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Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 20278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Grand Junction, MI
  • Great Bear Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Saddle Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Kal Haven Trail
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom with Loft

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bunkroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Double Beds and 2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Outdoor Shower

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.

Enjoy lakefront living at its best on the best lake around!

Great Bear Lake is one of the nicest all sport lakes in Southwest Michigan. With and average depth of 30 feet and a clean sandy bottom.

Boat:
Pontoon Boat will be included with your stay (5 night minimum from June-September)
Guests will be responsible to fill gas tank upon departure.(Gas cans will be provided).

*****We will no longer be allowing renters to bring Jet Ski’s or Speedboats or any other watercraft. The lake isn’t really ideal for Jet Skis****. We understand if this doesn’t work for some people but we don’t want to be liable for one of our families or neighbors being involved in an accident due to renters that don’t follow the laws set by DNR.
NO TENTS on the property
Outside:
Large Deck with table and chairs and a railing table that looks out at the lake
5 steps down to a shaded flat yard 40’ down to the water.
Private walkout Beach (in full sun) with sandy bottom swim area.
Foam Swim Pad (Lily pad) to play on.
Private Dock
6-kayaks
1-paddle boards
We have plenty of Lifejackets Sizes: baby’s - xxl
Noodles to float on

Boat:
Pontoon Boat will be included with your stay (5 night minimum from June-September)
Guests will be responsible to fill gas tank upon departure.(Gas cans will be provided).

If you want to fish, please bring your own fishing gear. Fishing is great! Catch Largemouth, Perch, Northern, Bluegill, and Crappie right off of the dock. 16 and older will need to purchase a fishing license.
Fire pit = There will be enough firewood to last all week (If you need more, there will be an extra $50.00 charge)
Grill= Charcoal (you will need to provide your own charcoal)
Hammock
Large deck by the dock with grill, table and chairs along with lounge chairs.

Backyard games available:
Bags
Boccie ball
Yard Dice

Beach Towels:
Please bring your own. We will have a couple "emergency" towels.

During the week, you will practically have the lake to yourselves. Plus it’s not that crowded on the weekend either.

Inside:
Central Heating and A/C throughout (1 unit controls one side of house, one unit controls other side of house).
Bonus A/C unit in upstairs bedroom

Free Wifi
Landline if needed

Beds: You will have plenty places to sleep and relax. All of our beds are clean and have zip-up waterproof mattress covers on them. There are also covers on the pillows as well. Most of the beds have brand new memory foam mattresses. We have a couple regular pillow top mattresses as well. There are plenty of clean linens.

Master: King with plenty of room for air mattress if desired (Room is huge!)
Smart TV

Bunk Room: Twin over Twin Bunk
Smart TV

Loft Room: Full and Loft with Twin
Smart TV

Bedroom: King with plenty of room for air mattress.
Smart TV

Upstairs Bedroom: 2-Queens and 2-Fulls

Main Level:
Dining Room Table (Seats 8)
Island (Seats 5)
Bar Counter (Seats 3)
Spacious Living Room with Couches/Chairs TV

Kitchen:
Full Size Fridge w/icemaker
****Extra Full Size Fridge in Garage****
Beverage Fridge
Electric Glass top stove
Microwave
Giant Sink
Dishwasher
Desk off of the kitchen for a laptop or work space.
Full stocked kitchen (crock pot, frying pans, pots, plates, utensils, etc.)
Keurig Combo Coffee Maker 12 cup/1 cup- filters are provided. You will need to bring coffee grounds and/or K-Cups

Upstairs:
Spacious living room/ play area
Full Bathroom
Shuffleboard table
Giant Bag chair that turns into a Queen bed. Two big comfy couches and chair
TV with Fire Stick

Linens and Bath Towels will be provided.

Toiletries:
Toilet Paper= 4 rolls will be supplied, You will need to bring more.
Paper Towels= 2 rolls will be supplied. You will need more.
Body Wash
Shampoo and Conditioner
Body Lotion

We also have:
Children’s books
Board Games
Cards

Grocery stores close by:
Wagoner’s (Bloomingdale -5 minute drive/ this grocery store is great for little items that you need or forgot)
Dollar General (Bloomingdale -5 minute drive)
Wal-Mart (South Haven-20 minute drive)
Meijer (South Haven-20 minute drive)

Property manager

Chris Tamburrino
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No Fireworks are allowed to be shot off on property.
No Boating or Kayaking after dark.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grand Junction

Located in Grand Junction, this holiday home is on the beach. Michigan Flywheelers Museum and Van Buren Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Breedsville Park and Kids Place Park. Travelling with kids? Consider The Fun Park and Wolf Lake State Fish Hatchery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Grand Junction, MI

What's nearby

  • Great Bear Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Saddle Lake - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • South Scott Lake - 12 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Michigan Maritime Museum - 32 min drive - 26.5 km
  • Kal Haven Trail - 33 min drive - 26.8 km

Getting around

  • Bangor Station - 23 min drive
  • Kalamazoo, MI (AZO-Kalamazoo-Battle Creek Intl.) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Sweet Town Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Country Fare Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Lickety Split - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Neighbors House - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Maria's Lonestar Hometown Pub - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Best Lake in Southwest Michigan! Pontoon Boat included. Private beach frontage. located?

Nestled on the beach, this Grand Junction holiday home is within 3 mi (5 km) of Great Bear Lake, Jeptha Lake Golf Course and Saddle Lake. North Scott Lake and South Scott Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kathy M.

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

Great place for families

Everything was organized and labeled. So many activities all over the property inside, and out for kids and adults. The boat and swim pad were big hits along with the ping pong, kayaks and paddle boards. The beach was perfect for young kids. We all had a great time!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

emily fuhrman f.

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

Great Bear Lake

This was our second year at this home, and we will return. Excellent accommodations, super host - helpful and responsive, all the beach toys, nice yard, and a boat included.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Family Trip

We enjoyed our time together at this beautiful home on the quiet lake! Chris was wonderful to work with.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Merribeth Q.

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

Great family vacation!

This place is incredible. The beach was perfect for my little ones. We loved it!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John O., Rockford, IL

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

Great spot on the lake

The lake house was a great spot on the lake. House was very clean, and everything we needed for a relaxing time on the lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

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

Wedding lodging

Beautiful location and a nice property that worked great for our group. Property was clean with everything stated in description. The kayaks / paddleboards were a hit with our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy R.

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

Great memories made!

This property is fabulous! Host was attentive and prompt to respond to our questions. Everything you need is here! More amenities than we could use in a week! Everything from sand pails to pontoon boat, yard games to ping pong! We brought way more accessories than we needed to, because this place has it all!! We made so many memories and would stay here again!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

emily fuhrman f.

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

great bear lake

Really nice home with all the amenities and boat included. Owner has been very communicative and helpful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Lovely lake house option

From the time we booked a year ago for our kids and their children to join us for a relaxing vacation, the communication and property information was seamless and very much as described. Excellent experience and would book the property again if the opportunity came up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

John O., Rockford, IL

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

Awesome Lake House

The lake house was awesome. The house had plenty of room for our family and was just a few steps from the lake. Chris provided everything needed for a relaxing and enjoyable vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maria Ivette P., Gilbert, Arizona, USA

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

Amazing home in the perfect location

We had such an amazing time. The home was equipped with everything you need and some! The location couldn’t been any better. Right on the lake with all the water equipment that you and the family need. The pontoon boat great too. We would highly recommend this place. And would certainly stay here again. Chris the owner was very responsible and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori M.

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

So much fun

We were a family group of 6 kids aged 4-12 and 8 adults. We had an amazing time here. The house was well equipped with everything we needed. The pontoon boat, kayaks and paddle boards were a big hit. Beds were comfortable. Lots of room for us all to gather at meals. Chris was great to communicate with. We created so many great memories!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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

Annual family time at the lake

Our family of 8 adults and 9 children had the best time in your home. So much for the kids to do and places for them to sleep. The fishing off the dock was amazing. Your grounds with the swing, hammock, fire pit and string lights were so pretty too. Thank you Chris for your quick response whenever we had any questions. So sad you are already booked for next year in the same week. Our family loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judith M., Naperville, Illinois

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

Great Bear Lake in Michigan

Beautiful home with many many extras. The babies played at the beach. The middles/bigs used the kayaks and paddleboard‘s and the seniors use the pontoon boat. With evening campfires, we spent most of the day outside in wonderful August weather. But there were many possibilities for indoor entertainment if the weather hadn’t cooperated. Exploring the house was a lot of fun …and I’m sure there were many extras that we have not yet discovered.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie L.

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

Wonderful place for our anniversary reunion.

Just a suggestion-glass plates are impractical. Just get more dishwasher safe plastic ones. We would put a pic of the hall to the upstairs on the Vrbo ad. We purchased a gate to keep little ones on the first floor. Didn’t need to. Having the boat was a definite plus. Had a great time with our neighbors. Thanks for opening your home’
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jen T.

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

Perfect Family Vacation

This is our second time visiting this lake but first time staying at this property and it was AMAZING!! It is clear how much thought and preparation the host has put into this house to ensure their guests have a great visit. Plenty of room for our family to enjoy meals, games and movie nights together. Lots of fun aspects that the kids enjoyed like ping pong in the garage, shuffle board in the upstairs den, the hook and ring game on the back deck, swings/hammocks hanging from trees and the hidden loft over the hallway. The lake is beautiful and we loved our daily boat/kayak rides. Plenty of beach/water toys that kept the kids entertained for hours everyday. Very relaxing and peaceful trip! This is our second time renting from this host and both times he has been engaged, extremely friendly and very responsive. Highly recommend and hope to keep the tradition going by coming back in another two years!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

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

Great cabin/house on a quiet private lake

We had 11 people ranging from 2 to 61 with plenty of room for more. Fantastic amenities inside and out, all in great shape! Outside there are kayaks, paddle boards, a pontoon boat, beach toys, outside games, fire pit, grill, hammock and swing - all were used! Inside the house is fully equipped and organized with labels so you can easily find things and know where to return them. We had some rainy, windy, chilly weather so the abundance of indoor games and the ping pong table were appreciated. Chris and Julie were fantastic hosts! They were quick to respond to some questions we had and even provided a personal touch when they found out it was our 40th anniversary. Good people who take pride in their home and sharing it with others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Great Lake Trip

We had a blast at this lake house. So many great lake toys from kayaks, paddle boards and splash-pad. Great fire pit and lawn area and the beach and sand entry to the lake were amazing. One of the best beaches we have ever had at a lake house in Michigan. The house was in fantastic shape and tons of games and books for the kids to play with when we had a few rainy mornings. Very clean and everything was very well labeled. Can't wait to come back next year. Owner was very quick to respond to texts while we were there. Had some issues with low water pressure and hot water, but owner was always in constant contact and is working to resolve the issues. Would say more good things about the place, but don't want you to book the dates we want next year. ;)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

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

Great stay at the house!

This was our first stay at the house and we were extremely pleased. When we arrived, we were impressed by the beautiful plantings / garden and how the yard was well manicured and taken care of. Once inside we were impressed on how very clean and well kept it was. Inside: There was beautiful woodwork throughout. Spacious and comfortable areas for hanging out, playing games and eating /dining for our crew. We took advantage of the 2 full sized fridges. There was even a work area for one of family members who had to work remotely, which was nice. Fun stuff: The ping pong and shuffleboard tables were a hit. Lots of comfortable outdoor seating with great views of the lake. The small sandy beach area along with numerous toys was a big hit with the kids. And plenty of seating for adults to keep an eye on them. A lot of us took advantage of the kayaks on the lake. The large floating pad and pontoon boat were likewise a big hit. There were plenty of life preservers for all sizes and ages. A couple of us used the kayaks and the dock to some fishing. The fire pit was nice for a peaceful evening of “smores”. Chris was great to work with – quick and responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandy M.

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

Wonderful Memories on Great Bear Lake

We had a terrific week at this lovely home on Great Bear Lake. The home was spotless, nicely decorated and had everything that we needed. There were even labeled bins and cabinets to make things easier to find. The teacher influence was greatly appreciated! We had 4 little ones and 7 adults. There was plenty of room for all. The toddlers enjoyed their nightly sleepover in the "tent" upstairs. There are so many things that made our stay enjoyable. Here are some of the top items: beautiful beach with good sand, flat yard, plenty of kayaks & paddle boards for all, yard toys, outside shower and of course, the ping pong table! The owner; Chris was very attentive and always responded quickly before and during our stay. He even made a special trip to the house to replace a faucet that went on the fritz while we were there. Thanks for the memories Chris & Julie! Hope to see you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Katie B.

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

Great Bear Lake

Chris’s property was clean, well organized, stocked with kayaks, paddle boards, a pontoon boat, yard games, beach toys for smaller kiddo… Our crew had many fishermen and they had great success catching bass from the lake. The backyard also boasts a Bonfire pit stocked with wood, plenty of chairs, extra chairs and s’more spears. There are also outdoor tree lights, a hammock and a tree swing are located under the mature maple trees. There are also two large outdoor tables for additional opportunities to enjoy summer on the lake. The interior is beautifully decorated as a log cabin lake house, fully stocked kitchen, bathrooms, everything has its place and is labeled so you can return them to their proper location. The garage was converted to a ping pong room with a wrap around couch, large fan to Stay cool, extra refrigerator, blue tooth speaker…. Hours of fun had by teens and adults. Chris was wonderful to work with. He answered my questions right away and was very friendly and accommodating to our family. We highly recommend this lake rental if you want a fabulous property to enjoy with a large family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan R., Naperville

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

Family Fun

Our stay on Great Bear Lake in this wonderful lake house was all that was expected and more! 10 kids under 13 and 9 adults had no trouble finding room for everyone. We never even used all the indoor entertainment; we spent most of our time outside. Just steps away was the sandy beach and a nice sized lake perfect for even the three year olds to splash in the shallow shore, while the older kids (and adults) enjoyed hours on the splash pad, kayaking, and mastering the paddle boards. The pontoon boat was great for leisurely enjoying the lake. We were even treated to a Boat Parade one night! Our fishermen drowned lots of worms! The kitchen was fully equipped with almost everything you could need. The grill helped round out our meals. The fire pit was huge, and even though it was quite hot we had a fire most nights, consuming way too many s'mores! We were too tired from enjoying all the outdoor activity to enjoy a lot from the huge game cabinet, but the kids did manage to watch one of the many TVs. I can't tell you how many times someone said to me "we have to come here again"! Thank you Chris for being just a text away at all times and bending over backwards to make this rental a perfect vacation get away!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

The perfect cabin for a large group!

This house totally exceeded our expectations! We had plenty of room for our group of 10. It was perfect for my elderly parents too - just a few steps and my dad could get down to the beach no problem with his cane. Other great features you don't see in the pictures..... ceiling fans in every room, a cupboard FULL of games/cards, hammock out back, they even had electrical down at the firepit (think teenagers charging their phones.... LOL) The only thing I'm glad we brought was a couple camping chairs - this made it easy to move them along the lot so you could stay in the shade all day (if you want!) I loved that the property had sun and shade available all day. There was also plenty of seating on the deck, at the firepit and down at the beach. We rented the boat - it was old and not great, but it worked so we were happy to get out a cruise and anchor in the middle for a swim as well. The lake was not crowded during the week which was very peaceful. We even got my teenage nephews off their electronics for a bit and on the paddle boards! Seriously this owner thought of everything - we really didn't need to bring anything! He was very friendly and helpful the ENTIRE time! You are renting from a fantastic family!! Even the neighbors are friendly :) Thanks Chris for a great stay - we plan to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Maureen B.

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

Family Vacation

We had such great weather we spent very little time inside so didn’t take advantage of the games, etc. Loved how things were labeled in the home; made it so easy! The bathroom set up was a little awkward for our family but manageable. Most of us had AT & T and this cell service didn’t work great but I loved being disconnected.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

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

Great lakefront location!

This home has a wide variety of indoor and outdoor spaces for both relaxing & activities. Our crew fully enjoyed the ping pong, corn-hole, fire pit, outdoor grill, shuffleboard & kayaks. It is set in a lovely quiet community perfect for a getaway from the “hustle and bustle.”
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

About the host

Hosted by Chris Tamburrino

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What makes this property unique

Whether you want to relax by the fire pit, relax in a hammock, relax on the beach, or relax on the lily pad, you will find your relaxation right here! There is plenty to do as well... fishing, kayaking, paddle boarding etc. Your children will enjoy catching frogs and turtles as mine did (do) right on our property. This property is truly a slice of heaven.

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English

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