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Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake

Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Exterior
4 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Overview of Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Popular LocationPierport Beach10 min drive
  • Popular LocationPortage Lake11 min drive
  • Popular LocationArcadia Bluffs Golf Course13 min drive
  • AirportManistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)17 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.

Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake

Updated Modern Home with Multiple Decks: Property ID#280278 - 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10. Sleeping Arrangements: Main floor bedroom - Queen; Main floor bedroom - two Twins; Upper floor bedroom - Queen; Upper floor bedroom - 2 Twins. Additional sleeper sofa available.


Everything is new in this fully remodeled home just uphill from Bear Lake!! Only a 3 minute walk to the well-kept public access beach. Ideal location for a family vacation, just a short drive to Lake Michigan beaches, world-class golf, fantastic ski slopes, Traverse City shopping, Sleeping Bear Dunes and so much more!

AMENITIES INCLUDE: , laundry, hair dryers, gas grill, fire pit with seating, upper floor kitchenette/bar area, 3 outdoor decks. Cable TV, WIFI, and Smart TV access included.

The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, etc. and a drip coffee and Keurig coffee maker is available for guest use. Additional kitchen items include dishwasher, 2 crock pots, blender and toaster. Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies and soaps (not personal soaps), and a starter set of paper products.

LOCATION: Only 16 miles from Manistee, 48 miles to Traverse City, 5 miles to Lake Michigan, 14 Miles to Crystal Mountain, and 40 miles to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, this wonderful location offers plenty of options for the whole family!

The Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Promise: To our guests, we promise a memorable and stress-free vacation. To deliver on this promise, we are committed to providing:

- Well-appointed and maintained rental properties
- Attentive responses to inquiries
- Exceptionally detailed cleaning
- Clear and proactive communication at appropriate intervals
- Properly stocked amenities
- Access to resources for enhancing the vacation experience

If we come up short with any of these, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly and we will make it right

Check in time is after 4:00PM and check out time is before 10:00AM. Please note that we are not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures from May – September. Any request for additional time will depend on availability of the rental and an additional fee may be added to the stay.

ARRIVAL: There is no formal check-in procedure. Arrival details are sent prior to your check-in date and will include the exact location of the property, parking and entry information. Guests will have a private, secure entrance and the rental is not shared by owners or other guests.

DEPARTURE: We do have a very short checklist we ask renters follow upon departure. It includes making sure the property is left tidy, furniture is in the same place you found it, everything is closed, locked and turned off, and the thermostat is set properly. These items will only take a couple of minutes but help staff immensely.

Please know that all rental policies and house rules are strictly enforced. This includes occupancy limits, age requirements, the ‘no parties’ and ‘no smoking’ clauses or any other rule posted online or within the rental. These are often defined by local ordinances, Homeowner’s Associations or other legal requirements and can result in fines or eviction if violated. We do not provide additional refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or early departures except as required in the posted cancellation policy.

For safety reasons, there may be external security cameras in use. Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns.

Property manager

Owner/Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Coin laundry
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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 and a security system
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

Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake House
Beautiful Cottage Overlooking
Beautiful Overlooking Bear Ho
Beautiful Overlooking Bear
Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake Bear Lake
Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake Private vacation home
280278

About the neighborhood

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. 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 Portage Lake. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

What's nearby

  • Pierport Beach - 10 min drive
  • Portage Lake - 11 min drive
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 13 min drive
  • Little River Casino - 17 min drive
  • Crystal Mountain - 21 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Blue Slipper Tavern - 10 min drive
  • Lakeside Cafe - 2 min drive
  • Grille 44 - 4 min drive
  • Rosie's Place - 5 min drive
  • Yellow Dog Cafe - 11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Pierport Beach, Lake Michigan, and Portage Lake. Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course and Heathlands Golf Course are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing house!
We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of parking great for the boats under the carport.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Dave A.

Second time here
Our second time renting here and with additional friends we noticed a bit more. Number of areas needed cleaning, flies, dirty fan blades, etc… for the price it’d be nice if soaps, etc were provided as well as additional towels(vacationing and laundry don’t mix). Just seemed this time, having just spent 8 days in a rental with everything in Boyne City, the comparison for the price didn’t sit right.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house
Just what we wanted
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
This well-appointed house was perfect for our multi-generation group. The beds were comfortable. The decks provided a great setting for morning coffee. The kitchen made meal prep easier. The layout meant there was space for multiple activities to be underway simultaneously. And, public access to Bear Lake was just minutes away on foot. We defniitely hope to rent this house again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ohio01
Very nice property. Everything we needed was provided. Family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful home
The House was spacious and allowed plenty of space for all. Beautiful view of the lake in the distance. Hosts were pleasant and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Lake House
My girlfriend and I brought her daughters to this house and we had a lot of fun! Everything about the booking process and the description of the house and surrounding area was easy and spot in. Very clean and plenty of space. All amenities made our stay relaxing - and if we needed something you could drive 2-3 minutes and get it. Definitely a lake view and not on the water, but we were ok with that. Spent time in Arcadia swimming in Lake Michigan and fishing in Arcadia Lake. Traverse City just 45 minutes away. Glad I was able to scrounge up kindling for the fire because the sprinklers keep the wood a bit wet! Overall we had a great time, though it was a little funny watching the neighbors mow their grass like 3 times in five days LOL. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home near lake
Very clean & spacious. The photos gave a good description of the property! Only a block from lake. My family had an enjoyable stay. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shhh.... great towns left behind.
We had an awesome time at the Bear Lake cottage. The property is all that it says and then some. So nice to step into a house that's NOT cluttered with, well clutter. The location worked out wonderfully as we drove to Beulah to bike the Betsie path from Beulah to Frankfort. We drove to Frankfort to enjoy the beach at Lake Michigan. We drove to Arcadia for lunch at the 19th hole. We drove to Manistee for shopping and lunch. We drove to Glen Arbor to bike the Glen Arbor to Empire trail and dined there. And when we weren't driving we were enjoying breakfast in the neighborhood and made use of the two wonderful pickleball courts up the street. Yes, please SHHHH..... this area is great, let the drivers make the drive to Charlevoix, Traverse City, Harbor Spring, Petoskey. THIS is the place to be without the crowds. THANKS
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

merci m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay. Beautiful location. Great amenities
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021