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Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio

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View from the cover portion of the large Trek deck built around 3 large trees
Fall view by the lake
Fall deck view
Property grounds
Covered Deck

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Atlanta, MI
  • Place, Clear Lake State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Garland
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Place, West Twin Lake
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Master Bedroom

1 Double Futon and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear

This cottage has it's own dock, a newly added metal roof with skylights, and includes a canoe with the rental. Beautiful 600 sq/ft Trex deck built in the trees high above the lake. Large 2 acre lot, so lots of privacy.

Rental includes 5 watercraft at no additional charge. The breakdown is 2 kayaks, 2 fishing boats, and 1 canoe. The 8 ft fishing boat includes an electric motor. No mixing of oil/gas just charge it as needed.

This cottage is next door to the larger Atlanta house., Papa Bear. Great for family re-unions or large groups. Papa Bear will be available for rent from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Located on Crooked Lake which is a no-wake lake, i.e., no jet ski's or fast boats. Great for fishing, canoeing and swimming! The house sits high on a hill overlooking the lake.

Sleeper sofa and inflatable mattress sleeps up to 6 people total. Master bedroom has a queen size bed. Fireplace, fire pit and a deck overlooking the lake. Water craft included at no extra charge.

Include all dished, pots and pans, linens, and towels.

Newly redone bathroom with a jet tub, all new fixtures, new window and drywall. Very clean, light and modern.

New wood flooring, new 49" HDTV TV, additional 38" HDTV for DVD's, 20 or so DVD to watch.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
There is a $50 pet fee. ABSOLUTELY NO PIT-BULLS
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Check out is 11:00
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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

Atlanta

Located in Atlanta, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Garland and Cedar Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clear Lake State Park and West Twin Lake. Wild Frontier Fun Park and Boney Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Atlanta, MI

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 22.0 km
  • Brush Creek Mill - 23 min drive - 37.3 km
  • Garland - 29 min drive - 34.5 km
  • West Twin Lake - 33 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Little Bear Lake - 33 min drive - 38.3 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Willows Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burleigh’s Northern Bistro - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Chatter's Bullpen Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Susan’s Diner - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪White Elk Coffee - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of Clear Lake State Park, Garland and Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic. West Twin Lake and Brush Creek Mill are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 152 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Thanks for letting us enjoy your peaceful setting.. Gorgeous view of the lake
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was incredibly responsive. Nice place on the lake with a great view!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean. Kitchen nicely stocked with pans and such. Grounds were very nice, but we were a bit concerned with the dock. IMO not safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ed C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
the outdoor gazebo was relaxing just what we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice rustic out of the way place on a scenic lake. Some things are in need of repair, but overall well worth the price. Our second stay in as many years.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Gershon F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
The cabin itself wasThe boat situation was poir
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Great stay, very nice place to relax.

Beautiful site, cabin was very nice. Good place to relax or fish
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was cute and quaint. Peaceful weekend with the love. Had everything we needed and then some
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela D.

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

Nice cabin on the lake

Perfect sized cabin for the 2 of us. We had everything we needed for a long weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it. It was wonderful. Atlanta, Michigan is a jewel! The cottage is a gem!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent I.

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

Crooked Lake

Cabin was what we expected per the website - delightful. Very quiet pond with decent fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

AnneVW

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication

Crooked Lake cabin

Nice lakefront location. House was average but comfortable. Boats and boating equipment didn’t seem to be well taken care of. Host was not quick to respond to inquiries/questions. Wifi was sufficient.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H.

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

Great place!

Excellent place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James C.

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

Getaway

Had a great stay, property was perfect and host was great
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

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

Pure relaxation

Very quiet and relaxing!!! Perfect getaway for us and the dog!! Will definitely be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott R.

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

Crooked Lake

Peaceful, relaxing stay. Nice accomodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Melissa W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Needs work

We had great weather. Lots of trails to ride in the area. Unfortunately, we were disappointed with the cabin. There were ants in kitchen, owner did provide ant traps, but didn’t work the greatest. The property needs some TLC, The brick walkway down to the dock needs to be updated, bricks are loose. The dock needs to be fixed, it is not level, boards should be replaced. The boat provided had a leak, and didn’t have any MC or updated sticker, not legal to use on the water, life jackets offered were old and we were not comfortable using. Cabin only had 1 bath and 1 hand towel for the bathroom , called for more and owner brought some over. The deck constantly had pine needles dropping due to all the trees, broom for the deck was also half gone and didn’t work well, should be replaced. Do not recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammie H.

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

Beautiful view for a peaceful getaway!

The view of water is amazing. Being able to sit outside on the beautiful Trex deck (no splinters) to eat and relax is priceless. The cabin is cute and clean. Anything you could need during your stay is already there.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

MI Trip

This rental was exactly what we had hoped it would be. Beautiful spot on a quiet lake! We loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy F.

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

Relaxing cabin with a great deck and awesome view

I wish I would've stayed longer. Great location by a quiet lake. Very private. Loved the deck and the cabin felt very homey. I would definitely love to book again. Had a lot of fun
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Kenneth K.

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

Making Memories

Property was beautiful and relaxing!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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

Comfortable cabin with a beautiful view

We had a very enjoyable and relaxing weekend. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. We especially enjoyed eating on the deck overlooking the water and having a fire down by the lake in the evening. Marc is a very friendly and accommodating host.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Little bear

Very clean and peaceful place to stay and unwind whilst enjoying the beauty of lovely lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Good time

Family vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Martin Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

We loved it! The view, the deck, the lake and kayaks were big hits. Mark was a great host for a a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Amy Hopewell Edwards

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Baby Bear was the 2nd of the 4 houses purchased in the Atlanta area. The 3 Bears are all next to one another and this one is in between Mama and Papa Bear. Goldilocks is on sandy Clear Lake 10 minutes north of the Bears.

While the smallest of the 4 homes, it has the most charm.

Why they chose this property

This house is often rented in conjunction with Papa Bear given it's location next door. This is great for family reunions or larger groups of friends and is discounted by 33% when rented as a group.

What makes this property unique

This Permalog home is very energy efficient - warm in the in the winter and cool in the summer with one small A/C unit. The new green metal roof with skylights add charm and really lights up the living room.

The new bathroom has a jet tub and was completely redone in 2012. The kitchen is fully stocked and the 49" HDTV has most all of the Direct TV channels including HBO and sports channels.
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