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Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake

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Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Popular LocationPierport Beach8 min drive
  • Popular LocationArcadia Bluffs Golf Course11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPortage Lake12 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)20 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining Area

About this property

Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake

Updated Family Home on Bear Lake - With a Dock! Property ID#335588 – 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 12. Sleeping Arrangements: With all bedrooms on the main floor, three have Queen beds and the 4th has two Twin over Full bunks.


This is a great place to stay for the whole family! Located right on Bear Lake, this newly renovated home will be just the right place for you and the kids. Plenty of water sports equipment, picnic tables and a useable dock for your outdoor enjoyment. Brand new kitchen, living space, and floors throughout with modern appliances. Cozy bedrooms with ample sleeping space for everyone. Take a look at this wonderful home with an amazing view for your next vacation in upper Michigan!

AMENITIES INCLUDE: central air, gas grill, laundry, board games, outdoor beach toys and gear, beach towels, fishing equipment, 2 kayaks. Family-friendly with high chair and pack n play included.

The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, etc. and a drip coffee is available for guest use. Additional kitchen items include dishwasher, blender, ice maker, crock pot. Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies and soaps (not personal soaps), and a starter set of paper products.

LOCATION: Only 16 miles from Manistee, 48 miles to Traverse City, 5 miles to Lake Michigan, 14 Miles to Crystal Mountain, and 40 miles to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, this wonderful location offers plenty of options for the whole family!

The Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Promise: To our guests, we promise a memorable and stress-free vacation. To deliver on this promise, we are committed to providing:

- Well-appointed and maintained rental properties
- Attentive responses to inquiries
- Exceptionally detailed cleaning
- Clear and proactive communication at appropriate intervals
- Properly stocked amenities
- Access to resources for enhancing the vacation experience

If we come up short with any of these, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly and we will make it right

Check in time is after 4:00PM and check out time is before 10:00AM. Please note that we are not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures from May – September. Any request for additional time will depend on availability of the rental and an additional fee may be added to the stay.

ARRIVAL: There is no formal check-in procedure. Arrival details are sent prior to your check-in date and will include the exact location of the property, parking and entry information. Guests will have a private, secure entrance and the rental is not shared by owners or other guests.

DEPARTURE: We do have a very short checklist we ask renters follow upon departure. It includes making sure the property is left tidy, furniture is in the same place you found it, everything is closed, locked and turned off, and the thermostat is set properly. These items will only take a couple of minutes but help staff immensely.

Please know that all rental policies and house rules are strictly enforced. This includes occupancy limits, age requirements, the ‘no parties’ and ‘no smoking’ clauses or any other rule posted online or within the rental. These are often defined by local ordinances, Homeowner’s Associations or other legal requirements and can result in fines or eviction if violated. We do not provide additional refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or early departures except as required in the posted cancellation policy.

For safety reasons, there may be external security cameras in use. Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns.

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Owner/Property Manager
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Languages

English

Amenities

Outdoor space

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this cottage is in a rural area and 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 Crystal Mountain and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and cycling.
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Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Pierport Beach - 8 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 11 min drive
  • Portage Lake - 12 min drive
  • Little River Casino - 19 min drive
  • Crystal Mountain - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Slipper Tavern - 12 min drive
  • Lakeside Cafe - 5 min drive
  • Grille 44 - 6 min drive
  • Rosie's Place - 8 min drive
  • Yellow Dog Cafe - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Pierport Beach, Lake Michigan and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course. Portage Lake and Grebe Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Shaina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice spot
Head a great weekend here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hallie C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We had a great stay at this property. You cannot beat the water set up for little kids. The kitchen was as nice as it looks in pictures and the common areas made it easy to spend time together without being cramped. My only complaints were that the bathrooms could be cleaner, they weren’t filthy but need a more detailed clean in the showers specifically (only being picky because of the cleaning fee I would expect cleaner). The towels could use a refresh (they are stained) and the kitchen knifes were very dull (but that’s typical in a rental) Would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear Lake
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!
I had an outstanding time everything was clean and I enjoyed my entire stay. I will be 100% back next year had an outstanding stay and time in Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Vacation
The cottage was great and well kept. There was everything that you needed. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

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