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Adorable Bear Lake Cottage

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On the beach
Exterior
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4550 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
    Beach viewBeach view
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Bear Lake, MI
  • Popular LocationPierport Beach14 min drive
  • Popular LocationCrystal Mountain17 min drive
  • Popular LocationArcadia Bluffs Golf Course17 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Adorable Bear Lake Cottage

This is a great cottage for a peaceful summer vacation! 140 ft of private lake frontage with a dock. Lower level is for storage only. Amazing fishing. Amazing sunsets. Lake has a sandy bottom. Water front is across a very quiet street. Fire pit is on the water. Bring your boats! Bear Lake Marina has rentals as well. Close to Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear dunes, Crystal mountain, 10 miles from little river casino. There is an awesome store with everything you may need walking distance away. Full kitchen with all utensils for cooking. Small charcoal grill is available. Out door furniture available. Cottage is on second level with a deck with a great view. Lower level is storage and not occupied. There is lots of yard space as well as beach front. There is a fire pit by the water. Wood is not provided but can be bought at the nearby store walking distance away.  Walking distance to a store with everything you could need including gas station. Water craft can be rented just down the road and docked in front of cottage!

Property manager

Todd Haulenbeek

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 1 unit
  • Unit size: 550 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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Adorable Bear Crystal Mt Bear
Adorable Bear Lake Cottage! Near Crystal Mt
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Adorable Bear Lake Cottage! Near Crystal Mt. Bear Lake
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About the neighborhood

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this vacation home is on the beach. Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Chestnut Hills Golf Course. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 13 min drive
  • Pierport Beach - 14 min drive
  • Crystal Mountain - 17 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 17 min drive
  • Little River Casino - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Swanson's Juice Mill - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Adorable Bear Lake Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Adorable Bear Lake Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Adorable Bear Lake Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Adorable Bear Lake Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bear Lake vacation home is within 9 mi (15 km) of Glovers Lake, Lake Michigan, and Pierport Beach. Chestnut Hills Golf Course and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 6 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful get away property
My stay was perfect. Plenty of room, yard room, grill, right across from the lake, all was good. Cold use air conditioning but lucky for me was nice enough to stay in the lake in the daytime an nights were cool. If it was rainy and warm would not have made it
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Charles L.

The cottage has not been updated for years.
Over all maintenance inside and out is poor. Surrounding properties far above this property. Front door knob locks but the door doesn’t close completely.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick Trip, Great Stay
Easy check in. New couch (I saw the couch was an issue in other review which has now been updated and comfy). Vintage appliances (we didn’t use but they were neat to see). Great space for my husband and I quick trip. Close to the convenience store and restaurant. Extra blankets available to sit outside on the balcony. Great view of Bear Lake. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Missy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The cottage was comfortable & had everything needed. Great frontage on Bear Lake- shallow & sandy bottom. Perfect for littles. This is a guest cottage and the owner lives on the property. Don’t let this stop you! I had only pleasant interactions & definitely felt my privacy was respected. A reminder for those who have never stayed in an ol’ time cottage- there’s a (very slight) musty odor & the water has a sulfur smell. If that bothers you, pay more for a different place…. Don’t leave bad reviews because of your poor choice. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Michelle F.

Nice view
It was an nice place for us to stay. Shower needs a new shower head.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Barb W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mixed emotions
A bit confused on arrival that property owner is at the same address and on the same property, luckily from photos you know the cottage is the one that is setting back from the road a bit. My husband was hoping to fish off the dock but the nice sandy swimming area extended past the dock. The upstairs cottage area smells a bit musty and on a very hot day with no a.c. was a bit much even though they were super kind to open windows and turn fans on prior to our arriving. Everything is a little outdated which i think makes the place super charming. The bed was very comfortable (and by bedtime combined with a ceiling fan and cooler temps we slept great). Everything was very clean. The water does smell like Sulphur though so taking a shower is a little stinky. They were super easy to communicate with including when we accidently locked ourselves out and when there was a brief power outage while we were out and about. I would like to give them 5 stars because of how nice they are.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Cary A., Dorr

Disliked: Cleanliness
Clean, but outdated and smelly
I don't mind an outdated rental, which it definitely needs updating, but this one smelled old, and the hot water smelled of sulfur really bad. We didn't want to take showers...it was that bad. When a rental smells old, it messes with your head and makes you think it's dirty, even if it's clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Lake is awesome
Great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Shannon O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing weekend
Very clean and convenient location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Catherine Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, very clean
The property was immaculately clean when we arrived which was very appreciated! The location is beautiful and the deck is a great place to sit and watch the lake. The place definitely needs some updates- almost all the chairs on the deck are broken or cracked and the water in the bathroom smelled awful, especially when showering. The place was small, but affordable and very very clean! Overall, we had a nice stay while in town attending a wedding.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021