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# 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

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- 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. This top-rated getaway consistently earns exceptional reviews.

## Reviews

10

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## Popular amenities

- Free WiFi
- Parking available
- Laundry
- Kitchen

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## About the area

Located in Bear Lake, this guesthouse is in a rural area. Chestnut Hills Golf Course and Wolf River Golf Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Misty Acres Preserve. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and cycling. [Visit our Bear Lake travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Bear-Lake.dx6131211)

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Bear Lake, MI

### What's nearby

- ![Lake cabins abandoned on coast during winter with frozen lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6331735/386be914-2d61-41f4-9067-b7c598d1f4b1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Crystal Mountain  
20 min drive \- 20.4 km
- ![Arcadia Bluffs Michigan](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6257499/113d6bd2-d787-4262-9ca1-923dcfa9333b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high)  
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course  
23 min drive \- 24.0 km
- Glovers Lake  
12 min drive \- 9.2 km
- Chestnut Hills Golf Course  
13 min drive \- 9.6 km
- Misty Acres Preserve  
16 min drive \- 16.1 km

### Getting around

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

### Restaurants

- Chestnut Hills Golf Course  
9 min drive
- Iron Fish Distillery  
21 min drive
- Grille 44  
6 min drive
- Rosie's Place  
12 min drive
- Lake Side Cafe  
8 min drive

## About this property

### ForestRetreat Top1% in Ratings Close to Crystal Mtn Newly available Winter 2025!

Guesthouse in a rural location

Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at ForestRetreat Top1% in Ratings Close to Crystal Mtn Newly available Winter 2025!. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. 

You'll also enjoy perks such as:

- Barbecue grills and smoke-free premises

Room features

All guestrooms at ForestRetreat Top1% in Ratings Close to Crystal Mtn Newly available Winter 2025! offer comforts such as fireplaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi and dining tables. 

More amenities include: 

- Bathrooms with bathtubs and showers
- Kitchens, kitchenettes, and refrigerators

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- Available in some public areas: Internet access

### Conveniences

- Laundry facilities

### Outdoors

- Barbecue grill
- Firepit
- Garden

### More

- Smoking not allowed

## Room amenities

### Bedroom

- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- Bathtub
- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- TV

### Food and drink

- Blender
- Coffee grinder
- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dining table
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Stovetop
- Toaster

### More

- Fireplace
- Heating
- Iron/ironing board
- Living room
- Washing machine

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

### 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

### 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

Long-term renters welcome

Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector

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

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