Escape to a newly remodeled home just uphill from Bear Lake, where multiple decks and an upper floor kitchenette/bar area await. Unwind by the fire pit with seating or enjoy 3 outdoor decks. With cable TV, WIFI, and Smart TV access included as well as laundry facilities on site.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
1 bedroom3 bathroomsSleeps 10
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor Space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake
Updated Modern Home with Multiple Decks: Property ID#280278 - 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10. Sleeping Arrangements: Main floor bedroom - Queen; Main floor bedroom - two Twins; Upper floor bedroom - Queen; Upper floor bedroom - 2 Twins. Additional sleeper sofa available.
Everything is new in this fully remodeled home just uphill from Bear Lake!! Only a 3 minute walk to the well-kept public access beach. Ideal location for a family vacation, just a short drive to Lake Michigan beaches, world-class golf, fantastic ski slopes, Traverse City shopping, Sleeping Bear Dunes and so much more!
AMENITIES INCLUDE: , laundry, hair dryers, gas grill, fire pit with seating, upper floor kitchenette/bar area, 3 outdoor decks. Cable TV, WIFI, and Smart TV access included.
The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, etc. and a drip coffee and Keurig coffee maker is available for guest use. Additional kitchen items include dishwasher, 2 crock pots, blender and toaster. Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies and soaps (not personal soaps), and a starter set of paper products.
LOCATION: Only 16 miles from Manistee, 48 miles to Traverse City, 5 miles to Lake Michigan, 14 Miles to Crystal Mountain, and 40 miles to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, this wonderful location offers plenty of options for the whole family!
The Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Promise: To our guests, we promise a memorable and stress-free vacation. To deliver on this promise, we are committed to providing:
- Well-appointed and maintained rental properties - Attentive responses to inquiries - Exceptionally detailed cleaning - Clear and proactive communication at appropriate intervals - Properly stocked amenities - Access to resources for enhancing the vacation experience
If we come up short with any of these, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly and we will make it right
Check in time is after 4:00PM and check out time is before 10:00AM. Please note that we are not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures from May – September. Any request for additional time will depend on availability of the rental and an additional fee may be added to the stay.
ARRIVAL: There is no formal check-in procedure. Arrival details are sent prior to your check-in date and will include the exact location of the property, parking and entry information. Guests will have a private, secure entrance and the rental is not shared by owners or other guests.
DEPARTURE: We do have a very short checklist we ask renters follow upon departure. It includes making sure the property is left tidy, furniture is in the same place you found it, everything is closed, locked and turned off, and the thermostat is set properly. These items will only take a couple of minutes but help staff immensely.
Please know that all rental policies and house rules are strictly enforced. This includes occupancy limits, age requirements, the ‘no parties’ and ‘no smoking’ clauses or any other rule posted online or within the rental. These are often defined by local ordinances, Homeowner’s Associations or other legal requirements and can result in fines or eviction if violated. We do not provide additional refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or early departures except as required in the posted cancellation policy.
For safety reasons, there may be external security cameras in use. Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Cleaning supplies
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Sofa bed
Bathroom
3 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Outdoor areas
Balcony
Gas grill
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a health/beauty spa
Near a hospital
Near the marina
On a lake
Things to do
Cycling nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the neighborhood
Located in Bear Lake, this vacation home is in a rural area and on a lake. Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Wolf River Golf Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby. Visit our Bear Lake travel guide
Is Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake located?
Situated on a lake, this vacation home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Wolf River Golf Park and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and James Lake. Pierport Beach and Portage Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake Reviews
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Great golf trip for 6 friends to get together and have a great time. Close to great breakfast restaurant. Very nice and clean. Updated and plenty of room to relax.
This well-appointed house was perfect for our multi-generation group. The beds were comfortable. The decks provided a great setting for morning coffee. The kitchen made meal prep easier. The layout meant there was space for multiple activities to be underway simultaneously. And, public access to Bear Lake was just minutes away on foot. We defniitely hope to rent this house again.
Just as described in listing! Clean and comfortable.
Nice outdoor area. Underutilized large Jack and Jill bathroom for downstairs bedrooms- small shower and would have liked an area to set my toiletries. Did not need coins for laundry. Large area in basement to secure our bikes.
We enjoyed our stay with family!
Very clean & spacious. The photos gave a good description of the property! Only a block from lake. My family had an enjoyable stay. We would definitely come back.
Excellent accommodations for our family vacation. Only problem we had during stay was air conditioning did not work, or was not available. Thank you for sharing your space with our family in fun and making memories. Blessings.
Our second time renting here and with additional friends we noticed a bit more. Number of areas needed cleaning, flies, dirty fan blades, etc… for the price it’d be nice if soaps, etc were provided as well as additional towels(vacationing and laundry don’t mix). Just seemed this time, having just spent 8 days in a rental with everything in Boyne City, the comparison for the price didn’t sit right.
My girlfriend and I brought her daughters to this house and we had a lot of fun! Everything about the booking process and the description of the house and surrounding area was easy and spot in. Very clean and plenty of space. All amenities made our stay relaxing - and if we needed something you could drive 2-3 minutes and get it. Definitely a lake view and not on the water, but we were ok with that. Spent time in Arcadia swimming in Lake Michigan and fishing in Arcadia Lake. Traverse City just 45 minutes away. Glad I was able to scrounge up kindling for the fire because the sprinklers keep the wood a bit wet! Overall we had a great time, though it was a little funny watching the neighbors mow their grass like 3 times in five days LOL. Thank you!!
We had an awesome time at the Bear Lake cottage. The property is all that it says and then some. So nice to step into a house that's NOT cluttered with, well clutter. The location worked out wonderfully as we drove to Beulah to bike the Betsie path from Beulah to Frankfort. We drove to Frankfort to enjoy the beach at Lake Michigan. We drove to Arcadia for lunch at the 19th hole. We drove to Manistee for shopping and lunch. We drove to Glen Arbor to bike the Glen Arbor to Empire trail and dined there. And when we weren't driving we were enjoying breakfast in the neighborhood and made use of the two wonderful pickleball courts up the street. Yes, please SHHHH..... this area is great, let the drivers make the drive to Charlevoix, Traverse City, Harbor Spring, Petoskey. THIS is the place to be without the crowds. THANKS
Great location! We loved that we were so close to many beaches, lakes and parks. The house was fantastic- it was clean and safe for my little ones. Loved our stay.
Absolutely beautiful home in Bear Lake. We totally loved it. Super clean!!! Our only suggestion is to add a portable air conditioner downstairs too. But even with that, it would NOT stop us for renting it again. Loved it!!!
Marie S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
6/10 Okay
Robert W.
Aug 20, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Overlook but no beach
Well appointed and clean property. Should be listed as sleeps 8 as couch is terrible. If you want beach access, look elsewhere as there is none here.
We had a wonderful stay. My only suggestions would be are to replace the sleeper sofa mattress. It was horrible! Give guests more towels than the one set allocated. Give a listing prior to their stay as to the main supplies. I bought more paper towels, bathroom tissue, coffee etc. when there was no need. Overall, our stay was great! Thank you.