Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.

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A cabin-style building with a red exterior, surrounded by trees and reflecting in a body of water.
A wooden cabin with a porch and a grassy yard.
A rustic cabin with a porch and a swing chair, surrounded by trees and a grassy lawn.
A log cabin with a front porch, large windows, and a well-maintained lawn.
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Porch or lanai
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Internet access
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Grand Junction, MI
  • Place, Great Bear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, North Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, South Beach
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Airport, Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom with Loft

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bunkroom

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Double Beds and 2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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Private Beach & Pontoon Included! Your Lakeside Haven in SW Michigan Awaits!
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  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (21 reviews)
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About the neighborhood

Grand Junction

Located in Grand Junction, this vacation home is on the beach. Michigan Flywheelers Museum and Van Buren Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Breedsville Park and Kids Place Park. Traveling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Grand Junction, MI

What's nearby

  • Great Bear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • North Beach - 32 min drive - 37.6 km
  • South Beach - 32 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Western Michigan University - 44 min drive - 57.0 km
  • Silver Beach - 55 min drive - 82.5 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 23 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Neighbors House - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Frida’s Cantina - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪E&L Sazon Oaxaqueno - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Country Fare Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Blinker's Diner - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.?

As of Oct 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage. on Aug 16, 2027 start from $1,656, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Grand Junction vacation home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Great Bear Lake, Jeptha Lake Golf Course, and Saddle Lake. North Scott Lake and South Scott Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for an extended family vacation filled with lake side fun. Plenty of room for everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Chris was great and the house was so clean!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was an excellent communicator prior to our arrival and throughout our visit. Beautiful property, well equipped for our group of 10. Lots of lake toys, chairs and sitting areas outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family vacation!

This place is incredible. The beach was perfect for my little ones. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 3, 2020
Thanks Merribeth! It was great having you and hope to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Trip

We enjoyed our time together at this beautiful home on the quiet lake! Chris was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Thanks Lisa! We are so glad that you enjoyed yourselves! The lake is a great place.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot on the lake

The lake house was a great spot on the lake. House was very clean, and everything we needed for a relaxing time on the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2022
Glad your family had a great time John! Hope to have you back again some day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wedding lodging

Beautiful location and a nice property that worked great for our group. Property was clean with everything stated in description. The kayaks / paddleboards were a hit with our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Bear Lake

This was our second year at this home, and we will return. Excellent accommodations, super host - helpful and responsive, all the beach toys, nice yard, and a boat included.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 26, 2024
Thank you so much for treating our home like it was your own. See you next season!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely lake house option

From the time we booked a year ago for our kids and their children to join us for a relaxing vacation, the communication and property information was seamless and very much as described. Excellent experience and would book the property again if the opportunity came up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2022
Thank you Susan! It was a pleasure having you and look forward to having you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

great bear lake

Really nice home with all the amenities and boat included. Owner has been very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Thanks Emily! Hope to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Grand Junction Great Bear Lake Vacation

My family had such a great time at our Grand Junction Vacation. The owner was awesome! He responded promptly to any questions that we had. The house fit our needs perfectly. The lake was not that large but we did enjoy our boat rides on the pontoon. Swimming was excellent. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Lake House

The lake house was awesome. The house had plenty of room for our family and was just a few steps from the lake. Chris provided everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for families

Everything was organized and labeled. So many activities all over the property inside, and out for kids and adults. The boat and swim pad were big hits along with the ping pong, kayaks and paddle boards. The beach was perfect for young kids. We all had a great time!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2024
Thanks Kathy! We are glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing home in the perfect location

We had such an amazing time. The home was equipped with everything you need and some! The location couldn’t been any better. Right on the lake with all the water equipment that you and the family need. The pontoon boat great too. We would highly recommend this place. And would certainly stay here again. Chris the owner was very responsible and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2021
Thanks Maria. It was nice meeting you and I’m glad you and your family loved our place. It really is a great spot!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful place and host!! We had the best family week being lake people with sand castles, swimming, pontoon, fishing, kayaking, and campfires! The house is perfect for a bigger group like ourselves (10 adults and 3 grandkids) with loads of sleeping options. Chris was the most responsive host with very quick replies to any questions! Welll stocked kitchen, 2 refrigerators and nice seating for meals inside and outside made staying in for all meals a breeze. We also enjoyed the bike trail nearby into South Haven. Again, such a perfect place and thank you to Chris for sharing his slice of paradise with us!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great memories made!

This property is fabulous! Host was attentive and prompt to respond to our questions. Everything you need is here! More amenities than we could use in a week! Everything from sand pails to pontoon boat, yard games to ping pong! We brought way more accessories than we needed to, because this place has it all!! We made so many memories and would stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So much fun

We were a family group of 6 kids aged 4-12 and 8 adults. We had an amazing time here. The house was well equipped with everything we needed. The pontoon boat, kayaks and paddle boards were a big hit. Beds were comfortable. Lots of room for us all to gather at meals. Chris was great to communicate with. We created so many great memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2022
It was a pleasure to have you! Hope to have you back again some day!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Annual family time at the lake

Our family of 8 adults and 9 children had the best time in your home. So much for the kids to do and places for them to sleep. The fishing off the dock was amazing. Your grounds with the swing, hammock, fire pit and string lights were so pretty too. Thank you Chris for your quick response whenever we had any questions. So sad you are already booked for next year in the same week. Our family loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 26, 2021
Thanks Carol-
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Bear Lake in Michigan

Beautiful home with many many extras. The babies played at the beach. The middles/bigs used the kayaks and paddleboard‘s and the seniors use the pontoon boat. With evening campfires, we spent most of the day outside in wonderful August weather. But there were many possibilities for indoor entertainment if the weather hadn’t cooperated. Exploring the house was a lot of fun …and I’m sure there were many extras that we have not yet discovered.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2022
Glad you had great weather. Your family is welcome back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place for our anniversary reunion.

Just a suggestion-glass plates are impractical. Just get more dishwasher safe plastic ones. We would put a pic of the hall to the upstairs on the Vrbo ad. We purchased a gate to keep little ones on the first floor. Didn’t need to. Having the boat was a definite plus. Had a great time with our neighbors. Thanks for opening your home’
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2022
Thank you for the suggestions. Glad you had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Vacation

This is our second time visiting this lake but first time staying at this property and it was AMAZING!! It is clear how much thought and preparation the host has put into this house to ensure their guests have a great visit. Plenty of room for our family to enjoy meals, games and movie nights together. Lots of fun aspects that the kids enjoyed like ping pong in the garage, shuffle board in the upstairs den, the hook and ring game on the back deck, swings/hammocks hanging from trees and the hidden loft over the hallway. The lake is beautiful and we loved our daily boat/kayak rides. Plenty of beach/water toys that kept the kids entertained for hours everyday. Very relaxing and peaceful trip! This is our second time renting from this host and both times he has been engaged, extremely friendly and very responsive. Highly recommend and hope to keep the tradition going by coming back in another two years!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Thank you for the kind words Jen! You took great care of our properties and we appreciate that more than you know! Can’t wait to have you back! Thanks
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin/house on a quiet private lake

We had 11 people ranging from 2 to 61 with plenty of room for more. Fantastic amenities inside and out, all in great shape! Outside there are kayaks, paddle boards, a pontoon boat, beach toys, outside games, fire pit, grill, hammock and swing - all were used! Inside the house is fully equipped and organized with labels so you can easily find things and know where to return them. We had some rainy, windy, chilly weather so the abundance of indoor games and the ping pong table were appreciated. Chris and Julie were fantastic hosts! They were quick to respond to some questions we had and even provided a personal touch when they found out it was our 40th anniversary. Good people who take pride in their home and sharing it with others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 17, 2023
Thank you for the great review and thank you for taking care of our house as if it was yours. Hope you had a great anniversary at our place and we would love to have you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake Trip

We had a blast at this lake house. So many great lake toys from kayaks, paddle boards and splash-pad. Great fire pit and lawn area and the beach and sand entry to the lake were amazing. One of the best beaches we have ever had at a lake house in Michigan. The house was in fantastic shape and tons of games and books for the kids to play with when we had a few rainy mornings. Very clean and everything was very well labeled. Can't wait to come back next year. Owner was very quick to respond to texts while we were there. Had some issues with low water pressure and hot water, but owner was always in constant contact and is working to resolve the issues. Would say more good things about the place, but don't want you to book the dates we want next year. ;)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2020
Hey thanks Scott, we are getting the water issue solved. It was due to the new tankless water heater. The water is very hard and it is crystallizing one the water heater so it has been flushed and cleaned and we are looking at getting a softener and descaler to solve that issue! So glad you and your family made amazing memories. You were great a great group of people and we can’t wait to have you back next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Memories on Great Bear Lake

We had a terrific week at this lovely home on Great Bear Lake. The home was spotless, nicely decorated and had everything that we needed. There were even labeled bins and cabinets to make things easier to find. The teacher influence was greatly appreciated! We had 4 little ones and 7 adults. There was plenty of room for all. The toddlers enjoyed their nightly sleepover in the "tent" upstairs. There are so many things that made our stay enjoyable. Here are some of the top items: beautiful beach with good sand, flat yard, plenty of kayaks & paddle boards for all, yard toys, outside shower and of course, the ping pong table! The owner; Chris was very attentive and always responded quickly before and during our stay. He even made a special trip to the house to replace a faucet that went on the fritz while we were there. Thanks for the memories Chris & Julie! Hope to see you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 27, 2020
It was nice meeting you Sandy. I wish I didn’t have to meet you under the circumstances of replacing a faucet but those things happen and I am glad that’s all it was. Thanks for being a great guest and we hope to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Bear Lake

Chris’s property was clean, well organized, stocked with kayaks, paddle boards, a pontoon boat, yard games, beach toys for smaller kiddo… Our crew had many fishermen and they had great success catching bass from the lake. The backyard also boasts a Bonfire pit stocked with wood, plenty of chairs, extra chairs and s’more spears. There are also outdoor tree lights, a hammock and a tree swing are located under the mature maple trees. There are also two large outdoor tables for additional opportunities to enjoy summer on the lake. The interior is beautifully decorated as a log cabin lake house, fully stocked kitchen, bathrooms, everything has its place and is labeled so you can return them to their proper location. The garage was converted to a ping pong room with a wrap around couch, large fan to Stay cool, extra refrigerator, blue tooth speaker…. Hours of fun had by teens and adults. Chris was wonderful to work with. He answered my questions right away and was very friendly and accommodating to our family. We highly recommend this lake rental if you want a fabulous property to enjoy with a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 11, 2022
Thank you for the kind words and the detailed review Katie! We have something for all ages at our house. We loved having your family. You all seemed to love our place and that is the best part! You are welcome back anytime. See you soon.
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