THE RED BARN - Walk to where it’s happening close by - Silver Lake

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Mears, MI

Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center3 min walk
Upper Silver Lake3 min drive
Silver Lake State Park4 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)61 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs

1 Twin Murphy Bed

Upstairs Dormitory

2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Tiled walk in Shower

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

THE RED BARN - Walk to where it’s happening close by

Do you want to be close to where it's happening!
Discover the ideal Silver Lake Retreat, this charming two-story getaway is just a block from Silver Lake in Mears, offering the perfect blend of convenience and seclusion, walking distance from all the attractions! The retreat is fully furnished and accommodates up to seven guests comfortably. Inside, you’ll find a well-furnished kitchen including refrigerator with ice-maker, electric stove and oven, microwave, drip coffee maker & filters, pots and pans, plates, glasses and silverware, BBQ utensils, and a few spices to create your favorite meals; outside by the little Red Barn is the BBQ with propane tank for your grilling needs.

Families will appreciate the child-friendly environment, including access to the association pool, playground, and picnic areas. The property is situated on a cul-de-sac, making it safer for kids to play and ride bikes.

The cottage has central air/heat and includes an IWAVE Air Purification Technology system for enhanced comfort, reducing airborne viruses, mold, smoke, odors, and VOCs.

The entertainment system includes Satellite TV with a 40" Flat screen HDTV, and soundbar, HD DVD, X-BOX, and internet access.

Attractions are all within walking distance, experience go karts, bumper boats, mini golf, zip line, roller coaster, arcade, food and live music. Rentals for water sports include Pontoon boats, PWCs’; ORV rentals are also available, quads, and side by side’s so you can enjoy the unique Silver Lake ORV area.

Water enthusiasts will love the included boat dock for personal watercraft, fishing boats, or speed boats (16-19'). There's also a private boat launch association members and guests can use to access the canals that surround the property and out to Silver Lake, you must go under a low bridge to get to the lake.

Off-roading enthusiasts and adventure-seekers, Silver Lake ORV area overlooks Lake Michigan and offers thrilling experiences and is a short distance, 7 minutes, from the RED Barn. Pack up your quads, motorcycles, sand rails, Jeeps, or buggies, side by side’s and explore the dunes. There’s ample parking space for two trailers, ensuring convenience during your stay. There's a lockable storage shed for your bikes and scooters so you can ride to the State Park, Sable Point the light house on Lake Michigan, and enjoy beach activities, picnics, and sunsets on Lake Michigan's shores.

The cottage is available for Saturday-to-Saturday rentals.

Property manager

Sharon and Jerry

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Water view

Kitchen

Outdoor Space

Barbecue grill

Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

We're basically on a cul-de-sac.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Max occupancy is 7

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Not in the cottage, Please.

NO Parking on the front yard the septic system is located there. Park on concrete, additional parking is to the right of the concrete, front of tree.

NO Camping please, tents are not allowed by the association. Camping is available in the State Park and other locations.

NO Personal Wipes down the toilet, the septic system does not like them.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12

Note from host: Max occupancy is 7

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Mears

Located in Silver Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Silver Lake State Park and Lake Michigan. Traveling with kids? Consider Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Lewis Farm Market & Petting Farm. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and horse riding.

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Mears, MI

What's nearby

Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center - 3 min walk
Upper Silver Lake - 3 min drive
Silver Lake State Park - 4 min drive
Little Sable Point Lighthouse - 9 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 13 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 13 min drive
The Golden Eatery - 9 min drive
Open Hearth Grille - 10 min drive
Frickin' Chicken Shack - 6 min walk
Golden Sands Bucket Bar - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE RED BARN - Walk to where it’s happening close by pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at THE RED BARN - Walk to where it’s happening close by?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE RED BARN - Walk to where it’s happening close by?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is THE RED BARN - Walk to where it’s happening close by located?

This family-friendly Silver Lake cottage is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Craig's Cruisers Family Fun Center and Upper Silver Lake. Silver Lake State Park is 1.3 mi (2 km) away.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Zach D.

Aug 15, 2023

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

Perfect location

House was equipped with everything you might need

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky C.

Aug 6, 2023

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

Nice cottage, was just as described

Nice little cottage with comfy beds all around. Had a great week. The hosts were easy to work with too!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catherine L.

Jul 30, 2023

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

Comfortable and quiet

The Red Barn is a very nice place to return to after enjoying all that the area has to offer. It's close to everything but on a nice, quiet street. We have stayed here for the past three years and it's been perfect. Large kitchen and comfortable beds. We will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

Jul 9, 2023

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

Great Location

We enjoyed our stay at the Red Barn. It has a great location close to attractions yet feels peaceful and secluded enough to relax. Nice decor and newer appliances. It was nice having a washer and dryer for wet towels plus you don’t have to pack as many clothes. The only drawback is I wouldn’t really call it a 2 bedroom as the downstairs only has a Murphy bed in the open kitchen/living room area. That being said though there were plenty of places for people to sleep with 2 Queens and a futon upstairs and the Murphy bed and 2 couches downstairs. The setup just doesn’t provide much privacy if you are looking for a true 2 bedroom.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anisha S.

Aug 31, 2022

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

Great location and comfortable house

The house was great! We were really comfortable and loved the proximity to everything.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Sharon and Jerry

We've been coming to Silver Lake since 2005 - We completed remodeling and moved The RED Barn, yes it was moved; we are excited to offer it for summer rentals. We have been offering properties with VRBO since 2005 and know how important it is to be in a clean, comfortable, modern cottage.

Why they chose this property

This is a great location to walk or bike to all the local activities - Go-karting, Roller coaster, ZIP Line, arcade, miniature golf, shops, there is so much to do, time flies by. Everything is reasonably priced, so your hard-earned dollars go a long way, you get your monies worth. You'll make wonderful memories, we do, all the time.

What makes this property unique

- We enjoy going to the MI State Park, Silver Lake Sand Dunes ORV, riding bikes to the Light House on Lake Michigan, (locals call it the Candle Stick), beaching boats, pontoons and Sea Doo's across Silver Lake going to the ORV Area sand dunes, picnicking and climbing the dunes. We enjoy watching all the unique sand rails and toys go by while eating ice cream at the local ice cream shop & store. It's a great place to bring the family and relax.