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Vacation House on Bear Lake

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Lake View from Deck
Backyard
Deck
Dock
Lake

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Pierport Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation House on Bear Lake

Spacious vacation home on All Sports Bear Lake. 51 feet of private sandy beach, shallow water ideal for kids. Private dock. Large deck and fire pit. Located on East side of lake for amazing sunset views.

The house has a full kitchen and a full size tub with shower in full bath, and an additional half bath with washer and dryer. Linens are included.

Off street parking for up to three vehicles.

Nearby attractions include Caberfae Ski Resort, Crystal Mountain Ski Resort, Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Grand Traverse, wineries, snowmobile trails, Frankfort and the Cherry Bowl.

We rent by the week only Memorial Day week thru Labor Day week, one week max per booking. Check-in/out days are Saturdays, no exceptions.

Offseason there is a 3 night minimum.




Property manager

Amy S.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking in driveway only. NO street parking in front of neighbors house.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Misty Acres Preserve, while Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
  • Pierport Beach - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 15 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Little River Casino - 17 min drive - 20.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 18 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation House on Bear Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Vacation House on Bear Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation House on Bear Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation House on Bear Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Glovers Lake, Lake Michigan and Chestnut Hills Golf Course. Pierport Beach and James Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Beautiful Bear Lake

We had a wonderful time with family. It was snowing every day, but we didn't mind. Looking out the
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Loved the house!

Wonderful location by a beautiful lake. Accommodations were great, especially the huge living room windows giving a constant view of the lake, which changed looks hour by hour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

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

Perfect beach home!

Another fabulous family week on Bear Lake in this cute lakeside home with all the amenities you would need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

Bear Lake Vacation

Great property and property manager. Have stayed here for several years and plan to stay for several more. Situated right on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Bear Lake stay

Great stay. House was clean and great for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Love it!

We love Bear Lake and the house is perfect on the lakefront secluded in the corner. Sandy bottom off the dock and lots of room to play!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P., Petoskey, MI

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

Wonderful sunset Cottage on Bear Lake

Once again we loved our annual family week on Bear Lake and this cottage is just perfect for for a week of lakeside relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

Family Vaca

This property is awesome. Everything is clean and ready for us. Great to have kayaks and a paddle boat for our use. We have stayed here several times. Never disappoints. My grandsons love the games they have available for us to play. Planning on staying again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris G., Warren Mi

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

Everything you may need is there

wonderfull
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Family Fun

We enjoyed our winter time on Bear Lake. The cottage was very nice and clean. Winter walks down Lakeshore Dr. snow angels on the lake, memories with family. Amy was also very helpful and pleasant if you have any questions or need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra and Jerry S.

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

Beautiful Location on Bear Lake

A very clean, comfortable and well stocked place with a beautiful view on Bear Lake. We stayed here in October and the fall colors were stunning! Amy is a perfect host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Randy R.

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

Beautiful view

Overall, the property was clean and well stocked for all of our needs. Easy access and parking. Due to the cold rainy weather, we couldn't enjoy the outdoor space, luckily the TV service was good and never went out from the weather. About 5 miles up the road there were outages, so we were grateful. There were only two things that prevented a 5 star overall review. First was the house is not level, so there was a lot of crooked walking. I personally have vertigo, so it did set off stronger dizzy symptoms. Second issue was the resident mouse sightings in the kitchen. They don't really bother me, but I prefer not to share space with it. Overall, nice space and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen M M., San Diego, CA USA

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

Beautiful Bear Lake

It has been a delight to sit and watch the many moods of beautiful Bear Lake as it transitions from Summer into Fall. As promised, we enjoyed fabulous sunsets and calm quiet mornings. With just a hint of Fall in the air, most of our lake time was spent wading in the warmer shallow waters of the east shore and sitting on the dock with our feet in the water. We grilled outside several times and enjoyed dining alfresco on the deck. Now, as we prepare, to depart it is a chilly, and slightly gray morning. The hint of sunshine on the north shore is highlighting the beginning of some truly beautiful Fall color. This is a great location for water sports or leaf gazing … plenty of both to be had. And for us, close to family and friends. The cottage had everything we needed, and Amy was an excellent host responding very quickly to answer any questions we had. Thank you you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P., Petoskey, MI

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

Perfect lakeside cabin for summer family traditions

We loved our stay as always, and really appreciate this fun lakeside cabin on an excellent swimming beach for kids and adults. And the sunset views are also amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

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

wonderful lakefront stay

property as described, beautiful lake, amazing sunsets, bald eagle nest was wonderful to watch. overall, we had no issues, great house and host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

jack F.

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

"Back to Bear Lake", I started coming to BL in the 1050's

Well maintained and organized
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris G., Warren Mi

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

Bear Lake on the Beach

Everything you need for a wonderful stay is there. Weather was fantastic I would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin H.

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

Nice

Nice
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

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

Wonderful stay

This is a great place to stay by the lake. We enjoyed the view, the restaurant across the street, and overall the property was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jonda M., Marion, IN

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

Nice lake view and proximity to MI entertainment

We rented this cozy house between Christmas and New Year’s to experience Michigan in the snow. Thankfully the snow arrived while we slept the first night. We took a couple trips to Traverse City for snow tubing and a movie and a skied at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville. The house includes a few nice games and a couple of binders with restaurant suggestions and tourist highlights for the region. The house sleeps 7, but the kitchen table seats 6 and the living room “comfortably” seats 4. Dining room chairs offer additional seating, but not for any length of time. If visiting during nice outdoor weather, the deck overlooking the lake would be an ideal hangout for larger families. Plus the availability of kayaks and the pier. The living room is a lower level than the main floor, so if 2 small steps or sloping floors may cause balance issues, I would not recommend this home. No security deposit was required and it worked fine for our older family and plans for the week.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Perfect escape

This cottage offered everything we were looking for. We really enjoyed our time here and hope to visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna F., Zeeland

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

Best side of the lake

Great house and location. Water is so clean, great little beach for your self. We over packed, so much is provided. Cannot wait until next year☺️
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P., Petoskey, MI

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

Lovely annual lakeside vacation

For the third year in a row our family really enjoyed this lovely lakeside home as our annual summer vacation. The house is perfectly equipped for a great week, very clean, and you will not find a better location on Bear Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

Great Vacation

Love this cottage. Great location and great host. looking forward to staying here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Amy S.

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Languages:

English
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