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100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes

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Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Pierport Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪34 min drive‬

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About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Chestnut Hills Golf Course and Glovers Lake. .This family-friendly cottage is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Lake Michigan and 11.8 mi (19 km) from Crystal Mountain.
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What's nearby

  • Chestnut Hills Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 20 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Pierport Beach - 22 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 27 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 33 min drive - 33.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬20 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.

100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes

Enjoy one of Michigan's finest all-sports lakes in a secluded setting, with undeveloped lots on all sides (effectively 300' of private lake frontage). Our rustic/retro cottage kitchen, bathroom and powder room are all updated. Included at no extra charge is the use of our 14' aluminum fishing boat w/outboard motor & plenty of gas, standup paddleboards, kayaks, bicycles, and plenty of firewood for our indoor fireplace and outdoor firepit. (Dock and fishing boat are available around May 1 - November 1, but are removed during the other colder months.)

(Note: this is just 1 of about 5-10 "Bear Lake"s in the state of Michigan. Ours is the largest one, located in Manistee County, Bear Lake/Pleasanton Townships, south of Traverse City and north of Manistee, on U.S. 31.)
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Kevin Mallison

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

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

Comfort

  • 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.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Accessible parking space
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking indoors; outside is fine of course.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Tennis
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 1,002 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

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
Note from host: (because some of our guests have pet allergies)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: (adults responsible for children behavior/damages)

Events

No events allowed
(normal gatherings, just no wild parties)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking indoors; outside is fine of course.

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
Note from host: (normal gatherings, just no wild parties)
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

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100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janelle R., Chicago, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
My family had an incredible stay at Kevin's cottage on Bear Lake. It was so much fun to use the generously provided kayaks, stand-up paddle boards, canoe, and little motor boat. We made amazing memories together and Kevin's property was the perfect setting for our annual Northern Michigan family trip while visiting my hometown and exploring the region. It is the ideal place for relaxing OR finding something fun to do while connecting with family and nature. Kevin is a kind and accomodating host who communicated with every step of the way ensuring we were informed and comfortable. Thank you, Kevin! You really made our annual time Up North one of our best week's yet!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rita A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Juniper

All around good place & experience
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew B.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Outdated

Very outdated
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eliza S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

This little place was absolutely wonderful. The house is in a quite wooded area, very cozy and well equipped. The host was very friendly and helpful, even guided me through how to use the boat. It’s a great place to stay and I can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

rob w.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay

Everything was as advertised
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Dream come true!

We have always wanted to travel up north and this cabin was a dream come true!! Was the best place to take our first family vacation!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well worth it

Stayed two weekends in a row. Kevin was helpful thru out the process. The cabin and everything listed is accurate. No problems at all. Will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary K., Wyoming, Michigan

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beware

Needs some TLC. Propane heater was not vented. Oven was filthy as was carpet. Electrical plug above kitchen sink is loose. BEWARE! Lighting is dim. Dock is slippery and no hand rails. Couldn't excess boat. To far away from dock. Fire place wood was wet, not covered. Had to wash dishes before using. Cleaned out silverware drawer as it probably never had been done before. Bottom line... We are glad to be home!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great family retreat

A bit dated, but overall a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal Location

My family and I couldn't be more pleased with our experience at Bear Lake. Even though we managed to get cold, windy, rainy weather, we had a cozy cabin on a gorgeous lake. The cabin has modern amenities, yet a retro vibe that evokes nostalgia. On the nights it was dry, we enjoyed the grill and firepit. Kevin made sure we had everything we needed and was great to work with. Definitely plan to return during the warm season!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

EXACTLY what we were looking for!

Loved the comfy, old-fashioned furniture, the rustic cabin, yet with up-to-date kitchen and bath. Came for the cooler weather and changing leaves. Perfect timing! Two weeks of nothing but sitting on the dock with our coffee or wine. Mornings with the propane heater to take the chill off, and (most) evenings with the wood stove. Reading the guest book - "our 5th", "10th", "12th" "vacation here". No wonder people keep coming back! Thank you for sharing this beautiful piece of heaven with your guests!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing stay!

Kevin is an awesome host! This is a beautiful area. The cottage is retro and awesome. It’s not fancy, but is a great location and has everything that you need. It was quiet and relaxing. We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded family getaway

Very relaxing, secluded quiet family getaway. The location is settled on a dead end gravel road with minimal traffic. The cottage itself is surrounded and covered by trees so, plenty of shade. The lake front was very shallow and clear which allowed us and the kids to wade and swim without concern. Also, Lake Michigan with clear water beaches is only 13 minutes away. The only reason for the 4/5 star “accuracy of listing” is because the listing stated an A/C was in the master bedroom and there was not. Other than that, the listing and photos are pretty spot on. Kevin the owner was absolutely fantastic and friendly. We will definitely be back and look forward to working with him again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey C.

Liked: Cleanliness

The view is priceless

It was exactly as stated, the views are nearly unmatched. Great value, wonderful stay and plenty of activities surrounding the property as well. 5 star experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay in Bear Lake

We had a nice stay at our cozy cabin. Kevin, the property owner, has made nice improvements to this lakeside cabin. It is just right for a small family weekend retreat or summertime waterfront vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

KEVIN D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Will stay here agan.

👍
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melody B.

Liked: Cleanliness

If this cabin is available - BOOK IT NOW!!

Don’t hesitate! This cabin is directly on Bear Lake and I wished I lived there. It’s a perfect rustic Michigan cabin, with everything you will need for the best relaxing getaway. The sunrises were incredible, the sunsets were stunning. Even the crescent moon was bright and beautiful over the Lake. Kevin communicated with us all along the way. We didn’t use the boat, kayak or paddle boards because it was the end of October and…brrr. But Kevin had gas in the motor of the boat just in case we wanted. And to think we could have used all of those without an extra charge! The wifi, the TV, the free firewood for the working fireplace, the warm gas heaters, the stocked cabinets (T.P., paper towels) made our stay so much more enjoyable. I’ve never been in a more convenient and well stocked cabin. We loved all the windows that faced the water. We are already looking forward to a return visit. Also, if you aren’t familiar with the area, Bear Lake is so close to Manistee, Arcadia, Frankfort, and other spots of Michigan beauty. Next time, we’ll bring our own pillows as that is always more comfortable. We stayed in the master bedroom and the bed was comfortable. Plenty of closet space and drawers to get our things out of suitcases. Thanks, Kevin, for sharing your cabin with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

Liked: Cleanliness

A true gem

We had a wonderful stay at Kevins little gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darlene S., Redford

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy, peaceful & beautiful 😍

We really loved our stay at Juniper cottage. Nice up north feel notty pine cottage with a great Fireplace. Kevin is a fabulous host & provided us with everything we needed! The view is amazing & the area is wonderful. We will return for sure. Thank you again, Kevin.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Larry S., Kalamazoo, MI

Very Peaceful with Exception.

Overall nice with exceptions. Beautiful lake and nice cottage. It was very quiet and we had a lot of fun. Great swimming beach. Close to fun stuff. There was an issue with the sewer and they had it draining in a trench which was open and it smelled awful every time someone ran the water. It smelled awful when we were outside. Especially at the fire pit. This should of never been that way. If that was addressed it would of been a much nicer experience.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Lake and Nice host

We enjoyed are week so much. Our host was great! The only thing which could improve was the pots and pans in kitchen. The non stick was coming off most and made me nervous it would be in our food. I would buy regular pots so people could not ruin them with the metal utensils and maybe a mixing bowl set. Cottage was so clean. Beds great. Upholstered Furniture older but being outside all day using the lake made that ok for us. We even had a fishing boat with a motor and kayaks for all of us to use and stand up paddle board s We would go back here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer E.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love it!

Best vacation spot! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jacky W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bear Lake fun

Kevin, our host, was very gracious and helpful. Bear Lake is in the back yard and there are lots of water toys to play with. It was a fun stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Sara G.

Juniper cabin

We had a very nice time there. Boat ran great, lake was clean and the property owner was great to work with, we would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022