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The Nodding Bear - Spacious Log Cabin
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 12 306.6 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Gaylord, MI
- Place, Gaylord Country Club5 min drive
- Place, Boyne Mountain23 min drive
- Place, Otsego Lake State Park24 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)
Downstairs Queen 1
1 Queen Bed
Downstairs Queen 2
1 Queen Bed
Downstairs Queen 3 bunk
2 Queen Beds
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Twin Room 1
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Downstairs Bath
Toilet · Shower only
Main Floor Half Bath
Towels provided · Toilet
Master Bath
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
The Nodding Bear - Spacious Log Cabin
Wonderful custom-built Montana pine log home with huge covered porch. This home is secluded on a dead-end street and backs up to a nature preserve in the backyard. Cozy up to a natural wood-burning fireplace with a cultured stone hearth. Cook for your whole family in our large kitchen.
You are only:
10 minutes to downtown shops and dining
15 minutes to Otsego Resort, skiing and golf
19 minutes to Treetops, skiing, and golf
20 minutes to Boyne Mountain, skiing and golf
**Additional rules**
We run on septic. Please only flush toilet paper and NOTHING else. If the septic clogs during your stay, a fee may be assessed to have a plumber come make repairs.
Because this home backs up to the forest, there is a chance that wildlife may wander into the yard, this included black bears. Please do not feed any animals or leave any trash outside as it will encourage them to return.
No smoking
Not suitable for pets
Check-in is anytime after 4PM
Check out is at 11AM
Self-check-in
**IMPORTANT** Please make sure you read and comply with these rules:
NO SMOKING IN THE HOME AT ALL
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS WHATSOEVER.
NO Pets of any kind, no exceptions
NO Excessive guests
NO Mailing packages to the home
NO PARTYING of any kind, inside or outside the property. Please respect the community. Noise level MUST BE MINIMAL after 10PM! Violation of the noise/party rule will result in the police being called, termination of your reservation, and the security deposit being retained. We must respect the peace of the community! Thank you.
You are only:
10 minutes to downtown shops and dining
15 minutes to Otsego Resort, skiing and golf
19 minutes to Treetops, skiing, and golf
20 minutes to Boyne Mountain, skiing and golf
**Additional rules**
We run on septic. Please only flush toilet paper and NOTHING else. If the septic clogs during your stay, a fee may be assessed to have a plumber come make repairs.
Because this home backs up to the forest, there is a chance that wildlife may wander into the yard, this included black bears. Please do not feed any animals or leave any trash outside as it will encourage them to return.
No smoking
Not suitable for pets
Check-in is anytime after 4PM
Check out is at 11AM
Self-check-in
**IMPORTANT** Please make sure you read and comply with these rules:
NO SMOKING IN THE HOME AT ALL
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS WHATSOEVER.
NO Pets of any kind, no exceptions
NO Excessive guests
NO Mailing packages to the home
NO PARTYING of any kind, inside or outside the property. Please respect the community. Noise level MUST BE MINIMAL after 10PM! Violation of the noise/party rule will result in the police being called, termination of your reservation, and the security deposit being retained. We must respect the peace of the community! Thank you.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
About the area
Gaylord
Gaylord is home to this holiday home. Boyne Mountain and Gaylord Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex. Gaylord Discovery Center and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Gaylord, MI
What's nearby
- Gaylord Country Club - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
- Gaylord Discovery Center - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
- Otsego County Sportsplex - 15 min drive - 15.2 km
- Boyne Mountain - 23 min drive - 27.1 km
- Otsego Lake State Park - 24 min drive - 28.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 12 min drive
- Five Guys - 10 min drive
- Taco Bell - 11 min drive
- Culver's - 10 min drive
- Qdoba Mexican Eats - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Teresa Ottman

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