Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays
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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All guest from read and agree to all House Rules prior to booking, found under Rental Agreement.
No smoking of any substances inside or outside of house. This is not the right property for smokers.
No pets or emotional support animals. Property strives to be allergen free.
Important information
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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
Long-term renters welcome
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
Frequently asked questions
Is Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays?
As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays on 19 May 2026 start from AU$397, 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 Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays located?
Situated in Petoskey, this holiday home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bear River and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Bear River Park and Odawa Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
6.4
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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.
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.
Leslie M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
2/10 Terrible
T R.
3 Jan 2026
Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy
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.
T R.
Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2025
Verified
4/10 Poor
Leshunn M.
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Hot
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.
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.
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.