Red Cabin Retreat's Need to Know Guide
Food Scene
Nestled in the Heart of Silver Lake. From delicious small plates of snacks and meals but has the reputation as the best ice cream in town — gluten-free options, and also non-dairy options as well.
For sure! Best Ice cream and small plates. During events, they do a rib and chicken BBQ. You must come hungry. Silver Scoops is a seasonal business. Make sure they are open, so you don't get disappointed.
Silver Scoops
8450 W Hazel RdFor sure! Best Ice cream and small plates. During events, they do a rib and chicken BBQ. You must come hungry. Silver Scoops is a seasonal business. Make sure they are open, so you don't get disappointed.
Number one it this place holds so many memories. To concerts outside, community events, to well named and successful artists playing here. Great food, and a great atmosphere.
Val-Du-Lakes Bar & Grill
1511 N Wilson RdNumber one it this place holds so many memories. To concerts outside, community events, to well named and successful artists playing here. Great food, and a great atmosphere.
Best place to get those different foods and hard to find wines. The owners are not only creative but have an excellent business for supplying their customers with quality foods.
Their Brats are a must. Certain celebrities visit this place to get their groceries on vacation.
17 locals recommend
Hansen Foods
3750 W Polk RdBest place to get those different foods and hard to find wines. The owners are not only creative but have an excellent business for supplying their customers with quality foods.
Their Brats are a must. Certain celebrities visit this place to get their groceries on vacation.
Great small plates, dinners and entertainment.
Get the pulled pork nachos or tacos. You're Welcome.
21 locals recommend
Big Hart Brewing Company
4086 W Polk RdGreat small plates, dinners and entertainment.
Get the pulled pork nachos or tacos. You're Welcome.
Sightseeing
Must be your first thing to do once you arrive in Silver Lake.
54 locals recommend
Mac Wood's Dune Rides
629 N 18th AveMust be your first thing to do once you arrive in Silver Lake.
One of the few intact standing lighthouses in Michigan. Great to see and enjoy what Lake Michigan harnesses for beauty.
24 locals recommend
Little Sable Point Lighthouse
287 N Lighthouse DrOne of the few intact standing lighthouses in Michigan. Great to see and enjoy what Lake Michigan harnesses for beauty.
One of the oldest Michigan Lighthouses still standing.
24 locals recommend
Little Sable Point Lighthouse
287 N Lighthouse DrOne of the oldest Michigan Lighthouses still standing.
Entertainment
Explore your ultimate sandbox where the toys get real fast and loud. Escape with the family and with friends to build relationships and great memories. This place is mother natures healing grounds.
These mounds of sand attract thousands from around the world. Go up in your truck, rent a buggy, jeep, or an ATV. One of the most thrill-seeking adventures in Michigan. It is a bucket list item.
31 locals recommend
Silver Lake Sand Dunes
1765 North Lakeview DriveThese mounds of sand attract thousands from around the world. Go up in your truck, rent a buggy, jeep, or an ATV. One of the most thrill-seeking adventures in Michigan. It is a bucket list item.
For family fun for all ages! An excellent filler for the kids to explore and have an adventure.
18 locals recommend
Craig's Cruisers
8343 W Hazel RdFor family fun for all ages! An excellent filler for the kids to explore and have an adventure.
This place has a handful of unique wonders. First, let's start with the tradition as a cowboy/cowgirl camp. Horseback riding, bull riding, sleigh rides all year round, swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking are just a taste of what the resort holds. It also features a pro-am golf course designed by Arthur Hills. Indoor and outdoor water adventure all year round. Home to the world-famous Electric Forest, which draws on average 45,000 people.
20 locals recommend
Double JJ Resort
5900 S Water RdThis place has a handful of unique wonders. First, let's start with the tradition as a cowboy/cowgirl camp. Horseback riding, bull riding, sleigh rides all year round, swimming, boating, fishing, and kayaking are just a taste of what the resort holds. It also features a pro-am golf course designed by Arthur Hills. Indoor and outdoor water adventure all year round. Home to the world-famous Electric Forest, which draws on average 45,000 people.
West Michigan's very own racing and other activities spot! With tractor pulls, derby car racing, and high-performance vehicles.
Winston Speedway
7834 S 72nd AveWest Michigan's very own racing and other activities spot! With tractor pulls, derby car racing, and high-performance vehicles.
Excellent place for the kids! Tons of adventures all year round. Apple picking, pumpkin cannon. A vast array of animals on the farm. Great food and gifts.
56 locals recommend
Lewis Farms & Petting Zoo
4180 M-20Excellent place for the kids! Tons of adventures all year round. Apple picking, pumpkin cannon. A vast array of animals on the farm. Great food and gifts.
Your equipment and vehicle rental place to be. Best in town!
9 locals recommend
Wave Club Water Sports
1220 N Shore DrYour equipment and vehicle rental place to be. Best in town!
Neighborhoods
Tourist town. Great boutique shops, entertainment, and nightlife as well.
26 locals recommend
Pentwater
Tourist town. Great boutique shops, entertainment, and nightlife as well.
Great place for the West Michigan attractions. Holds one of the largest inlands lakes in the State. Which brings in large purse fishing tournaments. Home to the USS Badger, a must if you have never driven on a boat and it will bring you to Wisconsin and back.
56 locals recommend
Ludington
Great place for the West Michigan attractions. Holds one of the largest inlands lakes in the State. Which brings in large purse fishing tournaments. Home to the USS Badger, a must if you have never driven on a boat and it will bring you to Wisconsin and back.
Muskegon. One of the most exciting cities in Michigan. As the city itself revives with the Watch Us Go Campaign, it is coming back! Holds one of the largest Motorcycle Gatherings in the world called bike time. Sugar sand beaches along with its very own amusement park and tons more!!
22 locals recommend
Muskegon
Muskegon. One of the most exciting cities in Michigan. As the city itself revives with the Watch Us Go Campaign, it is coming back! Holds one of the largest Motorcycle Gatherings in the world called bike time. Sugar sand beaches along with its very own amusement park and tons more!!
City advice
Getting around
First time in Silver Lake Sand Dunes (SLSD)
First time in the dunes? Join FB pages and link up with groups or individuals that know the park. Necessary to see the layout of the park along with learning the dos and the don'ts.
Everyone will be open arms with helping.
Don't miss
Traveling to the Red Cabin Retreat
If you are leaving and heading to Silver Lake, traffic will be VERY congested if you are embarking on a Friday afternoon or the beginning of a long weekend. Suggest booking on a Thursday or the day before the long weekend starts.
You'll thank me for this.
The same goes for leaving home.
What to pack
Not sure what to bring? At Red Cabin Retreat, bring everything! Don't worry, and we have the room.
Here you don't need to worry if you overpacked, I guarantee you didn't. Large enough Fridge and Freezer to store food for an army or your family! Plenty of space for clothes, games, whatever we have the room for you to enjoy with family and friends or whatever your occasion is with us.
Book before you go
Silver Lake Sand Dunes or Silver Lake Rentals
Want to rent equipment? For Silver Lake itself, go to Wave Club Water Sport Rentals for your water rentals. For the Dunes, any one of the rental companies is good. I suggest booking in advance on Long Weekends.