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Lake frontage
Beach
View from Dock
Shoreline
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8139.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Pierport Beach
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Family Fun Lakefront Home

This updated Lakeside Dr. summer home is located on the sandy east shore of beautiful Bear Lake. Bear Lake is a large, all sports lake located in the northwest corner of the lower peninsula. The clean, clear, weed free hard sandy lake bottom slopes gently from shore and is ideal for family fun. The large dock with Adirondack chairs allows for plenty of room to enjoy the water and relaxing evenings while waiting for spectacular sunsets. The home has all of the necessary comforts, including a full kitchen, washer and dryer, cable TV, updated bathrooms, and of course, card games and Monopoly. And outdoor amenities include the use of our kayaks, row boat and other water toys. And a fire pit for evening camp fires . . . and S'mores !!

The home is located 15 minutes from the world famous Acadia Bluffs golf course and the new South Course and also the Crystal Mountain golf course. Also close to Michigan's renowned Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park, Pierce Stocking Drive, and a number of other hiking trails along the dunes and Michigan shoreline. Boats can be launched from the Bear Lake Marina. Miniature golf is nearby for those not yet ready for the rigors of Arcadia Bluffs, and also nearby river kayaking
In the Fall, enjoy a Fall color tour or wine tasting weekend through northwest Michigan's award winning wineries and scenic vineyards. The summer season has a minimum 7 night stay, and 3 nights in the Fall.

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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
No Fireworks of any kind No Pets No Diving Off Dock

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

About the area

Bear Lake

Located in Bear Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Chestnut Hills Golf Course and Portage Lake 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. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Bear Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Pierport Beach - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 16 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 16 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Little River Casino - 17 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Family Fun Lakefront Home have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Family Fun Lakefront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family Fun Lakefront Home?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family Fun Lakefront Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family Fun Lakefront Home located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Glovers Lake, Lake Michigan and Chestnut Hills Golf Course. Pierport Beach and James Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wendi S.

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

Terrific Location

House is located on Bear Lake with dock, row boat, water toys. House was larger than it appeared. Owner was great
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Heather B.

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

Sweet Up north cabin

Positives: Clean, great communication with owner, Bear Lake is great, dock is wonderful, great “toys” to use (kayaks, paddle board, chairs, tubes, etc.), water softener and osmosis system make you forget it’s up north water. Negatives: bugs inside, could use some basic updates (mainly windows - main reason bugs inside), carpet and couches could use replacing. Overall great stay and very grateful for the time up on the lake and at this cozy cabin.

10/10 Excellent

Jane B., Austin, Texas

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

Summer of 2019

We had a great stay in Bear Lake. The property was very clean and well stocked with kitchen items, and great lake "toys". Amazing amount of things to "play" with, from sand toys, kayaks, paddle board, row boat, inter tubes, out door chairs, fire pit, private dock. They even provided life preservers. The lake is fantastic: clear, warm water and a sandy, private beach and dock. Absolutely stunning sunsets seen from the beach and the living.room. The town of Bear Lake is a 10 minute drive; Lake Michigan is 15 minutes. Golf courses in the area. Crystal Mountain Ski area is 20 minutes away and has mountain biking and other activities.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Kathy ( Kash ) & Steve Z., Goffstown, NH

Lovely sunsets, clear waters, comfortable house

We had a great vacation. The house is very clean and comfortable. The beach, dock, and lake are great fun. The location is good and Lake Michigan is a short drive away. I would be very surprised to see anything negative posted here. Thanks for sharing your vacation home Chuck & Lori!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Lake, Beautiful Home

My husband and I stayed here while on our honeymoon this year and loved it! Very clean and inviting and an "upnorthy" atmosphere. We explored some nearby hiking trails (Old Baldy, for one) but spent much of our time enjoying the beachfront - swimming, kayaking and building bonfires at dusk (the sunsets were stunning!). We look forward to returning with children someday. :)
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful Home - Great Fishing

What a huge surprise to see my map framed and hanging on the wall in your lake home. It was very special, thanks. Well we all had such a great meaningful time at Bear lake in your beautiful home. It couldn't have been better. My brother and I caught a lot of fish, most memorable were two large mouth bass over two lbs. each. My brother hooked into a great northern that bit his line into so we didn't get him in the boat. We each caught numerous rock bass and bluegills and some perch.. We took our catch to the Villa Marina Restaurant in Frankfort where they fried them up for us. They have that service right on their menu.(betcha didn't know that) It was delicious. Our family all had a great time at your place, it has such a warm feeling to it. I know it must come from the family that owns it. Thanks again
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Douglas S., Cleveland, OH

Could not have been better

We rented the Bear Lake house from July 13 through July 24 and the entire experience could not have been better. My wife and I were there for several days by ourselves and were then joined for a week by our daughter, son-in-law and the two granddaughters. The lake was warm and not too deep for the kids; we make use of the kayak and the rowboat (fishing with the 6 year old); and the location was perfect for trips to the dunes and for a day trip Traverse City. We did lots of bike riding and even managed a couple of rounds of golf at the Bear Lake Golf course, which is in great shape, inexpensive and located just down the road. The house itself was clean, well-furnished and the beds were comfortable, and the fairly large living room and family allowed us to spread out and bit and not be under each others' feet, which often happens in a condo. All in all a great experience and we al highly recommend it. In the words of our 6 year old granddaughter, "the greatest vacation ever."
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Great Vacation

We actually just got back from our vacation. We really enjoyed Bear Lake. It has such a nice sandy bottom. We were blessed with good weather and made good use of the boat and kayaks and the bikes we brought for our enjoyment. Temperatures were in the 70s most of the time--just beautiful. You really have a very nice place for relaxing and enjoying the Lake. Thanks again for sharing this wonderful home with us.

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Why they chose this property

Bear Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in Michigan and is situated in Michigan's popular northwest tourism area, close to the Lake Michigan shore, Sleeping Bear Dunes and all the other attractions of this vacation destination corner of the State. Bloomberg News refers to this area as the 'Hamptons of Michigan', and Good Morning America voted the Sleeping Bear Dunes area as The Most Beautiful Place in America. Not surprising since Michigan residents have favored this corner of the state for a long time. Because of its proximity to the Lake Michigan Dunes, Bear Lake shares many of the dune qualities with its hard sandy bottom. In spite of its size, the all sports lake gets little power boat traffic and is idea for kayaking.

What makes this property unique

The home is located on Bear Lakes beautiful eastern sandy shore. In addition to the great beach and quality of the water, the sunsets are beautiful. Families also enjoy sitting around the camp fire at the lake and waiting for the evening stars to come out. The house features a cottage style interior and has 3 bedrooms. The see thru fireplace is viewed from the Sitting area on one side, and the Living room on the other. In addition to the kitchen dining area, a smaller dinette area at the lakeside allows for quiet morning coffee chat, and evening card games while watching the sun set.
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