an amazing sunset as well. Super friendly area, with plenty of food options close by. This place exceeded our expectations in all categories. Everyone that visited/stayed raved about the the view, the kayaking, the healthy board game collection, the smores by the fire, the multiple yard games, and even how comfy and clean their beds were. You will not be disappointed, and if you somehow are-this host will help.
Silver Lake cottage rentals

Diamond Lake Cottage
Nice cabin with a personality. If you can use the pontoon boat and hit the lake, this experience can be unique. Fishing is accessible off the dock, and you can easily catch some bluegills. Network access is limited but you can use the time to catch some old VHS movies. We watched Free Willy after so many years! Overall a nice stay in White Cloud.

Chic cottage 100ft from Spring Lake, private dock
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in Crystal's place. It was charming and quaint just like the photos in the listing. We enjoyed walking by the lake in the morning which is super close to the cottage. The location is close to bike trails that we enjoyed as well as downtown Grand Haven and Spring Lake. The perfect place for a Michigan Fall weekend getaway!

Hideaway Cabin. Relax and enjoy
Wonderful stay. Super clean and beautifully decorated. Nice outdoor area to sit around fire. Definitely recommend.

Charming rustic cottage on Moonbeam lake.
Great stay! An amazing and peaceful getaway with my husband and our two dogs. The hosts truly thought of everything. They were responsive and helpful when needed. We will saving this listing for the future!

Cottage on Stony Lake with Hot tub!
Excellent space! Very cute, charming, and cozy. The hot tub was fantastic for the winter months. Very communicative hosts. Well stocked with towels, linens, and kitchen gear. Highly recommend! Great location 🌊

Cozy Ludington cottage with gorgeous sunsets
Our stay at the little yellow cottage was the peaceful retreat we were looking for. Cute, quirky and fun little place with all the essentials. Restful and still close to the busy happenings of Ludington. Erica was proactive and any questions that came to mind were found in the listing.

Cozy 2 bedroom cottage, lakefront private beach
Very nice stay. Great communication from Evan, beautiful lake house, clean and well organized, and an amazing all season room overlooking the lake. Thank you for sharing your home, Evan!

Cozy Blue Cottage with access to all sports lake
Lovely cottage! Exceptionally clean home and a proactive host. We did not get to use the lake amenities as the weather was not in our favor, but all listed amenities were available had we been able.
Your guide to Silver Lake
All About Silver Lake
The waterfront town of Silver Lake is set on the east side of Lake Michigan, about 90 minutes northwest of Grand Rapids. The 3,000-acre Silver Lake State Park covers most of the Silver Lake community, with steep dunes naturally formed nearly two million years ago. One of the town’s oldest monuments, the Little Point Sable Lighthouse, also sits on the state park’s shores and has served as a safety landmark for ships since the late 1800s. You can take the 130 stairs up the red-brick lighthouse for sweeping views of Silver Lake’s dunes and the deep blue waters of Lake Michigan.
Away from the coast, green spaces like the Otto Nature Preserve offer miles of trails set amid pine forests and untamed green ferns. The preserve’s main loop trail is home to local plant species including purple coneflowers and wild ginger. Much of local life in Silver Lake is based around farming, which you can see firsthand on the town’s walking trails or a guided farm tour. Sprawling orchards passed down through generations of families produce apples, plums, and berries, helping make Michigan one of the leading fruit producers in the United States.
The best time to stay in a vacation rental in Silver Lake
Silver Lake has mild, warm summers and cold winters. The summer season is the height of county fairs in the area, and Silver Lake’s Oceana County Fair is held every summer in July or August. The five-day event features live music, food stalls, and amusement park rides. Fall weather starts to get chilly, with colorful foliage taking on red and orange shades, best seen on the red pine and aspen trees at the 540,000-acre Huron-Manistee National Forest.
Spring is typically cool and pleasant, and rows of scented, purple lavender at the Lavender Labyrinth start to bloom this time of year. The three-acre grounds’ unique landscape design displays lavender plants in long, vertical rows that create purple circles around the central garden. Although winters can be very cold, the Big and Little Sable Point Lighthouses take on a magical feel this time of year. You can see icicles dangling from these historic lighthouses surrounded by fluffy sand on a sunny day or covered in a light blanket of snow during the late winter months.
Top things to do in Silver Lake
The Golden Township Park at Lake Michigan
The Silver Creek Stream and Lake Michigan come together at the Golden Township Park Beach, a small area covered with fluffy sand and home to beautiful fauna, such as the majestic monarch butterfly, and swim-friendly waters. This beach is less-visited than the Silver Lake State Park, making it a tranquil place to set up an evening picnic on the sand while watching a colorful sunset fade over Lake Michigan.
West Michigan Pike
The West Michigan Pike is a scenic drive following the coast of Lake Michigan. You can start the 184-mile drive from Silver Lake and head south along the I-94 highway, passing by lakeside towns, historic windmills, and lighthouses along the way. One of the most unique stops on the West Michigan Pike route is the town of Holland, home to the only working Dutch windmill in the United States, named De Zwaan, surrounded by a sprawling tulip garden.
Hart-Montague Bike Trail
To the east of Silver Lake, the former Oceana County railroad built in the 1860s has been converted into the 22-mile, multi-use Hart-Montague Bike Trail. You can start the path in Hart, just 10 minutes east of Silver Lake, and head south toward the town of Montague. Lush, green trees surrounding the trail create a natural tunnel as you ride by orchid fields and spacious farmlands.
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