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Bear Lake Garden House - 3 Bedroom house with Wi-Fi and Large Deck

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Interior
Smart TV, DVD player, video library
Smart TV, DVD player, video library
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • James Lake
  • Pierport Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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About the area

Bear Lake

When you stay at this vacation home in Bear Lake, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Little River Casino. .This vacation home is 11.5 mi (18.6 km) from Crystal Mountain and 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from James Lake.

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Pierport Beach - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 16 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Little River Casino - 18 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 22 min drive - 24.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Lake Side Cafe - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬9 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.

Bear Lake Garden House - 3 Bedroom house with Wi-Fi and Large Deck

Enjoy this spacious 3-bedroom home, on a large lot overlooking Bear Lake. Lake Michigan, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course, and Crystal Mountain Resort are 7 miles away. The Lake is just across the street, and the home boasts large views of the lake and the beautiful sunsets.

The home has wonderful old charm and is decorated 1920's style to match the period it was built. It has a large Outdoor Deck, Fire Pit, and Spacious Lawn for all your outdoor activities. The ornate interior features 3 private bedrooms that have 1 king bed, and 2 full beds, perfect for a good night's sleep. All the sleeping areas have ceiling fans and window AC units. There is an additional space with a cozy queen size sofa bed for extra comfort as a 4th sleeping area. There are 2 full bathrooms equipped with towels and hair dryers, guests can freshen up with ease. One of the two living rooms offers an additional space a queen size sofa bed . The kitchen is fully stocked with dishes and pans to cook your holiday dinner, and there is even a fancy dinning set in the china cabinet for a service of 12. The large refrigerator does have an ice maker. This home has air conditioning in the upstairs sleeping areas, but it is a lake house built for airflow to cool the home as long as weather permits. The home gets a nice breeze from the lake during the summer to keep things cool. There is plenty of parking for all the guests as well as room for boat and trailer parking. Kickback, relax, and enjoy everything Bear Lake and the Bear Lake Garden House has to offer.

This home is within walking distance of a gas station, grocery store, shops and restaurants. Just across the street is the public swim beach, city park, playground, boat launch and Hopkins Park Campground. We are a 7 min drive away from Lake Michigan, and 10 minutes away from the beginning of wine tasting, and surrounded by multiple golf courses for those golf enthusiasts.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. A Smart television and a DVD player are provided for your entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike storage.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property manager

Derrick

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community and sustainability
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bicycles
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Garden
  • Grey water recycling system
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Unit size: 1,700 square feet
  • Water-efficient showers
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Load and start dishwasher with dirty dishes prior to checkout.
We ask that you not wear shoes in the home, and do not leave wet towels on the hard wood floors. We recommend bringing slippers.
This house has no Air Conditioning, be Mindful of weather conditions, and do not leave the windows open if there is a chance of rain.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
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 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 Registration Number 2025002

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Bear Lake Garden House - 3 Bedroom house with Wi-Fi and Large Deck Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the historic home! Comfortable beds.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian H., Portland, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location. Just wish we would have had more time to stay. Will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent location for a golf trip

The place was just as described and the host left out a bunch of local snacks. Will be coming back next time we play Arcadia Bluffs!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Fun

Amazing stay at a beautiful house! So many supplies and extra touches. Derrick was an incredible host. We felt safe, cozy, comfortable, and cared for. Can’t say enough positive things! Just stay there, you will be glad you did.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golfing trip

Absolutely fantastic! Home is beautifully restored, everything was terrific.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Every Detail

Superb home with interesting style/history and very clean. The host had every detail covered and provided free snacks and other goodies. It’s a steal for the price - one of the best rentals we’ve stayed in. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025