Black Bear Retreat-Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Game Room

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A spacious living room with a large flat-screen TV, a leather sofa, and a dining area with wooden chairs. The kitchen features wooden cabinets and a chandelier.
A wooden deck with a hot tub, benches, and a swing.
A two-story log cabin with a balcony, a covered patio, and a small outdoor seating area.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather sofas, a wooden dining table, and a kitchen with modern appliances.
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Huron-Manistee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Arcade/game room
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Chase, MI
  • Place, Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Star Lake
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferris State University
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

+1
2 King Beds and 3 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Chase

Located in Chase, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve and Huron-Manistee National Forest, while Shrine of the Pines and Luther Area Museum are cultural highlights.
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Map
Chase, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Star Lake - 24 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Ferris State University - 28 min drive - 52.5 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 46 min drive - 81.9 km
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 50 min drive - 81.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪To Jo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chase Creek Smokehouse - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Red Rooster Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Witte’s Pasties & Bbq - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Pole Barn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Retreat-Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Game Room pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 99 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Retreat-Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Game Room?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Retreat-Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Game Room?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Retreat-Hot Tub, Pet Friendly, Game Room located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 miles (10 km) of Idlewild Lake and Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center. Bray Lake and Tank Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was beautiful, clean, had plenty of room for 6 guests, and had suitable amenities (even batteries available).The property is secluded with woods out back, and the fire pit was nice to enjoy at night. This is a great spot for anyone looking to escape the day-to-day and enjoy the surrounding nature in the company of friends or family.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, comfy beds, lots of entertainment and extra amenities. Would highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was well stocked with supplies and appliances. It was like being in a home away from home. The host was quick to respond and pleasant to deal with. We all had a great time.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Clean and well maintained. Definitely will stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was perfect! Very nice place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great about Black Bear. Attention to detail was second to none. Host was very attentive. Our family had a great time and look forward to coming back!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this place. It really came fully stocked. The host was very accommodating and I would highly recommend this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great place, fun and cozy with all the right accent lights, fun things for my 2 year old daughter to play with , our grown up kids loved the hot tub and we had fires and loved sitting on the porch after dinner. A fun relaxing weekend! It’s a must go to!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location to tuck away

This place is the perfect location to tuck away for a weekend of trail riding or just exploring the Baldwin area. Conveniently located to so many trails and the home’s accommodations are perfect for relaxing after a day of riding.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nina was very quick to respond to any questions and very friendly. Super clean with quality craftsmanship. They went above and beyond expectations with kitchen accessories and supplies (pancake mix, coffee creams, etc). Vrbo itself was an experience (yard game, game room, jacuzzi, flip flops and towels for jacuzzi, books, board games, s’more kit, bonfire set up). Bed rooms were great (2 en-suites, sound machines, comfy beds, several comfy throw blankets). Lots of gathering areas outdoors and indoors. Provided firewood. For animals lovers they even provided special amenities for your furry babies (pet dishes, poop bags, and pet blankets). Lots and lots more. Highly recommend! In fact we booked our stay for next year while still there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Three friends from high school who are now in our late 50’s stayed here during fall fishing season. The place was clean and comfortable. The listing was accurate, so we got exactly what we expected (we wanted three bathrooms). We even used the game room at night. Host was very responsive. We will try and stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place! Stayed for a guys weekend where we really utilized the amenities. Had fun playing yard games, talking around the bonfire and spent a bunch of time in the hot tub. Not to mention enjoying the arcade games and cards on the poker table. This place is well stocked with plenty of towels for use at the hot tub and many other miscellaneous things you might forget on a trip. Is in a quiet but convenient location close to the Pere Marquette River where we enjoyed fly fishing for Salmon and Trout. We look forward to staying again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need!

We’ve been doing VRBO for the last few years and the black bear retreat is top notch! 10/10. It has everything you need plus some from gaming l, WiFi, hot tub outstanding fire pit. That cabin feel was a home run we plan to keep staying here between fishing hunting and kayaking
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Can't wait to visit again!!

We absolutely loved the house! So relaxing! So many nice amenities! Enjoyed the hot tub several times! Loved the digital pinball! Loved the mini arcade as well (especially Circus Charlie)!! Our little doggie had a blast! The kids love the loft and they wiped me out in blackjack at the poker table!! We made so many great memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect!

We came up for a family 4-wheeler trip and we were not disappointed! The cabin was clean and fully stocked with every amenity you would need. The outside area was perfect for late night fires and hot tub. Very quiet area close to the tin cup ORV trails. About a 20 minute drive to Little O trail head. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family had a wonderful time. The host was very accomodating and helpful. We had 3 adults and 6 kids. Plenty for all the kids to do here. The kitchen was great. We had everything we needed. Even a slow cooker which we used. The property looked like winter wonderland. So beautiful. We took advantage of having of the fire pit while watching the snow slowly come down. We enjoyed the very nice hot tub as well. Our family would definetly reccomend this place to all other families looking to experience MI in winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent and Cozy Cabin in the Woods

This cabin is excellent and perfect for families large or small. It was very clean, well stocked, and thoughtfully designed. All beds were very comfortable and the furniture high end. Everything about our stay was easy and comfortable. The outdoor space was so much fun, everything you need to entertain all ages. Our dog loved the property! The hosts even provide fire wood for the wonderful fire ring. The hot tub was super nice, clean, easy to use, and so enjoyable after a long day hiking. Would give this rental 6 stars if I could. So many small details were thought out and provided. My family will most definitely be back! The host was wonderful! Very communicative
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2024 Family, Freinds gathering

Several family members and friends gather this time every year not only to hunt but to catch up with our lives. This home was a wonderful place for our gathering! It was clean, updated and spacious. The bedrooms were large clean and comfortable. The hot tub was large and It was awesome to have towels and sandals provided. The game room was also amazing as it brought a lot of fun and laughter during our stay. It was also great having two large areas to gather and watch the Lions play football. Because of the weather we really didnt get a chance to use the fire pit but there was enough chairs and plenty of wood provided. Big upper and lower porches with plenty of seats with a very nice grill! The kitchen was well equipped with most anything you needed to prepare your meals with and had a large table to eat at. I was very impressed with this home as well as the other people in our group who asked for the contact info. We will most definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was a beautiful space for a family gathering. Open floor plan let's everyone be in the same area to enjoy quality family time together. You can enjoy the sounds of nature on the back deck with your morning coffee, sit around the campfire, or enjoy the hot tub. The little ones really enjoyed the camp tent set up in the loft area. This cabin is fully stocked with everything you need. Was a very enjoyable get-a-way. Not really any good restaurants close to this location so plan accordingly.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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