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Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Beach nearby
Aerial view
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake

Updated Family Home on Bear Lake - With a Dock! Property ID#335588 – 4 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 12. Sleeping Arrangements: With all bedrooms on the main floor, three have Queen beds and the 4th has two Twin over Full bunks.


This is a great place to stay for the whole family! Located right on Bear Lake, this newly renovated home will be just the right place for you and the kids. Plenty of water sports equipment, picnic tables and a useable dock for your outdoor enjoyment. Brand new kitchen, living space, and floors throughout with modern appliances. Cozy bedrooms with ample sleeping space for everyone. Take a look at this wonderful home with an amazing view for your next vacation in upper Michigan!

AMENITIES INCLUDE: central air, gas grill, laundry, board games, outdoor beach toys and gear, beach towels, fishing equipment, 2 kayaks. Family-friendly with high chair and pack n play included.

The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, etc. and a drip coffee is available for guest use. Additional kitchen items include dishwasher, blender, ice maker, crock pot. 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

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Dock
  • Gas grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • 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
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

Similar properties

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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

Vrbo Property
Family With Dock On Bear Bear
Family Cottage With Dock on Bear Lake Cottage
Family Cottage With Dock on Bear Lake Bear Lake
Family Cottage With Dock on Bear Lake Cottage Bear Lake
335588

About the area

Map
Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Pierport Beach - 8 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 11 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Portage Lake - 12 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 19 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 23 min drive - 21.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Pierport Beach, Lake Michigan and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course. James Lake and Portage Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Family Cottage with Dock on Bear Lake Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 16 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Pavel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy
Very nice and clean with Beautiful view
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda S.

Bear Lake
Great location and spacious house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Shaina C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice spot
Head a great weekend here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hallie C.

Great Stay
We had a great stay at this property. You cannot beat the water set up for little kids. The kitchen was as nice as it looks in pictures and the common areas made it easy to spend time together without being cramped. My only complaints were that the bathrooms could be cleaner, they weren’t filthy but need a more detailed clean in the showers specifically (only being picky because of the cleaning fee I would expect cleaner). The towels could use a refresh (they are stained) and the kitchen knifes were very dull (but that’s typical in a rental) Would definitely stay at this property again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Lake
Great
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
I had an outstanding time everything was clean and I enjoyed my entire stay. I will be 100% back next year had an outstanding stay and time in Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
The cottage was great and well kept. There was everything that you needed. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good family spot
Nicely remodeled cottage/house with everything you need for a relaxing family vacation. Fishing was pretty good and weather was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on Bear Lake
We really enjoyed our time at this property. The house surprised us with the amount of space it provided and the location on the lake was wonderful. It fit our party of 11 perfectly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Morgan R.

Highly recommended
Our family of nine had a wonderful stay at this property. Our only complaint was some linens still had the previous renters hair in them. Also, there wasn’t a broom for daily sweeping, most of the lawn chairs were also cracked. Overall the place was amazing, there were tons of water toys to play with, the lake is peaceful and the community was great. Everyone we came into contact with were all so kind. We definitely would recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice!
Very nice place and well kept. Really enjoyed our stay and the short drive to Crystal mountain. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alexander L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
I had a fairly large group of people in my group and everyone loved staying at this property. We used the property as our base to go to Crystal Mountain and it was the perfect place to do it! Very clean property, quick responses from the rental manager, and overall a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation at Bear Lake
My family and I had a wonderful stay at Bear Lake. The cottage was all it was shown to be and we were surprised it was even nicer. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lorie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
So many family memories
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage.
This property worked great as our Basecamp to ski Crystal Mountain. We'd love to come back and tent for the summer as the lake is beautiful. Very comfortable cottage stocked with everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

4/10 Poor

Stephen C.

Bear lake
A few concerns about the rental: there is a strong natural gas smell outside by the side door. The basement stairs seem unsafe and there is no railing. Strong musty smell in the basement which permeates upstairs by the furnace ducts. When using the oven the gas smell is strong inside the kitchen. The shower with the bathtub is angled and slippery, I felt like I had to have a hand on the wall at all time during a shower for stability. Just FYI seems these should be addressed since it's a rental
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020