Vacation House on Bear Lake

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A living room with a brick fireplace, a flat-screen TV, and a sign that reads "Barefoot on the Beach".
A kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stove, a refrigerator, and a clock on the wall.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a refrigerator.
A dining area with a round table and white chairs, a chandelier, and a window with natural light.
A residential property with a covered garage, a concrete pathway, and a garden area with yellow flowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Place, Bear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Misty Acres Preserve, while Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 15 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Little River Casino - 16 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 39 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lake and Latte - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lake Side Cafe - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Vacation House on Bear Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Vacation House on Bear Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Vacation House on Bear Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Vacation House on Bear Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Vacation House on Bear Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Bear Lake and 2 mi (3.3 km) from Wolf River Golf Park. Glovers Lake and Chestnut Hills Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 59 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 59 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 59 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another top notch family vacation at our family's favorite Bear Lake cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location, location,location.third time staying here
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Lake stay

Great stay. House was clean and great for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great week of summer family memories at this wonderful cottage!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amy, the host, was very positive and communicative, and answered any questions quickly. The view of Bear Lake from the living room and back deck is the best feature of this property. The house is well-stocked with anything you could possibly need. The area is non-touristy and has places tucked away that only the locals frequent.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Lake on the Beach

Everything you need for a wonderful stay is there. Weather was fantastic I would stay there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful sunset Cottage on Bear Lake

Once again we loved our annual family week on Bear Lake and this cottage is just perfect for for a week of lakeside relaxation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I have stayed at this property for several years. And will continue. Always clean and host is always available for any concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy house. Great location. Beautiful sunsets
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Lake

The property was just beautiful. Very clean and we had everything we could need for our stay. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect beach home!

Another fabulous family week on Bear Lake in this cute lakeside home with all the amenities you would need!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved the house!

Wonderful location by a beautiful lake. Accommodations were great, especially the huge living room windows giving a constant view of the lake, which changed looks hour by hour.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place

Enjoyable stay, very clean, owner responded quickly. Everything you could possibly need was provided! Great views of lake, cozy atmosphere
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Lake Vacation

Great property and property manager. Have stayed here for several years and plan to stay for several more. Situated right on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Location on Bear Lake

A very clean, comfortable and well stocked place with a beautiful view on Bear Lake. We stayed here in October and the fall colors were stunning! Amy is a perfect host.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Bear Lake

We had a wonderful time with family. It was snowing every day, but we didn't mind. Looking out the
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love it!

We love Bear Lake and the house is perfect on the lakefront secluded in the corner. Sandy bottom off the dock and lots of room to play!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
Location was great! Lake was beautiful with spectacular sunsets! However, it was definitely not up to our cleanliness standards. Not sure why they get 5’s for cleanliness!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you may need is there

wonderfull
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the cottage and have been coming to Bear Lake and staying here for several years. Clean and well maintained. Love having the use of the kayaks. Have already put the dates in for next year
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication
We enjoyed our stay at Bear Lake. Very nice deck for sunset viewing. Location had a lot of traffic noise. Cleanliness wasn’t up to our standard and furniture wasn’t very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Green grass amidst beach front property

The condo was the absolute perfect location. You don’t cross any roads to get to the beach and you’re greeted with a big yard that leads right to the lake. The kayaks and paddle boat were a perfect treat for long days on the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Fun

We enjoyed our winter time on Bear Lake. The cottage was very nice and clean. Winter walks down Lakeshore Dr. snow angels on the lake, memories with family. Amy was also very helpful and pleasant if you have any questions or need anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vaca

This property is awesome. Everything is clean and ready for us. Great to have kayaks and a paddle boat for our use. We have stayed here several times. Never disappoints. My grandsons love the games they have available for us to play. Planning on staying again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location, perfect for kids, great views!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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