Newly Renovated Vacation Home on Crystal Clear Bear Lake.

3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12186 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Kalkaska, MI

Grandview Golf Club20 min drive
Torch Lake40 min drive
Au Sable River41 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

+1

2 Single Beds, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 Main Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Balcony

Dining Area

About this property

One of Northern Michigan’s best waterfront values. This 3 bedroom, 3 full bath home on Bear Lake features new owners and renovations in Winter 2017. Renovations include beautiful kitchen with ss appliances and new counters. Step onto new hardwood floors throughout the main floor bedroom, kitchen, dining and living area. The upstairs features Jack and Jill Bathroom with 2 freshly painted bedrooms. Renovated bonus bunk and play space in the walkout basement features beds for 5 with its own full bath.

Bear Lake is one of Michigan’s clearest lakes providing a sandy bottom all sports lake, located just east of Traverse City and Kalkaska. Watch the Bald Eagles fish for Brown or Rainbow Trout from above or the loons from the water below. Start paddling in our kayaks or launch your boat from the public boat launch. Enjoy water sports, fish for trout, bass, pan fish or just drop a line from our dock, only steps from your door. Convenient to everything you need Dingmans Bar, Shirley's Cafe, Bears Lair Pizza, and The Blue Buck Mini Grocery.

Property manager

Matt Butler

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Wakeley Lake and Au Sable River, while Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating.

Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

Grandview Golf Club - 20 min drive
Torch Lake - 40 min drive
Au Sable River - 41 min drive
Turtle Creek Casino - 42 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 42 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

Dingman's Tavern - 4 min drive
Shirley's In the Woods Cafe - 4 min drive
Manistee Lake Inn - 19 min drive
Kiootees Bar & Grill - 19 min drive
Lalone's Restaurant - 19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Newly Renovated Vacation Home on Crystal Clear Bear Lake. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Katherine A., Mandeville, la

23 July 2023

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

Family vacation

Lake was amazing. So clear and just beautiful. House was perfect for our group of 4 adults, 3 teens, and 2 child. Very spacious, comfortable, and great for spending time together. Would love to visit again someday. Also, hosts were great. Very responsive and friendly. Definitely recommend this property.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie M.

29 June 2023

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

Beautiful place!

We loved our stay so much. Bear Lake is absolutely gorgeous and we had zero complaints about the home. The option of two different spots for a fire at night was so nice, hanging out at the dock and jumping in the water was so fun, and the coffee maker was a lifesaver. We also really appreciated the local recommendations and really enjoyed checking out a couple of them. I would love to convince some friends to come back here one day :)

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette H.

25 July 2021

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

Great Family Vacation

Great property with clear water, sandy bottom. Cottage was newly renovated and perfect with finished basement. Great host! Had a perfect family vacation.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

30 Oct 2020

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

Hidden gem

My wife & I were looking for a property on the water of an inland lake and likely clicked on every single one within our target price range in the lower peninsula. The Big Bear Lake cottage caught our eye both with its gorgeous views and updated accommodations. Both were exactly as advertised with the lake especially being even more remarkable in person. Whoever says Torch or Charlevoix or Walloon are the clearest lakes in MI have never seen Big Bear. We watched 8-12 trout swimming around the end of the dock in ~10’ of water our first morning and could practically count their spots. And taking the canoe out was like paddling on glass, staring down to the sandy bottom. As for the cottage- perfect for a comfortable gathering with everyone having their own space. Very nicely updated (great kitchen) and two cozy spots for a group to play games or watch movies. But perhaps the most unique of this property compared to others is how flexible, communicative and accommodating the owners are. We came mid-October and they were willing to leave the dock in an extra 2-3 weeks than they’d planned for us to even just have the option of using their pontoon, which they also left in. And any question leading up to or even while there were responded to almost immediately. All together, they provided our family a wonderful getaway to enjoy just being together and a spot we certainly hope & plan to come back to again.

10/10 Excellent

Allan D.

26 Oct 2020

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

Great little getaway!

Haven’t gotten away since before the pandemic began, and now with 2020 almost over we just had to jump at the chance when we saw it was going to be a warm weekend. This was a perfect spot, for fishing, kayaking and spending an afternoon in Traverse City at the wineries. Kids are hoping we can come back this winter for ice fishing & sledding. The house was clean & kitchen nicely stocked with plenty of dishes & pans & things you don’t think to bring like coffee filters, foil & seasonings. Most importantly, the beds were comfortable which we rarely find in rental properties. Thank you to the Butlers!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Matt Butler

Southern Michigan family that finds Northern Michigan draw.

Why they chose this property

The crystal blue green water and room to share the space with friends and family comfortably

What makes this property unique

Enjoying coffee in the morning overlooking Bear Lake and swimming in the sandy bottom lake steps from the door. Room for our family with plenty of space for guest.

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