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Vacation House on Bear Lake

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Backyard
Deck
Dock
Lake

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Deck or patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Vacation House on Bear Lake

Spacious vacation home on All Sports Bear Lake. 51 feet of private sandy beach, shallow water ideal for kids. Private dock. Large deck and fire pit. Located on East side of lake for amazing sunset views.

The house has a full kitchen and a full size tub with shower in full bath, and an additional half bath with washer and dryer. Linens are included.

Off street parking for up to three vehicles.

Nearby attractions include Caberfae Ski Resort, Crystal Mountain Ski Resort, Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Grand Traverse, wineries, snowmobile trails, Frankfort and the Cherry Bowl.

We rent by the week only Memorial Day week thru Labor Day week, one week max per booking. Check-in/out days are Saturdays, no exceptions.

Offseason there is a 3 night minimum.




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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking in driveway only. NO street parking in front of neighbors house.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4960582
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

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Misty Acres Preserve, while Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and hunting nearby.
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Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Wolf River Golf Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Glovers Lake - 8 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Chestnut Hills Golf Course - 8 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Portage Lake - 10 min drive - 14.4 km
  • James Lake - 10 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Amigos Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Northwood Market - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation House on Bear Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vacation House on Bear Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation House on Bear Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation House on Bear Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation House on Bear Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Wolf River Golf Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Glovers Lake and Chestnut Hills Golf Course. Lake Michigan and Pierport Beach are also within 9 miles (15 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. 42 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location,location.third time staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Bear Lake stay

Great stay. House was clean and great for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great week of summer family memories at this wonderful cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house. Great location. Beautiful sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

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

Wonderful sunset Cottage on Bear Lake

Once again we loved our annual family week on Bear Lake and this cottage is just perfect for for a week of lakeside relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Bear Lake on the Beach

Everything you need for a wonderful stay is there. Weather was fantastic I would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

Bear Lake

The property was just beautiful. Very clean and we had everything we could need for our stay. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

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

Perfect beach home!

Another fabulous family week on Bear Lake in this cute lakeside home with all the amenities you would need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Loved the house!

Wonderful location by a beautiful lake. Accommodations were great, especially the huge living room windows giving a constant view of the lake, which changed looks hour by hour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

Bear Lake Vacation

Great property and property manager. Have stayed here for several years and plan to stay for several more. Situated right on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle S.

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

Nice place

Enjoyable stay, very clean, owner responded quickly. Everything you could possibly need was provided! Great views of lake, cozy atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra and Jerry S.

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

Beautiful Location on Bear Lake

A very clean, comfortable and well stocked place with a beautiful view on Bear Lake. We stayed here in October and the fall colors were stunning! Amy is a perfect host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Beautiful Bear Lake

We had a wonderful time with family. It was snowing every day, but we didn't mind. Looking out the
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kathy C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was great! Lake was beautiful with spectacular sunsets! However, it was definitely not up to our cleanliness standards. Not sure why they get 5’s for cleanliness!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

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

Love it!

We love Bear Lake and the house is perfect on the lakefront secluded in the corner. Sandy bottom off the dock and lots of room to play!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the cottage and have been coming to Bear Lake and staying here for several years. Clean and well maintained. Love having the use of the kayaks. Have already put the dates in for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia A.

Liked: Check-in, communication
We enjoyed our stay at Bear Lake. Very nice deck for sunset viewing. Location had a lot of traffic noise. Cleanliness wasn’t up to our standard and furniture wasn’t very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

Everything you may need is there

wonderfull
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelsey L.

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

Green grass amidst beach front property

The condo was the absolute perfect location. You don’t cross any roads to get to the beach and you’re greeted with a big yard that leads right to the lake. The kayaks and paddle boat were a perfect treat for long days on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Family Fun

We enjoyed our winter time on Bear Lake. The cottage was very nice and clean. Winter walks down Lakeshore Dr. snow angels on the lake, memories with family. Amy was also very helpful and pleasant if you have any questions or need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Judy K.

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

Family Vaca

This property is awesome. Everything is clean and ready for us. Great to have kayaks and a paddle boat for our use. We have stayed here several times. Never disappoints. My grandsons love the games they have available for us to play. Planning on staying again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Randy R.

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

Beautiful view

Overall, the property was clean and well stocked for all of our needs. Easy access and parking. Due to the cold rainy weather, we couldn't enjoy the outdoor space, luckily the TV service was good and never went out from the weather. About 5 miles up the road there were outages, so we were grateful. There were only two things that prevented a 5 star overall review. First was the house is not level, so there was a lot of crooked walking. I personally have vertigo, so it did set off stronger dizzy symptoms. Second issue was the resident mouse sightings in the kitchen. They don't really bother me, but I prefer not to share space with it. Overall, nice space and well stocked.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M M.

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

Beautiful Bear Lake

It has been a delight to sit and watch the many moods of beautiful Bear Lake as it transitions from Summer into Fall. As promised, we enjoyed fabulous sunsets and calm quiet mornings. With just a hint of Fall in the air, most of our lake time was spent wading in the warmer shallow waters of the east shore and sitting on the dock with our feet in the water. We grilled outside several times and enjoyed dining alfresco on the deck. Now, as we prepare, to depart it is a chilly, and slightly gray morning. The hint of sunshine on the north shore is highlighting the beginning of some truly beautiful Fall color. This is a great location for water sports or leaf gazing … plenty of both to be had. And for us, close to family and friends. The cottage had everything we needed, and Amy was an excellent host responding very quickly to answer any questions we had. Thank you you for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi P.

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

Perfect lakeside cabin for summer family traditions

We loved our stay as always, and really appreciate this fun lakeside cabin on an excellent swimming beach for kids and adults. And the sunset views are also amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mike s.

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

wonderful lakefront stay

property as described, beautiful lake, amazing sunsets, bald eagle nest was wonderful to watch. overall, we had no issues, great house and host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Amy S.

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