Title: Visit Bear Lake: Best of Bear Lake Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in Bear Lake](https://expedia.ca/Bear-Lake-Hotels.d6131211.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Bear Lake](https://expedia.ca/Bear-Lake-Vacation-Rentals.d6131211.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Bear Lake](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Bear-Lake.d6131211.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Bear Lake Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Bear-Lake.d6131211.Car-Rental-Guide)[Bear Lake Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Bear-Lake.d6131211.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Bear Lake ## Travel Guide ![Bear Lake](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/2371dca72477177e67f4833510cc6710.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Photo by Jennifer Holcomb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/872d4bd99941fe15aafe5bd4ec7d5a52.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) [Photo by Jennifer Holcomb](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/872d4bd99941fe15aafe5bd4ec7d5a52.jpg) ## Visit Bear Lake Things to do - Bear Lake Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in Bear Lake ![Motel Bear Lake](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99290000/99281200/99281122/14b209c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Motel Bear Lake 12273 West St, Bear Lake, MI Stay at this motel in Bear Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions James Lake and Chestnut Hills Golf Course are located ... 9.4/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews) "This motel has a comfortable, nostalgic vibe. The rooms are clean and spacious. We stayed in a King room, which provided plenty of space for two people to get ready for the day with two sinks available. There is an outdoor pool that appeared well-maintained, although we didn’t use it during our stay. ..." 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Bear Lake Stay at this vacation home in Bear Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Pierport Beach and Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course ... 10/10 Exceptional! (25 reviews) "Absolutely awesome. Nothing remotely negative to say. Peaceful, quiet, clean, everything you need." Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Bear-Lake-Hotels-Cozy-House-In-Historic-Pierport-Area-Just-A-Short-Walk-From-Pierport-Beach.h108267054.Hotel-Information) ![100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/19000000/18800000/18797500/18797452/5b7e9361_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 100' Prime Lakefront w/sandy lake bottom - updated cottage w/dock/boats/bikes Bear Lake Book a stay at this family-friendly cottage in Bear Lake. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and tennis courts. Popular attractions Chestnut Hills Golf Course and Arcadia ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (62 reviews) "Nice and cozy place, very nice location, Host was amazing with communications and answering any questions we had, lake is lovely" Reviewed on Sep 7, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Ludington-Hotels-100-Prime-Lakefront-Remodeled-Cottage-Wdockboatsbikes.h18797452.Hotel-Information) ![Sandhill Cottage, new 2-bedroom house in Elberta, dog friendly](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119160000/119155400/119155384/38e69b47_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Sandhill Cottage, new 2-bedroom house in Elberta, dog friendly Elberta Stay at this vacation home in Elberta. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions Betsie Lake and Elberta Beach are ... 10/10 Exceptional! (12 reviews) "This place is amazing!! Everything was super clean and very nice. The Host Erin was wonderful to work with. Her response time with messages was top notch. I would stay here 10 out of 10 times." 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