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All Season Big Bear Lake House, Walk to Beach
Located steps away from the all sport lake, this 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath Johannesburg house can’t be beat! Enjoy the fall colors of Northern Michigan by sitting on the cottage deck, walking the sandy beach, or shopping in Gaylord or Lewiston. Winter brings snow, so hit the snowmobile trails that sit within minutes of the vacation rental. Snowshoeing, skiing, and tubing await the snow bunnies of the group. During the summer, enjoy the sandy beach, swimming, kayaking, golfing, sunrises and sunsets.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Off-Street Parking | Free WiFi | Laundry Machines
Family fun is just around the corner at this Big Bear Lake house with room for everyone plus their friends and where memories will be made!
Bedroom 1: Queen Bed, 2 Full Bunk Beds | Bedroom 2: 2 King Beds | Bedroom 3: Queen Bed
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck, gas grill, front porch, fire pit, walk to beach KITCHEN: Fully equipped, drip coffee maker, microwave INDOOR LIVING: 2 flat-screen TVs w/ Netflix, 8-person dining table GAME ROOM: Billiards table, full refrigerator, darts, seating, patio access GENERAL: Linens/towels, washer/dryer, trash bags, paper towels FAQ: 2 external security cameras & 1 Ring doorbell camera (facing out) PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), 2 additional parking spaces available on the gravel
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - No pets allowed - No events, parties or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 3 exterior security cameras. Camera 1 is a Ring doorbell device with an exterior security camera facing the front outdoor entry, camera 2 is located on the garage, facing outward toward the driveway and street, and camera 3 is located at the back of the home, facing the back door and shed. They do not look into any interior spaces. The cameras actively record video when motion is detected by the devices (including devices linked to the camera such as the alarm system’s motion detector) or when the video doorbell button is pressed
Property manager
Evolve
Languages
English, French, German, Spanish
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Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Internet access
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Microwave
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2.5 bathrooms
Hair dryer
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Entertainment
Games
Netflix
Streaming services
TV
Outdoor areas
Firepit
Gas grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washer/dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Things to do
Arcade/game room
Billiards/pool table
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating 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)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 first aid kit
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
Property is also known as
Season Big Bear House, Walk To
New! All Season Big Bear Lake House Walk to Beach
All Season Big Bear Lake House, Walk to Beach Cottage
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All Season Big Bear Lake House, Walk to Beach Johannesburg
About the neighborhood
Johannesburg, Michigan
What's nearby
Little Bear Lake - 8 min drive - 4.4 km
West Twin Lake - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
Garland - 16 min drive - 16.0 km
Otsego Lake State Park - 35 min drive - 39.6 km
Getting around
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 51 min drive
Restaurants
Paul's Pub - 12 min drive
Talley's Log Cabin Bar - 14 min drive
J&B Spot Bar & Grill - 5 min drive
Villager Restaurant - 14 min drive
Lewiston Lodge - 18 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is All Season Big Bear Lake House, Walk to Beach pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at All Season Big Bear Lake House, Walk to Beach?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at All Season Big Bear Lake House, Walk to Beach?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is All Season Big Bear Lake House, Walk to Beach located?
Situated near the beach, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Little Bear Lake, West Twin Lake, and Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic. Johannesburg Branch Library and Garland are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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10/10
3rd time at this great place in northern MI…hope to keep coming back.
ChriS
10/10
Great place has everything you could want
Lee Ann S.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
10/10
Lots of room to spread out or congregate with family and friends.
Christopher C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10
We had a wonderful time with our stay at Big Bear Lake. The house is fantastic and fit our group of 11 wonderfully! Lots of room to gather and connect. We rented a pontoon for a day. The neighbors were also very friendly and kind. We would highly recommend this rental!
Dena
10/10
Great house and host
Bob J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
10/10
Our crew really enjoyed the spaciousness and quantity of beds.
Chris C.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
10/10
This house was perfect for our large family. Plenty of space to spread out and have family dinners. Loved the fire pit and space to play outdoor games. Very clean and well equipped with all we needed.
Verified traveler
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
10/10
We really enjoyed the property. There was plenty of toilet paper and other necessities. The property was very clean and a very short walk to the lake. There is a lot to do in the area. I would recommend and would stay again.
Jenna O.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
10/10
My family and I had a wonderful stay. The cabin accommodated our family of 11 and even had room for a couple more. The house was very clean and looked exactly like the pictures. Having the game room was nice for the grandkids to play in. It was a short walk to the lake with a small beach for the kids to play on. The location was good too;You are between Lewiston and Gaylord. It would also be a great place for a winter vacation too. I highly recommend the place.
Dawn C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10
My family and I do a trip up north every year just to enjoy nature and one another. This house was PERFECT for the occasion. Spacious, clean, well stocked. 3 minute walk to the Beach/Lake. Loved it. Seriously would stay again.
Tanea G.
10/10
We liked the house very much and the location is great for seeing lots of attractions. The only issue we had was, it was not well supplied with towels , tp or other paper products. There were 9 of us. All in all it was a great week and we wouldn't mind staying there again
Mary L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10
The home was much nicer than described. We had lots of space for all to be comfortable. Everything we needed was there. There were eight of us. I didn't hear a single complaint.
Susan M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10
We had 5 kids ages (almost) 3-16 and 6 adults stay in the house. It's so very spacious! We never felt on top of each other. During down time the kids hung out int the game room and adults occupied the dining room playing cards. The bunk room allowed for all kids to have their own bed, which was perfect.
Very very short walk to the lake which was great for the kids to play in for hours on end. We all tried out kyaking and paddle boarding with the provided equipment.
The front porch with the picnic table provided plenty of extra space for dinner.
It was a great place to all hang out and chill for a few days. We would definitely consider this same place for future trips.
Jackie G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10
My husband and I, our adult son and daughter with two grandsons (5 and 8) had a great time staying at this house. We had plenty of room to be together or separate in this beautiful house. In the back of the house is a very nice game room with a pool table, tv, games, and another refrigerator which came in very handy. We had wanted to rent a house with a walk out to the beach; however, the beach was very close and the boys had a lot of fun there. The owners thought of so many little things to make anyone's stay pleasant. There is a nice porch in the front and another porch in the back with a fire pit below. We would recommend this house to anyone looking for a place to stay with 6-12 people.
Deb
10/10
The house was spacious and adequate for 3 families of 11 people. The pool table was perfect; it became the central gathering spot. We were grateful to find the kayak and paddle board in the garage. They were a good compliment to the water craft we brought. (Had we known they would be available, we might have changed what we brought.) (Both seats in the kayak are badly torn and need to be replaced.) The kitchen was well stocked for cooking meals for our crew. (The kitchen knives are so dull, using them was almost dangerous.) We were thankful to find fishing gear in the garage, and caught a fish! We could have used one more kitchen trash bag, and one more dishwasher pod. Thank you for opening your home, we had a delightful time and fell in love with MI.
MICHAEL H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10
5 stars but a few unexpected surprises.
We stayed at he Big Bear house for Thanksgiving where my brother and his kids joined us. 5 adults, 4 kids (all under 12), and plenty of room for all.
Highlights included: comfortable beds, VERY clean, and the game room was a big hit! The layout allows for everyone to gather together comfortably or have two separate groups in each living area—-wonderful when adults want to relax and kids want to have a dance off. There has clearly been recent renovations, the woodwork is beautiful and the new carpet is so comfy! The jitchen and appliances are dated but we were able to make dinner every night without a problem (aside from me burning a Brussels sprout and setting off the smoke detector).
Also, the property contact, Gina, was INCREDIBLE. She went above and beyond answering questions and recommended a great nearby park for the kids to play at.
The unexpected surprise, which is more a reflection on my lack of thorough research than the property is that it is SO close to neighbors. This is not the place for a “getaway into the woods” as this is definitely a vacation subdivision. It’s beautiful but that take a walk in the woods just isn’t possible.
Still would recommend as the home is GREAT and I imagine even better in the summer as it’s a very short walk to lake access!
Katie
10/10
We stayed at this property in July and we had adults and children (2 and 4 years).
Pros: The pictures on the listing are nice but the property is even more beautiful in person! Plenty of parking for our group (4 spots). The porch has a fan to keep air circulating, lots off porch seating plus outdoor chairs, large fire pit on side of the house, large dumpster provided. There are outdoor toys and grill provided. Inside there's lots of sleeping space and rooms provide lots of room for luggage. Kitchen is fully equipped (blender, toaster, coffee maker, baking items, utensils, plates, glasses, etc). We cooked almost all of our meals here during our stay. Lots of fridge/freezer space thanks to the extra fridge in the game room. Game room was fun with the billiard table and dart board. The house was extremely clean! Very impressed. Air conditioned and box fans provided. About a 3 minute walk to the beach and about 8 minute drive to public boat launch. The hosts were very responsive when we had a question before and during our stay. We visited Gaylord (25 minute drive) and Mackinac Island (1 hour 15 min drive) while here. Big Bear Trading Post is a 5 minute drive and had delicious pizza!
Cons: Due to the recent rise in water levels, there is a small beach. Each time we went out to the beach we raked the beach to have a spot to sit in the sand.
Overall, I would definitely recommend!
Brittany C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
10/10
Kenan M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10
We stayed at this property in July and we had adults and children (2 and 4 years).
Pros: The pictures on the listing are nice but the property is even more beautiful in person! Plenty of parking for our group (4 spots). The porch has a fan to keep air circulating, lots off porch seating plus outdoor chairs, large fire pit on side of the house, large dumpster provided. There are outdoor toys and grill provided. Inside there's lots of sleeping space and rooms provide lots of room for luggage. Kitchen is fully equipped (blender, toaster, coffee maker, baking items, utensils, plates, glasses, etc). We cooked almost all of our meals here during our stay. Lots of fridge/freezer space thanks to the extra fridge in the game room. Game room was fun with the billiard table and dart board. The house was extremely clean! Very impressed. Air conditioned and box fans provided. About a 3 minute walk to the beach and about 8 minute drive to public boat launch. The hosts were very responsive when we had a question before and during our stay. We visited Gaylord (25 minute drive) and Mackinac Island (1 hour 15 min drive) while here. Big Bear Trading Post is a 5 minute drive and had delicious pizza!
Cons: Due to the recent rise in water levels, there is a small beach. Each time we went out to the beach we raked the beach to have a spot to sit in the sand. No bath mats in the bathrooms which was difficult for the kids when stepping out of the tub.
Overall, I would definitely recommend!
Brittany
10/10
House was well stocked, roomie, great game room and the bedrooms were large. Only complaint would be the strange "one bag of garbage" rule. If you are staying longer than a long weekend or have a large group you will be having to make a trip or so to the dump to throw your trash away.
John D.
10/10
The house is very cozy. The most essential amenities are at hand. We had an active holiday from sledding, skiing and snowmobiling to fishing.
Liliya G.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2020
10/10
Plenty of space, and the beds were very comfortable. Enough space to spread out, and stuff to do at the house. Good location to go the Mackinac island, the UP, and we went to torch lake. Definitely keep it in mind for next years trip.
erin g.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
10/10
No real issues. There’s no AC but it was fairly cool still in the house with all the fans. Could use a few more blankets in the house and shower pressure sucked but all in all it was a great stay.