Lake MI 8BR with Private Beach + Hot Tub

Welcome to Dozing Bear Den - a 4500 sf home constructed in 2024 with big family gatherings in mind. Set on 2 acres with 114 feet of Lake Michigan waterfront, the beach is accessible with only 14 steps to the sand. The sunset views from the house are unmatched - from the two story great room, to 7 bedrooms with a lake view.

The home features 8 bedrooms in all (including two primary suites on the 1st floor), 5.5 bathrooms, a great room featuring oversized windows with a stunning lake view, and a 12 ft long dining table - perfect for entertaining multiple families. The first floor great room leads to the elevated deck with seating for 16, as well as a Blackstone grill. The 2nd floor includes a custom bunk room and a multipurpose room which can function as an office or kids playroom (with a daybed as the 8th bedroom). The house design allows for a walkout basement to a covered patio, with a 10x10 hot tub. The basement has another common space with a 75” TV and more room for games, including shuffleboard and a peloton.

We have stocked our favorite games both inside and out - board games, cards, cornhole, and bocce. There's a tandem kayak and stand up paddle board for calm water days. Nearby marinas at Crystal Lake or Portage Lake can facilitate daily boat rentals. We are only 4 miles from the famed Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club. Enjoy a traditional up north small town in Frankfort (11 miles away) or drive on gorgeous M22 up to Glen Arbor with various breweries and vineyards along the way. While there, check out Sleeping Bear Dunes its many hiking trails. The home is under a mile from the Arcadia scenic lookout and nearby trails and views at the Arcadia Dunes nature preserve.

After decades of large family gatherings up north, we built this house to provide everything that a big rental home needs for a fun reunion or friends trip. We hope your family loves Dozing Bear Den much as ours does.

Of note, the local STR ordinance caps our rental occupancy at 16 people. We added the extra beds for our own personal use - or in case you want to spread out.