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# Stay in a Beautifully Restored 1895 Church, A Unique Bear Lake Getaway

Vacation home in Bear Lake with kitchen

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Stay in a Beautifully Restored 1895 Church, A Unique Bear Lake Getaway provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

### Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Parking available
- Dryer
- Barbecue grill
- Washer
- Outdoor space
- Air conditioning

## 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.

### Stay in a Beautifully Restored 1895 Church, A Unique Bear Lake Getaway

Welcome to The Old Lighthouse Church at Bear Lake – a one-of-a-kind vacation rental where historic charm meets modern comfort. Originally built in 1895, this beautifully restored church has been transformed into a 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home that comfortably sleeps up to 10 guests (A California King bed, 2 Queen beds, 2 Twin beds and a Full bed).  
  
Step inside and experience soaring ceilings, unique architectural details, and cozy living spaces perfect for families, couples, or groups. The open-concept living and dining area offers plenty of room to relax after a day of exploring Northern Michigan. Cook up a feast in the fully-equipped kitchen or fire up the BBQ grill outside for a sunset dinner under the stars.  
  
Gather around the outdoor fire pit for s’mores and stories, or enjoy mornings with a cup of coffee in the yard that backs up to 2 wooded acres. With ample parking, this home is perfect for guests bringing trailers, toys, or extra vehicles.  
  
Conveniently located right off Highway 31, you're just:  
  
· 15 minutes from Crystal Mountain (skiing, golf, hiking)  
  
· 15 minutes from Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course  
  
· 20 minutes from Frankfort and Lake Michigan beaches  
  
· 55 minutes from Traverse City  
  
· 5 minutes to Bear Lake, with easy access to the Butwell Rd Public Beach  
  
· 15 minutes to Crystal Lake  
  
· Close to countless other lakes, rivers, ATV/snowmobile trails (including The Bear Lake Spur Trail that connects to 6500 miles of groomed trails), and scenic drives  
  
Whether you’re chasing powder in the winter, hitting the golf course in summer, salmon fishing in the fall or just looking to unwind in a place filled with history and charm – this is your perfect sanctuary in Northern Michigan.  
  
Book your stay today and make memories in this truly divine getaway!  
  
No pets allowed.  
  
Check us out on Instagram and Facebook! @1895lighthousechurch

## Property amenities

### Ski

- Close to skiing
- Snowboarding nearby

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Oven
- Paper towels
- Stovetop

### Bedrooms

- 3 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Bathtub or shower
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- Smart TV

### Outdoor areas

- Barbecue grill
- Garden

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- No pets allowed

### Suitability/Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Upper floors accessible by stairs only
- Smoking not allowed

### Things to do

- Birdwatching nearby
- Casino nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Sledding 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

- Garden

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 21 

### Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

### Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

### Rules

No glitter or confetti

### Pets

Pets not allowed

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Events

No events allowed

### 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

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

## About the area

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Bear Lake, MI

#### What's nearby

- Glovers Lake \- 3 min drive \- 4.4 km
- Chestnut Hills Golf Course \- 4 min drive \- 4.7 km
- Misty Acres Preserve \- 7 min drive \- 11.2 km
- Wolf River Golf Park \- 8 min drive \- 10.0 km
- Crystal Mountain \- 11 min drive \- 15.6 km

#### Getting around

- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 19 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬14 min drive
- ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Iron Fish Distillery - ‬14 min drive
- ‪Grille 44 - ‬4 min drive
- ‪Ketch 22 Food Truck - ‬14 min drive

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## Stay in a Beautifully Restored 1895 Church, A Unique Bear Lake Getaway Reviews

## Reviews

9.6

### Exceptional

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### 9.8/10

Cleanliness

### 8.0/10

Amenities

### 4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

### 8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### fatima k.

Sep 2, 2025

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

The check-in process was great for a large group. The place is very modern, clean, and comfortable. Great location to see the stars and enjoy some peace and quiet

##### fatima k.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Thomas D.

Jul 20, 2025

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

Very nice place to stay! 

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##### Thomas D.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Makenna G.

Aug 4, 2025

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

Very nice property. My friends and I had a great time. 

##### Makenna G.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Loretta G.

Jul 3, 2025

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

#### Great stay at the Lighthouse Church

We had a wonderful stay. The hosts were excellent and accommodating. The property and church are beautiful. Beds were comfortable and everything was so clean. Highly recommend! 

##### Loretta G.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Vishal K.

Jul 7, 2025

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

#### Church where you can stay overnight 

We spent a great time on the property. Everything was set up perfectly at the church. Even minor details are taken care of. I liked how they transformed it into a living place. The host was very responsive and handled all of our needs. One of the greatest stays we have ever had. Thanks for everything, host.

##### Vishal K.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

### 6/10 Okay

#### Adriana

Jul 13, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

It’s a nice place, however there are no curtains anywhere in the house, therefore this is no privacy and this property is located in a transited area. The house had water leaks in the basement the night prior to departure, therefore there was the humid smell inside the house. 

##### Adriana

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025