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Bear Lake Cottage

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

Reviews

8.4 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

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

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Pool or billiards table

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • 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

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Casino 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

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 not allowed

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 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 neighborhood

Map
Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Glovers Lake - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Chestnut Hills Golf Course - 7 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 14 min drive - 14.2 km
  • Pierport Beach - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 18 min drive - 15.6 km

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.

What time is check-in at Bear Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Lake Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Lake Cottage located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Glovers Lake, Chestnut Hills Golf Course, and Arcadia Dunes. Lake Michigan and Misty Acres Preserve are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Bear Lake Cottage Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 18 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 18 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice getaway
It was nice
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Patrick D Mahoney

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what we got from pictures or anentities
Being remodeled at time of reqeusted stay. Could not sit outside - no lawn chairs. NO HOT tub as discribed. Only seating in living room was a couch that was falling apart. Had to buy lawn chairs. Five chairs around kitchen table and counter top - 2 were not usable. Appliances were really great. Only one closet was usable for three bedrroms. Maintenance materials were stored in two of them.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Adventure
We were apprehensive when pulling in the driveway as the exterior is not much to look at. When we went inside we found a very inviting, clean house which looked like the pictures. There were a few minor issues which the host pointed out prior to arrival and were addressed. The communication was great. The house fit our needs for four men on a golf trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing
Fit three guys perfectly
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Thomas E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reasonably priced property to stay at.
We enjoyed our stay at this property. Interior was recently redone and quite nice. With more work on exterior too this will be a popular pl;ace to stay in the Bear Lake area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
A nice getaway- close to all
We spent 4 days in Michigan for a family vacation. This location is 20-40 minutes from everything. We spent a lot of time in Frankfort so this was perfect. It’s a quiet location and the property was nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys golf weekend
This cottage was perfect for the guys golf weekend at Arcadia Bluffs, to stay on property at Arcadia can be expensive and the local casino was booked but the location and cost of these accommodations were perfect, will definitely be back the next time we play Arcadia Bluffs
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021