10/10 Excellent
Rollin M.
7 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rollin M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Cabin
Secluded cabin in a Pine forest, just minutes away from Crystal Mountain
Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Crystal Mountain
- Place, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
- Place, Little River Casino
- Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
About this property
Secluded cabin in a Pine forest, just minutes away from Crystal Mountain
Custom built in 2020 to reflect an outdoor lifestyle.
Fishing, hunting, hiking, paddling, lakes, rivers and streams nearby. Golf and skiing. Arcadia Bluffs golf courses are only 12 miles and a number of others close. Crystal Mountain skiing is just 9 miles.
Wander the shore of Lake Michigan. Hike the Manistee River Trail, rated in the top 10 hikes is the USA.
World class fly fishing in area streams. Many great adventures and destinations close at hand.
Manistee county has less than 25,000 in population and thousands of acres of public land to explore, come see it today!
Fishing, hunting, hiking, paddling, lakes, rivers and streams nearby. Golf and skiing. Arcadia Bluffs golf courses are only 12 miles and a number of others close. Crystal Mountain skiing is just 9 miles.
Wander the shore of Lake Michigan. Hike the Manistee River Trail, rated in the top 10 hikes is the USA.
World class fly fishing in area streams. Many great adventures and destinations close at hand.
Manistee county has less than 25,000 in population and thousands of acres of public land to explore, come see it today!
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets 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
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 and a deadlock
About the area
Bear Lake
Located in Bear Lake, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Michigan Legacy Art Park and Arcadia Area Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Wolf River Golf Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Bear Lake, MI
What's nearby
- Michigan Legacy Art Park - 17 min drive - 21.2 km
- Crystal Mountain - 17 min drive - 18.3 km
- Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 25 min drive - 25.6 km
- Little River Casino - 26 min drive - 34.4 km
- Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 36 min drive - 34.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Kaleva Tavern - 11 min drive
- Rosie's Place - 16 min drive
- Iron Fish Distillery - 19 min drive
- Lake Side Cafe - 11 min drive
- Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jeanette G.
20 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeanette G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Renee A.
11 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Renee A.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle W.
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mid week getaway
Michelle W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sara S.
25 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sara S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl M.
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend grad party
Cheryl M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mark B.
15 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Mark B.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Chad B., Huntington
17 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect little cabin
Chad B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ryan B.
13 October 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Away from others and the cabin was very clean and tidy.
Ryan B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Erin g.
29 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect weekend getaway
Erin g.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Josh B.
12 February 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet Weekend Getaway
Josh B.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Max H.
21 March 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great
Max H.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ginny S.
8 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Setting
Ginny S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pebble W., Waterford
12 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary trip
Pebble W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Adam B.
21 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
MACK trip
Adam B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shinya Y.
15 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and well prepared facility
Shinya Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Karlie M.
12 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Karlie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Casey V.
11 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing! Must go! So secluded!
Casey V.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kathryn-Rose S.
28 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing little place!
Kathryn-Rose S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
brandy s.
31 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
brandy s.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kathleen H.
23 August 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, peaceful and comfortable
Kathleen H.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
10/10 Excellent
Rachael W.
23 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet place in the woods
Rachael W.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Kittie C.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing Stay
Kittie C.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Debbie G.
7 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin in a beautiful setting
Debbie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Aaron R.
18 September 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall Fishing Trip
Aaron R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
About the host
Hosted by Ray Schmidt and Kate Smith
Kate and I are outdoor people. We owned and operated a full time fly-fishing resort for many years. We sold that business and semi-retired here.
We have traveled the world and know what it takes to host.
Why they chose this property
We are completely private at the end of a private road.
What makes this property unique
Secluded, cozy and quaint.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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