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Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Place, Wolf River Golf Park
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 10)

Main Level Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Half Bathroom

Toilet

Upstairs Full Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake

Updated Modern Home with Multiple Decks: Property ID#280278 - 4 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 10. Sleeping Arrangements: Main floor bedroom - Queen; Main floor bedroom - two Twins; Upper floor bedroom - Queen; Upper floor bedroom - 2 Twins. Additional sleeper sofa available.


Everything is new in this fully remodeled home just uphill from Bear Lake!! Only a 3 minute walk to the well-kept public access beach. Ideal location for a family vacation, just a short drive to Lake Michigan beaches, world-class golf, fantastic ski slopes, Traverse City shopping, Sleeping Bear Dunes and so much more!

AMENITIES INCLUDE: , laundry, hair dryers, gas grill, fire pit with seating, upper floor kitchenette/bar area, 3 outdoor decks. Cable TV, WIFI, and Smart TV access included.

The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, etc. and a drip coffee and Keurig coffee maker is available for guest use. Additional kitchen items include dishwasher, 2 crock pots, blender and toaster. Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies and soaps (not personal soaps), and a starter set of paper products.

LOCATION: Only 16 miles from Manistee, 48 miles to Traverse City, 5 miles to Lake Michigan, 14 Miles to Crystal Mountain, and 40 miles to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, this wonderful location offers plenty of options for the whole family!

The Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Promise: To our guests, we promise a memorable and stress-free vacation. To deliver on this promise, we are committed to providing:

- Well-appointed and maintained rental properties
- Attentive responses to inquiries
- Exceptionally detailed cleaning
- Clear and proactive communication at appropriate intervals
- Properly stocked amenities
- Access to resources for enhancing the vacation experience

If we come up short with any of these, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly and we will make it right

Check in time is after 4:00PM and check out time is before 10:00AM. Please note that we are not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures from May – September. Any request for additional time will depend on availability of the rental and an additional fee may be added to the stay.

ARRIVAL: There is no formal check-in procedure. Arrival details are sent prior to your check-in date and will include the exact location of the property, parking and entry information. Guests will have a private, secure entrance and the rental is not shared by owners or other guests.

DEPARTURE: We do have a very short checklist we ask renters follow upon departure. It includes making sure the property is left tidy, furniture is in the same place you found it, everything is closed, locked and turned off, and the thermostat is set properly. These items will only take a couple of minutes but help staff immensely.

Please know that all rental policies and house rules are strictly enforced. This includes occupancy limits, age requirements, the ‘no parties’ and ‘no smoking’ clauses or any other rule posted online or within the rental. These are often defined by local ordinances, Homeowner’s Associations or other legal requirements and can result in fines or eviction if violated. We do not provide additional refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or early departures except as required in the posted cancellation policy.

For safety reasons, there may be external security cameras in use. Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Property # 7463698
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 security system

About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a lake. Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Wolf River Golf Park and Portage Lake. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Wolf River Golf Park - 3 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Pierport Beach - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 11 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 16 min drive - 25.0 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 19 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Amigos Mexican Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake on 21 June 2026 start from NZ$561, 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 Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Cottage Overlooking Bear Lake located?

Situated on a lake, this holiday home is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Wolf River Golf Park and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and James Lake. Pierport Beach and Portage Lake are also within 6 miles (10 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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Rating 10 - Excellent. 20 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

merci m.

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

Wonderful stay. Beautiful location. Great amenities

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2021
Fantastic! Thanks for the feedback, glad you enjoyed it. Hope you'll come stay with us again with us again soon - Tim Riley, Owner C21 Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Long weekend

House is great and has everything needed for a vacation. Really enjoyed the house and the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2024
Hi Chris, Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

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

Amazing house!

We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of parking great for the boats under the carport.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 October 2023
Hello Joshua! Thank you for your review and for choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Decker Your Guest Experience Specialist~ Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bruce R.

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

Ohio01

Very nice property. Everything we needed was provided. Family enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2023
Thank you for your review and for choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Decker Your Guest Experience Specialist~ Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wesley W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Being able to watch tv would be nice .thats the only thing that could possibly make it better .everything else was great
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2025
We appreciate your kind review and feedback! I’m glad to hear you overall enjoyed your day and we’d be happy to give you a warm welcome back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry B.

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

Golf weekend

Great golf trip for 6 friends to get together and have a great time. Close to great breakfast restaurant. Very nice and clean. Updated and plenty of room to relax.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2024
Hello Terry! Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff I.

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

Wonderful home

The House was spacious and allowed plenty of space for all. Beautiful view of the lake in the distance. Hosts were pleasant and responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 October 2022
Thanks so much for taking the time to provide the review! I hope you'll come say with us again in the future. - Tim Riley, Owner BVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa L.

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

Beautiful home near lake

Very clean & spacious. The photos gave a good description of the property! Only a block from lake. My family had an enjoyable stay. We would definitely come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2022
Fantastic, so happy to hear you enjoyed the time in Bear Lake! I hope you'll come stay with us again soon - Tim Riley, Owner BVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David k.

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

Nice house

Just what we wanted
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2023
Hi Dave! Thank you for your review and for choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Decker Your Guest Experience Specialist~ Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified

8/10 Good

Rocky M.

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

Dryer was out of order

Overall very nice place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 October 2024
Hi Rocky! Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Great house, great location

This well-appointed house was perfect for our multi-generation group. The beds were comfortable. The decks provided a great setting for morning coffee. The kitchen made meal prep easier. The layout meant there was space for multiple activities to be underway simultaneously. And, public access to Bear Lake was just minutes away on foot. We defniitely hope to rent this house again.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Hi Mary! Thank you for your review and choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Decker Your Guest Experience Specialist~ Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

veronica y.

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

Our stay for Sleeping Bear Dunes and more

Just as described in listing! Clean and comfortable. Nice outdoor area. Underutilized large Jack and Jill bathroom for downstairs bedrooms- small shower and would have liked an area to set my toiletries. Did not need coins for laundry. Large area in basement to secure our bikes. We enjoyed our stay with family!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2024
Hello Veronica! Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
Verified

8/10 Good

Romona W.

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

See below

Excellent accommodations for our family vacation. Only problem we had during stay was air conditioning did not work, or was not available. Thank you for sharing your space with our family in fun and making memories. Blessings.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks for the great feedback Romona! Happy to hear you thought the house was excellent and it worked well for your stay. Sorry for any confusion regarding A/C. This home is not equipped with air conditioning, but we've found most guests don't need it with the excellent breeze coming through. Hope you come back again soon! - C21 Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Management UPDATE 7/18/2019: To help with the AC, the house now has a 'whole room' AC unit for the upstairs.
Verified

8/10 Good

Dave A.

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

Second time here

Our second time renting here and with additional friends we noticed a bit more. Number of areas needed cleaning, flies, dirty fan blades, etc… for the price it’d be nice if soaps, etc were provided as well as additional towels(vacationing and laundry don’t mix). Just seemed this time, having just spent 8 days in a rental with everything in Boyne City, the comparison for the price didn’t sit right.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2023
Hello Dave! Thank you for your review and for choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We also appreciate you expressing your concerns. We're so happy you enjoyed your stay, overall! We hope to welcome you again! Best wishes, Jessica Decker Your Guest Experience Specialist~ Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Bear Lake House

My girlfriend and I brought her daughters to this house and we had a lot of fun! Everything about the booking process and the description of the house and surrounding area was easy and spot in. Very clean and plenty of space. All amenities made our stay relaxing - and if we needed something you could drive 2-3 minutes and get it. Definitely a lake view and not on the water, but we were ok with that. Spent time in Arcadia swimming in Lake Michigan and fishing in Arcadia Lake. Traverse City just 45 minutes away. Glad I was able to scrounge up kindling for the fire because the sprinklers keep the wood a bit wet! Overall we had a great time, though it was a little funny watching the neighbors mow their grass like 3 times in five days LOL. Thank you!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 September 2022
Wow thanks for the great feedback! Glad you enjoyed it. I hope you'll come stay with us again soon - Tim Riley, Owner BVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

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

Shhh.... great towns left behind.

We had an awesome time at the Bear Lake cottage. The property is all that it says and then some. So nice to step into a house that's NOT cluttered with, well clutter. The location worked out wonderfully as we drove to Beulah to bike the Betsie path from Beulah to Frankfort. We drove to Frankfort to enjoy the beach at Lake Michigan. We drove to Arcadia for lunch at the 19th hole. We drove to Manistee for shopping and lunch. We drove to Glen Arbor to bike the Glen Arbor to Empire trail and dined there. And when we weren't driving we were enjoying breakfast in the neighborhood and made use of the two wonderful pickleball courts up the street. Yes, please SHHHH..... this area is great, let the drivers make the drive to Charlevoix, Traverse City, Harbor Spring, Petoskey. THIS is the place to be without the crowds. THANKS
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2022
Thanks so much for the great feedback! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed location and it worked well for your many day trips. I hope you'll come stay with us again soon! - Tim Riley, Owner BVR
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Beautiful Home

We loved this house. Very neat and clean and had lots of space.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 September 2021
Wonderful! So glad you enjoyed the stay and the house worked well for your time in Bear Lake! Hope you'll stay with us again soon - Tim Riley, Owner C21 Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

Great getaway

Great location! We loved that we were so close to many beaches, lakes and parks. The house was fantastic- it was clean and safe for my little ones. Loved our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 September 2021
Wonderful! So happy to hear the house worked will for your short time in Bear Lake. Hope you'll come stay with us again soon - Tim Riley, Owner C21 Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Si H.

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

Lovely house

Great space, kitchen was well-stocked with essentials, and the decks were perfect for long relaxing evenings.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2021
Fantastic, thanks for taking the time to provide the feedback! - Tim Riley, Owner CENTURY 21 Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany N.

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

Beautiful home!

House was very clean and beautiful. Plenty of space for our family of 5 adults and 3 children. Definitely would stay again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 July 2021
Fantastic! Hope you'll come stay with us again soon! - Tim Riley, C21 Boardwalk Vacation Rentals.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

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

Great home

Quiet beautiful spot
Response from VrboOwner on 24 September 2020
Thanks for taking the time to provide the feedback! Happy to hear you enjoyed it! - C21 Boardwalk Vacation Rental Management
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

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

Beautiful Home in Bear Lake

Absolutely beautiful home in Bear Lake. We totally loved it. Super clean!!! Our only suggestion is to add a portable air conditioner downstairs too. But even with that, it would NOT stop us for renting it again. Loved it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2020
Thanks for providing the feedback. We're happy to report another portable AC unit has been added! There are now TWO in the house. - C21 Boardwalk Vacation Rental Management
Verified

6/10 Okay

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Overlook but no beach

Well appointed and clean property. Should be listed as sleeps 8 as couch is terrible. If you want beach access, look elsewhere as there is none here.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks for the feedback Robert. Glad you found the house well appointed and clean. Sorry to hear about the couch, we hope you were able to use the new mattress topper included in the closet. As for the beach, unfortunately this house is not on the water and we try to make that clear in the marketing. The nearest beach access is small but beautifully maintained by the adjacent homeowner, just one lot west of Second Street on South Shore, or about a three minute walk, as listed in our advertisement. It is marked at the Street with posts on each side stating “Public Access”. Our guests with younger children have expressed their particular appreciation for the warm, shallow-entry beach and comfortable lawn for lounging and sunbathing. - C21 Boardwalk Vacation Rental Management
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan T.

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

Suggestions

We had a wonderful stay. My only suggestions would be are to replace the sleeper sofa mattress. It was horrible! Give guests more towels than the one set allocated. Give a listing prior to their stay as to the main supplies. I bought more paper towels, bathroom tissue, coffee etc. when there was no need. Overall, our stay was great! Thank you.
Response from VrboOwner on 2 April 2020
Thanks for the feedback Susan! So happy to hear you and your family had a great stay! We haven't had any other feedback about the sleeper sofa mattress, but are looking into a mattress topper ASAP. Also, wanted to make sure you knew about the 'Guest Services' page we provide on our website, which breaks down what is provided and what guests should bring. We'll look into making that more prominent on the Arrival Info email. Hope you come back again soon! - C21 Boardwalk Vacation Rental Management UPDATE 7/18/2019: To help with the sleeper sofa, the house now has a separate mattress topper for guest use.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 September 2025
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR

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