Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit

Alanson, Michigan
$919 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 4

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 16

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Nestled on the banks of the Crooked River, this charming retreat offers a central location to enjoy all four seasons of Pure Michigan fun! From thoughtfully appointed bathrooms, bedrooms that can sleep up to 16 guests, a kids hang out named Camp Run Amuck, newly updated for Summer 2025, to a stocked kitchen, Bear Cabin offers something for everyone in the group. Modern amenities include high speed internet, EV Charger, 2 sets of washer/dryers, wood burning fireplace and  year round outdoor hot tub. Guests can enjoy the use of 4 kayaks and 2 stand-up paddle boards or bring your boat and park it at the private dock.  Three hundred seventy five feet of waterfront provides plenty of room to spread out and challenge each other to yard games in the park like setting. Evenings can be spent sharing stories of your day’s adventures around the fire pit or gazing at a star filled sky from the outdoor hot tub. It's easy to see why you'll be able to unwind at our place and enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer.  Gather your group of friends or family and hurry to this central Northern Michigan location and be our guest at Bear Cabin in Alanson.

Parking Note:  we can fit 5-6 cars in our driveway depending on their size.

SUMMER/SPRING FUN

Mackinac Island Ferry - 36 Miles

Multiple nearby golf courses

Hiking and Biking Trails

Private dock - BYOB (bring your own boat)

Part of the Inland Waterway

Direct Access to Burt and Crooked Lakes

WINTER FUN

Skiing - The Highlands at Harbor Springs  15 miles away  Nubs Nob 14 mile away Boyne mountain 32 miles

Snowmobile Trails  -  easily pick up LP76/7 

Pond Hill Farm - free tubing 20 miles

FALL FUN

Tunnel of Trees - 16 Miles

ATV Trails

Many area wineries and breweries

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  • Feature Features
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  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3201 Sq Ft (297 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Dishwasher Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Electric Car Charging Station On Site Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage Wheelchair-accessible Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi, With Speed Of 100+ Mbps (good For 1–2 People Or Up To 6 Devices)
  • OUTDOORS

    Balcony Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • POOL/SPA

    Hot Tub
  • BATHROOMS

    4 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Jetted Bathtub Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • THINGS TO DO

    Kayak On Site
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Video Games Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Highchair Playground Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only Wheelchair-accessible Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 16

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Cipriana D.

    Submitted Feb 12, 2026

    Stayed Feb 6, 2026

    Very beautiful home! It had everything we needed for a weekend stay.

  • Dustin E.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    Bear Cabin was perfect for our family ski trip. The house was clean and in great shape. Amenities were perfect for our party of 12. Couldn't have asked for more.

  • Nancy S.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 23, 2025

    The Bear Cabin was cozy and perfect for our Christmas stay. They even decorated it quite a bit. The cabin is adorable and well outfitted for families. Good size bedrooms. I wish we had been there in warmer weather, too because the porches looked like a nice place to relax!

  • Judy A.

    Submitted Dec 26, 2025

    Stayed Dec 20, 2025

    The Bear Cabin was ideal for our family pre-Christmas vacation. There were 11 of us, ages 18-85. The place was top notch in all the amenities that it offered & was so clean! Kelly answered all my questions about the cabin promptly.Our sleeping situations were great with lots of wonderful bedding! The kitchen was stocked so well that it enabled us to do our traditional fondue & Italian meals easily!The hot tub was enjoyed by several of us & we had a great day of skiing at Nubs Nob with good ski conditions.We attended mass at the Church of the Cross in the Woods in Indian River & then ate a great breakfast at Christopher’s Cafe.Thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin with my family!!Judy A.

  • Todd D.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    Beautiful house on the river, if you have to be in business meetings all day, can’t think of a better place to do it. We were very pleased with how clean the house is, and how comfortable all of the bedding is.

  • Richard H.

    Submitted Jul 12, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    It was clean& ready for our activities as it was well equipped with water features. The AC worked very well & as we sat on the deck we had multiple comments from boaters on the attractiveness of your house, especially the bears!!

  • Joyce D.

    Submitted Jul 5, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    Beautiful property. Perfect spot between Burt and Crooked lakes. The porch was the favorite spot to sit. Very clean, comfortable, and well stocked.

  • Brendan G.

    Submitted Feb 19, 2025

    Stayed Feb 14, 2025

    The cabin is huge and well appointed.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$919+
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