All Season Big Bear Lake House, Walk to Beach

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Johannesburg Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2.5BA | 2,300 Sq Ft | 1 Step to Enter

Dining Table | Dishware & Flatware Provided

Living Room | Free WiFi | Flat-Screen TV w/ Netflix

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3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12213.7 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning
Kitchen

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Johannesburg, Michigan

West Twin Lake
‪10 min drive‬
Little Bear Lake
‪11 min drive‬
Garland
‪15 min drive‬
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 4 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 King Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

About this property

Located steps away from the all sport lake, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Johannesburg house can’t be beat! Enjoy the fall colors of Northern Michigan by sitting on the cottage deck, walking the sandy beach, or shopping in Gaylord or Lewiston. Winter brings snow, so hit the snowmobile trails that sit within minutes of the vacation rental. Snowshoeing, skiing, and tubing await the snow bunnies of the group. During the summer, enjoy the sandy beach, swimming, kayaking, golfing, sunrises and sunsets.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Off-Street Parking | Free WiFi | Laundry Machines

Family fun is just around the corner at this Big Bear Lake house with room for everyone plus their friends and where memories will be made!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, 2 Full Bunk Beds | Bedroom 2: 2 King Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck, gas grill, front porch, fire pit, walk to beach
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, drip coffee maker, microwave
INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen TVs w/ Netflix, 8-person dining table
GAME ROOM: Billiards table, full refrigerator, darts, seating, patio access
GENERAL: Linens/towels, washer/dryer, trash bags, paper towels
FAQ: 2 external security cameras & 1 Ring doorbell camera (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), 2 additional parking spaces available on the gravel

-- THE LOCATION --

BIG BEAR LAKE: Beach (350 feet), boating, fishing, kayaking
GOLFING: Michaywé Golf & Dining (17.0 miles), Treetops Resort (18.8 miles), Elk Ridge Golf Course (22.0 miles)
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing, ice fishing
RESTAURANTS: The Spot Grille and Smokehouse (7.4 miles), Villager Restaurant (7.4 miles), Old Depot (7.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Bishop International Airport (155.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry, camera 2 is located on the garage, facing outward toward the driveway and street, and camera 3 is located at the back of the home, facing the back door and shed. They do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video when motion is detected by the devices (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed

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Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, this cottage is near the beach. Call of the Wild Museum and Otsego County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Otsego County Sportsplex. Bavarian Falls Park and Wild Frontier Fun Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.

Johannesburg, Michigan

What's nearby

West Twin Lake - 10 min drive - 7.8 km
Little Bear Lake - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
Garland - 15 min drive - 12.7 km
Otsego Lake State Park - 30 min drive - 30.8 km
Hartwick Pines State Park - 48 min drive - 36.3 km

Getting around

Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

‪Paul's Pub - ‬12 min drive
‪Talley's Log Cabin Bar - ‬14 min drive
‪J&B Spot Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
‪Villager Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪Lewiston Lodge - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is All Season Big Bear Lake House, Walk to Beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at All Season Big Bear Lake House, Walk to Beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at All Season Big Bear Lake House, Walk to Beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is All Season Big Bear Lake House, Walk to Beach located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Little Bear Lake, West Twin Lake and Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic. Johannesburg Branch Library and Garland are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

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10/10 Excellent

ChriS

10 February 2025

Another great stay

3rd time at this great place in northern MI…hope to keep coming back.

10/10 Excellent

Lee Ann S.

16 December 2024

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

Hunters

Great place has everything you could want

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher C.

11 February 2024

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

Great for Family and Friends

Lots of room to spread out or congregate with family and friends.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Dena

3 August 2024

Fantastic!

We had a wonderful time with our stay at Big Bear Lake. The house is fantastic and fit our group of 11 wonderfully! Lots of room to gather and connect. We rented a pontoon for a day. The neighbors were also very friendly and kind. We would highly recommend this rental!

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

13 February 2023

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

A Bed for Everyone

Our crew really enjoyed the spaciousness and quantity of beds.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

5 July 2023

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

4th of July stay

This house was perfect for our large family. Plenty of space to spread out and have family dinners. Loved the fire pit and space to play outdoor games. Very clean and well equipped with all we needed.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

8 July 2024

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

Big Bear Cabin

My family and I had a wonderful stay. The cabin accommodated our family of 11 and even had room for a couple more. The house was very clean and looked exactly like the pictures. Having the game room was nice for the grandkids to play in. It was a short walk to the lake with a small beach for the kids to play on. The location was good too;You are between Lewiston and Gaylord. It would also be a great place for a winter vacation too. I highly recommend the place.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

18 August 2023

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

Pleasantly surprising

The home was much nicer than described. We had lots of space for all to be comfortable. Everything we needed was there. There were eight of us. I didn't hear a single complaint.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie G.

21 July 2024

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

All the family trip

We had 5 kids ages (almost) 3-16 and 6 adults stay in the house. It's so very spacious! We never felt on top of each other. During down time the kids hung out int the game room and adults occupied the dining room playing cards. The bunk room allowed for all kids to have their own bed, which was perfect. Very very short walk to the lake which was great for the kids to play in for hours on end. We all tried out kyaking and paddle boarding with the provided equipment. The front porch with the picnic table provided plenty of extra space for dinner. It was a great place to all hang out and chill for a few days. We would definitely consider this same place for future trips.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

MICHAEL H., Sierra Vista

11 August 2023

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Perfect Fit

The house was spacious and adequate for 3 families of 11 people. The pool table was perfect; it became the central gathering spot. We were grateful to find the kayak and paddle board in the garage. They were a good compliment to the water craft we brought. (Had we known they would be available, we might have changed what we brought.) (Both seats in the kayak are badly torn and need to be replaced.) The kitchen was well stocked for cooking meals for our crew. (The kitchen knives are so dull, using them was almost dangerous.) We were thankful to find fishing gear in the garage, and caught a fish! We could have used one more kitchen trash bag, and one more dishwasher pod. Thank you for opening your home, we had a delightful time and fell in love with MI.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenan M.

16 December 2024

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

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

23 July 2022

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

Our weekly vacation rental

We liked the house very much and the location is great for seeing lots of attractions. The only issue we had was, it was not well supplied with towels , tp or other paper products. There were 9 of us. All in all it was a great week and we wouldn't mind staying there again

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob J.

23 May 2022

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

Great house

Great house and host

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna O.

12 September 2021

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

Nice Property

We really enjoyed the property. There was plenty of toilet paper and other necessities. The property was very clean and a very short walk to the lake. There is a lot to do in the area. I would recommend and would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

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10/10 Excellent

Brittany

1 August 2021

More beautiful than the pictures!

We stayed at this property in July and we had adults and children (2 and 4 years). Pros: The pictures on the listing are nice but the property is even more beautiful in person! Plenty of parking for our group (4 spots). The porch has a fan to keep air circulating, lots off porch seating plus outdoor chairs, large fire pit on side of the house, large dumpster provided. There are outdoor toys and grill provided. Inside there's lots of sleeping space and rooms provide lots of room for luggage. Kitchen is fully equipped (blender, toaster, coffee maker, baking items, utensils, plates, glasses, etc). We cooked almost all of our meals here during our stay. Lots of fridge/freezer space thanks to the extra fridge in the game room. Game room was fun with the billiard table and dart board. The house was extremely clean! Very impressed. Air conditioned and box fans provided. About a 3 minute walk to the beach and about 8 minute drive to public boat launch. The hosts were very responsive when we had a question before and during our stay. We visited Gaylord (25 minute drive) and Mackinac Island (1 hour 15 min drive) while here. Big Bear Trading Post is a 5 minute drive and had delicious pizza! Cons: Due to the recent rise in water levels, there is a small beach. Each time we went out to the beach we raked the beach to have a spot to sit in the sand. No bath mats in the bathrooms which was difficult for the kids when stepping out of the tub. Overall, I would definitely recommend!

10/10 Excellent

Brittany C.

1 August 2021

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

More beautiful than the pictures

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

John D.

8 March 2021

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

Perfect for a quick weekend.

House was well stocked, roomie, great game room and the bedrooms were large. Only complaint would be the strange "one bag of garbage" rule. If you are staying longer than a long weekend or have a large group you will be having to make a trip or so to the dump to throw your trash away.

10/10 Excellent

Liliya G.

18 January 2021

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

My family and friends and I had a good time.

The house is very cozy. The most essential amenities are at hand. We had an active holiday from sledding, skiing and snowmobiling to fishing.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020

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8/10 Good

Katie

25 November 2020

Great for a family Thanksgiving with kids!

5 stars but a few unexpected surprises. We stayed at he Big Bear house for Thanksgiving where my brother and his kids joined us. 5 adults, 4 kids (all under 12), and plenty of room for all. Highlights included: comfortable beds, VERY clean, and the game room was a big hit! The layout allows for everyone to gather together comfortably or have two separate groups in each living area—-wonderful when adults want to relax and kids want to have a dance off. There has clearly been recent renovations, the woodwork is beautiful and the new carpet is so comfy! The jitchen and appliances are dated but we were able to make dinner every night without a problem (aside from me burning a Brussels sprout and setting off the smoke detector). Also, the property contact, Gina, was INCREDIBLE. She went above and beyond answering questions and recommended a great nearby park for the kids to play at. The unexpected surprise, which is more a reflection on my lack of thorough research than the property is that it is SO close to neighbors. This is not the place for a “getaway into the woods” as this is definitely a vacation subdivision. It’s beautiful but that take a walk in the woods just isn’t possible. Still would recommend as the home is GREAT and I imagine even better in the summer as it’s a very short walk to lake access!

10/10 Excellent

erin g.

6 September 2020

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

Great house

Plenty of space, and the beds were very comfortable. Enough space to spread out, and stuff to do at the house. Good location to go the Mackinac island, the UP, and we went to torch lake. Definitely keep it in mind for next years trip.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

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10/10 Excellent

Deb

16 August 2020

A wonderful experience

My husband and I, our adult son and daughter with two grandsons (5 and 8) had a great time staying at this house. We had plenty of room to be together or separate in this beautiful house. In the back of the house is a very nice game room with a pool table, tv, games, and another refrigerator which came in very handy. We had wanted to rent a house with a walk out to the beach; however, the beach was very close and the boys had a lot of fun there. The owners thought of so many little things to make anyone's stay pleasant. There is a nice porch in the front and another porch in the back with a fire pit below. We would recommend this house to anyone looking for a place to stay with 6-12 people.

10/10 Excellent

Tanea G.

25 September 2019

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

Peace up north.

My family and I do a trip up north every year just to enjoy nature and one another. This house was PERFECT for the occasion. Spacious, clean, well stocked. 3 minute walk to the Beach/Lake. Loved it. Seriously would stay again.

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

26 August 2019

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

Better than expected

No real issues. There’s no AC but it was fairly cool still in the house with all the fans. Could use a few more blankets in the house and shower pressure sucked but all in all it was a great stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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Bedroom 2

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2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

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