10/10 Excellent
Tami R.
13 Oct, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place to stay
Tami R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroomSleeps 3
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Elmira, MI
- Place, Gaylord Country Club12 min drive
- Place, Bavarian Falls Park19 min drive
- Place, Gaylord Discovery Center20 min drive
Rooms & beds
0 bedrooms (sleeps 3)
Common area 1
1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
The Bear Trap
The Bear Trap, cozy, little cabin is surrounded amongst 10 secluded acres of hard woods and pines. It shares the property with two other cabins. Here, you'll want to wake up early and sit on the patio with a cup of coffee enjoying the morning fresh air. Take a stroll down the hand made trails system by walking, snowshoeing or even cross country skiing on them too. With plenty of space, bring up your toys and go on nearby snowmobile trails in the winter time or side x side in the off seasons!
The Bear Trap can accommodate up to 3 people comfortably in its studio style cabin layout with a twin over full size bunk bed in the living room. It offers Wifi access for mobile devices and a smart TV inside the cabin. It also gives you a half size Kitchen with silverware, plates, glasses, coffee maker, hot plate, pots, pans along with a few pantry staples, a refrigerator along with a microwave. If you’d like something a little larger with baking options, there is a communal kitchen is just next door for our guests to utilize and enjoy that offers a full size kitchen and also laundry that is shared amongst a second cabin on the property.
So, gather your loved ones around the yard to enjoy a summertime grill out. Let the kids run off some energy. Then as the evening starts, light the bonfire up to toast marshmallows amongst the stars. Be with family and friends again. Take a break and enjoy your retreat. (I recommend bringing picnic/disposable plates, cups, silverware if eating outside)
Before you leave, relax and rejoice on your days of adventure with family and friends. End your trip with a walk and listen to nature. Welcome to The Bear Trap where it may be little, but it's full of memories.
*Hot tub and Communal Kitchen are shared with the Buck Shack Cabin
*Local surroundings/attractions include...
-Gaylord. 20 minutes (Treetops Resort, Gulf, Restaurants)
-Bellaire. 30 minutes (Shanty Creek Skiing. Shorts Brewery.
Biking trails)
-Alden. 30 minutes (Shops)
-Torch Lake. 30 minutes
-Traverse City. 1hr (Restaurants. Biking trails. Shopping. Site Seeing)
-Mackinaw Bridge 1hr 10 minutes. (Restaurants. Historic Site
Seeing.)
The Bear Trap can accommodate up to 3 people comfortably in its studio style cabin layout with a twin over full size bunk bed in the living room. It offers Wifi access for mobile devices and a smart TV inside the cabin. It also gives you a half size Kitchen with silverware, plates, glasses, coffee maker, hot plate, pots, pans along with a few pantry staples, a refrigerator along with a microwave. If you’d like something a little larger with baking options, there is a communal kitchen is just next door for our guests to utilize and enjoy that offers a full size kitchen and also laundry that is shared amongst a second cabin on the property.
So, gather your loved ones around the yard to enjoy a summertime grill out. Let the kids run off some energy. Then as the evening starts, light the bonfire up to toast marshmallows amongst the stars. Be with family and friends again. Take a break and enjoy your retreat. (I recommend bringing picnic/disposable plates, cups, silverware if eating outside)
Before you leave, relax and rejoice on your days of adventure with family and friends. End your trip with a walk and listen to nature. Welcome to The Bear Trap where it may be little, but it's full of memories.
*Hot tub and Communal Kitchen are shared with the Buck Shack Cabin
*Local surroundings/attractions include...
-Gaylord. 20 minutes (Treetops Resort, Gulf, Restaurants)
-Bellaire. 30 minutes (Shanty Creek Skiing. Shorts Brewery.
Biking trails)
-Alden. 30 minutes (Shops)
-Torch Lake. 30 minutes
-Traverse City. 1hr (Restaurants. Biking trails. Shopping. Site Seeing)
-Mackinaw Bridge 1hr 10 minutes. (Restaurants. Historic Site
Seeing.)
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Elmira
Located in Elmira, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Gaylord Country Club and Bavarian Falls Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marvin Memorial Nature Preserve and Otsego Lake State Park. Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Elmira, MI
What's nearby
- Gaylord Country Club - 12 min drive - 18.4 km
- Bavarian Falls Park - 19 min drive - 26.5 km
- Gaylord Discovery Center - 20 min drive - 27.2 km
- Gaylord's City Elk Park - 21 min drive - 27.5 km
- Boyne Mountain - 26 min drive - 32.8 km
Restaurants
- Rustic Roast Cafe - 8 min drive
- Railside Bar and Grill - 16 min drive
- Green Lantern Bar - 8 min drive
- Forx - 14 min drive
- deer run pro tavern - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Taaya W.
19 Oct, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Taaya W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Phyllis M.
10 Oct, 2024
Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear trap
Phyllis M.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Chad D.
28 Nov, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Post Thanksgiving Break.
Chad D.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Alyssa B.
29 Aug, 2025
Alyssa B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jamie R Snook
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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