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The Nodding Bear - Spacious Log Cabin

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Living area
Exterior
Exterior
Aerial view
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 12306.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gaylord, MI
  • Gaylord Country Club
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Boyne Mountain
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Downstairs Queen 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Queen 2

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Queen 3 bunk

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Twin Room 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Downstairs Bath

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Half Bath

Towels provided · Toilet

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

The Nodding Bear - Spacious Log Cabin

Wonderful custom-built Montana pine log home with huge covered porch. This home is secluded on a dead-end street and backs up to a nature preserve in the backyard. Cozy up to a natural wood-burning fireplace with a cultured stone hearth. Cook for your whole family in our large kitchen.

You are only:
10 minutes to downtown shops and dining
15 minutes to Otsego Resort, skiing and golf
19 minutes to Treetops, skiing, and golf
20 minutes to Boyne Mountain, skiing and golf


**Additional rules**
We run on septic. Please only flush toilet paper and NOTHING else. If the septic clogs during your stay, a fee may be assessed to have a plumber come make repairs.

Because this home backs up to the forest, there is a chance that wildlife may wander into the yard, this included black bears. Please do not feed any animals or leave any trash outside as it will encourage them to return.

No smoking
Not suitable for pets
Check-in is anytime after 4PM
Check out is at 11AM
Self-check-in

**IMPORTANT** Please make sure you read and comply with these rules:
NO SMOKING IN THE HOME AT ALL
NO PARTIES OR EVENTS WHATSOEVER.
NO Pets of any kind, no exceptions
NO Excessive guests
NO Mailing packages to the home
NO PARTYING of any kind, inside or outside the property. Please respect the community. Noise level MUST BE MINIMAL after 10PM! Violation of the noise/party rule will result in the police being called, termination of your reservation, and the security deposit being retained. We must respect the peace of the community! Thank you.

Property manager

Teresa Ottman

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Gaylord

Gaylord is home to this holiday home. Boyne Mountain and Gaylord Country Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex. Gaylord Discovery Center and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Gaylord Country Club - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 22 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 22 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 22 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Panera Bread - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Nodding Bear - Spacious Log Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Nodding Bear - Spacious Log Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Nodding Bear - Spacious Log Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Nodding Bear - Spacious Log Cabin located?

Situated in Gaylord, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Gaylord Country Club and within 9 miles (15 km) of Otsego County Historical Museum and Bavarian Falls Park. Call of the Wild Museum and Pine Baron Pathway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daniel B.

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

Bachelor party

Very beautiful home away in the woods! Very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff T.

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

Great visit to Notting Bear

The property is very unique and very nice. Unlike some other VRBO homes we have tried - the Notting Bear was exactly like how it looked on their website... very well kept. The hosts were very helpful all along and we also appreciated all of the 'extras' we found there. (like Shampoo, laundry detergent, coffee, all kind of different plates, glasses, utensils, etc). We would absolutely stay there again if we ever make it back to northern Michigan !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

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

Family weekend

Booked this location for a weekend getaway for my fathers birthday. We had 9 adults, all of whom were able to have a bed and space with their spouses. The kitchen area was well stocked for cooking and prepping food, the grill worked well, and the layout of the home gave enough space to spread out and enjoy the area. The property managers were quick to communicate and helped me by accommodating a few smaller requests which was greatly appreciated. Location wise you definitely feel like you are a bit remote, there are neighbors nearby but a little more out of sight out of mind compared to some other locations I have stayed at. The city is conveniently close in case you need to run into town to grab anything of need. One and only downside was the no outdoor bonfires allowed. Check in and out was convenient and simple, I would definitely stay again if the price is right.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric L.

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

Cabin paradise get-away

Teresa was flexible with the check-in process ensuring our stay would be fantastic! I would highly recommend this property and may look to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Weekend Golf Trip

Great place to stay and relax for a weekend with friends/family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mario B.

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

Best VRBO I’ve stayed in.

Beautiful home. Convenient location. Nice amenities. Larger and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glen B., Wyandotte

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

Great place.

We will likely book again next year
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela T., Greenville

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

Family Christmas Getaway

The cabin was wonderful- the space, decor, location it was all perfect. Our family had an amazing time and the cabin made it great
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike R.

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

Family vacation

Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Halee L.

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

Lovely

We had an amazing time enjoying the cabin and relaxing by the fire watching movies and playing games
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

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

Beautiful serene cabin

The cabin was gorgeous and the setting was beautiful. We unfortunately had to make an early departure, and the owner could not have been more gracious and accommodating. The cabin is a 5 star home, we will definitely be back!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben B.

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

Great weekend and even better accommodations

Neat and clean property, was the perfect place for our larger group of people 8+. Plenty of space for everyone to spread out and plenty of parking as well. Everything from the bedding to the towels was well thought out and of nice quality. Definitely would rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

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

Great place to stay!

Good communication with owner, very big house that is well maintained. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H., Not Specified

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

Family memories

We had a wonderful weekend with our kids and grandkids! The house accommodated our large family and it was such a beautiful and private location! We enjoyed sitting on the big front porch and would love to come back again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

John G., Livonia

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

Amazing/Clean/Spacious Cabin!

The property was everything you expect from the pictures. Very spacious and clean, the heat worked great and fast (for the colder months). Everything felt updated and not just an afterthought. We rented for a Boyne trip, was about 20 mins away from the mountain and easy to get to. Would recommend to any group looking in this area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Great space for gathering

Wow what a place! We rented for my parents 50th wedding anniversary so they could celebrate with siblings. I could have not asked for more. Exceptional on all levels. Ty!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

About the host

Hosted by Teresa Ottman

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Languages:

English