Vacation Rentals by Owner

Unpleasant Week @Little Bear Cabin

Guest: Stonz (Michigan)
Date of Stay: 10/05/11 Review Submitted: 10/15/11

Cabin is very much mis-represented on the web site. We arranged to rent for full week, were assured cabin was "fully equipped" to accomodate for a week, not true.There's no kitchen (is a small micro., very dirty electric fry pan), under sink was a dirty mess. 3 forks, spoons 2 knives in "silverware drawer. We were given 3 wash cloths (2 adults for 7 days!!). Cabin over run with huge spiders and ants. Main highway runs in front of cabin, traffic noise (truckers) all night makes sleep impossible, PLUS, TRAIN COMES THRU AT 3:10 A.M..right in front of the cabin. We had to go elsewhere for 3 nights just to get some rest. Gazebo mentioned on web site is a mess, full of bugs and spiders, could not use it. Could not unpack, nowhere to put your clothes. When we unpacked at our home, large spider in my suitcase and many ants. Grounds ill kept, dirty not useable gas grill in the yard, old boat, dirty old travel trailer parked in the yard and dirty cushioned chair. If cabin rented for $40 - $50 a night, one could probably tolerate this. However, it is very much over-priced. We rented based on information on the web site (elegant rustic cabin) and conversations with the owner, had no reason to believe we would encounter the unpleasant conditions. Full weekly payment was required in advance, we had no problem doing that as again, we trusted the owner. We feel very, very used. The owner knew how important this week was to us. I was crying upon entering the cabin and seeing the condition and immediately called the owner. Her response was to tell me she had received several calls about renting the cabin, I knew it was pointless to ask for a refund. Rental of this cabin for a week is very over-priced, nothing about it warrants what we paid per night. It's worth $40 - $50 a night, as it has nothing to offer. A beautiful sunrise was the only positive about the property. A partial refund from the owner would have been very nice, would have eased some of the hurt. I went to the owner's business in downtown, but she never there. I really wanted to discuss this with her. My only hope is others will not be taken advantage of as my husband and I were. We put trust in someone and were taken advantage of. Our mistake. The week spent at Little Bear Cabin is a terrible memory for us.

Owner response:This renter called and wanted a discount. I told her since she was staying for a week that i would give her a $300 discount. I knew i could book the weekend because it was parents weekend at Michigan Tech university and my bed and breakfast was filled. Everything for 60 miles was booked for that weekend. Lynn arrived and called me crying, she said she was tired from driving 9 hours but she needed to cook for her husband. we had discussed the cabin and i never told her i had a stove. i did tell her there was a microwave, electric skillet which is not dirty, outside new tabletop grill, still in packaging and a beverage refrigerator and a large refrigerator with freezer. I offered to bring her an electric burner and my own pots and pans, a small convection oven and anything i could do to assist her. She called the next morning and said everything was fine that she had just needed sleep. I have never seen ants a few little spiders occasionaly but we use a pesticide that is organic that takes care of them. it is after all a rustic cabin. When i did the laundry i counted 8 washcloths they had used which creates a question on her credibility. The train could not be in front of the cabin as that is where the lake is. It rarely is used anymore. There is a spa radio with lake, loons, and gentle rain which can be used to lull quests to sleep. I have gotten rave reviews from others which when Abraham lincoln said people make up their mind to be about as happy as they choose to be is really the truth. I turned down other guests to honor my committment to her and so i was not conducive to a further refund. I don't know where she would find a cabin with spa tub, homemade log bed, lakefront, beach property for $40 a night in the year 2011. She also did not tell me she brought along a dog which i do charge more for pets for a week so she was dishonest about that. That would have been another $25 charge. One of my bed and breakfast guests told me about the dog as they checked it out and want it for winter carnival weekend in Feb. It is dishearting to work so hard and have some emotional person make remarks that are not true. In this business you meet all kinds of people thanj heavens that 99% of my guests are happy.

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5th anniversay getaway

Guest: Mary and David
Date of Stay: 08/21/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

What a wonderful place to spend our time celebrating our 5th wedding anniversary. we hung out on the beach . good times! next time we plan on bringing our two boys for a family getaway. thanks for everything.

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Mount arvon trip

Guest: Kat and Eric, Milwaukee, WI
Date of Stay: 08/15/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

excellent cabin. we had a blast hanging out on the beach each morning. enjoyed an adventure mine tour, lighthouses, and general loveliness of the UP. Now off to highest point in MI, Mount Arvon. See you next time!

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Beary good review

Guest: Mark and Jackie auburn hills MI
Date of Stay: 08/13/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

had a bery nice time. cabin is beary cozy. also had a beary nice weather all week. thank you beary much

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Simon the Seagull and Eddie the Eagle

Guest: Michelle and Carlyn, Minneapolis
Date of Stay: 08/08/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

The cabin far exceeded our expectations. it was even more adorable than it appeared on the website. we loved all the bears but especially the one that holds the tp:) we wanted to let you know that we saw your favorite seagull Simon and Eddie the Eagle came in to roost on the pine tree.

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we will return

Guest: Bridget and Jason
Date of Stay: 07/14/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Loved the cabin! can't wait to come back another summer. had a great stay

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cabin made a childhood memory

Guest: the kids
Date of Stay: 06/28/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Loved everything about the cabin. my kids thought they were in heaven. The cabin was amazing. i would love to visit here again. Candy, Dylan,Shellie

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Jane's review

Guest: The Jane's Crivitz WI
Date of Stay: 06/26/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Found the cabin to be just what the dr. ordered. loved the spa tub. wished we would have had better weather for our whole stay but either way the view was breathtaking!

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around the campfire

Guest: Gene and Donna New London, WI
Date of Stay: 05/29/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Thanks so much we had an awesome time. The cabin is so adorable. Weather cooperated so we were able to visit some of the many waterfalls in the area. Time to relax out on the beach around the fire. Just a wonderful time!

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loved this place!

Guest: Dan and Marilyn
Date of Stay: 05/23/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Had a great time here. Enjoyed the scenery and loved the fireplace. Wonderful atmosphere and view. We felt very cozy and comfortable. tell irene her pizza is great.

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son's wedding

Guest: Elk Grove IL
Date of Stay: 05/22/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

We had a wonderful time. Our son got married yesterday, and this was the perfect place to stay.

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Winter carnival stay

Guest: Kim and Larry
Date of Stay: 02/12/11 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

this cabin was just what wer were looking for to spend a couple of days up north and visit the area. cozy and great bed to sleep in which makes it that much better. we love places like this so so much better than any hotel room. winter is a great time to explore the northwoods and houghton's winter carnival.

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what a great fall getaway!

Guest: Sylvia (downstate MI)
Date of Stay: 10/31/10 Review Submitted: 10/17/11

stayed at this charming cabin for a weekend when the fall colors were at their peak. the leaves were turned and we could even view them from bed through the skylite. we made a fire in the fireplace and firewood was provided for us. Everything was neat and clean. We had our coffee at the table overlooking the lake. From the cabin we went to see Copper Harbor where the colors were at their peak. We throughly enjoyed our stay and will return.

Recommended for:Adventure seekers, people with disabilities, age 55+, families with young children, girls getaway, pet owners, romantic getaway, sightseeing.

the bear had meaning

Guest: Dee White Pine MI
Date of Stay: 10/19/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Not long enough of a stay this time. a nice visit with an old friend in the perfect place. My daughters married name is Bear and it was a perfect fit. thanks

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Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Guest: Tom and Helen
Date of Stay: 10/10/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

We had a great time here in the Western UP. We enjoyed all the awesome waterfalls, pt. abbeye, Keweenaw Bay. hiking, eating at the hilltop and nite owl. it was wonderful to come back to Little Bear cabin and relax at the gazebo, enjoyed the skylight, fireplace and jacuzzi. you have a jewel on the bay. just a delight-thanks for making your 1935 cabin so cozy and welcoming we love it here. thank you.

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Lake Superior Circle Tour trip

Guest: Larry and Michelle Illinois
Date of Stay: 10/01/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Thanks for a relaxing and restful stay. loved the real fireplace and comfortable bed. very nice end to our last night of the superior circle tour trip.

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sooo relaxing

Guest: Todd and Marge Hulbert, MI
Date of Stay: 09/15/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Thank you Lynn , your bear's den is darling. we enjoyed our stay.

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Porcupine Mt Music festival at stay at little bear

Guest: Grace and Jon, Spooner, WI
Date of Stay: 08/26/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

lynn, thank you for the quiet, relaxing couple fo days. Went to the Porcupine Mts Music Festival. This was worth the drive. really spent as much time here as we could. lovely piece of paradise.

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picnic basket for breakfast

Guest: katherine, brad, Ann Arbor mi
Date of Stay: 08/05/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

thanks for fitting us in when our Isle Royal plans fell through. we think we might have liked it but we liked it here ever more so. the cabin is comforable and pleasant. the breakfast you prpared our us was excellent for the added picnic basket. a lovely visit.

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Guest: Hailey
Date of Stay: 07/22/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

The cabin is very nice. This cabin is very sexy.

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Little Bear Cabin, Baraga, MI

Guest: JS (MN)
Date of Stay: 06/26/10 Review Submitted: 05/11/11

The cabin sits next to the highway. Opening windows results in traffic noise, not lake noise. Scheduled to stay 2 nights, during the first night, there was a BAT in the cabin. Called the owner, told her we were leaving due to the bat and would she agree to 1 night refund, which she did. After several attempts to get the refund, she then wrote a letter stating she’s not responsible for BATS or a refund and offered a gift certificate. So, after verbally agreeing to a refund, she recanted. I would not recommend this property due to the BAT, the proximity to the highway and the integrity of the owner.

Owner response:I went to the cabin and saw no bat. No other renter reported a bat all summer. It may have flown in if the door was left open by this renter. I have no control over mother nature. A buffer zone and new fence actually keeps outside noise.to a minimum. I sent this guest a refund on paypal which was never picked up so i mailed her a gift certificate (which according to my policy does not allow last minute cancellations) was going over and beyond what i needed to do. The gift certificate also included my bed and breakfast if they did not wish to return to the cabin. The gift certificate was also transferrable and would have made a nice gift for a friend or relative.I went over and beyond to respond to this guest.

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Guest: Doug and Betsy Gainesville, Florida
Date of Stay: 06/11/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

We had an amazing weekend at this quaint little cabin. We traveled on our motorcycles from Florida. we spent our 44th wedding anniversary here.This cabin is filled with love and thoughtful appointments. Lynn has put her heart and soul into decorating and making this a place to be remembered. This anniversary will remain a part of us forever. We sipped wine at sunset overlooking the calm lake with a crackling fire on the beach.

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Guest: Karl and Sheila Boyne City MI
Date of Stay: 05/31/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Thanks again Lynn for another memorable Memorial Day weekend. The cabin was quaint. WE enjoyed the fireplace and the lake front. The only thing missing from last visit was your delicious breakfasts at the B & B. Thanks again for everything and have a wonderful summer.

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Guest: Tracy and Gregg
Date of Stay: 05/15/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Love the cabin! Beautiful job on the decorating. I am sure we will be back to spend another nite again soon, and will refer the cabin to our friends! The view on the lake at night with all the lights is wonderful. Love the skylight adds the perfect touch! Thanks again for everything!

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Guest: Kath, Paige, D & Tucker the Wonder Dog
Date of Stay: 04/06/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Very nice. Lots of character. Lots of Bears! Interesting magazine and book collection. Great views of the "big city" in the distance across the bay at night! Love to spend a week here. Thanks, all of us

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Guest: Tracy and Tony & Agnes Downstate MI
Date of Stay: 02/07/10 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Thank you for letting us use your cozy cabin. While the temperatures were close to zero, we were nice and wrm inside the cabin. Thank you for the wood, we had fires both nights. we loved the place, just didn't have enought times. WE would love to come back

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Guest: Susan Lansing, MI
Date of Stay: 10/19/09 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

What a cozy cabin! This was a relaxing couple of days. Houghton and Hancock today and found that i liked it better than Marquette. That surprised me. I'd like to come back up and spend more time exploring. I also canoed on the lake out back last night. Thank your for the firewood and tea. I really enjoyed this:)

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Sarsh's review

Guest: Sarah, Grand Rapids, MI
Date of Stay: 08/14/09 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

This has been a wonderful, peaceful place for a weekend retreat. enjoyed meeting you Sunday night. Thanks for sharing this cozy, rustic, charming place with others.

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Misha's review

Guest: Misha and Luca
Date of Stay: 08/02/09 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Me and my brother had fun swimming at the beach. THIS WAS A VERY GOOD TIME. We went to see waterfalls at the grand canyon. This is a very great cabin.

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Misha's review

Guest: Misha and Luca
Date of Stay: 08/02/09 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Me and my brother had fun swimming at the beach. THIS WAS A VERY GOOD TIME. We went to see waterfalls at the grand canyon. This is a very great cabin.

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Guest: Laurie, Bert and Ginger
Date of Stay: 07/30/09 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

Lynn, This is a wonderful cabin, and we had a wonderful time. Sooo much better than a hotel. It was great to have our own little space. Ginger loved it, too. Thank you.

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Guest: Kathy and Peter and Sadie
Date of Stay: 07/15/09 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

A place of beauty and peace. Walking out in the water I realized what a sacred spot this is. The cabin interior is like stepping into a page of a magazine. Very nice. I really would like to return with my dog Sadie who loved swimming here and Peter who loved drawing here.

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Guest: sara
Date of Stay: 06/12/09 Review Submitted: 04/16/10

I could see the moon framed in the skylight as I lay in the beautiful log bed. The sunrises are fantastic over Lake Superior. love this place!

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Guest: Chris and Darci Madison WI
Date of Stay: 03/27/09 Review Submitted: 08/30/11

A nice relaxing cabin. A great view of the lake. Saw lots of beautiful falls nearby. thank you for the firewood.

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