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Charming Lakefront Cottage

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A fire pit with chairs, a gravel area, and a view of the sunset over a body of water.
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A cozy room with a dining table, chairs, a large window with curtains, a television, and a plant.
A cozy living room with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a fireplace.
A room with a wooden paneled wall, a large window with curtains, and a brown sofa.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Place, Bear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Wolf River Golf Park. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Bear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 16 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 17 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Little River Casino - 19 min drive - 27.2 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 40 min drive - 57.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lake Side Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Charming Lakefront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Charming Lakefront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Lakefront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Lakefront Cottage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Bear Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wolf River Golf Park and Chestnut Hills Golf Course. Lake Michigan and Glovers Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 7 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 June 2026
Thank you Joseph. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had an amazing time at the propety! Host was amazing, space was clean, and the home felt like a true lake getaway!! Will definitely plan on coming back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2026
It was truly a pleasure hosting you, and we're so happy you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to seeing you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! The home is incredibly clean and cozy—perfect for a lake getaway and close to tons of places we wanted to visit during our Michigan vacation. Our favorite parts were kayaking and swimming on Bear lake and the spectacular sunsets every night. The neighbors are incredibly nice and the neighborhood itself is so quiet and peaceful. We loved the fire pit in the evening and then being able to get comfy on the couch and watch TV. It was perfect and Kathy is an excellent host. Highly recommend this vacation rental!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2026
Cari’s group was fantastic! Great communication, respectful, and left the property in perfect condition. We’d love to host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic and charming cottage. The host and amenities were as advertised and more. Right on the lake with amazing and peaceful sunsets. The cottage had all the right things to make a lakefront stay memorable and easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cottage was awesome! We had a lovely time. Kathy was super helpful and very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely too-brief stay at this lovely cottage. Very clean and nicely decorated. Very much hope to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 August 2026
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage. Everything was perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 June 2026
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again!
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