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Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!

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A dining room with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, a cabinet with decorative items, and large windows with blinds.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black refrigerator, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden floor.
A circular stone fire pit surrounded by grass, with two metal benches facing it.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, wooden flooring, and a door leading to another room.
A spacious indoor area with a pool table, a bar area with stools, and a seating area with a sofa and chairs.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Set in a rural setting, this 5-bedroom vacation home accommodates 17 guests with 2 bathrooms and 2 separate living rooms. Enjoy outdoor activities such as motorboating, fishing, and kayaking. The property features a patio and is pet-friendly, with Timber Wolf Golf Club and Au Sable River as nearby attractions.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 17

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Place, Bear Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, East Lakes
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!

Large spacious home and heated entertaining area! Large groups welcome!! Great for hunters, boaters, off road enthusiast or just a getaway. ORV trail right across the road. Public boat launch near by for all sports lake. Beautiful fall colors and great winter trails. Fire pit for those cool evenings available. Play area for the kids and large front yard for games. Come stay and enjoy the Up North! Up to 2 dogs aloud. You must pick up after them.
Large entertaining area- tall tables, large sofa and sitting area with table, full kitchenette w/large fridge, pool table.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No vehicles aloud in garage.
Remove all sheets put in laundry area, remove all garbage put in dumpster by the road. Load all dirty dishes in dishwasher and start prior to leaving

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1423893vb
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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Bear Lake and Manistee Lake, while Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Map
Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • East Lakes - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 37 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 47 min drive - 68.8 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 52 min drive - 77.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dingman's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Ole Soul - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! located?

This family-friendly Kalkaska holiday home is located in a rural location, 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Bear Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Manistee Lake and Blue Lake. Starvation Lake and Lake Margrethe are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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 8 - Good. 11 out of 100 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property…garage was awesome with many things to do and lots of space to hang with friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property for guys golf weekend. Just 15 min from Grandview Golf course.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is great and the owners are friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. We had 4 golfers staying there for a long weekend. Only one small issue with the garage screen door. It needs to be repaired so it will work properly. Other than that, nice place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property and location
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was awesome! This is our 5th or 6th time staying here. Always on point!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Great location for trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Great spot to hit the trail for sxs and dirt biking!Accommodated 8 well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jenny answered all of our questions in a timely manner. We love that the heated garage provides a separate place to hang out while the house can remain quiet for others needing a rest. We love staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as stated - great experience for orv riding.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Close to trails

Had a good stay again. Second time staying here. Close to trails and lots of parking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice for big group

Family trip of 14. Enjoyed our stay. Garage was a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean and tidy. Garage was an awesome plus for us. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place for a good sized group

Great location and overall fun place to stay. Lots of activities to do in the barn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great location for riding with the trails across the street and down the road! The house is spacious and nice. The garage is awesome! We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay

My family and i had a blast! The gentleman next door plowed the driveway for us and was very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing and perfect for what we needed

Everything was great and well managed.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Absolutely Excellent

Perfect for our family weekend away. House was great and the extras were excellent! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great layout for a nice long weekend for a large group.

Nice layout for a large group. Large manage garage for the party. The house is great for relaxing and winding down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great getaway

Good place to go up north and get away. Easy shot to Traverse city and sleeps a lot of people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were a group of 8 friends in the area to ride the ORV trails. Ideal location to do that. After riding it was great to come back to the man cave garage and kick back, play some pool and watch the ballgame. We've been doing this annual trip for almost 20 years and this is one of the best places we've ever stayed. Thanks for the accommodations Jenny! We will be back and I highly recommend Blue Bear Hideout!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location and great house

The location of this house was perfect right in the middle of everything we wanted to do, it was private, everything was clean and organized. All of the games in the garage was amazing. Best location I've stayed at.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place!

Perfect spot for any getaway. Love the separate garage to hang out with everyone away from the house! House and garage both very clean and plenty of rooms for a bigger group
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family game get away

We thoroughly enjoyed our time. The house was as pictured. Very nice place to stay for what it was needed for, it was everything and more!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

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