Come visit crystal clear Bear Lake with deck and patio overlooking the water. This sand-bottom lake stays shallow for 50 yards and is accessible just a few steps down from the house. This house can be used year-round for many nearby attractions including:
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 16 minutes away
Crystal Mountain Ski Resort - 20 minutes away
Little River Casino - 16 minutes away
Sleeping Bear Dunes - 30 minutes away
You will let yourself in and out with a passcode on the front door, sent to you prior to arrival. Blazing fast Wi-Fi will keep you connected.
Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom #1: Main Floor - King Bed
Bedroom #2: Lower Floor - Queen Bed
Bedroom #3: Lower Floor - Two Twin Beds
There is a pull-out sofa available on the lower level but please let us know ahead of time if you'd like this to be prepared with clean linens.
Bathrooms:
Bathroom #1: On main level, located between the master bedroom and the laundry room, has shower.
Bathroom #2: On lower level also has a shower.
Beach/Swimming: You can swim in the lake directly from the property. While kids generally love to swim in front of the cottage, they do need to climb down the stairs from the cottage to the dock. There are rocks along the shoreline. There is not a sandy beach on the shoreline, though our lake access is shallow and has a sandy bottom.
Boat Launch: There is a public boat launch on Bear Lake, however there is no space for trailer parking on the property, nor is there a boat lift available for use.
Cable/Satellite TVs: No Cable, but we have a smart TV on each level. Bring your YouTubeTV/Netflix/Hulu/Amazon account information or your own Roku/Firestick/AppleTV and get connected.
Cell phone service: Good!
Coffee Maker: Coffee pot and Keurig available in the kitchen.
Dock: Yes, for swimming during warm seasons.
Fire-pit: Yes. There is a fire pit. Please keep fires manageable and extinguish completely. Provide own wood.
Fishing: Bear Lake is known for its excellent fishing. Please be sure to bring your own poles as there are none at this property. Also, in order to fish in Michigan lakes and rivers, one is required to hold a fishing license.
Grill: Gas grill (and spare propane tank) available.
Grocery Store: Saddle Up Convenience Store and Bear Lake Market are both located less than a mile away. There’s a Meijer in Manistee (15 min drive).
Handicap Accessible: Getting down to the water could be difficult if you have limited mobility. The steps are concrete and somewhat narrow. The main floor of the house is fairly accessible with only a few steps but does not have ramps.
Internet: High-speed and available for use.
Linens: Clean sheets on the bed when you arrive.
Parking: Extremely limited. You can fit two cars MAXIMUM if one is under the carport.
Pets: Sorry, no pets.
Neighbors: This property is between two other lake houses that are very near. If you're looking for extreme privacy on your travels, this may not be the right place for you. We ask that guests be respectful with noise after 11pm and before 9am. This house is on a busy road.
Smoking: No smoking allowed of any kind, on the property. Due to the close proximity of the neighbors, it is strictly prohibited.
Snow: We will have the driveway and walkway cleared prior to your arrival and a shovel will be provided if you'd like to clear additional snow during your stay.
Towels: We will provide bath towels, hand towels, washcloths, etc.
Washer and Dryer: Available for your use. A limited amount of detergent will be provided but feel free to purchase your own.
