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Bear Lake Cottage

Bear Lake Cottage

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Towels, soap, toilet paper

Overview of Bear Lake Cottage

Reviews
8.6

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Bear Lake, MI
  • Popular LocationCrystal Mountain14 min drive
  • Popular LocationPierport Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationArcadia Bluffs Golf Course18 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)19 min drive

Space details

3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps 8
Bedroom 1
    2 double beds
Bedroom 2
    1 queen bed
Bedroom 3
    1 queen bed

About this property

Entire place

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

Bear Lake Cottage

Completely remodeled 3 bedroom 1 bath home located less than a mile from Bear Lake, approximately 8 miles from Crystal Mountain Resort, 12 miles from Little River Casino, 35 miles from Sleeping Bear Dunes, and much more! Featuring a pool table, dart board, 50” smart tv in the living room, and 32” smart TVs in each bedroom. The home sits on 1.5 acres and is wooded in the back so you can enjoy privacy while enjoying a campfire in the large backyard.

Property manager

Jacob Miles

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking 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)

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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Check-out

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

Property is also known as

Bear Lake Cottage Bear Lake
Bear Lake Cottage Private vacation home
Bear Lake Cottage Private vacation home Bear Lake

About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Arcadia Dunes, while Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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What's nearby

  • Arcadia Dunes - 10 min drive
  • Portage Lake - 13 min drive
  • Crystal Mountain - 14 min drive
  • Pierport Beach - 15 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Lakeside Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Grille 44 - 2 min drive
  • Rosie's Place - 8 min drive
  • Arcadia Ice House - 15 min drive
  • Swanson's Juice Mill - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 14 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

chelsea h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and clean
My boyfriend and I stayed here for 2 nights while we went snowboarding at Crystal Mountain. I couldn't ask for a better place to stay for the price. It was very clean when we arrived, and I was surprised at how much room there was for more guests if needed. The pool table and hot tub was what we were looking forward to and it did not disappoint. We brought food to make breakfast and had everything we needed. The little heater in the bathroom was a great bonus for me too. I messaged a quick question for Jacob, and he answered within the hour. Diner 44 down the street had great food and great service. I would recommend this cottage to anyone and would consider staying here again. Thanks again Jacob!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Erin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not what we expected.
Overall disappointed. Poor communication and lack of professionalism from the host. This is my first bad VRBO experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

amber a.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Golf Weekend
Only thing good were the beds. First we get there at check in and the host pulls in because the toilet was backed up in one of the bathrooms and the hot tub needed to be cleaned. This should have been taken care of before we arrived. The toilet was backing up into then bathtub. This was a huge inconvenience because we had 8 people having to use one rest. room. The hot tub was vacuumed out and still was gross the chemicals were so strong it gave us all rashes. The cleanliness was a 1. We took pictures of everything because it was so bad. The “AC” was not actual AC it is a window unit that had an inch of dust in the filter and the hose continuously fell off of the back so all of the bad air was blowing right back into the house. This place says remodeled that should be a very loose term and the only thing that seems to be remodeled were the bath tubs and appliances. The walls,.doors and ceilings along with ceiling fans covered in dust. Light fixtures exposed in bedrooms with no covers and only the TV in the living room turns on. Over all it was only good because of the beds. I would not recommend this house unless it went under major deep clean. Oh also there was a large drug paraphernalia on the grill. THERE IS ZERO attention of detail to a place that has large potential
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip 2023
Not much to look at from the outside. But inside was so nice and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle C., Kalamazoo, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North MI
This house doesn’t look like much on the outside and is right on a main (fairly busy) road, but the inside has been redone, all new appliances, mattresses (comfortable), etc. The location is great, right near many places we like to go when up north (IE: Iron Fish Distillery, Lighthouse Cafe, Point Betsie Lighthouse, etc). Outside kept up with flowers, fire pit & chairs, grill, woods out back. It’s a nice place to rest your head at night.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Kayleigh H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to Hiking Areas
This was the perfect place to stay because of the location! We took a weekend and went hiking to different places and looking for mushrooms. Close to everything, quiet and right on a main road! The pictures need to be updated. There was only a couch in the living room, but pictures showed also a chair/recliner. The fireplace that is listed in features doesn't work, but it doesn't say that. The hot tub was a great addition, but it was not well kept. Not enough chlorine, two of us got rashes and we only used it twice. There were no chairs readily available for sitting around the fire either. There should definitely be a disclaimer stating that certain things will not be available (?)month-(?)month. We had a great time! But for us to come back things would definitely need to be updated/fixed.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to unwind.
We had a great time at Bear Lake Cottage. I brought my teenage daughter and her friend along, and we each ended up with our own bedroom. It was great to have 2 full bathrooms and an open floor plan. We loved the large kitchen, which is stocked with plenty of pots/pans, baking sheets, cooking utensils, a great coffee pot and a toaster. The barstools and high table are very wobbly and there isn’t much else for furniture besides the couch. But it worked great for us. We enjoyed our time on the hot tub and playing pool when we were at the cottage, but it’s pretty close to several places we wanted to check out in the area, so we found ourselves wandering more than relaxing at the cottage. The beds were comfortable and there is heaters in each bedroom. We didn’t encounter any problems while we were there, but I know that Jacob would respond quickly if needed. One thing that might be helpful for future guests is to display the house numbers on the property better. I never saw any house numbers from the street, but my GPS did take us right there. I would love to stay here again in the future. Great location and cozy cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kasey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home away from home.
This house was had everything we needed. The location was great for our Jeep gang to go offroading. Check in was super easy and host was available if we had any questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our December stay
Once again, our stay at the Bear Lake Cottage was quite pleasant. Family had fun with the pool table and they loved the hot tub. Would like to see a few more comfortable chairs in living room and coat hooks, but otherwise a good place to stay for a couple days or more. Mt Pleasant, MI
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Remington S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arcadia stay
Good location to Arcadia bluffs for a good price. Slept 4 us very comfortability. Had zero issues the entire time.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022