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Charming Lakefront Cottage

2.0 star property
Bear Lake accommodation with fireplace

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Microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom980 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Place, Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Pierport Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪21 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bear Lake

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Bear Lake cottage, you'll find Wolf River Golf Park and Chestnut Hills Golf Course. Glovers Lake is within 6 miles (10 km) and Lake Michigan is within 9 miles (15 km).
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What's nearby

  • Chestnut Hills Golf Course - 6 min drive - 4.3 miles
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 16 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 16 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • Pierport Beach - 18 min drive - 8.3 miles
  • Little River Casino - 19 min drive - 16.7 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ketch 22 Food Truck - ‬15 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.

Charming Lakefront Cottage

**NEW LISTING** This Bear Lake retreat features 75 feet of sandy bottom frontage on the beautiful, all-sports, 1,800+ acre Bear Lake. The cottage offers two welcoming bedrooms, each with a queen bed, creating a cozy and comfortable space to unwind. Nearby attractions include the scenic M-22 drive, Arcadia Bluffs, Crystal Mountain Resort, Lake Michigan public access, multiple golf courses, and miles of hiking and biking trails. After a day of adventure, return to the cottage to relax and recharge in comfort. Come experience the best of Bear Lake and enjoy a relaxing getaway at our charming cottage.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)

General

  • Unit size: 980 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Wash dishes
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

This waterfront retreat requires all guests to sign a liability waiver prior to their stay.

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
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Charming Lakefront Cottage to the airport?

This cottage is 14.6 mi (20-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Charming Lakefront Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Lakefront Cottage to the beach?

This cottage is 8.1 mi (17-min drive) from Pierport Beach and 14.1 mi (23-min drive) from Manistee County Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Charming Lakefront Cottage offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Charming Lakefront Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this cottage, but Little River Casino (19-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Charming Lakefront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Charming Lakefront Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Charming Lakefront Cottage have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Charming Lakefront Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Charming Lakefront Cottage to downtown Bear Lake?

This cottage is 1.8 mi away from Bear Lake.

Reviews

Charming Lakefront Cottage Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic and charming cottage. The host and amenities were as advertised and more. Right on the lake with amazing and peaceful sunsets. The cottage had all the right things to make a lakefront stay memorable and easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025