Waterfront House w/Dock & Deck on Little Bear Lake
Get ready to live the lake life during your stay at this 4-bedroom, 2-bath vacation rental house in Johannesburg, Michigan! Located on a private beach on Little Bear Lake, this home is perfect for friends and family looking to swim in the crystal-clear waters, fish off the private dock, or rent the available pontoon boat for a day on the tranquil lake. After a day of aquatic adventures, watch the sun dip below the treeline on the deck or shoot some pool with your travel companions!
-- THE PROPERTY --
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed | Bedroom 4: Full Bed, 4 Twin Beds | Additional Sleeping: 2 Queen Air Beds
The open floor plan of this 1,800-square-foot lake house allows for plenty of space for your whole group to spread out and unwind! Kick back on the leather furniture in the living room and admire the fantastic lake views through the floor-to-ceiling windows and sliding glass doors.
Get out of the sun and head downstairs to play a friendly game of billiards or use the wireless internet access to book a tee time at one of the nearby golf courses.
When stomachs start to rumble, let the designated chef whip up culinary masterpieces in the fully equipped kitchen or have the grill master demonstrate his barbecue abilities using the gas grill. For dessert, head down to the fire pit on the beach to roast delicious s'mores!
End each fun-filled day out on the expansive back deck. Watch the sun set over the water as you recap the day's adventures with your loved ones.
Make your way to one of the 4 well-appointed bedrooms at night, which ensure a restful slumber.
Wake up early each morning and make yourself a fresh cup of coffee. The only noises you'll hear as you sip your beverage on the deck are the peaceful sounds made by the local wildlife.
-- THE LOCATION --
With the hard, sandy beach and crystal-clear water just a few steps from your back door, there's no reason to travel anywhere for a wonderful vacation! Rent the available pontoon boat for the week and take it out for a leisurely cruise on the lake. Kayaks and a paddle boat are also available for guest use free of charge.
As you fish on the dock, the kids in your group will love jumping off the swim platform into the refreshing water!
Should you ever grow tired of boating, fishing, and swimming on the lake, take a short drive to practice your swing at one of the area golf courses. The Garland Golf Resort is only 20 minutes away, and the Treetops Resort is 25 minutes down the road. After your round at the Treetops Resort, stop by the spa to treat yourself!
The Treetops Resort is also well-known for its skiing and snowboarding opportunities once the temperatures start to drop. Travelers visiting in the winter will surely want to hit the slopes! The resort also offers ski and snowboard rentals, so there's no need to bring your own gear.
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings. This is not a party house - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: This property requires stairs to access - NOTE: This property does not offer air conditioning
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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
About the area
Johannesburg
Located in Johannesburg, this holiday home is on the beach. Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Gaylord Discovery Center and Otsego County Sportsplex. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
Talley's Log Cabin Bar - 19 min drive
Paul's Pub - 15 min drive
The Lewiston Hotel Bar & Grill - 19 min drive
Villager Restaurant - 21 min drive
J and B's Spot Bar - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Waterfront House w/Dock & Deck on Little Bear Lake pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront House w/Dock & Deck on Little Bear Lake?
As of 11 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront House w/Dock & Deck on Little Bear Lake on 3 May 2024 start from NZ$437, 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 Waterfront House w/Dock & Deck on Little Bear Lake?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Waterfront House w/Dock & Deck on Little Bear Lake?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Waterfront House w/Dock & Deck on Little Bear Lake?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Waterfront House w/Dock & Deck on Little Bear Lake located?
This Johannesburg holiday home is on the beach, steps from Little Bear Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of West Twin Lake and Kujawa Lake. Johannesburg Lake and Lake Louise are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We were excited to use this house as a home base for our annual golf and fishing trip to Gaylord. The house was perfect for the four of us. Absolutely beautiful location and everything we needed for a long relaxing weekend.
The only negative was that the pontoon boat that was advertised and supposed to be available for rent was not. The property manager told me that they were no long renting it out due to issues with the local HOA. They should update the listing to reflect that this is no longer available.
The property was perfectly secluded right off of the lake. Everything we needed was right there and available. All of the extra equipment that was at our disposal slfor no extra cost,, such as the kayaks and paddle boat was a huge bonus! We had a ball!
This was the perfect lake house for our family vacation. Ages 20 months to 54 years old! The kids swam off the dock, fished off the dock. Boat rides, tubing, relaxing! The owners were great to work with! Would stay here again!
We had a great time at the property!!! It was very clean and exactly as described!!! The house is in a great location!!! We stayed in the winter and enjoyed the snow and ice, it would be absolutely beautiful in the summer.
The cottage is lovely, the view is spectacular and the lake was perfect! Everything was provided to make our family vacation as easy and carefree as we had hoped. We just had to bring food and clothes!
We'll be back!
Our stay here on little Bear Lake was full of fabulous memories! We had 4 adults, 2 teenagers and 2 Kindergarters. The house was spacious, the kitchen had everything we needed! The room with the upper deck was the perfect getaway for the teenagers, when they needed down time. The sandy beach and crystal clear waters were ideal for swimming. We spent our days fishing (we caught a ton! Bass, sun fiah, blue hills and small mouths), swimming, paddle boating, kayaking, floating off the beach, and pontoon boat rides. We ventured out to Gaylord for shopping and dinning out. We also went to Alpena to visit Austin Brothers Brewing and the local fun park. We can’t wait to visit again! Thank you Brian and Jill for sharing your beautiful slice of heaven with us!’
The house was wonderful and the lake was amazing. The house and lake were both super clean. Thanks
Scott G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Shadia M.
25 September 2018
Just what I needed
It was a really nice get away for my sister in laws birthday. She enjoyed it!
Shadia M.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Craig P.
7 September 2018
Great!!!
Cottage was great and clean! Waterfront was wonderful for the kids to play on
Craig P.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott S.
25 July 2018
Beautiful property and house!
This was our first time renting something from a site like this and the process was smooth. The owners were easy to contact and very helpful. Our family of 6 had a great time. The lake was nice and sandy. Our younger boys enjoyed fishing right off the dock and our older boys loved kayaking and the swim platform. We all enjoyed the pool table and the swimming. Even the parents got to relax with a book by the lake. We enjoyed a few fires right by the lake in the fire pit as well. The neighbors were friendly too. Overall it was a great week. We will be returning and have told many friends and family about it as well. We would highly reccomend this place to anyone with or without kids!