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Main Side of Bear River House

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Petoskey

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Dining
Interior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Outdoor dining

Reviews

6.8 out of 10

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Petoskey, MI
  • Place, Odawa Casino
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Mackinaw Trail Winery
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪38 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Petoskey

In Petoskey .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Bear River and 2 miles (3 km) of Bear River Park with a stay here. Lake Michigan and Odawa Casino are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Bear River Park - 4 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Odawa Casino - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Mackinaw Trail Winery - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Crooked Tree Golf Club - 12 min drive - 6.1 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Applebee's Grill + Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Back Lot - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mi Tequila - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Main Side of Bear River House

The Bear River House is a century old farm house that has been completely renovated in 2022. The Bear River House is divided into two sides: The Main House and The Honey Suite. Both are separate and private, or for larger groups, both sides can be booked. This is The Main House. It is just south of Downtown Petoskey near Shopping, Restaurants, the Casino, Petoskey Snowmobile Club, North Country Trail, Petoskey Youth Soccer Association, River Road Sports Complex, Bear River Canoe Livery, Skiing, North Central Michigan College,. Hospital, and Little Travers Bay.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

All guest from read and agree to all House Rules prior to booking, found under Rental Agreement.
No smoking of any substances inside or outside of house. This is not the right property for smokers.
No pets or emotional support animals. Property strives to be allergen free.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Long-term renters welcome
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Main Side of Bear River House to the airport?

This vacation home is 22 mi (34-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Main Side of Bear River House have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Main Side of Bear River House to the beach?

This vacation home is 11 mi (20-min drive) from Harbor Springs Beach and 13.6 mi (25-min drive) from Peninsula Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Main Side of Bear River House offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Main Side of Bear River House?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Odawa Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Main Side of Bear River House?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Main Side of Bear River House?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Main Side of Bear River House have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Main Side of Bear River House have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Main Side of Bear River House to downtown Petoskey?

This vacation home is 1.9 mi away from Petoskey.

Reviews

Main Side of Bear River House Reviews

6.8

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Leo P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely a clean house. Host communicated well. My coworkers that I traveled with enjoyed the property. Not far at all From activities/food. And for the price, not a bad spot. The only thing holding it back from a five star review, is the explanation more clear about sharing the entire building. Photos do seem to give extra volume to certain sections of the house. But not necessarily a bad thing just took us by surprise. We were traveling for work so really gave us a place to make our meals comfortably. And gave us a place to hang out at the end of our day. And again for the price, not too uncomfortable for sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Christina C., Jackson, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
The house wascute and clean. We all had concerns about the stairs to the bedrooms. There was no handrail and the railing stopped short of being safe
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mark M.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was very clean.Would have liked air conditioning in the whole house, not just the bedrooms.But slept well and location was very close to town.- Mark M.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Shawna U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Not what i expected.

The owner messaged me about three days before arriving, saying it might be delayed because of a busy cleaning schedule. We arrived about an hour and 40 minutes late and still hadn't gotten into the house. At that time, she told me it would be available no later than 7 (three hours after check-in). At 6:50, I asked about getting into the house. She didn't respond until after 7 and said it wasn't going to be ready for 30 more minutes. This wasn't the start to the vacation I wanted. Once we got in, the place was hot. They had two small AC units that helped with the heat but didn't cool the whole house. The plumbing was so bad we couldn't flush the downstairs bathroom toilet. The coffee bar that they talked about had coffee and half-and-half that was bad. The location wasn't bad, and that was a really good thing for us. We will never stay again nor recommend it for anyone.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Keri S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie M.

The Bear House

The old farmhouse has been renovated with a cute bear theme. It’s location is convenient for trips to the beaches, trails and nice local towns. The only downside was the ventilation, with no A/C. Otherwise, nice dining area with games for families indoors and out, nice open kitchen and laundry room.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Leshunn M.

Hot

There is no a.c units of any kind in this house. The temperature reached up to 98 degress with only 2 old box fans to keep the whole house cool. This house is not worth the money they are charging unless its in the winter time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023