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Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear

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A wooden deck with a gazebo overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a recliner, and a window with a view of trees.
A compact kitchen with a stove, microwave, and sink, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a computer setup.
A log cabin with a metal roof, surrounded by a forest. There is a dirt path leading to the cabin, and several small trees are planted in the yard.
A cabin with a wooden deck and a staircase leading to a second level.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors

    Guests love the outdoor space here.

  • Fireplace

    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Atlanta, MI
  • Place, Crooked Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Ocqueoc Falls
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Place, Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪57 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear

This cottage has it's own dock, a newly added metal roof with skylights, and includes a canoe with the rental. Beautiful 600 sq/ft Trex deck built in the trees high above the lake. Large 2 acre lot, so lots of privacy.

Rental includes 5 watercraft at no additional charge. The breakdown is 2 kayaks, 2 fishing boats, and 1 canoe. The 8 ft fishing boat includes an electric motor. No mixing of oil/gas just charge it as needed.

Not handicapped excessable. Due to the hill it's located on, and the dock.

Located on Crooked Lake which is a no-wake lake, i.e., no jet ski's or fast boats. Great for fishing, canoeing and swimming! The house sits high on a hill overlooking the lake.

Sleeper sofa and inflatable mattress sleeps up to 6 people total. Master bedroom has a queen size bed. Fireplace, fire pit and a deck overlooking the lake. Water craft included at no extra charge.

Include all dished, pots and pans, linens, and towels.

Newly redone bathroom with a jet tub, all new fixtures, new window and drywall. Very clean, light and modern.

New wood flooring, new 49" HDTV TV, additional 38" HDTV for DVD's, 20 or so DVD to watch.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

There is a $50 pet fee. ABSOLUTELY NO PIT-BULLS

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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, lock the doors and return the keys

Check out is 11:00

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 316149
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Atlanta

Located in Atlanta, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Garland and Cedar Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clear Lake State Park and Clear Lake. Wild Frontier Fun Park and Boney Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
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Atlanta, MI

What's nearby

  • Crooked Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Clear Lake State Park - 16 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Garland - 28 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Ocqueoc Falls - 44 min drive - 77.9 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 57 min drive - 77.5 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Willows Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chatter's Bullpen Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪White Elk Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Susan’s Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪elk crossing cafe - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 12 miles (20 km) of Clear Lake, Clear Lake State Park and Lake Big Wolf. Garland and East Twin Lake are also within 16 miles (25 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. 131 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 8 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 164 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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet getaway up north. Close to nature and has everything you need for a relaxing weekend on the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
We have stayed here before. New owner. Communication wasn't the best. Love the cottage, love the view.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super clean and a really nice location!! It was perfect, and we really enjoyed our time :)
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to find, quiet place. Clean and welcoming when we arrived. Very easy communication with host and rapid replies. Wish we had more time there to relax! Can’t wait to come back for next years Sno Drift Rally, and spend more time here
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The entire reason that we wanted to stay here was because of the pictures that were shown. The boat dock was broken and blocked off. I brought my fishing poles because I wanted to go fishing off the dock. That was the entire reason that we chose this location. The boats that they showed in the photos were not entirely representative of what was offered. The new deck isn't new. The place was dirty. I've read reports that there were new owners. They definitely needed a new cleaning crew. The water jet bathtub was disgusting when we turned it on it had chunks that came out of it. The dual TV system that they said that they had is awkward. The dishes were dirty that were put away. It was hard to find anything. There was no book to welcome us and say, this is how we do things or what their expectation was. There was only a note on the fridge that said what time we had to be checked out by. And to do the laundry. There was no place to put trash so we just left it in the house. My wife was able to use one of the kayaks she enjoyed that. It would have been good to know where the life preservers were in one of the sheds. We had to go exploring for everything. The grill was nasty and I had to spend quite a bit of time cleaning it to be able to use it. I kind of expect this if you're borrowing your neighbors cottage if it wasn't for rent... But we paid to experience this... Needless to say we had to clean the house before we could enjoy it. Maybe I have expectations that are too high.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay, very nice place to relax.

Beautiful site, cabin was very nice. Good place to relax or fish
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place!

Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was incredibly responsive. Nice place on the lake with a great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for letting us enjoy your peaceful setting.. Gorgeous view of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the outdoor gazebo was relaxing just what we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin on the lake

Perfect sized cabin for the 2 of us. We had everything we needed for a long weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was cute and quaint. Peaceful weekend with the love. Had everything we needed and then some
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice rustic out of the way place on a scenic lake. Some things are in need of repair, but overall well worth the price. Our second stay in as many years.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it. It was wonderful. Atlanta, Michigan is a jewel! The cottage is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crooked Lake

Cabin was what we expected per the website - delightful. Very quiet pond with decent fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The cabin itself wasThe boat situation was poir
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Had a great stay, property was perfect and host was great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean. Kitchen nicely stocked with pans and such. Grounds were very nice, but we were a bit concerned with the dock. IMO not safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Crooked Lake

Peaceful, relaxing stay. Nice accomodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
We arrived about an hour after check-in time, but had no code to get in. When I attempted to contact the host, the listed phone number was not in service. I had to call VRBO to get in touch with her, but was provided with her direct number. Once we got in, the inside is very nice. A cute cottage with a jetted tub. I was so excited! Stocked with spices, pots & pans, a coffee pot and a sparkling clean fridge. We walked onto the big deck out back and the views were breathtaking. The serenity there is unmatched. Unfortunately, the amount of pine needles and moss spores made it impossible to be barefoot, or to want to hold the hand rail going down the stairs. A few of the blocks making the 2nd half of the stairs are loose, so watch your step.The dock is wonky, but it will hold 500 lbs without worry. We didn't use the boat available as it had 6" of water in the bottom. Alas, we caught a few small fish off the dock, and a big bass broke my line. So there are fish to be caught!We didn't use the fire pit as it was full of spent wood and the area was overgrown and a bit cluttered with other water vessels. Back to the jacuzzi tub...all was well and good until I turned on the jets. The amount of dirt chunks that came out were gross. So were the dead moths on the windowsill. All in all, it was a good stay. The bed was comfortable, coffee was good, and we got the 48 hours of serenity we needed. Crooked lake is beautiful, Atlanta is charming.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pure relaxation

Very quiet and relaxing!!! Perfect getaway for us and the dog!! Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Making Memories

Property was beautiful and relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little bear

Very clean and peaceful place to stay and unwind whilst enjoying the beauty of lovely lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful Getaway

We loved it! The view, the deck, the lake and kayaks were big hits. Mark was a great host for a a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amy Hopewell Edwards

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Baby Bear was the 2nd of the 4 houses purchased in the Atlanta area. The 3 Bears are all next to one another and this one is in between Mama and Papa Bear. Goldilocks is on sandy Clear Lake 10 minutes north of the Bears.

While the smallest of the 4 homes, it has the most charm.

Why they chose this property

This house is often rented in conjunction with Papa Bear given it's location next door. This is great for family reunions or larger groups of friends and is discounted by 33% when rented as a group.

What makes this property unique

This Permalog home is very energy efficient - warm in the in the winter and cool in the summer with one small A/C unit. The new green metal roof with skylights add charm and really lights up the living room.

The new bathroom has a jet tub and was completely redone in 2012. The kitchen is fully stocked and the 49" HDTV has most all of the Direct TV channels including HBO and sports channels.
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