10/10 Excellent
Steve L.
25 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family respite
Steve L.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Entire home
Two lakefront cottages, 158 feet of frontage on Bear Lake
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Explore the area
8440-8444 Lake St, Bear Lake, MI, 49614
- Pierport Beach17 min drive
- Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course18 min drive
- Crystal Mountain20 min drive
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)21 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
3 Single Beds
Living Room 1
1 Queen Sofa Bed
2 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Two lakefront cottages, 158 feet of frontage on Bear Lake
Our family cottages sit on 158 feet of private lake frontage (a rare find!) on beautiful Bear Lake. Bear Lake is an all sports lake with shallow water 20 feet out. The zero entry beaches and hard sandy bottom make it perfect for kids.
Roadside (sleeps 4, could fit 6 by using the pull out couch) and Beachside (sleeps 6) are the two rustic cottages on the property. Each cottage is about 600 sq. feet. The property comes with WiFi, TV, window air conditioning units, a grill, kids kayak, 2 paddle boards, canoe, 1 picnic table, plenty of outdoor seating and a large yard for games. All linens are provided, please bring your own beach towels
Roadside Cottage: This cottage is at the top of the hill on US 31. There are 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a queen size bed and the other bedroom has a bunk bed with a full size bottom bunk and twin top bunk. There is 1 full bathroom, open living area with a TV, dining table and full kitchen. There is a portable AC unit.
Beachside Cottage: This cottage has a main floor queen bedroom (with a TV), bathroom, open living room, full kitchen and a loft bedroom with 3 twin beds (one has a trundle to make 4 beds) and a TV. There is an AC window unit in the loft and one on the main floor.
The lake frontage is what makes our cottages unique. With 158 feet of lake frontage, there is plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. Whether you want to relax in the hammocks, enjoy happy hour on the deck, play wiffle ball in the yard or read a book on the beach, there is a spot for everyone.
The lake has a hard sandy bottom and is shallow for a ways out, which makes is perfect for all ages. Because it's shallow at the shore, the water temperature is typically warm enough for swimming all summer long.
Roadside (sleeps 4, could fit 6 by using the pull out couch) and Beachside (sleeps 6) are the two rustic cottages on the property. Each cottage is about 600 sq. feet. The property comes with WiFi, TV, window air conditioning units, a grill, kids kayak, 2 paddle boards, canoe, 1 picnic table, plenty of outdoor seating and a large yard for games. All linens are provided, please bring your own beach towels
Roadside Cottage: This cottage is at the top of the hill on US 31. There are 2 bedrooms. One bedroom has a queen size bed and the other bedroom has a bunk bed with a full size bottom bunk and twin top bunk. There is 1 full bathroom, open living area with a TV, dining table and full kitchen. There is a portable AC unit.
Beachside Cottage: This cottage has a main floor queen bedroom (with a TV), bathroom, open living room, full kitchen and a loft bedroom with 3 twin beds (one has a trundle to make 4 beds) and a TV. There is an AC window unit in the loft and one on the main floor.
The lake frontage is what makes our cottages unique. With 158 feet of lake frontage, there is plenty of room for everyone to enjoy. Whether you want to relax in the hammocks, enjoy happy hour on the deck, play wiffle ball in the yard or read a book on the beach, there is a spot for everyone.
The lake has a hard sandy bottom and is shallow for a ways out, which makes is perfect for all ages. Because it's shallow at the shore, the water temperature is typically warm enough for swimming all summer long.
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Amenities
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Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
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 and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Bear Lake
Located in Bear Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Misty Acres Preserve, while Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
8440-8444 Lake St, Bear Lake, MI, 49614
What's nearby
- Portage Lake - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
- Pierport Beach - 17 min drive - 14.1 km
- Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 18 min drive - 15.9 km
- Little River Casino - 20 min drive - 24.7 km
- Crystal Mountain - 20 min drive - 23.1 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Lakeside Cafe - 16 min walk
- Grille 44 - 2 min walk
- The Glenwood - 12 min drive
- Rosie's Place - 6 min drive
- Blue Slipper Tavern - 11 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by contact host
We are a family of 5 from Grand Rapids, Michigan. We love our cottages on beautiful Bear Lake and know you will too!
Why they chose this property
Our cottage is centrally located which makes it great for day trips, although it's hard to leave beautiful Bear Lake.
The water is clear with a hard sandy bottom which is perfect for young kids swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing and just relaxing in a tube.
The large yard is perfect for all to enjoy. There are areas to relax, nap or play games.
We have a two zero entry water entrances (no rocks to step over) and one has a large beach to enjoy the sun.
The water is clear with a hard sandy bottom which is perfect for young kids swimming, paddle boarding, canoeing and just relaxing in a tube.
The large yard is perfect for all to enjoy. There are areas to relax, nap or play games.
We have a two zero entry water entrances (no rocks to step over) and one has a large beach to enjoy the sun.
What makes this property unique
The two cottages on one property is a wonderful benefit. It's perfect for large families, two families or a family with older kids. Everyone can have their own space and there are two kitchens!
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