Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!

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Exceptional

5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 17130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Explore the area

Kalkaska, MI

Timber Wolf Golf Club
14 min drive
Grandview Golf Club
22 min drive
Torch Lake
43 min drive
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
51 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

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.

Property manager

Jenny Fehrenbach

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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OVERALL: The cabin, highlighting the large front yard and Little Twin Lake in the background

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No vehicles aloud in garage.

Remove all sheets put in laundry area, remove all garbage put in dumpster by the road. Load all dirty dishes in dishwasher and start prior to leaving

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Au Sable River and Wakeley Lake, while Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.

Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

Grandview Golf Club - 22 min drive
Au Sable River - 38 min drive
Torch Lake - 43 min drive
Hartwick Pines State Park - 43 min drive
Schuss Mountain - 46 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dingman's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
‪Shirley's In the Woods Cafe - ‬7 min drive
‪Manistee Lake Inn - ‬16 min drive
‪Kiootees Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
‪Lalone's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

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.

What time is check-out at Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Timber Wolf Golf Club and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Grandview Golf Club. Au Sable River and Wakeley Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Craig M.

26 Sept 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ATV Trip

Overall good, Kids enjoyed the party garage. Right on the trails.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fawn M.

11 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

CHAD S.

3 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

House was clean and the garage had plenty of games to play in the evening hours. Check in was easy.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jill W.

17 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

14 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

26 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giselle Elizabeth G.

20 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach A.

5 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

20 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb V.

16 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a good sized group

Great location and overall fun place to stay. Lots of activities to do in the barn.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad michael M.

13 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great location for trails.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So many beds

Enjoyed our stay for our annual girls trail riding weekend. Spacious kitchen and open floor plan was nice for gathering in the morning and evening. Loved all the sleeping space.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

8 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelor party

Excellent place for a get together. My friend group used it for a weekend bachelor party, property is even better than the photos. Very fun garage to hangout in.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia C.

29 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family game get away

We thoroughly enjoyed our time. The house was as pictured. Very nice place to stay for what it was needed for, it was everything and more!!

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua M.

21 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Good place to go up north and get away. Easy shot to Traverse city and sleeps a lot of people.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

20 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys weekend.

This property was perfect for our group. Main house was perfect for sleeping and some cooking. We spent most of the time in the garage. We did some fishing the first couple of days but the weather took that out of the picture. We had a great time playing cards and pool along with watching football on the big screen tv. This is are second year here and we will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

20 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ATV Trip

We have been going up to the Kalkaska Trail system for years this by far was the best trip. House was perfectly located on the trails and had plenty of room for trailer parking and to stretch out.

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

26 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun

Very enjoyable

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

12 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great weekend away

Had a great time at Bear Lake. The house was very nice but the garage is amazing. We spent most of the weekend hanging out in the garage playing games and watching football. We caught some trout on Bear Lake and had a great time just hanging around the property with games and campfires.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fawn M.

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bear Lake House

This place is wonderful and so much room! The pictures on the listing don’t do it justice. Jenny is very responsive and helpful! The house is big and comfortable with plenty of room for everyone. Well appointed kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms. The party garage is PERFECT. We had a blast in it watching football, playing pool, and just hanging out. It’s great having a large fridge and microwave in the party room. The TV is huge with a sound bar so makes watching anything great. The owners also have tons of streaming on the TV so you can find anything to watch. There is tons of comfortable seating in the party room as well. This will be our go to place every year for our family reunion!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Middlebury, IN

13 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Direct Trail Access

If you looking to ride the Kalkaska Trail system, there is no better place. Literally across the street and you are in the trails. Clean cabin with everything you would ever need with a bonus party garage perfect for any group size. A must stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

11 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Property

Garage was the selling point. Very cool space to use after a day of golfing!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT M.

18 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

We had 30 family members (only 4 slept at the unit) for two days for a family game playing reunion. This venue was perfect. I w Expect i will have other gatherings here in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan S.

10 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

Perfect location for our golf group. The garage is such a great addition. Kept us entertained the entire time

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica T., Jackson, MI

9 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Team Retreat

This was the perfect location for our team retreat! The house was as described and provided the space we needed to do the activities we had planned! The host was a great communicator and everything went so smoothly!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023