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Great Bear Lake Home w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit!

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
TV, fireplace, books, video library
Property grounds
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12246 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Great Bear Lake Home w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit!

You'll feel right at home on the shore of Great Bear Lake thanks to this 4-bed, 2.5-bath vacation rental! The home features a spacious Seth Peterson-styled layout that'll easily accommodate your group with the help of amenities like a fully equipped kitchen and a game room with a tennis table. Beyond lake activities, the property also provides quick access to blueberry and Amish country, along with cycling/hiking on the Kal-Haven Trail, 3.2 miles away. For city luxuries, venture to Kalamazoo!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Recent Renovations | Off-Street Parking | Sunset Lake Views

Perfect for a family or friend reunion, this lakefront property offers something for everyone - lake and outdoor amenities, a full kitchen, plenty of space to relax, and so much more!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, Twin Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed, Full Bed | Bedroom 4: Queen Bed, Twin Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck, private dock, gas grill, outdoor fire pit, picnic table, kayaks, pontoon paddle boat w/ ladder & anchor (4-6 people total), beach chairs
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, ceiling fan, toaster, microwave, dishwasher, drip coffee maker, 4-person dining table
INDOOR LIVING: Game room/garage w/ a ping pong table, sunroom w/ a 6-person dining table, flat-screen cable TV, Blue-ray player, 2 ornamental fireplaces (for display only), board games
GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, keyless entry via garage door
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles), additional off-street parking across the road (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

GREAT BEAR LAKE: Swimming, fishing, boating
ADDITIONAL LAKES: Lake Michigan via South Haven (16.3 miles), Saddle Lake (5.5 miles), Muskrat Lake (7.4 miles)
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Kal-Haven Trail Sesquicentennial State Park (3.2 miles), Bittersweet Ski Resort (20.6 miles), Lions Park (11.3 miles), Harbor Shores Golf Club (37.0 miles)
BLUEBERRY PICKING: Brookside Farms, Gobles (6.9 miles), True Blue Farms (5.8 miles), Sunshine Blueberry Farm (6.7 miles)
WINERIES: Mcintoch Cellars (16.3 miles), Wyncroft Marland Wine (17.9 miles), Warner Vineyards - Paw Paw (18 miles)
DAY TRIPS: South Haven historic town center shopping and Lake Michigan beaches (17.0 miles), Saugutuck Resort Town (23.0 miles), Kalamazoo (26.9 miles), Lake Michigan Beach (28.3 miles), Harbor Shores Golf Club (37.0 miles)
AIRPORT: Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport (32.0 miles), Gerald R. Ford International Airport Grand Rapids (60.0 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- No wave runners or speed boats allowed due to township ordinance
- Guests must get approval from Guest Contact prior to bringing a boat
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property requires stairs
- NOTE: Both fireplaces are only for decorative purposes

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Limited on-site parking (max 4 spaces)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycles
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,649 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

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 and a first aid kit
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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New! Great Bear Lake Home W/private Dock Fire Pit
Great Bear Lake Home W/private Dock, Fire Pit Grand Junction

About the area

Map
Grand Junction, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Great Bear Lake - 1 min walk
  • Saddle Lake - 7 min drive
  • Kal Haven Trail - 33 min drive
  • St. Julian Winery - 34 min drive
  • Western Michigan University - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 23 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Town Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Country Fare Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Neighbors House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lickety Split - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Maria's Lonestar Hometown Pub - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great Bear Lake Home w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great Bear Lake Home w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great Bear Lake Home w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great Bear Lake Home w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit! located?

Situated on the beach, this holiday home is 3.1 mi (5 km) from Saddle Lake and within 16 miles (25 km) of Michigan Flywheelers Museum and The Fun Park. Lake Michigan and Lake allegan are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Great Bear Lake Home w/ Private Dock & Fire Pit! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julia M R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The house and lake were as described and had everything we needed for a fun stay. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Lakehouse
Amazing property and location. Set up with everything one needs to enjoy the lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Retreat
While this is an older “vintage” house with some updates, it had plenty of room and was well-stocked with all the necessities and extras both inside and out. The owner was quick to respond when we had an issue and was helpful in other areas as well. We enjoyed the kayaks, fire pit, and the yard games. We were a little farther from South Haven than we wanted, but being at the lake was great and peaceful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mom E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was nice except the neighbors.
Our small beach had a lot of geese poop. Was not a good place for little ones to play. We let my 2 year old grandson play in the next door neighbor’s sand with his father supervising him. They didn’t like that. It was a downer for our vacay. Other than that everything was nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Childhood Friends Who Are Now 30+
We take an annual trip as a group of friends to a lakehouse, and this location was absolutely superb. We will be returning in future years. The paddle boat and lily pad were big hits. The beds and seating were all comfortable. Great distance to local activities.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin N.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a Wonderful Home!
We enjoyed the cozyness of the house, the access to the beautiful lake right in the back yard, the kind neighbors, the short drive to Lake Michigan. Communication with the owner was fantastic! The house had kayaks, a canoe, water toys for the kids to play with in the lake, the peddle boat and private dock. We cooked in the kitchen often and it had everything we needed. We grilled out several times and again, had everything we needed. There were plenty of towels and blankets, and I appreciated the access to the laundry room where we did several loads during our stay. The family had fun playing ping pong in the garage and cornhole in the back yard. The neighborhood was quiet and peaceful and it was fun for us to explore the area. We would certainly come back to this house again. What a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great family getaway
Very family friendly lake house - we very much enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family gathering
We reserved this property last year for my husband’s birthday. We enjoyed it so much that we went back again this year and plan to next year as well. The guys enjoyed fishing and got enough for a fish fry. The kids loved the sandy beach and we all enjoyed the toys they left for us to use. Karen rocked - she made sure we had everything we needed and was a perfect host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for kids
Awesome sandy bottom, great for little kids to swim. Great fishing off the dock, the paddle boat was perfect! House was clean and big enough space, excellent communication. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic weekend
Our group had the best time!! FYI the evolve property managers are not super prompt when you have questions leading up to the weekend….but 48 hours before you get introduced to karent who is fantastic!!! I kept reading reviews of karen who is helpful and thought I was crazy cuz I didn’t know who that was lol. Amazing lily pad to float on, water was amazing, nice quiet lake—10/10 would recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had such a great time. Everything you need for outdoor activities
Great for a family of 12. The lake is sandy at the shore. Kayaks and peddle boat was a plus. Not much traffic on the lake which was also a plus. The garage has a ping pong table that was fun for tournaments. We will definitely come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vicki P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place with sand beach
Our family meet at the property to celebrate my husband’s birthday. Karen was a perfect host and returned messages quickly. The property was clean and full of nostalgia and was a perfect fit for our group. The fishing was great and we caught enough for dinner. The sandy portion of the beach was perfect for the little kids. Everyone enjoyed the paddle boat and the dock. I would highly recommend this for a group who wants to enjoy time together.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roger S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
The property owner was extremely helpful and a pleasure to talk to. We would most certainly love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Bear Lake House
This was a very comfortable and well equipped house on a quiet and very pretty lake. We enjoyed using the kayaks and pedal boat as well as swimming and sunning on the floating platform. The sandy area and shallow water were perfect for the toddler in our family group. The deck was great for outdoor meals. We hope to return next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

jim k.

Liked: Cleanliness
piece of heaven
cottage perfect, lake perfect, weather perfect
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Bear Lake House
Our family found the lake house to be perfect for our needs. The property has large shade trees to relax under and the sand box and clean, shallow water was perfect for the little ones. The lake house is set up very well and we all loved the big picture windows looking out over the lake. Thank you Karen for all your information and assistance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jessica L., Ladd, il

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location for families with young children
The house was perfect for our 2 families! We had 5 children under the age of 8. They loved the beach, aqua pad, dock, kayaks, pedal boat, and the convenience of house being so close to the lake. The owner was wonderful to work with!! We wil definitely be staying here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanks for a great vacation!
Really enjoyed our stay here. Karen was very responsive and met us shortly after our arrival to answer any questions we had. The house had plenty of space for our group with large bedrooms and a nice kitchen and living room area. We used the additional fridge in the garage, fishing poles, corn hole, life jackets, kayaks & pontoon paddle boats. The kids loved the water and sand toys. Very relaxing vacation and wished we had more time to explore the surrounding areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Catherine B., Morocco

Liked: Cleanliness
Like staying at home
We were two families with small children (6 altogether) who rented this lake house. The house is a comfortable lake house that has been in the owner's family for years. It's clear that generations have enjoyed getting together here. There was everything that we needed and more, indoor games, yard games, fully equipped kitchen and plenty of leftover cooking staples and cleaning supplies. The lake is an all-sports lake but not too noisy or busy. Definitely not a party lake, which we appreciated. A good enough size for less experienced kayakers to go explore safely. I highly recommend for a small group or families looking for a relaxing lake vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and relaxing
Property owner easy to work with, beautiful and peaceful setting, many amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Leigh W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
We had a great time - the property is amazing. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing family vacation at the lake
Our 2 families with a total of 5 children under the age of 9 had an amazing vacation at Karen's Lake House! The house was clean and there was plenty of room for all of us. The lake was just what we were looking for, quiet and calm, great swimming for the kids. We had a lot of fun on the kayaks and paddleboat. We also enjoyed fishing from the dock as well as the paddleboat. We ended up bringing our own rafts etc for the lake but didnt need to as all of the lake "toys" our kids would need were already there. The house is only a short trip from Lake Michigan which was also a plus. We really cant say enough great things about our stay here and we really hope to come again! Thanks Karen!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Weekend
We had a great time meeting with friends for a weekend at this house. It was a good meeting point between Chicago and Detroit. We used the boat, fire pit, grill, ping pong table, and lots of other stuff. Our kids loved it and spent most of the time swimming in the lake. And there was a great fireworks show over the lake on Saturday night. We would love to come back someday!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Family Getaway!
This home was everything we were looking for our family for every age - Swimming, Sunsets, Violleyball, Private clean getaway! We had a great time and would definitely do it again. Homeowner was great to work with and provided everything we could want or need for. Thank you Karen! Highly recommend this Lake home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019