10/10 Excellent
Brendan G.
19 February 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bear cabin
Brendan G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Cabin
Bear Cabin Up North MI at its best! Ski, fireplace, hot tub
Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 16297.4 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Alanson, MI
- Place, Crooked Lake2 min drive
- Place, Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery4 min drive
- Place, Pickerel Lake6 min drive
- Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
5 bedrooms (sleeps 16)
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Queen Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom 5
3 Single Bunk Beds
Primary Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
4 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Bathroom 4
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Bear Cabin Up North MI at its best! Ski, fireplace, hot tub
Nestled on the banks of the Crooked River, this charming retreat offers a central location to enjoy all four seasons of Pure Michigan fun! From thoughtfully appointed bathrooms, bedrooms that can sleep up to 16 guests, a kids hang out named Camp Run Amuck newly updated for Summer 2025, to a stocked kitchen, Bear Cabin offers something for everyone in the group. Modern amenities include high speed internet, EV Charger, 2 sets of washer/dryers, wood burning fireplace and year round outdoor hot tub. Guests can enjoy the use of 4 kayaks and 2 stand-up paddle boards or bring your boat and park it at the private dock. Unwind and relax on the dock and wave to passing boats as they idle by on their way to Burt Lake or Crooked Lake. Crooked River is part of the Inland Waterway which can take you all the way to Lake Huron. Three hundred seventy five feet of waterfront provides plenty of room to spread out and challenge each other to yard games in the park like setting. Evenings can be spent sharing stories of your day’s adventures around the fire pit or gazing at a star filled sky from the outdoor hot tub. It's easy to see why you'll be able to unwind at our place and enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Visit the neighboring communities of Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Indian River, where you can enjoy winery or brewery tours and indulge in the local culinary scenes. Abundant snowmobile, ATV, hiking or bike trails are conveniently located to Bear Cabin. If golf is your game hit the links at numerous nearby courses. If you’re here when the snow is flying, you can shred the slopes at Nubs Nob or Boyne Highlands. In less than 40 minutes you can take a day trip to Mackinac Island where you can enjoy world famous fudge and car free streets while visiting historic sites. Art lovers will revel in numerous art galleries in Charlevoix. Boyne Mountain Resort offers the Sky Bridge, Avalanche Bay, golf and skiing. Gather your group of friends or family and hurry to this central Northern Michigan location and be our guest at Bear Cabin in Alanson.
WINTER FUN
Skiing - The Highlands at Harbor Springs 15 miles away Nubs Nob 14 mile away Boyne mountain 32 miles
Snowmobile Trails - easily pick up LP76/7
Pond Hill Farm - free tubing 20 miles
WINTER FUN
Skiing - The Highlands at Harbor Springs 15 miles away Nubs Nob 14 mile away Boyne mountain 32 miles
Snowmobile Trails - easily pick up LP76/7
Pond Hill Farm - free tubing 20 miles
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Alanson
Located in Alanson, this cabin is on the waterfront. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cheboiganing Preserve and Big Bear Adventures.
Alanson, MI
What's nearby
- Crooked Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
- Crooked Vine Vineyard and Winery - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
- Pickerel Lake - 6 min drive - 4.7 km
- Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
- Burt Lake - 8 min drive - 9.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Piper's Mighty Good Pizza - 10 min drive
- Dairy Queen - 20 min walk
- Rusty Saw North - 5 min drive
- Alanson Depot Restaurant - 6 min walk
- Burt Lake Brewery - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Todd D.
21 October 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Todd D.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Joyce D.
5 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacay
Joyce D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard H.
12 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Richard H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Kelly K
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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