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Main Side of Bear River House

Vacation home in Petoskey with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining
Nestled just south of Downtown Petoskey, The Bear River House Main House is a charming retreat that has been completely renovated in 2022. With its century-old farm house charm, unwind near Shopping and Restaurants or explore the nearby North Country Trail.

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 793 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Main Side of Bear River House

The Bear River House is a century old farm house that has been completely renovated in 2022. The Bear River House is divided into two sides: The Main House and The Honey Suite. Both are separate and private, or for larger groups, both sides can be booked. This is The Main House. It is just south of Downtown Petoskey near Shopping, Restaurants, the Casino, Petoskey Snowmobile Club, North Country Trail, Petoskey Youth Soccer Association, River Road Sports Complex, Bear River Canoe Livery, Skiing, North Central Michigan College,. Hospital, and Little Travers Bay.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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  • Washer
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

All guest from read and agree to all House Rules prior to booking, found under Rental Agreement.
No smoking of any substances inside or outside of house. This is not the right property for smokers.
No pets or emotional support animals. Property strives to be allergen free.

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
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Map
MI, Petoskey

What's nearby

  • Bear River Park - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Odawa Casino - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 5 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Crooked Tree Golf Club - 11 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Back Lot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mi Tequila - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Main Side of Bear River House pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Main Side of Bear River House?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Main Side of Bear River House?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Main Side of Bear River House located?

Situated in Petoskey, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Bear River and 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Bear River Park and Odawa Casino are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Main Side of Bear River House Reviews

Reviews

6.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good stay place was clean and was very close to the soccer fields where my son had his tournament.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very clean.Would have liked air conditioning in the whole house, not just the bedrooms.But slept well and location was very close to town.- Mark M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawna U.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Not what i expected.

The owner messaged me about three days before arriving, saying it might be delayed because of a busy cleaning schedule. We arrived about an hour and 40 minutes late and still hadn't gotten into the house. At that time, she told me it would be available no later than 7 (three hours after check-in). At 6:50, I asked about getting into the house. She didn't respond until after 7 and said it wasn't going to be ready for 30 more minutes. This wasn't the start to the vacation I wanted. Once we got in, the place was hot. They had two small AC units that helped with the heat but didn't cool the whole house. The plumbing was so bad we couldn't flush the downstairs bathroom toilet. The coffee bar that they talked about had coffee and half-and-half that was bad. The location wasn't bad, and that was a really good thing for us. We will never stay again nor recommend it for anyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Bear House

The old farmhouse has been renovated with a cute bear theme. It’s location is convenient for trips to the beaches, trails and nice local towns. The only downside was the ventilation, with no A/C. Otherwise, nice dining area with games for families indoors and out, nice open kitchen and laundry room.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Leshunn M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Hot

There is no a.c units of any kind in this house. The temperature reached up to 98 degress with only 2 old box fans to keep the whole house cool. This house is not worth the money they are charging unless its in the winter time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Keri S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024