100 ft lakefront on Bear Lake, close to Crystal Mountain and Arcadia Bluffs

Bear Lake, Michigan
$382 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to our little slice of Up North paradise. The Den sits on 100 ft of lake front with expansive, south facing views. Steps lead down to clean, shallow, and sandy water. Two kayaks, for adult use only, are included for your enjoyment. (Kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, pontoons, and hydrobikes can be rented at Bear Lake Marina).

Modern comforts and nostalgic charm make this your Pure Michigan retreat. The Den is well appointed with 1 King bedroom, 1 Queen bedroom, and a bunk spacewith 2 sets of twin beds. There are 1.5 bathrooms.

4Season~WIFI~Smart TV~Washer~Dryer~Towels~Bedding~Fully equipped kitchen~Patio~Dock~Fire Pit~Charcoal Grill~Shampoo

Enjoy spending time at our cabin, or use it as a springboard for all of your up north activities.

Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course -6 miles
Lake Michigan -7 miles
Crystal Mountain -14 miles
Little River Casino -17 miles
Frankfort -19 miles
Manistee -23 miles
Sleeping Bear Dunes -28 miles
Interlochen -31 miles
Traverse City -45 miles
Betsie River
Bear Creek
Manistee River

Rental Rules: Guest agrees to abide by the Rental Rules at all times while at the property and shall cause all members of the rental party and anyone else Guest permits on the property to abide by the following rules at all times while at the property.

Access: Guest shall allow Homeowner access to the property for purposes of repair and inspection. Homeowner shall exercise this right of access in a reasonable manner.
1. Check-in time is after 4 pm EST and check out 11 am EST

2. This is a non-smoking property

3. Pets are not permitted in rental property

4. Keep the property and all furnishings in good order

5. Only use appliances for their intended uses
6. Children shall be supervised at all times. No child may be allowed on docks or paddleboat unattended.
7. House capacity is 8 people
8. Please keep noise to a reasonable level, particularly at night.
9. Please do not cut or damage any trees, limbs or branches, ground foliage.


1. PAYMENT – An advance payment equal to 100% of the rental rate is required at the time of booking.
2. CANCELLATIONS – For a 100% refund of accommodation fees, cancellation must be made 60 days prior to check-in. For a 50% refund of accommodation fees, cancellation must be made 30 days prior to check-in. Cleaning fee and security deposit will be refunded 100% if reservation is cancelled before check-in date.

3. MONTHLY RESERVATION CANCELLATIONS – Monthly renters must cancel sixty (60) days prior to check-in. Monthly renters who make a change that results in a shortened stay must be made at least thirty (30) days prior to check-in.
4. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY- The maximum number of guests per cabin is limited to eight (8) persons.
THIS PROPERTY REQUIRES A SEVEN (7) NIGHT MINIMUM STAY; Two (2) nights during autumn, winter, and spring seasons.

5. Longer minimum stays may be required during holiday periods. If a rental is taken for less than two days, the guest will be charged the two-night rate.
6. INCLUSIVE FEES – Rates include a one-time linen-towel setup. Amenity fees are included in the rental rate.

7. NO DAILY MAID SERVICE – While linens and bath towels are included in the cabin, daily maid service is not included in the rental rate. We suggest you bring your own beach towels. We do not permit towels or linens to be used for lake water or boating, or to be taken from the property.
8. RATE CHANGES – Rates are subject to change without notice.

9. FALSIFIED RESERVATIONS – Any reservation obtained under false pretense will be subject to forfeiture of advance payment, deposit and/or rental money, and the party will not be permitted to check in.
10. POLICY/ROAD CONDITIONS – No refunds will be given for storms. We recommend four wheel drive and/or chains during the snow months. We DO NOT refund due to road conditions.
11. This cottage is privately owned; the owners are not responsible for any accidents, injuries or illness that occurs while on the premises or its facilities. The Homeowners are not responsible for the loss of personal belongings or valuables of the guest. By accepting this reservation, it is agreed that all guests are expressly assuming the risk of any harm arising from their use of the premises or others whom they invite to use the premise.
12. Water and Septic: The Property is on a well and septic systems. The mineral content in the water is high. The well water may have an odor. The septic system is very effective; however, it will clog up if improper material is flushed. DO NOT FLUSH anything other than toilet paper. No feminine products or trash of any kind should be flushed at any time. If it is found that feminine products have been flushed and clog the septic system, you will be charged/ liable for damages.







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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Charcoal Grill Firepit Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Shampoo Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Hunting Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Sailing Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Note From Host: Non Smoking Only Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Matt N.

    Submitted Oct 22, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    Unfortunately we didn’t ski,it was October.

  • Amanda B.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    The house was very accommodating. The kitchen was fully stocked with dishes and cup of all sorts

  • Laura H.

    Submitted Nov 26, 2023

    Stayed Nov 22, 2023

    This was a perfect cabin for a Thanksgiving weekend getaway. Nice size and amenities for 6 people (4 adults, 2 kids, could definitely fit 2 more). Loved the fireplace and cozy living area. Also close to Arcadia and Manistee for day trips, we even jumped in Bear Lake in November! Would recommend for any good getaway on a lovely lake and would like to visit again in the spring or summer!

  • Greg J.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2023

    Stayed Aug 19, 2023

    Felt like home

  • Beth G.

    Submitted Oct 15, 2022

    Stayed Oct 6, 2022

    Our weekend was planned for golf however due to weather enjoyed lots of other things. Distilleries, casinos and bar food experience. The Den is a great place for views. We had a camp fire and enjoyed many laughs amongst friends. Looking forward to our next stay.

  • Brian L.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2022

    Stayed Sep 29, 2022

    We came up from Florida for a wedding. Beautiful house on the lake - great views - great house!

  • Dawn D.

    Submitted Jul 19, 2022

    Stayed Jul 9, 2022

    Quiet area, clean and very comfortable here. Centrally located to various smaller towns. Communication was easy with owner’s. Would like to rent here again.

  • Diane S.

    Submitted May 2, 2022

    Stayed Apr 24, 2022

    This cabin was just perfect! Cozy, comfortable, and the perfect place to rest and relax. I hope to come back again!

  • Heather C.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2021

    Stayed Oct 15, 2021

    A beautiful property! Well taken care of, and it had everything we needed. The Den is perfect for a northern stay at the peak of fall colors. We rented this with another couple to tour the northwest part of lower peninsula. It was right on the water with a very peaceful and relaxed setting. We enjoyed our stay immensely. The local bar and grill called 44 Grill was good too!

  • Bridget R.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2021

    Stayed Dec 31, 1969

    Had a great time here. Clean and looked just as pictured. Loved that it was right on the lake and how much shallow water there was- it was perfect for our 18 month old.

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$367+
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