Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Dryer

Air conditioning

Water view

Explore the area

Otter Lake, MI

Birch Run Premium Outlets30 min drive
Bronner's Christmas Wonderland34 min drive
River Place Shops35 min drive
Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)38 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Office 2

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Futon and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

The Brown Bear Station is situated in a natural rural setting just beside Otter Lake. The Cabin offers a great combination of seclusion and access to multiple activities. Enjoy the relaxing sandy beach to go swimming, boating, jet skiing, and kayaking. Perhaps you rather hunt, snowmobile, hike, ORV, or fish. Spending the day shopping and antiquing. Brown Bear Station has it all for an ultimate year-round getaway.
This two-bedroom, one-bath cabin was originally a gas station and then a flower shop before becoming residential. It is a piece of history within the 150-year-old Village of Otter Lake. Tons of upgrades- AC, sleeps- 8 guests, spacious living area, and fully equipped kitchen. Bedrooms & a bathroom with all the essential amenities. Yard games, firepit, picnic tables, beach stuff, & a deck for use.
Short drive to:
_ Frankenmuth
_ Birch Run
_ Holloway Reserve
Summer and Winter- this cabin is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle.
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Amenities

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Water view

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

The home is not child-proofed. Cement floors.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Dogs only- fee. Owner's resp. for any damage.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Kayaks may be borrowed- not part of the rental- us

Propane grill provided- you may need to exchange t

Security camera on the exterior only. Dogs only- p

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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Otter Lake

Located in Otter Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Michigan's Military and Space Heroes Museum and Frankenmuth Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Crossroads Village and Huckleberry Railroad and Applewood Estate. Travelling with kids? Consider Alpine Mountain Golf and Wilderness Trails Zoo. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Otter Lake, MI

What's nearby

Birch Run Premium Outlets - 30 min drive
Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 34 min drive
River Place Shops - 35 min drive
The Fortress Golf Course - 36 min drive
St. Julians Winery - 37 min drive

Getting around

Lapeer Station - 25 min drive
Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 11 min drive
Otisville Dairy Delight - 12 min drive
Back Door Lounge - 10 min drive
McPherson's Family Restaurant - 14 min drive
Millington Inn - 14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat located?

This family-friendly Otter Lake cabin is located on a lake, 12 mi (19.3 km) from Willow Springs Golf & Country Club, and within 20 mi (32 km) of Alpine Mountain Golf and Wilderness Trails Zoo. Lake Nepessing Golfland and Bluebell Beach are also within 20 miles (32 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angela K., Delton, MI

5 Mar 2024

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

Frankenmuth

Nice weekend

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn G.

5 Jan 2024

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

Nice stay

Property was as described. Located right in town. But it’s a cute little town. Lake was a nice view out back. We had a little trouble with the key pad lock. If you pull the door too tight it doesn’t want to lock. But once we figured that out we didn’t have as much of a problem. Overall the cabin was cute and had everything we needed. We would stay again.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

18 Dec 2023

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

Brown Bear Cottage

Wonderful stay! Everything was very clean, and a lot of nice touches (soap and shampoo/conditioner available, laundry soap, everything needed for a great stay). All of us had a great time.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

4 Dec 2023

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

Mother/Daughter Frankenmuth Trip!

Perfect spot to unwind! Cute cabin in a small, quaint town! My mother and I explored Frankenmuth (an east 25-30 minute drive) for a day and a half. Otherwise we enjoyed some down time at the cabin and local options. Innovation Brewing (approx 25-30 minute drive) was a great local spot!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Janet P.

22 Oct 2023

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

Quick Get Away

Fun few days. Comfortable cabin on the rustic side. Cement floors, sulfur water. Nice bedrooms, 30 minutes from Frankenmuth/Birch Run. Not on the lake, close though.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by TIFFANY

Hello, I am Tiffany! I am originally from Michigan. I am a community college professor. Married with 3 adult sons. We started this business in 2019 with a single condo in Florida and now we have 3 properties in Florida and 8 in northern-mid Michigan. We love helping folks to make amazing memories.