In Mears .Stay at this Mears vacation home and you'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Morris Lake and 6 miles (10 km) of Golden Sands Golf Course. Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Wyckoff Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
What's nearby
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 8 min drive - 6.6 km
Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 10 min drive - 5.6 km
Upper Silver Lake - 11 min drive - 6.6 km
Silver Lake State Park - 12 min drive - 7.4 km
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 19 min drive - 10.8 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 8 min drive
Frickin' Chicken Shack - 10 min drive
Open Hearth Grille - 5 min drive
Whippy Dip - 13 min drive
Silver Scoops Cafe and Creamery - 11 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes OUTBACK
stars or slip away to the Silver Lake Sand Dunes or Lake Michigan Beach shores. Enjoy the beautiful lighthouses and all that Pure Michigan has to offer.
Local attactions: Silver Lake Sand Dunes Little Sable Point Lighthouse Silver Lake Chicken Shack Cherry Point Farm & Market Country Dairy Farm Store Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo ValDue's Mac Wood's Dune Ride
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)
Fire extinguisher
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector in each accommodation.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes OUTBACK Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very good
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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 8 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews
2 - Terrible
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8.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Christy B.
Aug 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
You are almost to Awesome.
Overall it was a good experience. The outside did not have the lighting that was in the pictures. The fridge inside the camper did not work. Also, the pull out bed is really broken down.
The location was great for us. There just seems to need to be a couple tweaks and it would be awesome.
Christy B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue C.
Jul 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
My family and I had a great time in the dunes and setting around the campfire
The camper was great good location
Sue C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
4/10 Poor
Alexandra B.
Jul 11, 2024
Disappointed
Knowing that we were camping, I didnt have super high expectations, but expected more than what we got.
Refrigerator was not working, which is a huge inconvenience when you bring grocries with you, expecting to keep them cold.
The shower leaked/flooded the camper each time we needed to shower. Mind you, there were 6 of us. We mopped up water and rung out large towles mutiple times for each quick (and cold) shower.
We also were informed at 9am, while packing up to leave that dishes needed to be done (previously it was just that the trash needed to be taken out) but the sink was clogged and drained very slow, so i could not even wash any dishes, including things we brought with us that we had to bring home dirty.
Communication with the owner was very little if any at all. We expressed our issues with no resolution for any of them. We were told it would be taken care of after we leave.
The setting and location was nice, but I would not stay at this specific camper again.
Alexandra B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Melissa M., Brown City, MI
Jul 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Needs some work
My family had a great trip! The camper is conveniently located just a few miles from Silver Lake and the Sand Dunes. The campsite is very private with lots of privacy and room for parking trailers. There are only 3 other campers on the property, plus 1 house. The camper is now under a big overhang with a built on deck, which was a nice touch! It's fully stocked with many kitchen items and a new grill.
Unfortunately, the camper itself needs work. The fridge did not work during our stay. I notified the owner within 24 hours of arrival and she did not reply to my message until almost 24 hours later. She did not attempt to fix the fridge or offer an alternative. Getting ahold of her was difficult due to having 0 cell phone service at the property, no wi-fi and no contact # for texting or calling. The shower leaks water into the living room and kitchen area every time you use it. The bathroom floor is noticeably soft. The master bed framing is broken and squeaks loudly every time you move. One of the tanks wasn't emptied prior to our arrival. Thankfully, we know how to empty them, but the hose that was provided had holes all over it and sprayed dirty water from previous guests all over my husband. The bathroom shower and kitchen sink need better cleaning. There was visible dirt and grime. I wiped a small area and it wiped off easily, which made me question the cleanliness of the camper.
Overall, we'd stay at the property again, but not this specific camper.
The RV was perfect and exactly what we were looking for. Great fire pit and location! I would recommend bringing sheets if you have seven people. There were enough sheets for two people in our party - but we had sleeping bags so it wasn’t a big deal. It’s a private camping spot with three other campers near by - so nice to have a camp ground feel without tons of people. Very nice spot close to everything. Very clean. We really did enjoy it!
Julie
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
8/10 Good
Verified traveller
Jul 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice campsite
Had problems with the gray water draining. Drain pipe was cracked
Shower was full of standing water upon our departure.
There was a sewer smell when we arrived
If I am going to be charged for extra people I expect enough amenities for them also. We paid for eight people and amenities were for five.
Had to pay a cleaning fee, and they told us to strip the beds.
Too many fees
Verified traveller
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Thomas P.
Jul 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Out Back
This is a great area, handy to all Silver Lake has to offer! Then come back to a peaceful wooded area to relax and enjoy a campfire! Great experience!
Thomas P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rae Lynn S.
Jul 5, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Camp at Mears
It was great. I only rated communication a 4 because our phones didn’t work at the camper, so when I’d message the owner or get a message back from the owner ,we wouldn’t be at the camper. This was a little difficult, but they say Wi-Fi is coming soon, so this will help with that problem. We would definitely stay there again if we’re ever in that area.