Dancing Bear Cabin

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

South Branch, MI

Rifle River Recreation Area18 min drive
Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center33 min drive
East Tawas, MI (ECA-Iosco County)46 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course72 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Loft

3 Double Futons

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

If you're looking to book dates in 2024 our calendar opens
January 1st for next year stays. Please come back then to book your date at Dancing Bear Cabin.
A beautiful, secluded log cabin. This is your destination for family and friends to reconnect in the beauty and quiet of nature. All the modern amenities with the rustic charm of ‘up north’ life. Two levels give you plenty of room to stretch out and relax. A dedicated office area lets you spend some time at work. Watch beautiful sunrises and sunsets from the screened in porch on rocking chairs. Enjoy the fire pit and a game of corn hole on our spacious 20 acres. Remember to bring your fishing rod to test your luck in the pond. The pond is 20 feet deep with approximately 5 feet of shallow around the edge. There is also a small dock to fish off. The main floor has a full working kitchen and three bedrooms with two bathrooms. There's also a loft area with bunk beds and a futon perfect for kids in the summer. The loft has its own A/C and heating unit. The bottom level features a pool table, a 65-inch tv with DVD player and another bathroom. You may not want to leave but there's much to enjoy in the area. Kayak on the Ausable River just 10 minutes away or the Rifle River 15 minutes away. Want a bigger lake? Lake Huron is 40 minutes from the cabin, but Long Lake and Alcona Damn Pond is half the distance where there's public access for boats. There’re also two beautiful golf courses in Glennie, Eagle Ridge and Hale, Wickard Hills minutes away. If ATV trails are what you need, the South Branch Trails for ATVs and snowmobiles is just 2 miles away. Don't miss a chance to star gaze, according to the Bortle Dark Sky scale we are at a 2 for darkness. Unless you're in the middle of Lake Michigan it doesn't get any better than that! Make sure you download the Star Chart app that tells you the names of the constellations you'll be seeing on a clear night. Dancing Bear Cabin is the perfect place to make memories with family and friends. We hope you enjoy our home as much as we do.

Property manager

Anne Gardner

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Dryer

Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No use of fireplace or wood burner stove

No fireworks or firearms to be discharged on property. No hunting on the property

No vehicles of any kind on the lawn areas No swimming in the pond

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

About the area

South Branch

Located in South Branch, this vacation home is in a rural area. Corsair Ski Trails and Ogemaw Hills Pathway Trailhead 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 Au Sable River. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking, rafting, and motor boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

South Branch, MI

What's nearby

Rifle River Recreation Area - 18 min drive
Lumberman's Monument Visitor Center - 33 min drive
The Nightmare Golf Course - 60 min drive
Tawas Point State Park - 66 min drive
Lakewood Shores Resort - The Gailes Golf Course - 72 min drive

Restaurants

Long Lake Bar & Grill - 10 min drive
Bear's Den Restaurant - 19 min drive
Largent's Cafe - 11 min drive
Timber's Steak House - 4 min drive
Fish House - 18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dancing Bear Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Cherie E.

29 Sept 2023

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

Exceptional

Our stay at Dancing Bear exceeded our expectations. Particularly well stocked and very comfortable spaces for three couples. We will definitely try to come back for another getaway.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

3 Sept 2023

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

Will book again

Great place to stay. Love the seclusion

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoinette G.

25 Aug 2023

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

BEAUTIFUL !!

We needed a quiet and beautiful retreat for a girls weekend. This cabin didn’t disappoint us! It was beautiful and quiet. Everything you could think of was provided in this home. We talked about doing a couples weekend night year during our first night. Thanks for sharing your place! We’ll be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

NATHAN W.

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Disliked: Location

Nice house

The house was great very well taken care go. The only issuse we had where it was on very rough dirt road just over a mile, we found dirty laundry under the beds there was dry up contacts on the kitchen counter it was a little weird to find a grave with head stones on the property next to the pond I think they should but that in the post. And we had our items moved in the house while we where gone that the day both days like someone had came in and looked in our stuff Other than that the place is great!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte L.

31 July 2023

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

Perfect Place to enjoy your family vacation

The clean and spacious home was perfect for our large family. Everyone had their own space. There was plenty to do even if it rained. The outdoor spaces were set-up perfectly for times of gathering. LOVED the large screened in porch. Saw lots of wild life too. Perfectly located near lots of fun activities. Some were..... Frankenmuth, Oscoda Beach, and boba/bubble tea in Rose City. Absolutly perfect hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Anne Gardner

Welcome to our retirement home. We don’t plan on retiring for a few years yet, hopefully sooner rather than later, until then please enjoy our home as much as we do. We’re born and raised Michiganders and have friends who live in the immediate area. We spend as much time as we can here with friends and family, making memories and enjoying being together. We hope you do the same!

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