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100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes

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72' dock; 14' fishing boat w/outboard motor and plenty of gas
aerial view of shoreline
100' of lake frontage + 200' of adjoining undeveloped frontage = 300' shoreline
front view
14' fishing boat w/6HP Johnson motor and plenty of gas

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 693.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Pierport Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Portage Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen 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

100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes

Enjoy one of Michigan's finest all-sports lakes in a secluded setting, with undeveloped lots on all sides (effectively 300' of private lake frontage). Our rustic/retro cottage kitchen, bathroom and powder room are all updated. Included at no extra charge is the use of our 14' aluminum fishing boat w/outboard motor & plenty of gas, standup paddleboards, kayaks, bicycles, and plenty of firewood for our indoor fireplace and outdoor firepit. (Dock and fishing boat are available around May 1 - November 1, but are removed during the other colder months.)

(Note: this is just 1 of about 5-10 "Bear Lake"s in the state of Michigan. Ours is the largest one, located in Manistee County, Bear Lake/Pleasanton Townships, south of Traverse City and north of Manistee, on U.S. 31.)

Property manager

Kevin Mallison
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
(adults responsible for children behavior/damages)
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Events

No events allowed
(normal gatherings, just no wild parties)
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Pets

No pets allowed
(because some of our guests have pet allergies)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors; outside is fine of course.

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
Note from host: (normal gatherings, just no wild parties)
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this cottage is in a rural area and 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 19 min drive - 10.2 km
  • Pierport Beach - 20 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Portage Lake - 20 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Little River Casino - 25 min drive - 27.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course, Pierport Beach and Lake Michigan. Glovers Lake and Grebe Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Matthew B.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Outdated

Very outdated
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliza S.

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

Perfect getaway

This little place was absolutely wonderful. The house is in a quite wooded area, very cozy and well equipped. The host was very friendly and helpful, even guided me through how to use the boat. It’s a great place to stay and I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

rob w.

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

Excellent stay

Everything was as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

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

Dream come true!

We have always wanted to travel up north and this cabin was a dream come true!! Was the best place to take our first family vacation!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph H.

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

Well worth it

Stayed two weekends in a row. Kevin was helpful thru out the process. The cabin and everything listed is accurate. No problems at all. Will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary K., Wyoming, Michigan

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beware

Needs some TLC. Propane heater was not vented. Oven was filthy as was carpet. Electrical plug above kitchen sink is loose. BEWARE! Lighting is dim. Dock is slippery and no hand rails. Couldn't excess boat. To far away from dock. Fire place wood was wet, not covered. Had to wash dishes before using. Cleaned out silverware drawer as it probably never had been done before. Bottom line... We are glad to be home!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

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

Great family retreat

A bit dated, but overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

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

Ideal Location

My family and I couldn't be more pleased with our experience at Bear Lake. Even though we managed to get cold, windy, rainy weather, we had a cozy cabin on a gorgeous lake. The cabin has modern amenities, yet a retro vibe that evokes nostalgia. On the nights it was dry, we enjoyed the grill and firepit. Kevin made sure we had everything we needed and was great to work with. Definitely plan to return during the warm season!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

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

EXACTLY what we were looking for!

Loved the comfy, old-fashioned furniture, the rustic cabin, yet with up-to-date kitchen and bath. Came for the cooler weather and changing leaves. Perfect timing! Two weeks of nothing but sitting on the dock with our coffee or wine. Mornings with the propane heater to take the chill off, and (most) evenings with the wood stove. Reading the guest book - "our 5th", "10th", "12th" "vacation here". No wonder people keep coming back! Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of heaven with your guests!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

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

Amazing stay!

Kevin is an awesome host! This is a beautiful area. The cottage is retro and awesome. It’s not fancy, but is a great location and has everything that you need. It was quiet and relaxing. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

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

Secluded family getaway

Very relaxing, secluded quiet family getaway. The location is settled on a dead end gravel road with minimal traffic. The cottage itself is surrounded and covered by trees so, plenty of shade. The lake front was very shallow and clear which allowed us and the kids to wade and swim without concern. Also, Lake Michigan with clear water beaches is only 13 minutes away. The only reason for the 4/5 star “accuracy of listing” is because the listing stated an A/C was in the master bedroom and there was not. Other than that, the listing and photos are pretty spot on. Kevin the owner was absolutely fantastic and friendly. We will definitely be back and look forward to working with him again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

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

The view is priceless

It was exactly as stated, the views are nearly unmatched. Great value, wonderful stay and plenty of activities surrounding the property as well. 5 star experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

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

Great stay in Bear Lake

We had a nice stay at our cozy cabin. Kevin, the property owner, has made nice improvements to this lakeside cabin. It is just right for a small family weekend retreat or summertime waterfront vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN D.

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

Will stay here agan.

👍
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

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

If this cabin is available - BOOK IT NOW!!

Don’t hesitate! This cabin is directly on Bear Lake and I wished I lived there. It’s a perfect rustic Michigan cabin, with everything you will need for the best relaxing getaway. The sunrises were incredible, the sunsets were stunning. Even the crescent moon was bright and beautiful over the Lake. Kevin communicated with us all along the way. We didn’t use the boat, kayak or paddle boards because it was the end of October and…brrr. But Kevin had gas in the motor of the boat just in case we wanted. And to think we could have used all of those without an extra charge! The wifi, the TV, the free firewood for the working fireplace, the warm gas heaters, the stocked cabinets (T.P., paper towels) made our stay so much more enjoyable. I’ve never been in a more convenient and well stocked cabin. We loved all the windows that faced the water. We are already looking forward to a return visit. Also, if you aren’t familiar with the area, Bear Lake is so close to Manistee, Arcadia, Frankfort, and other spots of Michigan beauty. Next time, we’ll bring our own pillows as that is always more comfortable. We stayed in the master bedroom and the bed was comfortable. Plenty of closet space and drawers to get our things out of suitcases. Thanks, Kevin, for sharing your cabin with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

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

A true gem

We had a wonderful stay at Kevins little gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S., Redford

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

Cozy, peaceful & beautiful 😍

We really loved our stay at Juniper cottage. Nice up north feel notty pine cottage with a great Fireplace. Kevin is a fabulous host & provided us with everything we needed! The view is amazing & the area is wonderful. We will return for sure. Thank you again, Kevin.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Larry S., Kalamazoo, MI

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

Very Peaceful with Exception.

Overall nice with exceptions. Beautiful lake and nice cottage. It was very quiet and we had a lot of fun. Great swimming beach. Close to fun stuff. There was an issue with the sewer and they had it draining in a trench which was open and it smelled awful every time someone ran the water. It smelled awful when we were outside. Especially at the fire pit. This should of never been that way. If that was addressed it would of been a much nicer experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Laura A.

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

Perfect Lake and Nice host

We enjoyed are week so much. Our host was great! The only thing which could improve was the pots and pans in kitchen. The non stick was coming off most and made me nervous it would be in our food. I would buy regular pots so people could not ruin them with the metal utensils and maybe a mixing bowl set. Cottage was so clean. Beds great. Upholstered Furniture older but being outside all day using the lake made that ok for us. We even had a fishing boat with a motor and kayaks for all of us to use and stand up paddle board s We would go back here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

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

Love it!

Best vacation spot! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacky W.

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

Bear Lake fun

Kevin, our host, was very gracious and helpful. Bear Lake is in the back yard and there are lots of water toys to play with. It was a fun stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sara G.

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

Juniper cabin

We had a very nice time there. Boat ran great, lake was clean and the property owner was great to work with, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Becky S.

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

Beautiful Cottage

Had a truly wonderful stay. Only a couple of little hitches as it is early in the season. Kevin was very attentive and great to work with. Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jake Y., Chicago

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

Peace and quiet and closer to M22 than we realized!

We enjoyed our stay at the Juniper house, which was a peaceful retreat for us. Kevin met us at check in to make sure we knew how everything worked and where things were. He also made himself available, as needed, which was kind of him. We enjoyed making fires inside, as it was a bit windy outside for a fire. Plenty of dry firewood to burn, which was nice. House was equipped with both a gas and charcoal grill and plenty of kayaks, all things we appreciate in a lake house rental. The buffer between the neighbors was nicer than most lake houses and provided an extra sense of privacy. And, if you want to go enjoy a sunset on the big lake, I’d highly recommend a drive over to Inspiration Point. We’d definitely return if in the Bear Lake area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Bridget H.

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

Spring getaway

Area is really nice, got in some great views hiking near by. Kevin, was a great host helping with everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kevin Mallison

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My ancestors were some of the early settlers in the Bear Lake area, and my grandparents had a summer lakefront cottage rental business here for many years until they retired. If there's anything I can do to make your visit here more enjoyable, just ask! I tell my guests they should treat me like their "front desk", and am available 24/7 by phone for questions or problems.

Why they chose this property

One of the best features of this secluded lakefront property is the lengthy, shallow, sandy shoreline. This makes swimming and splashing around in the lake so much more fun than some lakes with weedy/mucky bottoms, or those that are too deep near shore to wade out and have fun with floaty toys and inflatables. Ideal for families with younger children, but fun for adults too. Also, Bear Lake water temps are so much warmer than Lake Michigan! Warm enough in June to get into the water, and sometimes as warm as bathtub water by Labor Day! October is popular when the leaves start to turn; the area is beautiful when the fall colors arrive!

What makes this property unique

Our prime season guests enjoy the boats, kayaks and bikes we provide at no extra charge. Our spring/fall guests come for a quiet scenic getaway, and appreciate our low rates those times of year.

Languages:

English

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests