Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit
Nestled on the banks of the Crooked River, this charming retreat offers a central location to enjoy all four seasons of Pure Michigan fun! From thoughtfully appointed bathrooms, bedrooms that can sleep up to 16 guests, a kids hang out named Camp Run Amuck, newly updated for Summer 2025, to a stocked kitchen, Bear Cabin offers something for everyone in the group. Modern amenities include high speed internet, EV Charger, 2 sets of washer/dryers, wood burning fireplace and year round outdoor hot tub. Guests can enjoy the use of 4 kayaks and 2 stand-up paddle boards or bring your boat and park it at the private dock. Three hundred seventy five feet of waterfront provides plenty of room to spread out and challenge each other to yard games in the park like setting. Evenings can be spent sharing stories of your day’s adventures around the fire pit or gazing at a star filled sky from the outdoor hot tub. It's easy to see why you'll be able to unwind at our place and enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Gather your group of friends or family and hurry to this central Northern Michigan location and be our guest at Bear Cabin in Alanson.
Parking Note: we can fit 5-6 cars in our driveway depending on their size.
SUMMER/SPRING FUN
Mackinac Island Ferry - 36 Miles
Multiple nearby golf courses
Hiking and Biking Trails
Private dock - BYOB (bring your own boat)
Part of the Inland Waterway
Direct Access to Burt and Crooked Lakes
WINTER FUN
Skiing - The Highlands at Harbor Springs 15 miles away Nubs Nob 14 mile away Boyne mountain 32 miles
Snowmobile Trails - easily pick up LP76/7
Pond Hill Farm - free tubing 20 miles
FALL FUN
Tunnel of Trees - 16 Miles
ATV Trails
Many area wineries and breweries
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Property # 4250307vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
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On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Alanson
Located in Alanson, this cabin is on the waterfront. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures.
Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
Pickerel Lake - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 12 min drive
Restaurants
Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - 10 min drive
Nubs Pub - 18 min drive
Brutus Camp Deli - 4 min drive
Burt Lake Brewery - 10 min drive
Dutch Oven Yarn Shop - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit?
As of 17 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit on 26 May, 2026 start from S$1,006, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit located?
This family-friendly Alanson cabin is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Crooked Lake and Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery. Pickerel Lake is 2.8 mi (4.6 km) away.
Reviews
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Bear Cabin was perfect for our family ski trip. The house was clean and in great shape. Amenities were perfect for our party of 12. Couldn't have asked for more.
This house was spectacular for our 3-family ski weekend. Great fun for the kids, the space to spread out enough without being too spread out to hang out together and watch the olympics in the evening. It was lovely.
The Bear Cabin was cozy and perfect for our Christmas stay. They even decorated it quite a bit. The cabin is adorable and well outfitted for families. Good size bedrooms. I wish we had been there in warmer weather, too because the porches looked like a nice place to relax!
Beautiful house on the river, if you have to be in business meetings all day, can’t think of a better place to do it. We were very pleased with how clean the house is, and how comfortable all of the bedding is.
It was clean& ready for our activities as it was well equipped with water features. The AC worked very well & as we sat on the deck we had multiple comments from boaters on the attractiveness of your house, especially the bears!!
The Bear Cabin was ideal for our family pre-Christmas vacation. There were 11 of us, ages 18-85. The place was top notch in all the amenities that it offered & was so clean! Kelly answered all my questions about the cabin promptly.Our sleeping situations were great with lots of wonderful bedding! The kitchen was stocked so well that it enabled us to do our traditional fondue & Italian meals easily!The hot tub was enjoyed by several of us & we had a great day of skiing at Nubs Nob with good ski conditions.We attended mass at the Church of the Cross in the Woods in Indian River & then ate a great breakfast at Christopher’s Cafe.Thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin with my family!!Judy A.