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Bear Lake get away near Kalaskla MI

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A room with a wooden floor, a sliding glass door leading outside, a small rug, and a chair.
Private kitchen
Living area
Room
Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Place, Bear Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Bear Lake get away near Kalaskla MI

Enjoy a Summer vacation, Winter retreat, Spring get away or a colorful Michigan Fall at this home away from home. Relax in Northern Michigan on Bear Lake in this 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom house that can sleep up to 12. Perfect for the whole family!

A public boat launch just a mile away, so bring your boat and enjoy water sports and fishing. Or if the beach is more your style, a private beach is open to you and your guest and is within walking distance (about 100 yards). Canoeing and Kayaking is also nearby!

Enjoy the outdoors by grilling on the back deck or start a camp fire in the fire pit, perfect for roasting marshmallows and enjoying a nice summer night. The yard is large enough to play yard games or relax in the hammock under the shade tree.

We are located just off the ATV/Snowmobile trail. Perfect for snowmobiling in the winter or ATVs in the summer.

The local Ice Cream shop and the local bar are just up the road. Golf courses, casinos, wine tasting and shopping are close by - You are within 45 minutes of Traverse City, 40 minutes to Gaylord and 10 minutes to Kalkaska.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Pets allowed
Prior approval required
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1299161vb
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Kalkaska

Kalkaska is home to this villa. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Au Sable River and Big Bradford Lake, while Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights.
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Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Torch Lake - 37 min drive - 53.1 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 37 min drive - 53.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 46 min drive - 68.4 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 52 min drive - 78.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dingman's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Ole Soul - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kiooties - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Lake get away near Kalaskla MI pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Bear Lake get away near Kalaskla MI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Lake get away near Kalaskla MI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Lake get away near Kalaskla MI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bear Lake get away near Kalaskla MI located?

Set in Kalkaska, this family-friendly villa is 7.4 mi (11.9 km) from Timber Wolf Golf Club and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Grandview Golf Club. AuSable Artisan Village and Au Sable River are also within 16 miles (25 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 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce M.

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

Thumbs up

Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 May 2025
Would rent to them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Base camp

Place was very nice and accommodations were great for our hunting party. Enough room for us to spread out.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valorie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very welcoming home in wooded surroundings. Near many lakes and rivers. Our family vacation was spent here, and accommodations were exceptional. Definitely would recommend and would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fred M.

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

Great spot

Perfect size house for our adult group of 8
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina W.

Nice and clean

House was nice and clean! And would def stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Perfect

Would definitely stay here again! Great location, clean , good communication! Thank you for a great weekend celebrating my Grandpa's 93rd Birthday!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlie K.

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

Annual Sibling Canoe Trip

Our canoe trip legacy is 23 years old this year. This property was a great fit for base camp. We had great canoeing on the Manistee river, super comfortable lodging and the fire pit made memerable s'mores!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Wonderful stay!

My family and I had a great stay! The home had everything we needed. We enjoyed the lake and the grandkids had a blast with the little ATV. We adults played Cornhole every day. Overall a very comfortable home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

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

Farr Family Vaca 2023

We took our family of 5 to stay here and it was not a disappointment in any way. We were thoroughly impressed by the warmly decorated and very well maintained cabin. It was very clean and had all anyone would need. The location was perfect as well with great pizza nearby. We will definitely be returning hopefully next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Nice House with Cabin Feel

Really nice home that gives you a great cabin feel. All the amenities were included ie; cooking utensils, bedding, firewood. A convenient location right off of M72 between Grayling and Kalkaska. Plenty of room for a large family or group of friends. The large kitchen table made from virgin timber is incredible! We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2023
Thank you for the review made table my self. Glad you enjoyed our vacation home.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph N.

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

Cottage off Bear Lake

This house was perfect for my family of 6! Everyone had their own space, and it was nice having three bathrooms each with showers. The kitchen was lovely. We really enjoyed the backyard space, and the toys that came with the house. My young boys loved riding around in the mini atv. We also enjoyed the kayaks and paddle board quite a bit. Overall, it was a great experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi V.

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

Ski Weekend Stay

The communication with the property owner was fantastic. It was a great property for our two families and all of our ski gear. The large mud room and laundry room right near the backdoor was perfect to store our ski bags with enough room for our boot dryers to get our ski gear ready for the next day. We enjoyed the spacious living area and large dining room table for all 9 of us to enjoy breakfast and dinner at. We loved the large table for playing games at also. Great spot for our ski weekend with two families, 5 teens and 4 adults. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our family vacation which consisted of my older sister, daughter and grandsons and us and our dog. The home was very large and had plenty of beds and bathrooms for all of us. The kitchen had a lot of amenities that made staying there perfect. We loved being just a short walk to a crystal clear lake and beach. There was plenty of shade to sit at the beach or on the backyard deck. The home was located close enough to the activities that we were looking to do in Traverse City, Elk Rapids and nearby. We went on a sailboat trip with the kids, to a bug and butterfly zoo, a yak farm and casino. Something for everyone. The beautiful lake was what I was hoping for and it didn't disappoint. Would definitely stay here again. Host was helpful, nice, and easy to reach. Check in was a breeze with a code to use for the door. Thank you for letting us stay at your beautiful home with all the taxidermy animals. The kids loved that.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla G.

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

Great location and Well Stocked

This house is great for multiple couples. Had everything we needed and was well stocked. We fixed all of our breakfasts and dinners and had every kitchen utensil needed. Lots of small touches to make you feel at home. Plenty of towels. Located in a nice neighborhood and close to many ORV routes/trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony L.

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

Very Comfortable Cottage!

Your home is very nice and very comfortable for any size family. Having a separate bedroom for our boys was great! All the other accommodations inside the home (kitchen, dining area, multiple bathrooms, laundry area...) and use of the kayaks made our trip very pleasant! Everything we needed was there. We hope to return next year, if not sooner!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jan W.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time! House was clean and comfortable, plus very roomy for 6 adults and our toddler granddaughter. Yard is large enough that we were able to have our ladderball, badminton/volleyball and cornhole games set up without being crowded. We spent time at the beach access which was very nice and a short walk from the house. We spent time in Kalkaska at the Cherry Street Market and at the local park so our granddaughter could play. We made sure to go to the ice cream shop too! We also went to Bellaire to the spice shop, the bakery and went to Seven Bridges Nature Park to walk the trail on our way back to Bear Lake. A beautiful hidden destination to enjoy the outdoors! The owners were attentive and very helpful. Would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Loved it again!

We have now stayed 3 years in n a row at this property with our family of 12. We have plenty of room and love to bring up our side by sides for the big kids! The yard is perfect for the littles to run around and enjoy and we always feel very much at home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue F.

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

Fishing fun

Excellent location for fishing Bear Lake and surrounding lakes. Having beach access was great. The house was very clean, well stocked and comfortable. Having 3 full bathrooms with 10 people was a plus. Would recommend to anyone and would definately rent again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly W.

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

Visit to Kalkaska

We had a great visit and the house was exactly what we expected. The owners were very attentive and available to answer any questions. The house was clean and the property was in a perfect location and private. We enjoyed the campfire 2 nights and we cooked on the grill. The house was very accommodating to a large family.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia G.

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

Bear cabin

Enjoyed our time at the cabin. It was a quick trip Up North from south of Atlanta GA. Managed to do Mackinaw Island, Traverse City, Petosky and so much more. Boys loved the lake and fire pit! Wish we had more time to enjoy the beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary T.

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

Perfect place

We were once again over joyed with this location! Perfect for our big family. Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry S.

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

Fun times!

We had a great family vacation, including the dogs! Everything was very nice and the family loved the beach! Kayaking was also lots of fun. Enjoyed the range of birds we saw from loons to eagles to Kingfishers. Heard the owl several times!! Great place to stay!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel C.

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

Excellent Property and Host

This was an awesome house for our vacation to northern Michigan. The house very nice and the land it’s on is private. Allen was very proactive in communicating all the house had to offer and very thoughtful in having a kid’s play car charged and ready when we arrived. I think that may have been one of the best parts of the trip for my friend’s child! Overall would definitely recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie F.

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

Winter visit

The home is beautiful and fits description. There were 9 of us and all fit comfortably in the house. Plenty of seating and we loved the big dining table for eating and games.. We brought sleds along, plenty of room in the driveway for parking of 3 trucks and trailers. Trails were able to be ridden to right from the house. Trails were groomed.. Allen was very kind and helpful. We would most certainly visit and stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa V.

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

Amazing Stay

This house had everything we were looking for. We had from 80 years old to 11 months . Dinning room table was custom made. AMAZING Kitchen was stocked with every utensil I need to feed 14 people. very cozy. Kids watched movies while the adults played cards. Saturday we went on a color tour to tunnel of trees not too far away. I be this place is Great for hitting the trails
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

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