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

Bear Lake, Michigan
$146 avg/night
Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

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 only about 30' away from our cottage). Our older rustic/retro cottage has a kitchen, bathroom and separate powder room (1.5 bathrooms) that are all updated (see pictures). Included at no extra charge is the use of our 14' aluminum fishing boat w/outboard motor & plenty of gas, canoe, 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.) We also have both a gas grill and a charcoal grill for your use.

Note: this is just 1 of about 5-10 Bear Lakes 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.

Note: Our cottage has 4 beds total (2 queen beds and 2 twin bunk beds) in 2 separate bedrooms. So it can sleep up to 6 people. We have 2 bathrooms (1 full bath and 1 half bath).

Note: Our cottage comes with dishes, pots & pans, soaps, paper products, towels and linens so you don't have to bring those.

Note: To keep your cost as low as possible, we allow our renters to clean the cottage themselves before checkout, or you can pay our cleaning staff to do it for you. Our staff charges $30/hr. up to a maximum of $90 for 3 hours, depending on how clean you leave the cottage. Any cleaning costs simply will be charged by Vrbo to your booking deposit.

Note: We provide a 10% returning guest discount in the future to those who have left our cottage in good condition and want to come back.

Note: At your convenience before checking in, we definitely need to talk with you by phone so we can give you more information about our property and answer any questions you might think of. This allows us to be totally prepared before your arrival. We want you to be 100% satisfied with your choice of vacation accommodations!

Note: We are available by phone 24/7 (similar to a hotel front desk) to answer your questions and ensure all your needs are met. We offer this to make you feel secure in knowing you aren't alone once you've booked our cottage.

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  • Feature Features
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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • 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) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 1002 Sq Ft (93 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Wheelchair-accessible Parking And Van Parking Available
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Free Firewood Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Bicycle On Site Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Casino Nearby Fishing Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games Stereo TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys Highchair
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

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

    Housekeeping (on Request) Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    1 On-site Accessible Parking Spaces 2 Stairs To Reach Property Area Rugs In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevator (single Level Property) Note From Host: No Smoking Indoors; Outside Is Fine Of Course. Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas Thin Carpet In Public Areas Wheelchair Accessible Wheelchair-accessible Parking Wheelchair-accessible Van Parking

CheckIn Check-in : 02:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Kathy G.

    Submitted May 22, 2026

    Stayed Apr 26, 2026

    We enjoyed our get away in this cozy cabin.

  • Juan M.

    Submitted Oct 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 13, 2025

    The place was great overall. I will look for this place if I am back in the area for work. Thanks, Juan!

  • Jerry H.

    Submitted Oct 14, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Quiet little cozy house on a beautiful clear lake. The house was perfect for our family of 5. Only 10-15 minutes away from beautiful Lake Michigan beaches and dunes. Plenty of water toys for the kids and great views of sunrise and sunset every day. The host was very nice and helpful. We enjoyed every second we were there and would definitely stay again.

  • Jack M.

    Submitted Oct 12, 2025

    Stayed Oct 9, 2025

    Had a lot of fun here.Great location w beautiful lake views.Boat was awesome.Had everything we needed

  • Penny B.

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 21, 2025

    We enjoyed our stay at Bear Lake. Just wish the fish were biting more.

  • Brad C.

    Submitted Sep 7, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    Nice and cozy place, very nice location, Host was amazing with communications and answering any questions we had, lake is lovely

  • Submitted Aug 20, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Great cottage on a beautiful lake! Fishing was pretty good and the lake has clear water and a sandy bottom so it’s great for kids. We loved that a fishing boat was available as well as kayaks and paddle boards. The cottage was cozy and the beds were comfortable.

  • Janelle R.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    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!

  • Rita A.

    Submitted May 23, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    All around good place & experience

  • Matthew B.

    Submitted Nov 1, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    Very outdated

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$146+
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