Bear Creek Lodge - Historic Riverfront Lodge on 120 Wooded Acres!

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Interior
The driveway out.
Terrace/patio
Dining Room
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washing machine
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Grayling, MI
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Place, Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, AuSable Artisan Village
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Antler Bedroom

2 Double Beds

Birds Bedroom

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bunk Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Cowboy Bedroom

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Fish Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Golf Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Full 2

Bathtub · Toilet

Half 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Creek Lodge - Historic Riverfront Lodge on 120 Wooded Acres! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Creek Lodge - Historic Riverfront Lodge on 120 Wooded Acres!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Creek Lodge - Historic Riverfront Lodge on 120 Wooded Acres!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Creek Lodge - Historic Riverfront Lodge on 120 Wooded Acres!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Creek Lodge - Historic Riverfront Lodge on 120 Wooded Acres! located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly lodge is within 9 mi (15 km) of McMasters Bridge Landing, Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River. Mason Tract Pathway is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) away.

Bear Creek Lodge - Historic Riverfront Lodge on 120 Wooded Acres! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 83 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family was looking for a relaxing weekend getaway and Bear Creek Lodge was just that. We enjoyed playing games and relaxing around the camp fire. All 16 of us enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place alot of history and the host George is top notch and great to deal with I would recommend a stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a family vacation with 12 people. This lodge was perfect! Thank you for a great time together and fishing experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of room.Even too it dosnt have air conditioning, with windows open the air flo was very nice,it was 90 but not in house.It was a perfect stay for bachelorette party.Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place to have a father/son weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a return visit to this historical lodge. Always a great experience!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Rustic Lodge for a Golf Group GetawayBear Creek Lodge was an outstanding fit for our group of golfers. We had 12 people staying there comfortably, and the layout gave everyone enough room while still keeping the group together in one place.The lodge has exactly the rustic, historic character we were hoping for. It is not trying to be a modern hotel, and that is part of its charm. The place feels full of history, and if the walls could talk, they would surely have plenty of stories to tell. It delivered the authentic lodge experience we expected and made the trip feel more memorable.The great room was especially perfect for our group. It gave us a central place to gather after golf, share laughs, tell stories, catch up, and have the kind of long conversations that make a golf trip more than just a weekend of rounds. Whether we were relaxing, planning the next day’s tee times, or just enjoying each other’s company, it was a comfortable space for everyone.If you are looking for a character-filled, rustic place that can comfortably host a larger group, especially a golf outing, Bear Creek Lodge is a great choice. We had a fantastic time and would gladly stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cowall Family Lovell's Trip

Clean, Awesome place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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bear creek

Great Place, roomy for large groups, Property is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was very enjoyable, but i would say the dock and shed door need some attention. Other than that the place was very clean and tidy and a very fun place for a small group of friends
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Creek Lodge

We had a group of 15 and everyone had enough room to be close, but not too close. Large yard for kids to play and plenty of toys and games. Well equipped kitchen, missing a few utensils, but lots of pans, casserole dishes, and charm. The lodge itself is very unique. We waded and floated in the river. It is very clean. Overall, no glitches and a very good weekend. We used an insecticide fogger, so the bugs were not an issue for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

oven in kitchen

loved the lodge. I believe your stovetop and oven is not working correctly. One burner on stovetop works great. Other three do not get very hot. Tried to boil pasta and the water never did boil. Oven does not seem to calibrate the correct temp. thank you. will surely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best getaway

Our group of 14 had an absolute blast at the Lodge. Each couple their own bedroom. The weather was spectacular so we enjoyed the fire pit and creek. We would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family weekend

Parents, adult children and grandchildren all joined together for a long weekend. It was just perfect. The kids were electronics free so we all played games, walked to the creek, had a fire with s’mores, rode on the swing. There were tons of books, an out of tube piano for the kids to try out and comfortable outdoor chairs for morning coffee. The lodge had everything we needed (even the water was delicious straight out of the tap!) We would go back in a heartbeat.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay for larger groups.

Had everything you needed and wanted for outdoors people.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love Bear Creek Lodge

We had a family gathering at Bear Creek Lodge and had a wonderful time. Out host George was very accommodating and had the Lodge in tip top shape. All the bedrooms were extremely nice There were plenty of restrooms for the group of 9 people. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare the meals. The Living Room, sitting room off the kitchen, Dining Room were all very nice and would accommodate a larger group than ours. The game room and pool room was nice for the kids and for the adults. This was our second time staying at the Lodge. I highly recommend it. We spent one day in Traverse City and one day in Grayling. Thank you George for allowing us to stay at your Lodge. We tried to take good care of it!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay in a great historic building

The lodge was incredible, not only the size but the set up with everything you could need, inside and out. The owner was friendly and helpful. We will definitely will recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Great get away

Was good a little hot at night to sleep a few nights access to river was not very clear maybe can't mow close to river due to restrictions by state night lights would be a plus over all a good experience and would rent again great for large family that wants to relax and have fun together
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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We’ll be back! Best family vacation ever!

We loved our vacation to the Lodge. We had 18 family members (8 of them kids ranging from 2-21) & everyone found things to do all day. There was enough snow to sled & make great snowmen, we walked around the property & fly-fished. The owner George was available to us at a moment’s notice & he provided so many extras to make our trip the best ever. There were little kids’ toys, board games, a fun game room with a pool table & ping pong table top, movies & TV. There was plenty of room for all 18 of us to eat, sleep & play together to build forever memories! We can’t wait to schedule our next visit at Bear Creek because we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at Bear Creek Lodge!

We had such an amazing time at the lodge! There were 3 families that stayed together with kids ranging in ages from 4-15, and there was always something for everyone to do. The younger kids loved playing in the creek that is very close by, while the middle aged kids played pool and the older kids rode quads and played yard games. We did not hear the words "I'm bored" once, which as a parent is awesome! All the adults had a great time as well. This property is perfect for a big group, as there are so many different things to do. We played yard games and explored during the day, and had fires at night, while all the kids used the big property to play hide and seek games in the dark. The lodge is so well stocked! George even provides towels, paper towel, TP, and wood for the fire. George is very responsive too, we weren't sure where the creek was on our first day and he called me back right away with detailed instructions on how to get there. He was even nice enough to mail us back clothes that my daughter had left in one of the drawers. I highly recommend this property to anyone looking to have some time away and enjoy the quiet life off the beaten path. We would definitely return to this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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The property and its amenities exceeded our expectations. There were many activities to engage all .

We would be happy to rent this property again .The level of detail far exceeded our expectations. Every need was thought of and supplied. Well done.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Such a unique property!!

We had a group of 16 celebrating an 80th Birthday and could not have asked for a nicer place to stay! There is so much room to spread out! We enjoyed cooking together in the large kitchen, eating at the huge dining table, nature walks, bonfires and just being together making memories at such a peaceful and unique place. George is quick to answer any questions you have. We all highly recommend Bear Creek Lodge!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place for a family reunion!

Our family gets together every two years and meets at one centrally located location. This was the perfect spot. George was great to work with and the lodge is spectacular. Amazing great room, plenty of bedrooms for everyone, lazy river, horseshoes (haven’t played horseshoes in forever), and a smoker and grills with a stocked kitchen that was perfect for all our needs.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

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Fantastic Find

This is a wonderful place to stay with your family. There are games, toys, puzzles inside and out. We kayaked three times with the AuSable being so close. If you love the outdoors and need a place to relax, this is your place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Epic Family Vacation!

If you are looking for a family adventure, this is the place. This historic lodge is HUGE! This isn't your typical lay-on-the-beach place. Instead, this is your: fishing in the river, horseshoe tournament, Baggo championship, trail exploring, bike riding, river tubing, Smores making, game playing, firefly watching, pingpong playing, chair in the river, and being with your family place! George has stocked this lodge with every amenity one could ever need, so you can pack light. Nostalgia buffs will enjoy the rustic and unique decor with which the lodge is tastefully decorated. And don't forget to try out the two most comfortable leather recliners in the living room! You will have plenty of room, indoors and out, if you want to seek out a quiet reading spot or nap opportunity. Thank you, George! We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

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