Title: ForestRetreat Top1% in Ratings Close to Crystal Mtn Newly available Winter 2025! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=83772143&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # ForestRetreat Top1% in Ratings Close to Crystal Mtn Newly available Winter 2025! Northern Michigan's forest retreat offers peaceful seclusion among state forestlands with natural comfort that makes travelers feel instantly at home ## Photo gallery for ForestRetreat Top1% in Ratings Close to Crystal Mtn Newly available Winter 2025! ![Exterior - ForestRetreat Top1% in Ratings Close to Crystal Mtn Newly available Winter 2025! (Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83780000/83772200/83772143/513ba2b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - ForestRetreat Top1% in Ratings Close to Crystal Mtn Newly available Winter 2025! (Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83780000/83772200/83772143/6932963c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - ForestRetreat Top1% in Ratings Close to Crystal Mtn Newly available Winter 2025! (Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83780000/83772200/83772143/w527h683x257y0-054d0526.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - ForestRetreat Top1% in Ratings Close to Crystal Mtn Newly available Winter 2025! (Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83780000/83772200/83772143/w905h683x60y0-1071c5b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach - ForestRetreat Top1% in Ratings Close to Crystal Mtn Newly available Winter 2025! (Bear Lake)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83780000/83772200/83772143/w506h683x259y0-505dc320.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Bakery Lane Cottage in Northern Michigan's woods features a living roof and clay plaster walls. Enjoy the forest, visit Crystal Mountain Resort, explore Lake Michigan's coastline, or gather around the campfire. 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