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In a secluded, 10-acre woodland setting, The Bear Trap offers a cozy retreat amidst the pines. Wake up to fresh air and morning coffee on the patio or explore nearby snowmobile trails in winter. This studio cabin features WiFi access, a smart TV, kitchenette with essentials and shared laundry facilities next door.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bathroomSleeps 3

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Bear Trap

The Bear Trap, cozy, little cabin is surrounded amongst 10 secluded acres of hard woods and pines. It shares the property with two other cabins. Here, you'll want to wake up early and sit on the patio with a cup of coffee enjoying the morning fresh air. Take a stroll down the hand made trails system by walking, snowshoeing or even cross country skiing on them too. With plenty of space, bring up your toys and go on nearby snowmobile trails in the winter time or side x side in the off seasons!

The Bear Trap can accommodate up to 3 people comfortably in its studio style cabin layout with a twin over full size bunk bed in the living room. It offers Wifi access for mobile devices and a smart TV inside the cabin. It also gives you a half size Kitchen with silverware, plates, glasses, coffee maker, hot plate, pots, pans along with a few pantry staples, a refrigerator along with a microwave. If you’d like something a little larger with baking options, there is a communal kitchen is just next door for our guests to utilize and enjoy that offers a full size kitchen and also laundry that is shared amongst a second cabin on the property.

So, gather your loved ones around the yard to enjoy a summertime grill out. Let the kids run off some energy. Then as the evening starts, light the bonfire up to toast marshmallows amongst the stars. Be with family and friends again. Take a break and enjoy your retreat. (I recommend bringing picnic/disposable plates, cups, silverware if eating outside)

Before you leave, relax and rejoice on your days of adventure with family and friends. End your trip with a walk and listen to nature. Welcome to The Bear Trap where it may be little, but it's full of memories.
*Hot tub and Communal Kitchen are shared with the Buck Shack Cabin
*Local surroundings/attractions include...
-Gaylord. 20 minutes (Treetops Resort, Gulf, Restaurants)
-Bellaire. 30 minutes (Shanty Creek Skiing. Shorts Brewery.
Biking trails)
-Alden. 30 minutes (Shops)
-Torch Lake. 30 minutes
-Traverse City. 1hr (Restaurants. Biking trails. Shopping. Site Seeing)
-Mackinaw Bridge 1hr 10 minutes. (Restaurants. Historic Site
Seeing.)

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the city centre
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Elmira, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Gaylord Country Club and Bavarian Falls Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marvin Memorial Nature Preserve and Otsego Lake State Park. Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Elmira travel guide
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Elmira, MI

What's nearby

  • In my much younger and foolish days, I would downhill ski at Caberfae (Cadillac, MI) and Snow Snake (Harrison, MI).
    Boyne Mountain
    26 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Gaylord Country Club
    12 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Bavarian Falls Park
    19 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Gaylord Discovery Center
    20 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Gaylord's City Elk Park
    21 min drive - 27.5 km

Restaurants

  • Rustic Roast Cafe
    8 min drive
  • Railside Bar and Grill
    16 min drive
  • Green Lantern Bar
    8 min drive
  • Forx
    14 min drive
  • deer run pro tavern
    6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Bear Trap pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Bear Trap?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Bear Trap?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Bear Trap?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Bear Trap located?

Offering ski-in/ski-out access, this cabin in Elmira is in the city centre, 8.4 mi (13.5 km) from Gaylord Country Club and close to winter activities, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Otsego County Sportsplex and Bavarian Falls Park are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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The Bear Trap Reviews

Reviews

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9.0

Cleanliness

10

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tami R.

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

Beautiful place to stay

I highly recommend staying here. It was a home away from home. Jamie put much thought into this place and it shows. From the basic kitchen staples in case you forgot them to the ease of check in and out. I will be staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Taaya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jamie was super communicative and welcoming. Everything was clean and stocked. The hot tub was clean and a SUPER nice bonus. The location was right in between the activities we had planned. It felt like a secluded area but was nice to have people around us. I will definitely be staying here again if in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Phyllis M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bear trap

Cute, good getaway for two
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad D.

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

Post Thanksgiving Break.

Really enjoyed the quiet atmosphere. Did get lost leaving on day one, through my own fault. It didn't really matter as we weren't going anywhere in particular anyway. Everything we needed for 2 was in the cabin. The community kitchen just next door would have supplied anything else that may have been needed and I might have to outfit my garage the same way... full stove etc. Lol. The only issue was spotty internet and the TV would lose internet connection. Didn't bother me at all as I don't care to watch TV but I realize that this could be a problem for other people.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025