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Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Otter Lake, MI
  • Place, Lake Henson
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Bronner's Christmas Wonderland
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Place, River Place Shops
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Office 2

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat

The Brown Bear Station is situated in a natural rural setting just beside Otter Lake. The Cabin offers a great combination of seclusion and access to multiple activities. Enjoy the relaxing sandy beach to go swimming, boating, jet skiing, and kayaking. Perhaps you rather hunt, snowmobile, hike, ORV, or fish. Spending the day shopping and antiquing. Brown Bear Station has it all for an ultimate year-round getaway.
This two-bedroom, one-bath cabin was originally a gas station and then a flower shop before becoming residential. It is a piece of history within the 150-year-old Village of Otter Lake. Tons of upgrades- AC, sleeps- 8 guests, spacious living area, and fully equipped kitchen. Bedrooms & a bathroom with all the essential amenities. Yard games, firepit, picnic tables, beach stuff, & a deck for use.
Short drive to:
_ Frankenmuth
_ Birch Run
_ Holloway Reserve
Summer and Winter- this cabin is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle.
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The home is not child-proofed. Cement floors.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs only- fee. Owner's resp. for any damage.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Kayaks may be borrowed- not part of the rental- us
Propane grill provided- you may need to exchange t
Security camera on the exterior only. Dogs only- p

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
Long-term renters welcome
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 first aid kit

About the area

Otter Lake

Located in Otter Lake, this cabin is in a rural area and on a lake. Willow Springs Golf & Country Club and The Timbers Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Henson and Hart Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and hunting.
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Otter Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Henson - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Bronner's Christmas Wonderland - 33 min drive - 43.6 km
  • River Place Shops - 34 min drive - 44.7 km
  • Frankenmuth Historical Museum - 35 min drive - 45.4 km
  • St. Julians Winery - 36 min drive - 46.1 km

Getting around

  • Lapeer Station - 25 min drive
  • Flint, MI (FNT-Bishop Intl.) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Buck Wild - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Village Station - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Benny's Bierhalle - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat?

As of 5 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat on 19 July 2026 start from NZ$438, 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 Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brown Bear Station of Otter Lake-Take it easy at this unique & tranquil retreat located?

This family-friendly Otter Lake cabin is located on a lake, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Henson and Hart Lake. Harvey Lake and North Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

cameron w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The cabin was lovely, clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barry D.

The house was very clean and cozy. The
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was cute and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jillian H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! This is such a beautiful place. Our host was very good at communicating and sharing information with us. We will definitely be back
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candi M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and spacious. Tiffany stayed in contact and provided excellent service. I would highly recommend staying here. Highly recommend and will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

clarissa m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tiffany was great with communication before and during our stay. Great cabin in a quiet town with a short drive to Frankenmuth. The cabin was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, organized, well stocked in kitchen and bathroom and bedroom needs. Great area, easily near (about 25 minutes) from Frankenmuth and lots of things to do there. Would stay there again if in area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice area, friendly people. Clean and nicely decorated. Had everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hi! We just wanted to thank you for a wonderful stay. The cabin was absolutely beautiful, spotless, and perfectly located for everything we wanted to do. The townspeople were so warm and welcoming, which made the whole trip even better. We also really appreciated how well you communicated throughout our stay—it made everything smooth and stress-free. Thank you again for hosting us!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rosalie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake view. House is very nice. Dog walks in a nice neighborhood. Ice cream delicious.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Relaxing

This place a was very cozy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin had everything available for daily needs such as extra blankets, games, spices, and much more. It was extremely clean and spacious. Neighborhood was quiet and had a good piece of mind.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara P.

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

Brown Bear Station

This property met all our needs and the host was responsive and accommodating. We were very pleased with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia M.

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

Brown Bear Cottage

Wonderful stay! Everything was very clean, and a lot of nice touches (soap and shampoo/conditioner available, laundry soap, everything needed for a great stay). All of us had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

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

Perfect weekend

Tiffany is an absolutely amazing host! Made sure we had a great, very relaxing weekend. Every single one of us wants to go back
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Quiet and Relaxing

The property was perfect to relax and enjoy time with family after shopping and visiting local attractions. The town is very cute and owner of Jasper’s diner was very kind and welcoming. The food was amazing. We will definitely return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Home away from home!

We felt very comfortable in the cabin. Kitchen facilities were appreciated, beds were comfortable, and we enjoyed sitting on the porch during the evening. We wouldn’t hesitate returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brittany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was great. Shared lots of memories. Great experience loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dante D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful location that eases the mind while also keeping it at near-maximum entertainment. This place has just about everything you could want and need. Being on one of the main roads in town but also a minute and a half walk from the lake, it hits at just the right level of civilization and nature. A truly great place that all my friends and I said multiple times would be worth another future stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie W.

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

Relaxing stay

We had a very relaxing weekend! Spent some time in Frankenmuth and appreciated having the cabin to come back to and relax after shopping. The store across the street is convenient for anything we may have forgotten to pack. The kitchen is well stocked! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel J.

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

Felt like home away from home! Super cozy and spacious

Last minute decision as we needed some place quick. Stayed for 5 days. It was perfect. It had everything we needed and felt like home. It’s right by the lake and campground where there is a small beach, playground and a place to fish off the dock. Super easy to communicate with the owner and manager. We will be back!!!!!
Front of house
Secure side door to enter the home
Fire pit and sitting area in the back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allan W.

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

Otter Lake

The view of Otter Lake with the fall colors was amazing. The cabin had everything we needed for our stay including all kitchen supplies & TV’s In all the rooms. The decor was all bears throughout which we enjoyed. The cabin was quaint & cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

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

First time Vrbo users

Very nice place. Clean and comfortable. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

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

Frankenmuth

Nice weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

About the host

Hosted by TIFFANY

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Hello, I am Tiffany! I am originally from Michigan. I am a community college professor. Married with 3 adult sons. We started this business in 2019 with a single condo in Florida and now we have 3 properties in Florida and 8 in northern-mid Michigan. We love helping folks to make amazing memories.

Why they chose this property

The great location- only 1.5 hours from metro Detroit but you get that up north feel.

What makes this property unique

It is a perfect setting with a mix of country and industrial vibes. Plus the bears are everywhere you look :-)

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