South Shore Bear Lake Family Cottage

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A wooden dock with two Adirondack chairs and a small table, overlooking a calm lake with a distant shoreline.
A lakeside property with a dock, a large house, and surrounding trees.
A lakeside property with a dock, a large house, and a well-maintained lawn.
A kitchen with white cabinets, a granite countertop, and a stainless steel stove.
A living room with a sofa, a coffee table, a black chair, and a large window with a view of trees.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Place, Bear Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wolf River Golf Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

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About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this cottage is on the beach. 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.
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Map
Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wolf River Golf Park - 3 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Little River Casino - 16 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 19 min drive - 27.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Laheys Public House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Lake and Latte - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lake Side Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Shore Bear Lake Family Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at South Shore Bear Lake Family Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Shore Bear Lake Family Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Shore Bear Lake Family Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is South Shore Bear Lake Family Cottage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Bear Lake cottage is steps from Bear Lake and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Wolf River Golf Park. Lake Michigan and Pierport Beach 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 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

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

As advertised

Loved the house, lake, and surrounding area; all top notch. Would stay again and recommend to families looking for a relaxing vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2024
Hello Michael! Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and great view!

We loved our stay at the lake. The view was so beautiful and the home was so comfortable for our family. The deck and outside lights provided a outdoor space. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Hello Lori! Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful!

We had a wonderful weekend at the cottage. The house was perfect for our family and the kids had fun playing in the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Hello Alexandra~ Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Lake Trip

We had an amazing time with our family. Everything in the house was there if we needed. It was clean and cozy. Plenty of cooking utensils in the kitchen or towels in the bathrooms. The location was perfect and had a great fishing dock. The area is very quiet and we definitely got a chance to relax. We definitely recommend this property! We hope to stay here again soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Oct 2024
Hello! Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful getaway

Very nice home on the water in a quiet neighborhood. Great place to relax and good centralized location for excursions to Traverse city, dunes and other local areas. Check-in process was simple and good wifi access. Kitchen was well equipped with thoughtful welcome items. Great porches/decks surrounding property with a gas grill to cook out. Only drawback was we did not see a place to rent boats or jetskies on lake. I would definitely recommend this property without hesitation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2025
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing Family Vacation

The house was perfect for our small family. The property was very clean and well equipped. We enjoyed sitting on the deck and swimming. We liked the privacy of the back yard but did wish the backyard was mowed as the weeds were over a foot tall in the fire pit area. The beach area would be great for little kids to play and swim! There is only a tv in the living room and main bedroom, our teenager would have liked to have a tv in the spare rooms for evening relaxing so this might be worth investing into in the future! I wouldn’t hesitate to book again in the future . The surrounding town is quaint with low traffic, perfect to unwind and relax .
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2025
Hi Kasie! Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fish of the dock
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2026
Thank you~
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
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