Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays

Petoskey, Michigan
$357 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

The Bear River House is a century old farm house that has been completely renovated in 2022. The Bear River House is divided into two sides: The Main House and The Honey Suite. Both are separate and private, or for larger groups, both sides can be booked. This is The Main House. It is just south of Downtown Petoskey near Shopping, Restaurants, the Casino, Petoskey Snowmobile Club, North Country Trail, Petoskey Youth Soccer Association, River Road Sports Complex, Bear River Canoe Livery, Skiing, North Central Michigan College,. Hospital, and Little Travers Bay.

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  • School District Availability
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock 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 Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1000 Sq Ft (93 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

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

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Hunting Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sailing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Wildlife And Game Walks Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near A Hospital
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

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Review Review

  • Rick

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    Good stay place was clean and was very close to the soccer fields where my son had his tournament.

  • T R.

    Submitted Jan 3, 2026

    Stayed Nov 22, 2025

    Our family stayed at this property over Thanksgiving. While the home appeared clean on arrival, we immediately discovered a significant bug infestation, especially in the second bedroom where our children were supposed to sleep. Pest control was sent out the next day, but we were unable to use the home during treatment, and no cleaner was sent afterward to remove the dead bugs left behind.Throughout the stay, we also experienced ongoing utility and maintenance issues. The water repeatedly went out due to breakers flipping, even when very little was being used in the home. The upstairs bathroom was only usable as a half bath because the shower rod would not stay in place. The downstairs toilet frequently gurgled and splattered despite not being in use, which created additional sanitation concerns.The final issue was the presence of rodents. The host provided mouse traps as the solution, but the problem continued. At that point, we felt the home was no longer suitable for our family, and we ultimately had to leave and stay in a hotel for the remainder of our trip. This resulted in unexpected expenses, including replacing over 500 worth of food and paying for hotel and dining costs.The host offered only one night’s refund despite the property being unusable for multiple days. I’m sharing this review so future guests are aware of the issues we experienced. I hope the host is able to address these concerns for future stays.

  • Leo P.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    Definitely a clean house. Host communicated well. My coworkers that I traveled with enjoyed the property. Not far at all From activities/food. And for the price, not a bad spot. The only thing holding it back from a five star review, is the explanation more clear about sharing the entire building. Photos do seem to give extra volume to certain sections of the house. But not necessarily a bad thing just took us by surprise. We were traveling for work so really gave us a place to make our meals comfortably. And gave us a place to hang out at the end of our day. And again for the price, not too uncomfortable for sleep.

  • Christina C.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    The house wascute and clean. We all had concerns about the stairs to the bedrooms. There was no handrail and the railing stopped short of being safe

  • Mark M.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    House was very clean.Would have liked air conditioning in the whole house, not just the bedrooms.But slept well and location was very close to town.- Mark M.

  • Shawna U.

    Submitted Jul 7, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    The owner messaged me about three days before arriving, saying it might be delayed because of a busy cleaning schedule. We arrived about an hour and 40 minutes late and still hadn't gotten into the house. At that time, she told me it would be available no later than 7 (three hours after check-in). At 6:50, I asked about getting into the house. She didn't respond until after 7 and said it wasn't going to be ready for 30 more minutes. This wasn't the start to the vacation I wanted. Once we got in, the place was hot. They had two small AC units that helped with the heat but didn't cool the whole house. The plumbing was so bad we couldn't flush the downstairs bathroom toilet. The coffee bar that they talked about had coffee and half-and-half that was bad. The location wasn't bad, and that was a really good thing for us. We will never stay again nor recommend it for anyone.

  • Leslie M.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2023

    Stayed Aug 8, 2023

    The old farmhouse has been renovated with a cute bear theme. It’s location is convenient for trips to the beaches, trails and nice local towns. The only downside was the ventilation, with no A/C. Otherwise, nice dining area with games for families indoors and out, nice open kitchen and laundry room.

  • Leshunn M.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2023

    Stayed Jul 22, 2023

    There is no a.c units of any kind in this house. The temperature reached up to 98 degress with only 2 old box fans to keep the whole house cool. This house is not worth the money they are charging unless its in the winter time.

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$357+
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