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Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails!

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Room
Christmas is on it’s way!
Living area
Bathroom- linens, hair dryer, toiletries...
Full Kitchen with new stainless steel appliances

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Kitchen
AU$142
avg per night

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Wellston Branch Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Township Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area
The current price is AU$142
avg per night

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About the area

Wellston

Wellston is home to this hotel. Fawn Crest Golf Course and Northern Natural LLC are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Timmerman Lake. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like cycling and hiking/biking trails.

What's nearby

  • Wellston Branch Library - 4 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Chittenden Lake - 5 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 5 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Cooley Bridge Roadside Park - 6 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Traks Bar And Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zeppi's Pizza - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails!

The Bear Den is a 1 Bed, 1Bath (Shower) Unit in the newly remodeled Black Bear Inn in Wellston, Mi

The unit (motel style room) features a double and single bed in the private bedroom with exterior door, Full Kitchen and Living area. Living Room Sofa is a double sleeper sofa. Bathroom features shower, sink, toiletries, and all the linens your group may require.

Location: This motel is located on M-55 (Caberfae Hwy) and has potential for road noise- Please keep this in mind when making a reservation!

SNOWMOBILERS- The trails do not run into this property, however, we do offer a staging area right off the trail at the corner of M-55/Seaman Rd in Wellston. You can park your trailers in the lot and ride to the trails. The trailers may remain on the lot the duration of your stay. The lot offers video surveillance 24/7 to keep tabs on your property. Contact for additional details!

Satellite television provided by Dish Network. Free WIFI

FAQ's

Can we bring our pet?
Unfortunately we have many guests with pet allergies and pet hair/dander is a constant issue. We are not accepting pets at this time.

What do we need to bring?
We supply toilet paper, hand soap, paper towel, dish soap, sponges, linens/blankets/pillows for beds (beds are made for guests) as well as towels, washcloths, kitchen towels, mini shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, etc.. We suggest bringing anything you feel you may need in addition and reviewing our amenities and supply list in it's entirety prior to traveling to your rental.

What activities are available in your area?
The activities in our area are nearly entirely outdoor recreation activities. Blessed to be located in the Manistee National Forest we are lucky to be very close to some amazing hiking/fat biking trails such as the Big M and the North Country Trail. We are surrounded by lakes and rivers as well. Kayak or canoe on the Big Manistee, the Little Manistee or the Pine River. Watch the salmon run in the fall in small creeks or fish one of our many small lakes. We are also located only about a half hour from Lake Michigan and it's beautiful beaches. Shopping is available in Manistee, Ludington, and Traverse City. Our area also has many ATV and Snowmobile trails and trail maps are available online and in the welcome book at our cabins. This cabin is located approx 20-35 minutes from Crystal Mountain and Caberfae Peaks for skiing and snowboarding. We are located 25 minutes from the Little River Casino and our area hosts the Hoxeyville Music Festival Annually as well!

How far are you from...?
Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes: A little over an hour
Manistee: 25 Minutes
Ludington: 50 Minutes
Traverse City: 1 Hr- 1 1/4 Hour

What is your cancellation policy: You will receive a full refund if your stay is cancelled at least 14 days prior to arrival. We will make every attempt to rebook your dates and you will receive a refund if we are able do so.

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Pack n play available upon request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
250.00 fine
No fish cleaning on property.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! ?

As of 16 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! on 19 Apr 2026 start from AU$142, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! located?

Situated in Wellston, this hotel is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Timmerman Lake and Wellston Branch Library. Fawn Crest Golf Course and Cranberry Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 39 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was wonderful great place very clean close to rivers had a blast will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ally M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was exceptionally friendly and helpful when we called for our entrance code. The room was clean, comfy, and lovely, perfect size for the two of us for a few days of skiing and exploring the area. Perfect distance from everything- 20 min to Caberfae, 20 minutes to Manistee, even closer to M-55 market (great spot!) and the Redneck Yacht Club. Thinking of coming back next year and making it a tradition!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice and cozy, stayed in the same room Oct 2024. Will most likely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A very cozy getaway

Exactly what we were looking for. Had a great time and will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cabin in Wellston

Perfect location for our trip to the Manistee NF, which was only 5 minutes away. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. The stove and full sized refrigerator were a definite plus. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bear Inn is our go-to place for get-a-ways from our busy lives. We love hanging out there and using it as a base camp to travel to Manistee, hiking trails and Traverse City. It's a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bears den

Very nice cabin. Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Nice

Very nice property, very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent little to stay during the salmon run.

This place was very clean and cozy. Great location for fishing. The beds were comfortable and clean. Living room was comfortable and clean.Good parking. Bathroom kinda tight but still nice. All around a good place to stay. Will book again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute rooms. More than i expected. We will stay again on a future trip.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great value. Had everything and a cute cabin charm. Very good location to so many local places. Found that my sister rented the river location while I rented the black bear and both of us were so happy. Owner does an amazing job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice home away from home

The furniture and beds were comfortable and not overly worn compared to other Vrbo properties we’ve stayed at. The unit is nicely updated. The amenities were more than expected. The price was spot on, although we didn't stay for the entire reservation due to weather not cooperating with our snowboarding plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Deb A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Baby girl visit

We love this property and the coziness of the cabins, however, this time was a little less comfy. The beds really got to us this time. We should've got the room with bigger beds. I'll remember next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Host Minor issue quickly resolved
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Ken W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Road Noise

The cost great. The property was clean! Although, the road noise from the vehicles driving by was terrible. With that said my wife and I did sleep very well. If noise wouldn't be a bother then this is a clean and cost friend place to stay! PS add largers TV's :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Favorite place

We stay here a few times a year! Alicia is always accommodating and our rooms are always perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

We love the Black Bear Inn. This was our 3rd time visiting. The place was very clean and comfortable. They have many outdoor games, however we go to fish and gamble. I can’t recommend this place enough. Hop skip and jump to Lake Michigan and Manistee. The hosts are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up North Getaway

Clean, Cozy, and Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

eric f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The inn is lovely. A very nice place for a weekend get away.

Renting this property was an easy process. This is a very nice inn that had been redone well with a great up north theme.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and clean

The property was clean and easy to find. The check in process was very easy. We had everything we needed in the unit and the bed was pretty comfy! The only downside was the size of the shower but other than that we had a great stay and the unit was well put together and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous place

This place is amazing! Host provided coffee, snacks, toiletries, and much more. Extremely clean. Comfortable beds and great living area furniture. Outside area is very nice, grills, firepit, picnic tables. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would like bigger bed in bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Super nice cabin, it was a great location for us as we were skiing at Caberfea.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious. Shower stall is a bit small but served its purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

Great clean centrally located location for outdoor activities near Wellston
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021