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Sleeps Up To 10 People! Directly On The Pristine Sandy Bottom All Sports Lake!

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 12139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Lake view

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Place, Chestnut Hills Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Glovers Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Sleeps Up To 10 People! Directly On The Pristine Sandy Bottom All Sports Lake!

This newly renovated cottage home is located on the pristine North Shore of beautiful Bear Lake! It has 50' of water frontage directly out the slider door. The lake has a sandy bottom and is shallow for a good distance off the shore making it great for families to relax and enjoy the warm shallow water in the summer. Relax on the large deck and enjoy all the lake has to offer. The cottage has a 14' aluminum boat, two kayaks, two paddle boards, along with rafts to relax on in the water. There are also water toys for the kids. There is a bonfire pit where you can enjoy a fire on a chilly night and the cottage does have a TV and Wi-Fi !

The main cottage can sleep 8 people. The first bedroom has a king bed, a bunk bed, and a slider that opens up to the deck. The second bedroom has a queen bed and the living area has a fold out sofa. There is one full bathroom located in the main house with a shower. One towel provided per guest with hand towels.

There is also a guest area in the detached garage that can sleep 4 that has a full bedroom with bunk bed(full bed on the bottom and twin on top) and a separate full sized bed as well. There is also a 1/2 bath with sink and toilet out in that living area along with a futon bed in the walkway.

We feel that Bear Lake is a well kept secret. It is close to everything in Northwest Michigan while giving you the peace and seclusion of lake living at the same time. It is a fantastic spot for a family gathering, golf getaway, or just needed time away to enjoy the outdoors. The lake features 1,800 acres with a sandy bottom and little boat traffic. This makes it great for fishing, skiing/wakeboarding/tubing, boating/sailing, and swimming. This cottage is very well-kept with everything needed to make your vacation enjoyable!

No pets and no smoking please.

Please feel free to message me with any questions.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 deadlock

About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Chestnut Hills Golf Course and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Chestnut Hills Golf Course - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Glovers Lake - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Inspiration Point - 15 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Pierport Beach - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 16 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Miller's Northwood Market - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sleeps Up To 10 People! Directly On The Pristine Sandy Bottom All Sports Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleeps Up To 10 People! Directly On The Pristine Sandy Bottom All Sports Lake!?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleeps Up To 10 People! Directly On The Pristine Sandy Bottom All Sports Lake! on 26 May 2026 start from AU$579, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Sleeps Up To 10 People! Directly On The Pristine Sandy Bottom All Sports Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sleeps Up To 10 People! Directly On The Pristine Sandy Bottom All Sports Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sleeps Up To 10 People! Directly On The Pristine Sandy Bottom All Sports Lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sleeps Up To 10 People! Directly On The Pristine Sandy Bottom All Sports Lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Chestnut Hills Golf Course, Lake Michigan and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course. Wolf River Golf Park and Pierport Beach are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

rob w.

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

Great place to stay

Lots of room and everything you could need was there. Very clean and well kept.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MATT S.

HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS RENTAL

Bear Lake is a great area to vacation. Our family really enjoyed our time there. Plenty to do yet easy to relax and take in the peaceful setting. The lake was almost to ourselves during the week. The house is clean and well kept. It met all of our needs. The owners were great. Great communication with them through the whole process of our stay. We intend to be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine H.

AMAZING AND RESTFUL FAMILY HOLIDAY

This cottage was the perfect get away spot for our family of 10. We loved being on the lakefront, the sunny days, the shallow water for the grand babies to splash in, the two kayaks and boat. The cottage itself was clean, welcoming and well supplied. The owners communicated in a timely manner. All we can say is we would return in heartbeat! Five star recommendation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda S.

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

Great times in Bear Lake

All went smoothly and we had a fantastic time. Thank you so much
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerry M.

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

Perfect week on Bear Lake

Bear lake is a beautiful sandy bottom lake with lots of shallow water for the kids to float and play in. We brought our own pontoon and many times we had the lake to ourselves. With boating during the day and lake front campfires at night we only left once to golf Arcadia Bluffs (only 6 miles away). If you are not use to well water I would just bring plenty of water but we found everything we need at Saddle Up grocery store. Would recommend this house!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia O.

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

Great stay at Bear Lake

Great place for small children! My 5 year old grandsons never got out of the water. Nice shallow lake right off the deck. Great Lake for kayaking and paddle boarding. Too. Close to Lake Michigan and enjoyed our day there. Overall, lovely cottage and look forward to Hopefully going again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery L.

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

Review of Property ID 808278

Great getaway location and accommodations. Plenty to do and location on the lake was fantastic. Plenty of room and amenities. Definitely recommend for a family getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Accommodations were great. I was glad to see there was basic amenities such as TP, kleene x, dish so

And other items, Although I did bring my own. We had a fruit fly hatching the last couple days so had to get rid of most of our fruit which was OK. Over all it was a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Great week at Bear Lake!

As always we really enjoyed our time at the lake house at Bear Lake! The cottage is clean and spacious - plenty of room for our gang of 10. We enjoyed the kayaking, boating, and swimming, and even rented a jet ski for the day! And it's easy to visit Lake Michigan which is only 10 minutes away. Nathan is a very helpful host. We couldn't ask for anything more and will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jon K.

Great cottage!

There was plenty of space in the cottage, the sleeping accommodations were good, the deck was terrific and the beach was perfect! Nice, quiet road. We would definitely stay again.
Archival

8/10 Good

jack F.

Was as advertised.

Facility was clean and well stocked.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

8/10 Good

Great lake cottage

The cottage is in a quiet neighborhood on the lake, with shallow water perfect for kids to swim and kayak. From this location, we were able to easily drive to Manistee, Onekama, and Frankfort for dining and shopping. The living spaces were just what we needed for a family vacation, and the deck was huge with lots of seating. The kitchen was small but functional, and we didn't do any major meal prep, there was good pizza at Grille 44 close by. We only used the bedrooms in the main cottage...my older kids liked the idea of staying in the separate bedroom, but once they saw it, they weren't too sure...but there was plenty of room for the 5 of us in the main house. It was a great place to spend our week!
Archival

8/10 Good

Kelley M.

Great shady spot on the best side of a sandy lake

My family had a great vacation staying at the cabin. Love the new floors and the large bathroom in the main cabin. Living room space was big and great for playing family games. Deck was huge and great for entertaining guests. The lake is just a few feet from the deck and is great for swimming. We would definitely come back. Thank you.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great place!

This was a wonderful cottage. The public spaces were terrific - lots of places to eat, play games, leave up puzzles, read, etc. There was lots of shade so the house stayed cool during day and it was easy to get to sleep at night. It's convenient to Bear Lake, Benzonia, Beulah, and Pierport. The deck was terrific and the cottage was on the water. It's shallow and sandy quite a ways out which is great for young children. Comes with two kayaks and an aluminum fishing boat so the kids were able to fish a couple of times which they loved. Definitely would stay here again.
Archival

8/10 Good

Jenness L.

Fantastic Place!

We recently returned from a fantastic week on Bear Lake! The location was great - on a quiet road with the lake right outside the front door. A large deck with lots of chairs for everyone to sit on, the dock was a popular spot for sitting with our feet in the warm water. The kids loved the shallow, warm water. It was perfect for my 2 year old nephew in that it didn't get deep quickly. My oldest daughter went for a nice kayak ride on one of the days when it wasn't too windy. There were floats for the kids/adults to use as well, which was great! The house has recently been updated, and we loved the new floors! Super clean, very easy to maintain. We took a trip up to Sleeping Bear Dunes to see the sights, as well as over to Pierpont to visit "Old Faceful" to fill our water bottles and visit Lake Michigan. There was a nice farmer's market on M22 that had blueberries, raspberries, and sweet cherries as well as other veggies for sale. They also had locally made jams, michigan craft beer, and some fun sodas for sale (try the cherry root beer!). We went into Manistee several times to go to the beach (1st street beach is great! Several playgrounds and a snack bar) and out for dinner at the Blue Waters Cafe which had really tasty food! We also went to Benzonia a few times to visit the Hilltop Soda Shoppe (homemade ice cream) and to play putt-putt nearby. We swam in Crystal Lake in Beulah one day on our way home from a nice canoe trip on the Platte River. The kids loved that since the one thing they missed on Bear Lake was sand to dig in and build with! The only recommendation we have is to possibly provide larger cooking pots - we had a large group and it was sometimes difficult to cook (especially potato salad) with one mid-sized pot. We brought our own large crock pot which was helpful! Overall, we had a great time and will strongly consider returning next year! Thank you for opening your home for us to rent!
Archival

8/10 Good

Jenness L.

Fantastic place!

We recently returned home from our week-long stay on Bear Lake! The kids had a great time in the shallow, warm lake with a sandy bottom. One of my daughters had a great time kayaking one afternoon. The house was recently remodeled and very clean! Easy to maintain as well! We went up to Sleeping Bear Dunes one afternoon and saw all the sights. Also went for a short drive to Pierpont to see "Old Faceful" and fill our water containers and to play in Lake Michigan. There's a fantastic beach in Manistee with several playgrounds and a snack bar. Went into Benzonia several times for ice cream at Hilltop Soda Shoppe and played putt putt nearby. Also went to Crystal Lake in Beulah one day to play in the sand (the only thing my kids missed at Bear Lake was having sand to play in). Overall we had a great time, the location is great - not much traffic on the road, and the lake is right in front of the house without having to cross the street unlike other locations nearby. Nathan was very receptive and responsive to any questions we had. Will definitely consider staying again! One recommendation is possibly to provide some larger cooking pots - we had a large group and found it difficult to cook some of the meals (potato salad, especially) due to not having larger cookware. Other than that, nothing to add!

About the host

Hosted by NATHAN ROLLENHAGEN

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Why they chose this property

Perfect getaway for a relaxing time on one of the beautiful lakes of Northwest Michigan. Literally walk out the slider of the cottage onto the deck overlooking amazing Bear Lake just steps from the water. The perfect spot to relax on the lake! Just a short drive to golf courses, fine dining, beaches of Lake Michigan, Traverse City, Frankfort, and so much more! We love it in Bear Lake and know that you will too!

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