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Property grounds
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Hot Tub
    Hot TubHot Tub
  • Gym
    GymGym
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning

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Gaylord, MI
  • Popular LocationGaylord Country Club13 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtsego County Sportsplex20 min drive
  • Popular LocationOtsego Lake State Park23 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)92 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.

Bear's Den Hot Tub Ski Snowmobile WiFi Lakefront Pet Central Air ATV Pool Kayaks

This Spacious & Charming Chalet will let you leave your worries behind as you enjoy Michigan in its purest form on a lake with an outdoor hot tub! Enjoy this 3 BD Chalet & bring along the family for some 4-season fun in this newer Alpine Chalet. Our chalet is located just 6 miles to downtown Gaylord & has full access to the lake with a deck & dock to enjoy! Kayak, barbecue, swim or do whatever adventure you desire while ending the night enjoying the Sunset from your private hot tub! Priceless!

THE SPACE: Enjoy the peace and tranquility of Lake Arrowhead at this newer, cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bath Gaylord chalet, offering Stunning & breathtaking views of the lake from the floor to ceiling Wall of Windows and all the necessities for a lake lover's retreat with Central Air Conditioning in those hot summer months. Nestled minutes from golf, biking, and hiking trails, adventure is a short drive away. Discover downtown Gaylord’s Alpine Village, just minutes from your door. Come home to your cozy home away from home for a family BBQ on the deck or, if it's a clear night, some jaw-dropping stargazing or Northern Lights from the fire pit beach side or hot tub!

KITCHEN: Well-equipped kitchen with Dining room with seating for 6 with another dining area for 4 in walkout basement with newer appliances, cooking & bake ware, pots, pans, utensils, spices, dish ware & flatware, Kitchen towels wash cloths included.

BEDROOMS: We have 3 bedrooms, Master upstairs bedroom has Queen Size Bed, with 2 bedrooms on main level, 2nd main floor bedroom has Queen Bed and 3rd Main Floor Bedroom 1 Queen Size bed with 3-Twin Size Beds (bunkbed plus 1 single)-Perfect kids' room, All Linens, pillows, blankets supplied.

BATHROOMS: We offer two full bathrooms each having shower and tub, one bathroom located on main floor and 2nd bathroom upstairs off master bedroom, All towels, and wash cloths supplied.

ENTERTAINMENT: High Speed Wi-Fi Internet throughout property and chalet. We have 2 TVs in the chalet.... Living room has 60" Smart Samsung TV with 200+ live TV channels, and 1000s of movies and shows on demand, and Walk out basement has 36" HD TV wih Firestick-you can also put in your account info or enjoy what is already included in Fire stick TV as well as card table/dining room table w/four chairs, couches and pool table.

LAKESIDE LIVING/OUTSIDE YARD: 4 Kayaks with paddles and life jackets for your use located on your own sandy beach. We offer a huge deck facing lake with Private outdoor Hot Tub which is usable all year 'round with patio dining set including Propane BBQ grill with two tanks. Nice dock to fish off. Wood burning fire pit at Beach with plenty of chairs. Fishing can be done right off the dock, and you can see the fish you are aiming for! Lake has bass, perch, bluegill, sunfish, & pike and you can see them swimming on a calm morning or evening as lake is crystal clear.
GAYLORD: With a unique location on the 45 parallel, the Alpine Village of Gaylord is truly Northern Michigan's heart. Whether planning to travel to Gaylord for the first visit or your 31st, we know that you will be back again and again. Gaylord is unique in its centrality - only minutes from everything you could hope for in the north and things you might not expect either, like top-notch shopping, galleries, arts, music festivals & wireless internet access you can use while relaxing on one of the park benches when downtown

WINTER:

SNOWMOBILE: Located in the center of Northern Lower Michigan's Snow Belt, the Gaylord area averages over 180 inches of the white stuff annually. We are in the highest level in Lower Northern Michigan which spells out "Abundant Snow for Winter Enthusiasts". Surrounded by rolling hills, thousands of acres of unspoiled forests and numerous winter activities, Gaylord is quickly emerging as a preferred winter destination.
Snowmobile DNR trails accessible from the cabin all within 10 min from home.
Although our property is professionally plowed, we do STRONGLY recommend that you have a 4 wheel or all-wheel drive vehicle to access this property in winter months.

SKI CROSS COUNTRY AND SNOWSHOE: In Gaylord you'll find the gently sloping terrain, heavily wooded forests and deep annual snowfall ideal for Nordic skiing. It is also not uncommon to see plentiful wildlife out on the trail. Ski Hills nearby for the Winter Enthusiasts! All kinds of Cross-Country Ski Trails nearby.

SPRING, SUMMER & FALL:

PARK/PAVILION/POOL: Pickle ball & basketball courts as well as playground for the kids and is walking distance with a heated outdoor association swimming pool open Memorial Weekend to Labor Weekend which is a shared pool for members and guests!

GOLF: With 25 golf courses most within 15-20 min from Chalet which include world-class resorts and championship golf designed by some of America's top golf course designers, the Gaylord area is your dream golf destination.

HIKING: Experience all that is Northern Michigan along one of the many trails in Otsego County used for hiking, biking, x-country skiing and snowshoeing. The area abounds with pathways for outdoor enthusiasts of every skill and age level, and all are free to use with no trail passes required.

ELK VIEWING: Behind Jay’s Sporting Goods is where you can view Elk. They now feed the elk at the viewing area so you will see elk all day long as they hang out where the food is.

RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES OR SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO DO:

• Gaylord Bowling Center: Go Bowling on their 24 lanes

• Gaylord Cinema: Take in a newly released movie

• Otsego County Sports-Plex: where kids and grownups can swim in an Olympic-size pool or rent a pair of skates and take to the ice for 'wintertime' fun, even as the sidewalks are sizzling outside.

• Energy Outlet: a quaint park filled with slides, swings and climbing equipment. Throughout the park are structures embedded with information and etchings of the dinosaur age, and surrounding all the fun stuff is a paved walking track.

• Call of the Wild: where lifelike replicas of Michigan's wildlife will greet you at every turn of the tunnel. Go carts, Mini Golf, Gift Shop, Fudge, Ice Cream.

•Bird Watcher's Paradise! See the Bald Eagles which live on the lake. Also Pileated woodpeckers, loons, ducks, hummingbirds plentiful.

•Come in May for Morel Mushroom Hunting-Just walk in the woods nearby!

•Traverse City 45 minutes away

•Petoskey 35 minutes

•Mackinaw City within 1 hour

•Boyne Mountain 25 min away

•Less than 15 min to Gaylord town which includes Lowes, Home Depot, Walmart, Menards, Meijers, shopping and restaurants, six-screen movie theater, Otsego County Sportsplex

Note: There are stairs down to the chalet plus the chalet is 3 levels, so more stairs, your very own stair master! lol

Property manager

Northern Lakeshore Vacation Home Rentals LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sun loungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Ice maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking Cottage-Thank you!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness center
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Boat on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Check-in

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

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $20/nt/tax, no unregistered pets, this is checked

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Teenagers considered only at booking stage

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Gaylord

This chalet is located in Lake Arrowhead, a neighborhood in Gaylord, and is in the mountains and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otsego Lake State Park and Pine Baron Pathway, while Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights. Traveling with kids? Consider Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Gaylord Country Club - 13 min drive
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 19 min drive
  • Otsego County Sportsplex - 20 min drive
  • Otsego Golf Club - 20 min drive
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al's Market - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪West Side Pizza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lake of the North Airport (4Y4) - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Settings Restaurant - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Larry Reichert Entertainment - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Bear's Den Hot Tub Ski Snowmobile WiFi Lakefront Pet Central Air ATV Pool Kayaks have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Bear's Den Hot Tub Ski Snowmobile WiFi Lakefront Pet Central Air ATV Pool Kayaks pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Bear's Den Hot Tub Ski Snowmobile WiFi Lakefront Pet Central Air ATV Pool Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear's Den Hot Tub Ski Snowmobile WiFi Lakefront Pet Central Air ATV Pool Kayaks?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear's Den Hot Tub Ski Snowmobile WiFi Lakefront Pet Central Air ATV Pool Kayaks located?

Nestled on the beach, this Lake Arrowhead chalet is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pine Baron Pathway, Natural Golf Course, and Gaylord Country Club. Black Forest Golf Course and Big Bradford Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km).

Bear's Den Hot Tub Ski Snowmobile WiFi Lakefront Pet Central Air ATV Pool Kayaks Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 88 out of 90 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Birthday Getaway
I celebrated my 48 th Birthday on May 10th. It was amazing we hung out in the jacuzzi, drove to Treetop resorts for a morning and had full body massages. Saturday we drove to Mackinac and went horse back riding on the island followed by some shopping. Then headed back to the cabin where we jumped in the Kayaks on Lake Arrowhead, lit the bonfire jumped back in the jacuzzi and did some fishing on the lake. This was an amazing Birthday, I can’t wait to come again. Oh and the host was very attentive to our questions. It was something to do for all ages 8 years old to 48 years, the 9 of us had a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan and Kari S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
We had a great 4 days for Spring Break here. It was just what our family needed to unplug. The views were amazing, the hot tub a perk. And the beds are comfy too! We’ll definitely be trying to come back during the summer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin..very nice location
Cabin was very nice, clean, and well appointed. Glad snow shovels were available, needed them to clear stairs , decks, etc. upon arrival. Didn't realize there would be 2 sets of stairs to get in cabin, but once we cleared them of snow, all was good. Beautiful spot, try to ignore the neighbors dogs barking.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S., Brighton, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to relax
Wonderful place to stay for the whole family. There is a lot to do if you just want to stay in, or Gaylord is a wonderful place for your shopping needs. We spent a day walking downtown, lunch out and picking up a few thinks at Meijers.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

COREY A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation!
We had a great stay. The Bear's Den is clean and well appointed. We enjoyed the kayaks and swimming off the dock. We took some day trips to the U.P. and Petoskey and then enjoyed the hot tub and pool table when the sun went down. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved our stay!
I have to say, this was THE BEST stay we’ve had at a VRBO! It was spotless (shout out to the cleaning crew😁), had everything we needed. The views were beautiful, and the setting was so peaceful. Communication was great, and fast. We enjoyed fishing, and the walks around the lake. We were able to visit Petoskey, Charlevoix (recommend the Mushroom Houses tour), Mackinac Island, Leland, Suttons Bay,and Traverse City. We can’t recommend this place enough! We are already trying to coordinate the rest of our grown kids schedules so that we can all come back together next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family birthday get together
Loved loved the Bears Den would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bella B.

Liked: Cleanliness
The quintessential ski palace
Dorene was so communicative and sweet. She made settling into our stay fun and easy. The place has everything you need for a nature-packed, activity-filled stay up north! Can’t recommend this place enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Christmas
We are so grateful to Dorene for her flexibility when an unexpected blizzard brought us to the area early. The Bear’s Den was spacious and welcoming, with many lovely touches for Christmas including a small tree! The boys loved the pool table and we all spent hours in the hot tub as the snow fell.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

April G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Romantic birthday getaway
Beautiful views, love the wood burning stove and the hot tub was the cherry on top! We had fun with the pool table, would be nice to have some new board games available. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022