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Every season home. Snow to summer's glow. A lakeside delight. Feels just right.

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A lakeside property with a dock, outdoor seating, and a building with a brown roof.
A bedroom with a bed, two bedside tables, a chair, and a lamp.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a refrigerator, a dining table with chairs, and a hanging light fixture.
A cozy living room with a brick fireplace, leather armchair, and a television.
A kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and a coffee station.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Place, Bear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Every season home. Snow to summer's glow. A lakeside delight. Feels just right.

This family-owned property is the place to create memories of water play and snow play, or just gaze and while away the days. The ground floor is an open place to gather, prepare meals in a galley style kitchen, gather around the dining table, and relate the fun of the day. The ground floor has two full baths and a master bedroom with a grand view of the lake. The upper level is a loft-like sleeping area with three rooms; queen size bedroom, two twin bed room, and a bunk room. The upper level has a half bath with a sink and toilet.
The property has a perfect sandy beach for child play and access for kayaks and canoes to be easily slipped into and out of the water. The dock provides easy access into the water with a ladder to the beautiful soft sandy bottom of the lake. The dock also serves for the perfect place to start the day with a cup of coffee or end the day with a beverage.
The expansive front deck offers plenty of space to lounge, lunch, or dine with a crowd. The deck to the dock is nicely connected with a soft green lawn with shade and sun.
The "Wade on Inn" is a place to stay to play, repose, explore, invigorate, and restore. For more details go to www.wadeoninn.com
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Please Note that there is a $250 pet fee.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Always be safe around water whether you are a veteran swimmer, or if you are young or old. Be water aware and prevent tragedies.
Dogs are welcome. Please pay the $250.00 pet fee. We provide pet towels and pet blankets for use over beds and furniture and pick up pet mess.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2747284vb
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
This property accepts cash
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course and Wolf River Golf Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
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Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 17 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 20 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Little River Casino - 25 min drive - 34.7 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 44 min drive - 59.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lake and Latte - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lake Side Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Every season home. Snow to summer's glow. A lakeside delight. Feels just right. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Every season home. Snow to summer's glow. A lakeside delight. Feels just right.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Every season home. Snow to summer's glow. A lakeside delight. Feels just right.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Every season home. Snow to summer's glow. A lakeside delight. Feels just right. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is steps from Bear Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course. Wolf River Golf Park and Pierport Beach are also within 9 mi (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. 23 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location on the shores of Bear Lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2026
Hope you had a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property had a vintage vibe. Definitely would rebook.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 23, 2026
Great. Glad to hear you had a nice time. Hope to hear from you for your next visit. Sincerely, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It is a lovely spot and the perfect space (indoors and out) for my adult kids and grandkids! So much to see and do in the area and the lake is beautiful! Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 27, 2026
So happy you had a great time! Means a lot.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Weekend Getaway

The property was perfect for our weekend stay in Bear lake. The outdoor grill and fire pit were perfect for our group. Check in and check out process were seamless and the owners were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 19, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all had the most wonderful time! Beautiful view, great nights sleep, gorgeous home.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay. We love sharing the lakeside experience. Sincerely, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lake stay!

We enjoyed our stay and all that the cottage had to offer! Beautiful sandy beach and comfortable beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 28, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your time at Bear Lake. It warms our hearts when we know someone had an enriching experience. Hope to have you again sometime. Sincerely, Sally and Nancy
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Good spot for Arcadia golf

Very nice property on a beautiful lake front lot. Perfect location for golfing Arcadia and close to the Ironfish distillery.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've made several vacation trips up to Bear Lake, it's a family favorite. And this house is a fantastic place to stay. It's in a great location on the lake, the house is comfortable, the dock is right there, there's a nice fire pit for cool summer nights, and it easily accommodated 7 adults and one infant. Highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short Stay

The accommodations were fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 2, 2024
Thank you Steve. Hope you come again. Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful! As advertised. Sally was incredibly helpful and check in was easy. Loved the lake and the fire pit
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2025
Hi Andrew, warms my heart to know you had a really great time. We were happy to have you in our Lake house. Sincerely sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Great location and quite…very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Arcadia

Perfect place to stay for a golf trip. Nice and close to Arcadia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 14, 2022
Thank you so much for your feedback. Let me know what we can do to get that 5th star. Sally
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation with dear friends

Kids loved the water and adults loved the fire!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 23, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Just love the location and the house! Perfect spot for a get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 29, 2023
Thank you so much. So happy you enjoy the property as much as we do.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Long weekend

Lovely stay at a fun property right on the water at Bear Lake. Had a great time including playing the game of Life which gave us all laughs!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing!

This property was perfect for a relaxing getaway on the lake with friends! The hosts had so many personal touches, it really felt like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 29, 2022
Thank you Logan for your comments. So glad you felt like 'home' and we hope to come again. Sincerely, Sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well stocked cottage on a quiet lake

My family of five had a great time staying at this cottage; it was the best stocked vrbo we've ever stayed at and was immaculate. Fire wood was provided for the fire pit, it has a nice sandy bottom lake area around the dock, lots of deck area and outdoor tables & seating area. Comfortable interior with lots of kitchen supplies, games & books. Lake and neighborhood were quiet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 6, 2025
So happy you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2025 Bear Lake Stay

Our family had such an amazing time! Everything at this home was perfect. The lake, the deck, the flowers, the beautiful kitchen and living room. It was difficult to have to leave after only a couple days. The host was extremely nice and communicative and we could not have asked for a better vacation. Cannot say enough about this property. Thank you so much, fantastic home and host!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 7, 2025
Devon, thank you so much for your kind words about our lake home. I am so happy you had a good time. It is fun for us to share that same feeling with others. Sincerely, sally
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quintessential Up North Experience

The cabin was perfect. A great amount of common area space - both outside on the deck and inside in the kitchen-great room. The lake is beautiful. Large wade-in area for the enjoyment of kiddos and the family dog. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy and beautiful location

Beautiful property and lake. Nice beach area, deck and fire pit. All the towels, blankets and necessities you might need are supplies. Great property manager (very nice and informative). Perfect up north retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay as usual.

3rd year staying here. Great beach. Kids love it. Very easy to launch kayaks and SUPB. Hosts are very nice people. Dog friendly, just be respectful and use the supplied blankets for the dog. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 27, 2024
So glad you enjoyed your stay. You are a valued renter and always welcomed back.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful family vacation.

We had a great time with our family. The house is big and comfy. Quiet area, great walking, nice little back yard for family time, games, relaxing. The only issue we really had was the circular staircase. It’s narrow and it’s easy to miss the last step which happened. The opening is small as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 15, 2022
Thank you for your insight regarding your stay. I will note your concerns of the narrow stairway for others. We hope your overall experience was fun and fulfilling and welcome you to stay again. Sally Monical
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place on the lake!

The house was very comfortable. Everyone slept well as beds were comfortable and the chairs/couches allowed for enjoyment inside. The listing was accurate. Quiet neighborhood. We had cool, rainy weather, but the dock and sandy area were nice. We were able to keep our fishing boat secured. The covered grill area was great due to the weather. We enjoyed visiting the towns, shops and hiking areas near by. We hope to return again to enjoy the outdoor activities available at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

“We want to go back to Bear Lake!”

This is the chant my 3 year old makes every time we watch the slide show of our long weekend at Bear Lake, but I admittedly join in, too. I grew up spending a week each summer at Bear Lake, but it had been 20 years since I had been and I couldn’t wait to continue the tradition with my wife, kids, and in-laws. We booked this rental, and it was everything we hoped it would be. The house has a true rustic lake house feel that definitely adds to the “authentic Bear Lake experience.” The open floor plan and large windows on the main floor create a wonderful ambience with a great view. We loved the side of the lake we were on, watching the sunrise and sunset from the end of the pier, sitting next to the fire pit at night, listening to the neighbors music, and gazing at the stars. The only drawback of this property is that it doesn’t have AC. Northern Michigan is often cool enough that it isn’t needed, but on hotter days the AC was missed—especially in the bedrooms on the top floor. Overall though, we loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 24, 2022
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words. I am really happy that you had the experience that we… as owners, hoped for you. So sorry for the modern missing detail of AC. That luxury has not yet arrived on our shores, but we appreciate you thoughts. Sincerely, Sally
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Not what expected

The positives: The property manager communicated well and the lake is beautiful with a sandy bottom. The outside deck is large. The house is stocked with towels, spices, etc. The negatives: The house is very outdated, minus the bedroom/partial bathroom redone/painted on first floor. The furniture in living room is old and musty/mismatched and very outdated curtains, etc. The fireplace was all dusty and old. The house, in my opinion, smelled musty. The silverware is ancient and tarnished. We felt it was needed to be stainless steel and purchased plastic wear. The upper part has twisty stairs that is difficult, except for children. I'm not sure how they claim it to be 3 bedrooms. It is almost like a loft they divided with dividers, and only one has a door that shuts. The pictures are deceiving about size of rooms upstairs, and the queen bed "room" has a divider. The carpet and decor upstairs is very, very dated. They also left soap bars in all the showers/baths that had hair on them. We thought that was not sanitary and gross. It was 8/8 people's opinion that having old family photos, family books, and family diplomas, etc all over the walls is not appropriate when you are renting your property out. I've rented numerous houses and none have had anything like that. Most have an owners closet that they take their personal stuff out when they use the home and lock it back when they rent. I think the house has a lot of potential if they make some much needed updates.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2024
Thank you for your thoughts. I am sorry your stay did not fit your style or expectations. Understand that our beloved house is a historic modest and humble beach cabin. Although you repetitively use the word old, the mattresses carpet, flooring, paint, washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator, countertops, microwave, and all the toilets are indeed new. The decor is not intended to be upscale or pretentious, simply functional, comfortable, and allow for a relaxed, indoor and outdoor beach experience. The silver ware is actually real silver and is the keepsake collection from our great grandmother. In recognizing the throwaway nature of our society, our philosophy is to minimize plastic waste and other unnecessary contributions to the landfill; including plastic eating utensils. Our family history is a part of the house of which we are proud. It represents the efforts and love that made having a house on the lake possible. Those who read the above review and this response… Please recognize that the Wade On Inn Family would like to express their gratitude to all those renter families that have shown their love and have shared their positive memories, and experiences on the shores of Bear Lake. Our goal is and will always be to offer a humble, comfortable, and functional place to stay and create more fond, joyous memories. Sincerely, Dr. Sally Monical

About the host

Hosted by Sally K Monical

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Welcome to the Wade family home. We wish for you to feel at home in our home. I am one of 5 children who was blessed with the privilege of growing up on this wonderful property. We offer you the opportunity to enjoy the space when we cannot. Please appreciate it the way we appreciate it. Enjoy.

Why they chose this property

Lake side view. Minutes from Lake Michigan fishing. Minutes from Crystal Mt. Skiing. Abundant Fall forests for the best color visible on the lake and easy short drives and bicycle rides. Minutes from excellent Golf. Fall orchards are in full harvest capacity minutes away.

What makes this property unique

Great indoor and outdoor 'great room' gathering space. Sandy easy access to the water. Welcoming, warm, and inviting energy!

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