[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! Beachfront chalet with a water park and a hot tub ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20050000/20041000/20040975/1ebf61c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20050000/20041000/20040975/d46c4316.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![On the beach, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20050000/20041000/20040975/50f2a333.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior detail](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20050000/20041000/20040975/339d2020.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20050000/20041000/20040975/8c884d84.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Lake Arrowhead at this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Gaylord chalet. With a private hot tub, deck, and dock on the lake's edge, enjoy kayaking or fishing right from your doorstep. The chalet also features a well-equipped kitchen with dining areas for indoor meals and outdoor BBQs on the patio. 10 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 112500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - - Parking available - Dryer - Pet-friendly - Washer ## 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. ### Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! Leave your worries behind at this spacious and charming 3-bedroom chalet, set on a peaceful lake with a private outdoor hot tub. Just 6 miles from downtown Gaylord, this Alpine retreat is perfect for year-round family fun. Spend your days kayaking, swimming, fishing, or barbecuing on the deck, then unwind on the dock or soak in the hot tub as the sun sets over the water. Whether summer adventures or snowy getaways, this lakefront chalet is the perfect Up North escape. The Space Enjoy the peace and tranquility of Lake Arrowhead at this newer, cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bath chalet with breathtaking views from the floor-to-ceiling wall of windows. Stay cool with central A/C in summer, and cozy in winter with the wood stove. Just minutes from golf, hiking, and biking trails, and only 6 miles from downtown Gaylord, this chalet is perfectly located for four-season adventure. After a day outdoors, relax with a BBQ on the deck, stargazing by the fire pit, or soaking in the private hot tub. Kitchen & Dining Fully equipped kitchen with newer appliances Cookware, bakeware, utensils, spices, dishware & flatware Dining table for 6 upstairs Walkout basement with additional dining table for 4 Kitchen linens provided Bedrooms & Bathrooms Master Bedroom (Upstairs): Queen bed + private full bath with shower/tub Bedroom 2 (Main Floor): Queen bed Bedroom 3 (Main Floor): Queen bed + bunk (2 twins) + single twin – perfect kids’ room! Bathroom 2 (Main Floor): Full bath with shower/tub All linens, pillows, blankets, towels & washcloths provided Entertainment & Comfort High-speed WiFi throughout Living Room: 60" Smart Samsung TV (200+ live channels & streaming) Basement: 36" HD TV with Fire Stick, pool table, couches & card table Wood stove for guest use (bring your own firewood) Lake Life & Outdoor Fun Private sandy beach with 4 kayaks, paddles & life jackets Large deck facing the lake with patio dining & propane BBQ grill (extra tank included) Year-round hot tub overlooking the water Dock for fishing or swimming (bass, perch, pike, bluegill & more) Lakeside fire pit with chairs (bring firewood) Crystal-clear waters perfect for fishing & paddling Nearby Adventures Downtown Gaylord (6 miles): dining, shopping & the Alpine Village charm Golf: 25+ courses within 15–20 minutes, including championship courses Hiking/Biking: Endless nearby trails for all ages and skill levels Elk Viewing: Behind Jay’s Sporting Goods Day Trips: Petoskey (35 min), Traverse City (45 min), Mackinaw City (1 hr), Boyne Mountain (25 min) Winter Wonderland 180+ inches of annual snowfall in Michigan’s Snow Belt Snowmobiling: Ride straight from the chalet to DNR Trail #4 (no trailering!) Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing & nearby ski hills 4WD/AWD strongly recommended in winter Association Amenities (Walking Distance / Small Fee) Summer: Heated outdoor pool, pickleball, basketball, playground Year-Round Clubhouse: Indoor pool, hot tub, fitness area & game courts (set up in advance, approx. $10/person/day, paid onsite) Rainy Day & Family Fun Bowling, cinema, Otsego County Sportsplex (swim & skate), Call of the Wild Museum, Energy Outlet Playground, mini golf, go-karts & more Birdwatcher’s paradise: Bald eagles, loons, ducks, hummingbirds, pileated woodpeckers Spring: Morel mushroom hunting right in the nearby woods Things to Note Stairs: Chalet has stairs to entry & 3 levels inside (built-in stair-master!) Parking: Space for up to 3 vehicles. Trailers must be approved in advance. Overflow parking available at private association lot with lights & cameras (please ask). Whether you’re here for summer sunsets, snowy adventures, or fall colors, The Bear’s Den Chalet is your perfect Up North getaway. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - No elevator - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No Smoking Cottage-Thank you! ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping mall - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Heated pool - Kayak - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20050000/20041100/20041038/5a3e12bf.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sunset Beach Chalet with Hot Tub & Fire Pit Near Hiking, Skiing & Snowmobiling Lake Arrowhead - Pool - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer 9.8 Exceptional 80 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-17&endDate=2025-10-18&selected=20041038&PinnedHotelID=20041038&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Outdoor spa tub](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102660000/102656600/102656596/ca11fb4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Up North Getaway: Cozy Lake Arrowhead Cabin with Hot Tub & Prime Location! 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Association reserves the right to ask guests to leave if required due to bad behavior-no refund ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: $25/nt/tax for 2 pets max with host OK ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Not suitable for infants for children under 2 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No Smoking Cottage-Thank you! ## 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 Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock 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 A car is required for transportation to and from this property ## About the area ![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%7C44.95386%2C-84.80711&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tnyzYNzTlCt9d6ef7y0iYFTBeYE=) Gaylord, MI #### What's nearby - Gaylord Discovery Center - 25 min drive - 26.8 km - Otsego County Sportsplex - 26 min drive - 26.8 km - Otsego Lake State Park - 29 min drive - 23.1 km - Marsh Ridge Golf Course - 30 min drive - 27.1 km - Boyne Mountain - 42 min drive - 49.1 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 92 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪deer run pro tavern - ‬22 min drive - ‪Vintage's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Settings Restaurant - ‬21 min drive - ‪Lake of the North Airport (4Y4) - ‬21 min drive - ‪Randy's Classic Cars & Trucks - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! have a pool? > Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools. ### Is Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! pet-friendly? > Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details. ### What time is check-in at Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling!? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! located? > Nestled on the beach, this Lake Arrowhead chalet is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pine Baron Pathway, Natural Golf Course, and Gaylord Country Club. Black Forest Golf Course and Big Bradford Lake are also within 12 mi (20 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! Reviews 10 ### 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 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 99 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. Apr 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb Getaway Very comfortable roomy and clean. Location lakefront with beautiful scenery ##### David G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KELLY P. Dec 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Merry family Christmas getaway Spacious area for family traditions and fun! ##### KELLY P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug R. Mar 9, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We had an amazing time at the ears Dwn rental. Great cabin an area, owners were great an very responsive to our questions. We will be back for sure. ##### Doug R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas F. Jan 23, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Place to stay It was so very clean and nice they have a nice place. Its the best place we have ever stayed. They have it all ! Thanks for everything Thomas and Sherrie. ##### Thomas F. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary B. Jan 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot The host, Dorene, was fantastic and so responsive. The house was perfect for our needs. Would certainly book with them again. ##### Mary B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail M. Apr 30, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family birthday get together Loved loved the Bears Den would stay again ##### Gail M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert F. Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary Escape Such a wonderful and quiet getaway. Absolutely loved having the patio door open and having to check to make sure it was open, because ir was so peaceful! ##### Robert F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley M. Sep 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AWESOME PLACE Amazing spot. Super quaint, easy access to everything, Gaylord is CUTE. The house is exactly as described. Comfiest pillows ever! ##### Ashley M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria C. Jul 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer vaca Excellence all around ##### Victoria C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy S., Brighton, MI Sep 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to relax Wonderful place to stay for the whole family. There is a lot to do if you just want to stay in, or Gaylord is a wonderful place for your shopping needs. We spent a day walking downtown, lunch out and picking up a few thinks at Meijers. ##### Judy S. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JP L. Jan 27, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect snowmobile cabin! Fun base camp for riding around northern MI. This one had great amenities! ##### JP L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April G. Nov 30, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Romantic birthday getaway Beautiful views, love the wood burning stove and the hot tub was the cherry on top! We had fun with the pool table, would be nice to have some new board games available. We would stay here again! ##### April G. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark P. Aug 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Description accurate. Nice place and amenities. Two minor issues: coffee maker is very slow & upstairs bedroom is a bit warm (poor ventilation). ##### Mark P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bella B. Feb 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The quintessential ski palace Dorene was so communicative and sweet. She made settling into our stay fun and easy. The place has everything you need for a nature-packed, activity-filled stay up north! Can’t recommend this place enough. ##### Bella B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan and Kari S. Mar 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful We had a great 4 days for Spring Break here. It was just what our family needed to unplug. The views were amazing, the hot tub a perk. And the beds are comfy too! We’ll definitely be trying to come back during the summer months. ##### Ryan and Kari S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### COREY A. Jul 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation! We had a great stay. The Bear's Den is clean and well appointed. We enjoyed the kayaks and swimming off the dock. We took some day trips to the U.P. and Petoskey and then enjoyed the hot tub and pool table when the sun went down. Would definitely stay again. ##### COREY A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Veronica S. Sep 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful house with a great view and lot's to do. This house is quintessential up north Michigan. Great amenities, everything you need to enjoy your quiet house in the woods. ##### Veronica S. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michelle H. Oct 18, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful View! The house/property was exactly as we expected. The lake and fall colors where beautiful! We felt like we were in the middle of nowhere - yet we were close to hiking trails and restaurants. Our favorite hike was the Pine Baron Trail system. ##### Michelle H. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian H. Mar 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin..very nice location Cabin was very nice, clean, and well appointed. Glad snow shovels were available, needed them to clear stairs , decks, etc. upon arrival. Didn't realize there would be 2 sets of stairs to get in cabin, but once we cleared them of snow, all was good. Beautiful spot, try to ignore the neighbors dogs barking. ##### Brian H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. Jun 20, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay! I have to say, this was THE BEST stay we’ve had at a VRBO! It was spotless (shout out to the cleaning crew😁), had everything we needed. The views were beautiful, and the setting was so peaceful. Communication was great, and fast. We enjoyed fishing, and the walks around the lake. We were able to visit Petoskey, Charlevoix (recommend the Mushroom Houses tour), Mackinac Island, Leland, Suttons Bay,and Traverse City. We can’t recommend this place enough! We are already trying to coordinate the rest of our grown kids schedules so that we can all come back together next year. ##### Laura W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica G. May 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday Getaway I celebrated my 48 th Birthday on May 10th. It was amazing we hung out in the jacuzzi, drove to Treetop resorts for a morning and had full body massages. Saturday we drove to Mackinac and went horse back riding on the island followed by some shopping. Then headed back to the cabin where we jumped in the Kayaks on Lake Arrowhead, lit the bonfire jumped back in the jacuzzi and did some fishing on the lake. This was an amazing Birthday, I can’t wait to come again. Oh and the host was very attentive to our questions. It was something to do for all ages 8 years old to 48 years, the 9 of us had a blast. ##### Erica G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary S., Chicago area USA Aug 25, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation Location! My adult children, my spouse, my dog and I had a fun vacation at the Bear's Den! The property was comfortable and tidy and well-equipped. Bath towels and kitchen supplies were abundant and everything worked. We enjoyed dining and card games at the kitchen table and lounging around the upper and lower decks. Kayaking and swimming on the no power lake was great and we enjoyed the quietude of the no power lake. We enjoyed a fire at the fire pit and went over to the nearby P.O.A. landing area to see if we could catch any meteor showers. (Not the best viewing this year due to the timing of the full moon, but we did get to cast moon shadows along the road to and from the P.O.A. landing.) The bedrooms were on the small side, but that's not where we were spending our time. The public areas on the upper and lower levels were great for talking, hanging out together and watching a bit of television. The location is close enough to town and other activities that we had no trouble filling our time or getting items that we needed. The grill was good to have for cooking dinners, but we did order out one evening from the Iron Pig Smoke House - It's yummy if you're a fan of smoked meats! The roads in the Lake Arrowhead development were well maintained. On our first night there, there was a rain storm that caused some wash out areas on the roads, but they were manicured back into place within a day or two. The other folks we ran into in the neighborhood were all very friendly. Although this was a bit further from home than we wished it were, it has a lot to offer for a great family vacation! ##### Mary S. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Enrique H. Nov 28, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Enrique H. Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Max G. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Max G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon T. Dec 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Christmas We are so grateful to Dorene for her flexibility when an unexpected blizzard brought us to the area early. The Bear’s Den was spacious and welcoming, with many lovely touches for Christmas including a small tree! The boys loved the pool table and we all spent hours in the hot tub as the snow fell. ##### Sharon T. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022