Title: 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18800000/18797500/18797452/5b7e9361.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18800000/18797500/18797452/73533ad4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18800000/18797500/18797452/90-31163e7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18800000/18797500/18797452/9f54625f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18800000/18797500/18797452/e2340592.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled near one of Michigan's finest all-sports lakes, Bear Lake offers a secluded retreat. Explore the lake with the provided 14' aluminum fishing boat, standup paddleboards, or kayaks. Unwind by the indoor fireplace or outdoor firepit with plenty of firewood. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61002 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Parking available - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space ## 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. ### 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes Enjoy one of Michigan's finest all-sports lakes in a secluded setting, with undeveloped lots on all sides (effectively 300' of private lake frontage). Our rustic/retro cottage kitchen, bathroom and powder room are all updated. Included at no extra charge is the use of our 14' aluminum fishing boat w/outboard motor & plenty of gas, standup paddleboards, kayaks, bicycles, and plenty of firewood for our indoor fireplace and outdoor firepit. (Dock and fishing boat are available around May 1 - November 1, but are removed during the other colder months.) (Note: this is just 1 of about 5-10 "Bear Lake"s in the state of Michigan. Ours is the largest one, located in Manistee County, Bear Lake/Pleasanton Townships, south of Traverse City and north of Manistee, on U.S. 31.) ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Stereo - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Free firewood - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - 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. - 1 accessible parking space - 2 steps to reach entrance - Area rugs in public areas - No elevator (single-level property) - Single level property - Smooth flooring in public areas - Thin carpet in public areas - Wheelchair accessibility - Wheelchair-accessible parking - Wheelchair-accessible van parking - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking indoors; outside is fine of course. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Boat - Kayak - Tennis - Water sports equipment - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bicycle parking - Bicycles - Garden - Housekeeping (on request) - Recycling - Unit size: 1,002 square feet ## Similar properties ![Sun loungers, beach towels](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/109000000/108270000/108267100/108267054/72b33727.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Relaxing Family Vacation Home Steps from Lake Michigan Beaches, Golf, and Fun. 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as 100' Prime Lakefront Rustic Cottage W/dock Boats Bear Lake 100' Prime Lakefront Rustic W/dock Boats Bear Lake 100' Prime Lakefront - Rustic Cottage W/dock, Boats Bear Lake 100' Prime Lakefront Rustic W/dock Boats 100' Prime Lakefront Rustic Cottage W/dock Boats Cottage 100' Prime Lakefront - Rustic Cottage W/dock, Boats 100' Prime Lakefront Remodeled Cottage W/dock Boats 100' Prime Lakefront Remodeled Cottage W/dock/boats/bikes ## 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%7C44.44228%2C-86.16832&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=VmzhOTO-nBYF047BEH8nxEEoQuM=) Bear Lake, MI #### What's nearby - Chestnut Hills Golf Course - 11 min drive - 10.1 km - Wolf River Golf Park - 14 min drive - 11.1 km - Glovers Lake - 14 min drive - 15.1 km - Pierport Beach - 17 min drive - 13.3 km - Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 17 min drive - 11.9 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 27 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬11 min drive - ‪MT Plate Diner - ‬15 min drive - ‪Rosie's Place - ‬15 min drive - ‪Grille 44 - ‬9 min drive - ‪Ketch 22 Food Truck - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes located? > Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course, Pierport Beach, and Lake Michigan. 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