Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach

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A single-story house with a deck, a grill, and two lounge chairs.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a clock, and wooden walls.
A living room with a plaid sofa, a television on a wooden stand, and a view of a body of water through a window.
A calm lake at sunset with boats docked at a pier.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster, and a dining table with chairs.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Place, Bear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪56 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hartwick Pines State Park and Bear Lake, while Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights. With jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.
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Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 36 min drive - 51.7 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 38 min drive - 55.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 46 min drive - 67.0 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 56 min drive - 84.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dingman's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bear Lake Township Comnty Center - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach?

As of 1 November 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach on 4 November 2026 start from NZ$1,058, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Bear Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of East Lakes and Grass Lake. Timber Wolf Golf Club and Pickerel Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

8.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much. Perfect location. Super kind hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake

Beautiful lake, friendly host
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Lovely lake!

Nice beach, clean lake. Cabin was a bit challenging.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2024
I’m not sure why the cabin is challenging. It is not a huge cabin, some areas are smaller but the cabin is clean and all facilities are there. Anything that is needed is provided by the landlord. I understand that Janet was use to a huge bathroom and this is a smaller bathroom with a typical older lakefront septic. The lake is beautiful, the area is beautiful, summer is meant to be outside, enjoy the amenities.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun in the sun!

We had a great time creating memories and fun times we will never forget and the host was very nice and helped us when we needed anything 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

1 week stay

The host, John was awesome. Excellent amenities and checked on us to see if we needed anything. Responded to our questions quickly. Water is absolutely beautiful and prime location. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Time

This property is right on the water so we could sit on the deck and watch the kids play. The area is absolutely beautiful. John is by far the best property owner we have ever rented from. He provided a very stress-free stay. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Overpriced

Cobbled up 1960s house trailer hidden by siding, only had push button locks on exterior doors. No window in one bedroom, no bolts holding toilet, bugs, bad mold and mildew smell No wifi,and a window banger in one bedroom for air conditioning…..
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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

Hopefully helpful for other guests

The owner was great with communication and responsive. We knew that the place would be rustic but were still surprised. The kitchen was very small and not clean. The bathroom is also extremely small and the shower is elevated which makes it difficult for taller people to shower. Overall cleanliness was not great. The place does not have air conditioning (except for the room with bunk beds) and the weather was very hot for the first part of our stay and it was uncomfortable. The lake is a beautiful lake but we would not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
It is a rustic cabin because of that it might come across as not clean because it is older. The entire place is deep cleaned after each guest and we have never had an issue with cleanliness. Items are older and may not have the newness that some people are used to. We have multiple guest that come back year after year and enjoy themselves. We are sorry this guest had an issue with cleanliness but we take extreme pride in making sure everything is clean and sanitized.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely time

Lake was absolutely gorgeous and clean. We had a great time on the lake. John was a great host; provided us items that the kitchen didn't have. He was available anytime. Thanks John for a great vacation. We cannot wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great times at Bear Lake

Great host, amazing beach, lake, and sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bear Lake Family Vacation

We had an excellent time staying at this property. We had 4 adults and 5 children and there was room for everyone. The kids especially enjoyed the dock and beach. Perfect swimming location. You really can't beat the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A week on the lake

John is the Best host we've come in contact with in a long time. He was there to greet us when we arrived and even offered to help us unload our truck. The house was old, but comfy. The beach was great and the water clean and clear. Dock was long enough to reach the deep water, so no worries. And the public launch is six houses away. Gas grill was available for use as well as a fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Bear Lake

This property is wonderful for enjoying this beautiful lake. The sand beach is perfect and lots of lawn furniture and water toys are included. It was very nice to have a long dock and the public boat launch is close by which was very convenient. The cottage is close to the water so the view was spectacular.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2021
Thank you for your kind words. We too believe that the lake is beautiful and happy that we can share it. Super glad that you enjoyed your stay.
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