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Big Bear Lake All-Season Northern Michigan Getaway

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A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a rug.
A wooden dining room with a long table, chairs, a small plant centerpiece, and a world map on the wall.
A two-story blue house with a garage, a covered porch, and a wooden fence.
A spacious dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a fireplace, and a view of the outdoors.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a small table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Close to the beach, this 3-bedroom cottage accommodates 12 guests and features 2 bathrooms. Enjoy adventure activities like motorboating, kayaking, hiking, and biking in the area. Outdoor areas include a patio and a balcony, perfect for relaxation after your adventures. Nearby attractions are Little Bear Lake and West Twin Lake.

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Arcade/game room
  • Gas barbecue
  • Balcony or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Washer/dryer

Explore the area

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Johannesburg, MI
  • Place, West Twin Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Bear Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, East Twin Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

+1
1 Queen Bed and 4 Double Beds

Bedroom 2

2 King Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Half Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Big Bear Lake All-Season Northern Michigan Getaway

Welcome to Big Bear Lake Cottage, your Northern Michigan getaway for family fun, relaxing weekends, and unforgettable lake memories! Located just 350 feet from Big Bear Lake's sandy beach, this spacious 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage offers the perfect home base for enjoying Northern Michigan in every season. Whether you're looking for a summer lake escape, a colorful fall retreat, or a winter adventure, Big Bear Lake Cottage puts you close to it all.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Off-Street Parking | Free WiFi | Laundry Machines

Family fun is just around the corner at this Big Bear Lake house with room for everyone plus their friends and where memories will be made!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, 2 Full Bunk Beds | Bedroom 2: 2 King Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck, gas grill, front porch, fire pit, walk to beach
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, drip coffee maker, microwave
INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen TVs w/ Netflix, 8-person dining table
GAME ROOM: Billiards table, full refrigerator, darts, seating, patio access
GENERAL: Linens/towels, washer/dryer, trash bags, paper towels
FAQ: 2 external security cameras & 1 Ring doorbell camera (facing out)
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), 2 additional parking spaces available on the gravel

-- THE LOCATION --

BIG BEAR LAKE: Beach (350 feet), boating, fishing, kayaking
GOLFING: Michaywé Golf & Dining (17.0 miles), Treetops Resort (18.8 miles), Garland Resort and Golf Course (19 miles).
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Snowmobiling, snowshoeing, skiing, ice fishing
RESTAURANTS: The Vienna's Spot Grille and Smokehouse (7.4 miles), Villager Restaurant (7.4 miles), Old Depot (7.7 miles), Pauls Pub (7.8 miles)
AIRPORT: Bishop International Airport (155.0 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry, camera 2 is located on the garage, facing outward toward the driveway and street, and camera 3 is located at the back of the home, facing the back door and shed. They do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video when motion is detected by the devices (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed

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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 # 7872913
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

About the area

Johannesburg

Located in Johannesburg, this cottage is near the beach. While the natural beauty of Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve and Little Bear Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Garland. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and power boating nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting and hiking.
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Johannesburg, MI

What's nearby

  • West Twin Lake - 7 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Little Bear Lake - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Johannesburg Branch Library - 11 min drive - 14.9 km
  • East Twin Lake - 12 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Garland - 14 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Talley's Log Cabin Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lewiston Lodge - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Long Horn Salon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪J and B's Spot Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lewiston Hotel Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Bear Lake All-Season Northern Michigan Getaway pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Big Bear Lake All-Season Northern Michigan Getaway?

As of 30 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Big Bear Lake All-Season Northern Michigan Getaway on 7 October 2026 start from NZ$1,410, 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 Big Bear Lake All-Season Northern Michigan Getaway?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Bear Lake All-Season Northern Michigan Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Bear Lake All-Season Northern Michigan Getaway?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Bear Lake All-Season Northern Michigan Getaway located?

Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Little Bear Lake, West Twin Lake and East Twin Lake. Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic and Johannesburg Branch Library 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 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Big Bear Lake Cottage

Beautiful weather. Very clean. Plenty of room. Responsive owner.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 August 2026
Hi Mike, Thank you for the kind words. We hope you come back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you are looking for a get-away and enjoy peace and quiet, this is the place to go. Northern Michigan has so many great spots and this is another one of the greats. The house is very big and has lots of games and gathering space, while being a very short walk to the beach to enjoy the lake. Not to mention, you are 5 min away from a great bar at the Spot. Great vacation house!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Hi Nate, Thank you for your review on Big Bear Lake. We feel it is a peaceful place also. Somewhere you can unwind from the city life. Im glad you enjoyed your time and the Spot Bar (food and drinks).
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another great stay

3rd time at this great place in northern MI…hope to keep coming back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful vacation house near beautiful Big Bear Lake!

We had a great stay at this property! Very clean and well-furnished. Spacious rooms with more beds than we could fill! Excellent location and house layout made for a wonderful, comfortable stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cramer

Fourth time and hope to keep coming back.
Response from VrboOwner on 16 February 2026
Thank you Chris, We love having you. Your a great customer.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Review

Great location. Hosts great. Ample space.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great for Family and Friends

Lots of room to spread out or congregate with family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Great house and host
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hunters

Great place has everything you could want
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A Bed for Everyone

Our crew really enjoyed the spaciousness and quantity of beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Superb Lake House!

Very private and tucked away with very few neighbors and a short walk to the lake. Home was wonderfully appointed and clean as a whistle.Far enough away from Gaylord and Lewiston that it was secluded but short enough that you could run into town painlessly.Host was extremely communicative and quick to respond to all of our queries. We’d come back anytime!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Property

We really enjoyed the property. There was plenty of toilet paper and other necessities. The property was very clean and a very short walk to the lake. There is a lot to do in the area. I would recommend and would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

4th of July stay

This house was perfect for our large family. Plenty of space to spread out and have family dinners. Loved the fire pit and space to play outdoor games. Very clean and well equipped with all we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

My family and friends and I had a good time.

The house is very cozy. The most essential amenities are at hand. We had an active holiday from sledding, skiing and snowmobiling to fishing.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house

Plenty of space, and the beds were very comfortable. Enough space to spread out, and stuff to do at the house. Good location to go the Mackinac island, the UP, and we went to torch lake. Definitely keep it in mind for next years trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic!

We had a wonderful time with our stay at Big Bear Lake. The house is fantastic and fit our group of 11 wonderfully! Lots of room to gather and connect. We rented a pontoon for a day. The neighbors were also very friendly and kind. We would highly recommend this rental!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peace up north.

My family and I do a trip up north every year just to enjoy nature and one another. This house was PERFECT for the occasion. Spacious, clean, well stocked. 3 minute walk to the Beach/Lake. Loved it. Seriously would stay again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Our weekly vacation rental

We liked the house very much and the location is great for seeing lots of attractions. The only issue we had was, it was not well supplied with towels , tp or other paper products. There were 9 of us. All in all it was a great week and we wouldn't mind staying there again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasantly surprising

The home was much nicer than described. We had lots of space for all to be comfortable. Everything we needed was there. There were eight of us. I didn't hear a single complaint.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Big Bear Cabin

My family and I had a wonderful stay. The cabin accommodated our family of 11 and even had room for a couple more. The house was very clean and looked exactly like the pictures. Having the game room was nice for the grandkids to play in. It was a short walk to the lake with a small beach for the kids to play on. The location was good too;You are between Lewiston and Gaylord. It would also be a great place for a winter vacation too. I highly recommend the place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Big bear lake

Excellent. Nice having washer dryer, and everything you have at home to use is here to use. Kayak was great, didn't use paddle board or canoe. Owners were great answered all questions. They were courteous and gave us recommendations for things to do around the area. If I visited that area again I would definitely go back. Definitely recommend.Also we had to stop back to get an item that was left and it was given to us when we got back. Thanks again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A wonderful experience

My husband and I, our adult son and daughter with two grandsons (5 and 8) had a great time staying at this house. We had plenty of room to be together or separate in this beautiful house. In the back of the house is a very nice game room with a pool table, tv, games, and another refrigerator which came in very handy. We had wanted to rent a house with a walk out to the beach; however, the beach was very close and the boys had a lot of fun there. The owners thought of so many little things to make anyone's stay pleasant. There is a nice porch in the front and another porch in the back with a fire pit below. We would recommend this house to anyone looking for a place to stay with 6-12 people.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

All the family trip

We had 5 kids ages (almost) 3-16 and 6 adults stay in the house. It's so very spacious! We never felt on top of each other. During down time the kids hung out int the game room and adults occupied the dining room playing cards. The bunk room allowed for all kids to have their own bed, which was perfect. Very very short walk to the lake which was great for the kids to play in for hours on end. We all tried out kyaking and paddle boarding with the provided equipment. The front porch with the picnic table provided plenty of extra space for dinner. It was a great place to all hang out and chill for a few days. We would definitely consider this same place for future trips.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Fit

The house was spacious and adequate for 3 families of 11 people. The pool table was perfect; it became the central gathering spot. We were grateful to find the kayak and paddle board in the garage. They were a good compliment to the water craft we brought. (Had we known they would be available, we might have changed what we brought.) (Both seats in the kayak are badly torn and need to be replaced.) The kitchen was well stocked for cooking meals for our crew. (The kitchen knives are so dull, using them was almost dangerous.) We were thankful to find fishing gear in the garage, and caught a fish! We could have used one more kitchen trash bag, and one more dishwasher pod. Thank you for opening your home, we had a delightful time and fell in love with MI.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Great for a family Thanksgiving with kids!

5 stars but a few unexpected surprises. We stayed at he Big Bear house for Thanksgiving where my brother and his kids joined us. 5 adults, 4 kids (all under 12), and plenty of room for all. Highlights included: comfortable beds, VERY clean, and the game room was a big hit! The layout allows for everyone to gather together comfortably or have two separate groups in each living area—-wonderful when adults want to relax and kids want to have a dance off. There has clearly been recent renovations, the woodwork is beautiful and the new carpet is so comfy! The jitchen and appliances are dated but we were able to make dinner every night without a problem (aside from me burning a Brussels sprout and setting off the smoke detector). Also, the property contact, Gina, was INCREDIBLE. She went above and beyond answering questions and recommended a great nearby park for the kids to play at. The unexpected surprise, which is more a reflection on my lack of thorough research than the property is that it is SO close to neighbors. This is not the place for a “getaway into the woods” as this is definitely a vacation subdivision. It’s beautiful but that take a walk in the woods just isn’t possible. Still would recommend as the home is GREAT and I imagine even better in the summer as it’s a very short walk to lake access!

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