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Secluded cabin in a Pine forest, just minutes away from Crystal Mountain

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Front view of "The Shed"
Welcome
Living area
Kitchen
Bedrooms are identical

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 437.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Bear Lake, MI
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Secluded cabin in a Pine forest, just minutes away from Crystal Mountain

Custom built in 2020 to reflect an outdoor lifestyle.

Fishing, hunting, hiking, paddling, lakes, rivers and streams nearby. Golf and skiing. Arcadia Bluffs golf courses are only 12 miles and a number of others close. Crystal Mountain skiing is just 9 miles.
Wander the shore of Lake Michigan. Hike the Manistee River Trail, rated in the top 10 hikes is the USA.
World class fly fishing in area streams. Many great adventures and destinations close at hand.
Manistee county has less than 25,000 in population and thousands of acres of public land to explore, come see it today!

Property manager

Ray Schmidt and Kate Smith
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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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

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

About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Northern Natural LLC and Crystal Mountain are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Misty Acres Preserve. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Mountain - 19 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Portage Lake - 21 min drive - 19.5 km
  • Michigan Legacy Art Park - 22 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 26 min drive - 20.7 km
  • Little River Casino - 27 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Kaleva Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded cabin in a Pine forest, just minutes away from Crystal Mountain pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded cabin in a Pine forest, just minutes away from Crystal Mountain?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded cabin in a Pine forest, just minutes away from Crystal Mountain?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Secluded cabin in a Pine forest, just minutes away from Crystal Mountain located?

Located in the city centre, this Bear Lake cabin offers ski-in/ski-out access within 9 mi (15 km) of Glovers Lake, James Lake and Misty Acres Preserve. Lake Michigan and Crystal Mountain are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 98 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 98 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 98 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kreenah D.

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

Secluded getaway

Lovely little place, close to several Michigan sites. I enjoyed walking and outdoor fire pit.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrin M.

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

Awesome little cabin in bear lake, mi

Nice clean comfortable cabin would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt

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

Perfect for a Peaceful Getaway

My wife and I went to celebrate our anniversary. We weren’t able to enjoy the exterior with the heavy snow, but the inside was super cozy. We were plenty warm. An easy distance from Crystal Mountain Resort, and not too far from other towns if you are looking for restaurants, gas, groceries, etc. The owners were also super responsive. My wife and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jodi R.

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

Peaceful getaway

We enjoyed our time at this cabin. The location is beautiful and peaceful. The cabin is neat as a pin. We had everything we needed. We would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

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

Comfy, cozy getaway

The Shed surpassed all my expectations! It was so cute and clean and just what I was hoping for and more. The location was very peaceful and quiet. The way it’s set back in the pines and all the little details made it by far one of the best places we’ve stayed. Kate was amazing and definitely hope to get back there soon!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie H.

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

Absolutely would come back.

Everything was just wonderful. The shed is gorgeous and host fone a wonderful job making sure we had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie and Joe W.

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

Beautiful cabin

Nice, cozy cabin for 4 people. Peaceful place. Kate and Ray are the best hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

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

Great place

Highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shinya Y.

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

Clean and well prepared facility

Compact, cozy, clean
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Declan M.

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

Shed

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad B., Huntington

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

Perfect little cabin

The cabin was perfect for our 2 night getaway. It was just as advertised. Very clean, well maintained and relaxing stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan B.

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

Away from others and the cabin was very clean and tidy.

I would stay again and recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin g.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

The accommodations at The Shed were wonderfully well thought out. The cabin was clean, cozy and has everything you need for relaxing stay. Highly recommend this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric

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

Fantastic!

This was what the doctor ordered! Peaceful, relaxing, comfort and all the amenities you can want or need! You won't regret your decision and you'll want to return again and again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darren C.

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

Super cozy and clean!

The host reached out prior to my stay and was incredibly hospitable! It’s a very cozy cabin and everything was perfectly clean and well kept. Would love to go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karlie M.

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

Great place!

“The Shed” is a cute little place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the daily grind. The place was so clean and well kept. Kate was so nice and friendly and made the stay feel so comfortable. You can see the care Kate and Ray took to make the shed a perfect getaway! Would definitely recommend this place for someone to visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

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

Peaceful Setting

Lovely setting away from the tourists, but close to everything. Great for two adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pebble W., Waterford

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

Anniversary trip

We found "The Shed" to be an extremely well designed and attractively decorated cabin. It was quiet and peaceful, just what we were looking for. Thank you for a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Thank you!

This is such a cute little cabin! It was the perfect getaway for our 20 year anniversary. Thank you again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Quiet Weekend Getaway

We loved our time at this stay! Was quiet, well furnished, an had every amenity needed. We would for sure book again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Max H.

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

Great

Loved the location and cabin
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

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

Ideal retreat

What an amazing place with such great hosts ! The setting was a slice of Michigan Heaven - would love to come back for another stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect getaway

The cabin was easy to find located down a dirt road tucked away into a quiet wooded area. It was absolutely perfect. This was by far the cleanest rental we have ever stayed in, plenty of room for our family of three, great outdoor area with fire pit. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon Y.

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

Great little spot

Had a nice little getaway with my husband! Such an adorable little cabin! Great host and communication. Will definitely plan to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ray Schmidt and Kate Smith

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Kate and I are outdoor people. We owned and operated a full time fly-fishing resort for many years. We sold that business and semi-retired here. We have traveled the world and know what it takes to host.

Why they chose this property

We are completely private at the end of a private road.

What makes this property unique

Secluded

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests
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