In Kalkaska .You'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Grandview Golf Club and 16 miles (25 km) of Twin Birch Golf Course. Hanson Hills Recreation Area and Au Sable River are within 16 miles (25 km).
Twin Birch Golf Course - 27 min drive - 17.3 miles
Hartwick Pines State Park - 42 min drive - 26.5 miles
Torch Lake Park - 46 min drive - 32.3 miles
Torch Lake - 48 min drive - 33.0 miles
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
Dingman's Tavern - 7 min drive
Manistee Lake Inn - 16 min drive
Kiootees Bar & Grill - 18 min drive
Lalone's Restaurant - 16 min drive
The Ole Soul - 18 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.
Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!
Large spacious home and heated entertaining area! Large groups welcome!! Great for hunters, boaters, off road enthusiast or just a getaway. ORV trail right across the road. Public boat launch near by for all sports lake. Beautiful fall colors and great winter trails. Fire pit for those cool evenings available. Play area for the kids and large front yard for games. Come stay and enjoy the Up North! Up to 2 dogs aloud. You must pick up after them. Large entertaining area- tall tables, large sofa and sitting area with table, full kitchenette w/large fridge, pool table.
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)
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 1,400 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Service animals are exempt from fees
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.
Property is also known as
Blue Bear Hideout Ultimate set up Large Groups get Togethers
Frequently asked questions
How close is Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! to the airport?
This vacation home is 38.4 mi (61-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.
Does Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! have an airport shuttle?
Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.
Does Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! offer free breakfast?
This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.
Is there a casino at Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!?
No, there is no casino at this vacation home.
What time is check-in at Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
Is there free parking at Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!?
Free parking is not available at this vacation home.
Does Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! have a pool?
This vacation home does not have a pool.
Does Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! have a spa?
There are no spa services available at this vacation home.
How close is Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! to downtown Kalkaska?
This vacation home is 11.5 mi away from Kalkaska.
Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 84 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Beth S.
Jul 6, 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointed on cleanliness of home & property
Check in process was good. Arrived to the home to find sand on the floors. We had to sweep. Two of the four mornings we had mouse droppings on kitchen counters in the house. The property had tall weeds growing around home & the grill area was not maintained. The grill needs to be replaced. Wire is holding grates together. One of the bathrooms had yellow brown stains along the wall. I’ve stayed at many VRBOs and have never encountered mice in the home we rented. This was unacceptable & made myself & other guests feel uneasy. Too bad as the location is good to Bear Lake & ORV trails.
Beth S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jasmin C.
May 28, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great location for riding with the trails across the street and down the road! The house is spacious and nice. The garage is awesome! We enjoyed our stay very much.
Jasmin C.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brent B.
May 21, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Close to trails
Had a good stay again. Second time staying here. Close to trails and lots of parking
Brent B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Chad michael M.
May 18, 2025
Chad michael M.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Chris M.
May 7, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice for big group
Family trip of 14. Enjoyed our stay. Garage was a great place.
Chris M.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Doug C.
Apr 13, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mens diaper shower and UTV ride
Great place for SxS weekend. Trail is right across from the house. Garage is an excellent gathering and gaming space. Close to gas and restaurant too. Appreciate the hospitality! Will stay here again!
Doug C.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andy B.
Mar 10, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Andy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Andrew L.
Feb 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect setting for your party
We rented this place in February and it was perfect for hosting a large group on guys. Almost feels like your own private bar! Would definitely come back and stay again. Jenny was extremely accommodating.
Andrew L.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Charles H.
Jan 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great layout for a nice long weekend for a large group.
Nice layout for a large group. Large manage garage for the party. The house is great for relaxing and winding down.
Charles H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
christine b.
Jan 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Time
Great house - lots of room!Great Man Cave - lots to do!Large kitchen - that's attached to dining/family rooms, so you're never excluded from family fun! Bring the kitchen supplies you need! 2 coffee pots was a bonus!
christine b.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly G.
Dec 27, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
My family and i had a blast! The gentleman next door plowed the driveway for us and was very nice.
Kelly G.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Malisa P.
Dec 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Malisa P.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
nail z., Sterling Heights
Nov 28, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Hunting families trip
We had a great time at our trip we love this house 🏠 also is the best place for hunting all the state lands are awesome only one thing I will recommend for homeowner to add spoons forks plates, pants, a lot of more kitchen stuff are missing and need to be added. Other than that. The house is gorgeous and we’ve been there more than 6 times thank you.
nail z.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Greg L.
Oct 13, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
This trip was a "boys" weekend and there were 6 of us. The garage is the place to be. Great communication with owners and will think of staying here again
Greg L.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Craig M.
Sep 26, 2024
ATV Trip
Overall good, Kids enjoyed the party garage. Right on the trails.
Craig M.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Fawn M.
Sep 11, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
We come to the Blue Bear Hideout every year for our family reunion. The place is perfect to fit a group and has everything you can think of to have a good time. We spend all our time in the garage - what a blast! Highly recommend “Garage Pong” for those that are not skilled ping pong players and end up hitting the ball off the garage floor most of the time.
Jenny is great and very easy to communicate with. We will be back again next year!
Fawn M.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
CHAD S.
Sep 3, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
House was clean and the garage had plenty of games to play in the evening hours. Check in was easy.
CHAD S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Jill W.
Aug 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little getaway!
The property was as advertised. The first floor primary bedroom was nicely appointed. The living room was good as well.
The game area was very nice for the evenings when the mosquitoes came calling.
A couple items to note. There are 3 additional bedrooms downstairs. The one at the foot of the stairs was nice. The other two did not have ceiling insulation and the walls did not go to the ceiling; you could basically hear any conversations going on upstairs or downstairs. Basement was a little musty smelling as well.
Limited utensils, in fact no butter knives , just plastic and the fry pans definitely have seen better days.
Jenny , the host was very responsive. And answered any and all our questions.
Jill W.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marilyn S.
Aug 14, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great group location
We had a wonderful stay! Everything was clean, easy to use, and exactly as described. Hosts were quick to respond to any questions and very helpful. We had plenty of space for the dog to play and so many activities to keep everyone busy even on the rainy days. We would definitely stay here again.
Marilyn S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn K.
Jul 26, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time! The game room was a huge hit for our family. The description said there were 4
There are 2 full and 1 half bathroom. I would recommend staying here.staying
Carolyn K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Giselle Elizabeth G.
Jun 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonder experience!!
Our stay was amazing. The host was extremely accommodating and took care of all our needs. The home fit our group well and provided plenty of space to spread out and make memories. Located less than an hour from traverse city and a short drive from bear lake, beach days were very enjoyable. The property was clean and well kept. Lots of kitchen storage and counter space as well as outdoor grill made big meals a piece of cake. Large TV’s throughout the house were amazing for entertainment and movie nights. Pool table and ping pong in the garage were a big hit and drew people outside, as well as the screen garage door for an indoor/outdoor experience. Overall we would absolutely recommend a visit at the Blue Bear Hideout!!
Giselle Elizabeth G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Zach A.
Jun 5, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
Perfect spot for any getaway. Love the separate garage to hang out with everyone away from the house! House and garage both very clean and plenty of rooms for a bigger group
Zach A.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brent B.
May 20, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great orv trail house
Great place to stay to ride your sxs. Trail right across the street. Nice open floor plan house and the garage is a great place to hang out later with lots of room. Also plenty of parking for trucks and trailers
Brent B.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Caleb V.
May 16, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a good sized group
Great location and overall fun place to stay. Lots of activities to do in the barn.