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The Cabin on Great Bear Lake! Perfect for family vacations!

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Exterior
View From the Water
Welcome!
Gather around the kitchen island
Dining area.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Grand Junction, MI
  • Great Bear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Saddle Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5/Downstairs Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Den

1 Double Murphy Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Cabin on Great Bear Lake! Perfect for family vacations!

Beautiful 5 bedroom log house with wonderful lake views. Perfect for extended family vacations! Private pier with firm sand bottom swimming. Firepit by the water. Great fishing lake. Screened in porch and large deck overlooking water. Stone fireplace inside. Close to South Haven, golfing & more. Great Bear Lake is private 160 acre lake with no public access. Must see to believe!

Winter/Spring: not renting.
Summer 2024: No availability
Summer 2025: We expect to make one, possibly two more weeks available next summer. 7 night minimum. Friday to Friday check-in/out.


Key words: Cabin. Waterfront. Chalet. Stone Fireplace. Golf. Fishing. Water skiing. Woods.

Property manager

Matt C.

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

Grand Junction

Located in Grand Junction, this cabin is on a lake. Michigan Flywheelers Museum and Van Buren Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Jeptha Lake Golf Course and Cheshire Hills Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Breedsville Park and Kids Place Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Grand Junction, MI

What's nearby

  • Great Bear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Saddle Lake - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Lower Jeptha Lake - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 31 min drive - 26.1 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 32 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 22 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Town Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Country Fare Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lickety Split - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Neighbors House - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Maria's Lonestar Hometown Pub - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Cabin on Great Bear Lake! Perfect for family vacations! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Cabin on Great Bear Lake! Perfect for family vacations!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Cabin on Great Bear Lake! Perfect for family vacations!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Cabin on Great Bear Lake! Perfect for family vacations! located?

This family-friendly Grand Junction cabin is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Great Bear Lake, Jeptha Lake Golf Course and Saddle Lake. North Scott Lake is 3.1 mi (5 km) away.

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. 19 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Val L., Oregon IL

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

Family summer adventure

Very peaceful lake. The home was great, the kitchen was well stocked with every pot, pan, and utensil one would need. The deck was huge and wonderful for sitting and reading. Basketball net was a nice surprise. The lake was at a comfortable temperature to swim in. We all enjoyed our week there. Absolutely no complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Konrad B.

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

Family friendly lake trip

A group of eight adults and five kids (ages 3-10) had the best week at this lake house. It was a perfect picturesque location, family friendly, fully stocked kitchen, lots of beach towels, beach toys and other goodies provided. The lake wasn't too busy with boats and we had lots of fun going out on the pontoon boat every afternoon, and typically playing on the private patch of beach during the mornings. We made use of the grills there, and also roasted s'mores by the fire pit most nights. The attached screened in porch was perfect to listen to the birds and eat breakfast early in the mornings with whichever little children were awake. Would highly recommend for families, we had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Perfect for a family!

Huge house with a perfect beach for toddlers. Plenty of sand (and toys available). Bunk room for the older kids (for us, 5, 8 and 10) with a parent bedroom next door. Outdoor hand held shower with cold and HOT water for rinsing off before going in. Plenty of toys (Canoe, paddleboat and pontoon). House extremely clean with plenty of towels for all. This was our 2nd year and we had a couple of hiccups but the owner was immediately available and took care of everything quickly. I would highly recommend this rental (Unless you want it the same week as we do!😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Awesome

We never tried a VRBO before…. It was exactly as advertised. A beautiful house on a beautiful, quiet lake. The hosts were easily to reach and everything we needed was there. Small beach perfect for grand kids and the swimming atea between piers just the right depth for them. I could go on and on…. It was perfect 10/10!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Fun with friends and family

We had an amazing stay at Great Bear Lake. There was plenty of space and we really enjoyed the large kitchen and family room area. The beach was perfect for our young kids, shallow right off the beach, but deep enough to jump and swim off the pier. The outdoor shower was perfect for rinsing after the beach. There were lots of spaces to hang out (deck, screen porch, basement) and plenty of room for our 4 families with young kids. We had a great trip and highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Phil N.

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

Great Bear Vacay

Property was nice good for swimming caught some fish not alot but a few different species which the boys liked. Great deck overlooking lake with area below for playing cornhole sit and look at lake. Needed info pamphlet about house and how we were supposed to leave beds etc. when we left . Info about area would have been nice closest store restaurants etc as most phones did not work in area which would have been nice to know as someplace GPS wouldn't work overall very nice place for family vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Glenn H.

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

Wonderful getaway

Our small group had a fantastic stay at the "gorgeous cabin". It was one of the best equipped vacation rentals that we have ever stayed at. The owners were friendly and communicative, making sure that we had everything that we needed for a relaxing long weekend. The home and the experience were excellent. I would highly recommend this property on Great Bear Lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Beautiful place

Beautiful cabin off the beaten path, very spacious. Easy & prompt communication with owner
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

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

A true Cabin by the Lake experience!!!

This is the third year our family has stayed here and we have loved every minute. Evening Pontoon rides on the lake, dinners on the porch and nights by the bonfire. A stunning log cabin inside and out with all of the amenities of a high end home. We will be coming back as long as it is available. If you are looking for a great getaway on a beautiful lake, this is it!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Family Getaway

The lake was clean and the sandy beach was perfect for a little kids. Right off the end of the pier, the water was deep for diving and bigger kids. It was a great house and location for a family getaway and for kids of all ages and their parents.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bradley T.

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

Relaxing Weekend, Wonderful Owner

We had a wonderful time in mid-May for 3 days! We rented the pontoon boat that is available and I highly recommend doing so. The lake is just large enough for a day out on a boat, and plenty of little patches for fishing. There were 7 of us and I can say every single person was comfortable. The deck overlooking the lake is huge and stocked with 3 grills, which came in very handy for our group! The screened in area was a favorite for the mornings and evenings to keep the bugs out but still enjoy the good weather that we had. The pictures dont do the house justice, as the property seems much larger once you arrive. We are already trying to plan a trip next year with the same group plus a few that were unable to make it this time around! One thing I must note is that the owner is by far the most responsive and helpful we've ever had through VRBO. Cant thank him enough for making sure we arrived and everything was known when we got there!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Scott F.

Highly recommend!

We had a great stay at Matt's cabin! The cabin was beautiful and the lake was so peaceful. We had 8 children with us (ages 2-8), so the yard and private beach with a shallow swim area kept them entertained the whole week. There was plenty of space for our group. We enjoyed sitting on the large deck overlooking the lake, taking canoe rides, relaxing in the hammock, lounging on the beach and going out on the pontoon boat. We also liked that we were just 20 minutes from South Haven and Lake Michigan. Matt was very responsive, helpful and easy to work with. We highly recommend this gorgeous cabin!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia D.

Great Family Getaway

Our family and extended family has taken a week long vacation here the last two years. The property is gorgeous. Beautiful both inside and out. Has all the amenities of a new home with a true rustic cabin feel. Porch over looks the lake and we spent many evenings enjoying the view. Trips on the pontoon boat with our children, nieces and nephews. Evenings at the fire pit down by the dock. We could not have asked for more. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Jeana M.

Great place to stay

We stayed with our extended family last week and enjoyed the house and private lake very much!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Beautiful home, gorgeous lake getaway home!

The property was beautiful, well-maintained, and had all the amenities for an amazing weekend away with our families. Plenty of space for multiple families and plenty to do indoors and out. The kids loved the beach and the boats and the adults enjoyed the view in the evening from the deck with a fire in the firepit. Everyone had a wonderful time and the owner was very responsive and helpful with any questions we had. We can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

Family

Fantastic home and lake for extended family. Three generations enjoyed the water and pontoon. Matt is very responsive to questions. Our group of 14 hope to return again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrea D.

Beautiful Family Home

My husband and I stayed in this home with our two daughters, their husbands and our four little grandchildren. This beautiful, well maintained log cabin had everything - and more - than we expected. Plenty of space for all of us including a private beach! The owner was extremely attentive, even calling us to be sure we had everything we needed. We especially enjoyed the huge wrap around deck and the sunroom. The kitchen is very large and well equipped and there was plenty of seating for our entire family to share meals. We really enjoyed our time at this home and plan on visiting again!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kerri M.

Perfect lake house

This beautiful log cabin was a fantastic spot for our extended family gathering. It comfortably accommodated my parents, siblings, and kids; it had plenty of bed and bathrooms and generous living spaces, both indoors and out. The spacious open kitchen was fully equipped and fun to cook in as a group. They had a large selection of board games that the kids enjoyed one rainy morning. Nice big stone fireplace looked enjoyable if you were there in fall/winter. The place was very clean. We enjoyed relaxing and dining on the huge deck over looking the lake and the picnic table and bonfire pit at the water's edge. We had a great time on the lake itself, especially with the rented pontoon boat, a kayak, and fishing. Oftentimes, we were the only ones out on the water. Water temperature perfect for swimming while we were there in late June. Nice to have both a dock and good sized sandy beach of our own and graduated depth was perfect for little ones. The outdoor shower for rinsing off sand even had hot water! Large, lightly wooded yard was fun for games. The owner was very helpful and pleasant to work with. Highly recommend!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Paul H.

Good times

Awesome place. Plenty of room. Great views of the lake. Good fishing. Great beach for the little ones. I will definitely stay there again.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Family Reunion

Our three generation party of 14 (age 8-85) enjoyed the neat, clean ,nicely furnished cabin the first week of summer in 2013 and found Bear lake to be surprisingly warm and lightly used by jet skis and ski boats especially during the week day. A great place for an extended family with diverse ages and interests to meet for group and individual activities in cabin on the lake or nearby Kal Haven trail or South Haven shops restaurants and beaches. Looking forward to 2014.

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