Big Bear Lake Cottage & 150' Private Beach - Great Swimming, Boating & Fishing

Johannesburg, MI, USA

Cottage1000 sq. ft.
Sleeps: 8
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 1
Min Stay: 2 - 7 nights

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Lakefront Cottage - 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, Sleeps 6-8, 150' Private Beach & Dock

Three bedrooms, 1 bathroom with combination shower/tub (bathroom was completely remodeled in 2015), new furnace and air conditioner in 2016, fully equipped kitchen, living room with fireplace, lakeside deck, covered back porch, picnic table and outdoor grill. 150 feet of sunny private beach, sandy bottom, safe swimming for children. Private dock, fire pit on beach, beautiful sunsets, 2 kayaks, 2 canoes and a 12' Starcraft aluminum row boat with accessories are included. You may bring your own motor (maximum 10 horsepower) for the 12' Starcraft, or rent our 14' Sea Nymph aluminum fishing boat with 8 hp outboard motor for $60 per day (3 day minimum) or $300 per week.

Discounted rates for monthly rentals are available for snowmobile season. There are hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails which are accessible out the cottage driveway.

3 Bedrooms

Sleeps 8

Owner

Gregg Kabacinski

Member Since 2013

Speaks:
english

Calendar last updated:
Jan 13, 2019

Amenities

Internet
Air Conditioning
Pets Welcome
Fireplace
TV
Children Welcome
Parking
Heater

Bathrooms

1 Bathroom

Bathroom 1
toilet, combination tub/shower, The bathroom was completely remodeled in 2015.

Location Type

Lake View
The lake view is beautiful. Children may be monitored from the front deck.
Lakefront
150 feet of private beach with private dock & lakefront firepit. Great swimming, boating and fishing!

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Parking
Parking on site for 4 vehicles and a trailer. Please ask owner if you need additional space.
Telephone
No land line, but cell phone reception is usually good.
Heating
Forced air gas furnace.
Linens Provided
All bedding and pillows are provided. All three beds are routinely made. If you need the hide-a-bed made, please let us know before your arrival.
Fireplace
Wood burning fireplace in living room. Firewood is included at no additional charge.
Air Conditioning
New AC and furnace in 2016.
Garage
Garage space may be available. Please ask owner.
Internet
Internet is planned for summer 2019.
Towels Provided
Bath towels, beach towels and kitchen towels are provided.
Hair Dryer
Living Room
Seats 6. Includes sofa, three recliners, TV with DVD/VCR player, and stereo with CD player.

Kitchen

Refrigerator
New in 2013.
Stove
New gas stove in 2013.
Oven
New gas oven in 2013.
Microwave
New in 2013.
Grill
Coffee Maker
Toaster
Pantry Items
Paper products, dish soap, towels, basic spices (salt, pepper, sugar, flour) and coffee.
Dishes & Utensils
Well stocked.
Kitchen
Comfortably seats 6.

Dining

Dining Area
Dining
The kitchen table comfortably seats 6 adults (8 is a pinch). A card table and chairs are available for additional seating (please ask owner). There is a picnic table on the front deck.
comfy seating for 6 people

Entertainment

Television
The cottage receives limited channels (local networks and PBS).
Stereo
Stereo with CD player.
DVD Player
Books
There are books in the cottage, and two libraries within 7 miles.
Games
An assortment of board games are in the cabin. Yard games included are horse shoes, lawn darts, and bocce ball.
Video Library
Limited library on site (mostly children videos). Rentals are available at convenience store 3 miles away.

Outside

Kayak / Canoe
Two kayaks and two canoes are included with cushions, life jackets and paddles.
Bicycles
Trail bikes are available. Please ask owner.
Boat
A 12' aluminum row boat is included, with oars, anchor, cushions, life jackets, minnow bucket and landing net. A 14' aluminum fishing boat with 8 hp motor may be rented for $60/day or $300/week.
Outdoor Grill
Weber gas grill and picnic table.
Deck / Patio
A spacious front deck with picnic table and chairs overlooks the lake, and a covered back porch has a woods view.
Water Sports Gear
Life jackets
Ski & Snowboard
Downhill ski resorts, cross country ski trails, and snowmobile trails are nearby.
Tennis
There are public tennis courts and pickle ball courts in Lewiston (7 mile drive).
Golf
There are numerous premium public golf courses within a 15 to 30 minute drive.

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible
Long-term Renters Welcome

Notes

We provide free firewood for the outdoor firepit and the living room fireplace.

House Rules

Check-in: 2:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

49 Reviews

Wonderful4.8/5

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Beautifully Rustic cabin with an awesome view of the lake!

5/5

Stayed Nov 2018

Douglas R.

Greg was an awesome host of this beautiful place! He helped us out when we got stuck on someone else icy drive, showed us around and was just a nice guy to rent from! Will hopefully return when it is warm out to take part in the fishing and lake activities. We were there to hunt and Greg showed us some areas to try! Hopefully, this will become a regular stop for us!

Great location. Beautiful lake and cabin.

5/5

Stayed Oct 2018

Thomas L.

Greg was a wonderful host. Great to enjoy peace and quiet surrounded by nature. Cabin was exactly what we where looking for. Will be back!

AMAZING & MAGICAL!!

5/5

Stayed Sep 2018

Chris M.

Gregg is incredible and he is quick to respond. The house is very private, clean, and The dogs loved their vacation! Lots of swimming and fishing! We rented a RZR 900 for a few days because the trails are easily accessible and my wife and I had a blast. We will definitely be back next year! Thank you again, Gregg, for allowing us to stay at your place.

Perfect Peaceful Setting!

5/5

Stayed Sep 2018

Sandy H.Grand Blanc, MI

This was so much nicer than we expected. On its own little street (a dead-end), no traffic/no neighbors, so peaceful & quiet. Inside is very nice, plenty of room and the beds were comfortable (a big plus for me!). It was a chilly weekend (62/63) but we still went in the water on our rafts and our dog did more swimming than she has in a long time! My husband really enjoyed fishing off the end of the dock. The ONLY thing we did say that we would change...cut some of the trees down/open up the back a little so the sun can get through & you can get a better view of the stars at night. The biggest disappointment, nothing to do with the owners, we wanted to rent a pontoon from a marina in Lewiston, but they don’t allow pets on them, so we had to cancel that. The owner was quick to respond to my questions, I really wish we had gotten the chance to meet you, Gregg. Thank you for sharing your home!

If you’re looking to get away from it all, this is definitely where you would want to stay, we hope to come back someday!!

Wonderful and relaxing

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Quiet, relaxing, great view and accommodations. Great stay and will come again

Wonderful cabin on a pretty lake!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Danielle D.Chicago, USA

We had such a wonderful time at the cabin. Great campfires, swimming, and sitting out on the deck just looking out over the water. The water was warm and clear and our kids loved it. Gregg was great to communicate with and very helpful. We would love to come back.

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Johannesburg, MI, USA

Our cottage is located on 435 acre Big Bear Lake in southeast Otsego County, providing great boating, swimming and fishing right out your front door. The nearest towns are Lewiston (7 miles), Gaylord (20 miles), and Grayling (33 miles). Mackinaw City, Petoskey, Charlevoix, Boyne Falls, Boyne City, East Jordan, Alden, Traverse City and Alpena are each about 1 hour away by scenic roads providing nice daytrips. Nearby historical sites include Hartwick Pines State Forest lumbering museum, Deward lumber town ruins, and Fort Michilimackinac. Our cottage is surrounded by state and federal forests which provide great opportunities for hunting, fishing, morel mushroom picking, wildlife viewing, hiking, ATVs, snowmobiling, and canoeing. Nearby trout streams within 1/2 hour drive include: AuSable River (mainstream, North Branch and South Branch), Pigeon River, Black River, Sturgeon River and upper Manistee River. This is golf paradise with Treetops, Garland, The Loon, The Lakes, Michawaye (The Pines), Otsego Club, The Natural, and the Gaylord Country Club all within a 1/2 hour drive! The owner provides guided grouse and woodcock hunts with his Brittany, spring turkey hunts, and morel mushroom hunts.

Availability

Additional information about rental rates

Cleaning

$95 + Tax

Property Damage Protection

$59

Pet Fee

$75 + Tax

A fishing boat (Sea Nymph 14R) with 8 horsepower Johnson outboard is available to rent at the flat rate of $300 for your entire stay.

49 Reviews

Wonderful 4.8/5

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Guests

Gregg Kabacinski

For booking assistance, call VRBO at 888-640-7927

Property # 470545