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Beautiful Vacation Home on Crystal Clear Bear Lake

Beautiful Vacation Home on Crystal Clear Bear Lake

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Welcome to Bear Lake!
Beautiful view from our shore!
Plenty of space for kids to play in shallow water at the shore.
Gas fireplace Family room Main floor.
Full bedroom Main floor.

Overview of Beautiful Vacation Home on Crystal Clear Bear Lake

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122270 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • WasherWasherWasher

Explore the area

Map
Kalkaska, MI
  • Popular LocationGrandview Golf Club26 min drive
  • Popular LocationAu Sable River43 min drive
  • Popular LocationTorch Lake47 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)55 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Basement

2 Double Futons

Family Room

1 Double Futon

First Floor BR

1 Double Bed

First Floor Master BR

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Second Floor BR

1 Twin Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Basement

Toilet · Shower only

First Floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Beautiful Vacation Home on Crystal Clear Bear Lake

Wake up overlooking crystal clear Bear Lake from our beautiful wrap around deck! Enjoy the private, serene setting just steps from Bear Lake. Our beautiful home has 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms + additional sleeping space. Two stone fireplaces, soaring ceilings and large windows overlooking the lake make this a true Northern Michigan getaway!

Our home is available year-round! In Summer enjoy swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. There are also numerous golf courses in the area. In Fall and Winter spend time hunting, ice fishing and snowmobiling. Access ORV/snowmobile trails just minutes from the house on M-72. Or head on over to Grayling for sledding, tubing and skiing at Hanson Hills Recreation Area.

We have a cozy fire pit to enjoy on cool evenings. There's plenty of outdoor seating for gathering, dining and just relaxing.

We offer three kayaks, 1 canoe, paddles and life jackets for your enjoyment. There is a dock with lifts for your pontoon boat (1) and PWC (1), so please feel free to bring along your toys! There are additional posts so that you may secure your boat alongside our dock without getting in the water.

***Please note High Speed Boating Permitted Only from 11am to 7:30pm***

**Please note there are dirt roads leading up to our home. In the event of snow, you will need a 4-wheel drive vehicle and good tires to access the road directly leading to our home**
**Please note there is a security camera outside the home that points toward the back door. There is NO recording done inside the home**

Our home is about an hour from Traverse City and situated almost exactly between Kalkaska and Grayling. The location is ideal for an Up North getaway yet very close to Michigan's top destinations.

2 night minimum applies October-April
5 night minimum applies May-September

Home Includes:
*Fully equipped kitchen with coffee pot, microwave, dishwasher, stove, oven, and refrigerator/freezer (+ second fridge/freezer in basement)

*Laundry room with washer and dryer

*Family room/dining area with beautiful lake views, tv, gas fireplace. Two double sliding doors lead to the large wrap around deck with grill, dining table and additional seating

*Main floor has 2 bedrooms (one queen and one full), a full bathroom and a sofa bed

*Upstairs features a loft sleeping area with two bunk beds, a full bathroom and a small bedroom with one additional bunk bed

* Basement living space includes plenty of seating, tv, gas fireplace, dining table, game tables, a futon and a sofa bed

*We have plenty of toys, books and games for children. We have two pack and plays and two high chairs. There are utensils and cups/plates/bowls for small children

Property manager

Stacy LaPlant
Premier Host
Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Timber Wolf Golf Club and Grandview Golf Club. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledding.
Map
Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Grandview Golf Club - 26 min drive
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 42 min drive
  • Au Sable River - 43 min drive
  • Torch Lake - 47 min drive
  • Torch Lake Park - 48 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dingman's Tavern - 10 min drive
  • Shirley's In the Woods Cafe - 10 min drive
  • Manistee Lake Inn - 20 min drive
  • Lalone's Restaurant - 20 min drive
  • U-Haulliquid Mirage - 9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Vacation Home on Crystal Clear Bear Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Vacation Home on Crystal Clear Bear Lake ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Vacation Home on Crystal Clear Bear Lake ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Vacation Home on Crystal Clear Bear Lake located?

This family-friendly Kalkaska vacation home is located on the waterfront, 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Timber Wolf Golf Club, and within 16 mi (25 km) of Wakeley Lake and Au Sable River. Hanson Hills Recreation Area and Crawford County Historical Museum are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kyle r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall family trip
Stayed at the rental fall 2023. Upper room was great for kids, lots of bunk beds. Basement was perfect for lounging and gaming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceeded expectations.
Our family had a wonderful stay at this Bear Lake spot. The little ones loved the kid friendly amenities and the linens, bedding and kitchen setup were very nice quality. The view so beautiful. Great communication with Stacy. It was just all very lovely.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Randy S., Walker, MIchigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended family vacation
This was our 2nd year staying at this lake house. We absolutely love the location, the amount of space in the house for all of our family, the amenities, the cleanliness, and the quick response from the owner, with any of our questions. We enjoyed being in the lake during the day and play foosball and air hockey at night. The large table in the family room was great for playing games at night when the grandchildren were asleep upstairs. We would definitely rent this property again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great week
This house is absolutely perfect for our group of three adults and three kids ages 4-12. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out, and the lake is great for the kids to play in and crystal clear.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views
We had a great time, plenty to do there and around the lake house. Amazing views! Stacy was fast to respond!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Stacy LaPlant

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