Title: Charming Lakefront Cottage - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=120663092&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Charming Lakefront Cottage Lakefront cottage in Bear Lake with fireplace ## Photo gallery for Charming Lakefront Cottage ![Property grounds - Charming Lakefront Cottage (Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120670000/120663100/120663092/0fb66e5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property video](https://mediaim.expedia.com/video/9A1CB9973399C0715D59CB4C219CD018/3b9d03af-4631-4639-9447-ec644c122801-thumbnail.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=1280) ![TV, fireplace - Charming Lakefront Cottage (Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120670000/120663100/120663092/fbbd1f4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - Charming Lakefront Cottage (Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120670000/120663100/120663092/8a0a4648.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace - Charming Lakefront Cottage (Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120670000/120663100/120663092/d2b10eae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Charming Lakefront Cottage provides laundry facilities and more. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroom980 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Fireplace ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Charming Lakefront Cottage \*\*NEW LISTING\*\* This Bear Lake retreat features 75 feet of sandy bottom frontage on the beautiful, all-sports, 1,800+ acre Bear Lake. The cottage offers two welcoming bedrooms, each with a queen bed, creating a cozy and comfortable space to unwind. Nearby attractions include the scenic M-22 drive, Arcadia Bluffs, Crystal Mountain Resort, Lake Michigan public access, multiple golf courses, and miles of hiking and biking trails. After a day of adventure, return to the cottage to relax and recharge in comfort. Come experience the best of Bear Lake and enjoy a relaxing getaway at our charming cottage. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Internet access ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Food and drink - Microwave - Oven - Stovetop ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - Unit size: 980 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123050000/123048900/123048873/a74138fa.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Mountain Condo at Crystal Mountain Resort - Walk to Lifts and Golf Thompsonville - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Air conditioning [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=123048873&PinnedHotelID=123048873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/121000000/120460000/120450800/120450766/f2245696.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Traverse City Lake House: Hot Tub, Kayaks, Private Frontage & Sunset Views Traverse City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=120450766&PinnedHotelID=120450766&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89810000/89806800/89806780/1e96101f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Family FUN: Torch Lake Cottage with Private Beach Access - Kayaks & SUP Provided Rapid City - Kitchen - Pet friendly - Free WiFi - Outdoor Space 9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=89806780&PinnedHotelID=89806780&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (3 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/95000000/94420000/94410100/94410041/7a263584.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fire Pit, Smart TV: Waterfront Charlevoix Home Charlevoix - Kitchen - Washer - Parking included - Free WiFi [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-08&endDate=2026-02-09&selected=94410041&PinnedHotelID=94410041&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/46000000/45680000/45675700/45675649/5079dd87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cozy Cabin: Cute, Clean and 2 miles to Crystal Mtn. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area Located in Bear Lake, this cottage is on the waterfront. Arcadia Area Historical Museum and Michigan Legacy Art Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Crystal Mountain and Wolf River Golf Park. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating. [Visit our Bear Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bear-Lake.dx6131211) [View more Cottages in Bear Lake](https://www.expedia.ca/Bear-Lake-Cottages.d6131211-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.44473%2C-86.13525&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=IUmNwnGNXhAg3zsASLxei9TLnL4=) Bear Lake, MI ### What's nearby - Wolf River Golf Park 6 min drive \- 5.0 km - Chestnut Hills Golf Course 6 min drive \- 6.8 km - Glovers Lake 9 min drive \- 12.2 km - Portage Lake 13 min drive \- 16.5 km - Inspiration Point 13 min drive \- 18.7 km ### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) 20 min drive ### Restaurants - Chestnut Hills Golf Course 7 min drive - MT Plate Diner 15 min drive - Grille 44 3 min drive - Rosie's Place 9 min drive - Miller's Northwood Market 14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Charming Lakefront Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Charming Lakefront Cottage? ### Where is Charming Lakefront Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Lakefront Cottage Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark K. Nov 5, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic and charming cottage. The host and amenities were as advertised and more. Right on the lake with amazing and peaceful sunsets. The cottage had all the right things to make a lakefront stay memorable and easy. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/11e227fe-eadb-4799-81fa-faffa1dd2c64-1762367887542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/483906b6-b10e-4cad-9144-c401cb6b60ec-1762367886733.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Mark K. 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