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Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach

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Nestled on one of the state’s cleanest lakes, this property offers a serene retreat. Enjoy beautiful sunsets from the deck, relax on the sandy beach, or take advantage of water sports and fishing from your private dock. With a BBQ grill and fire pit nearby, it's perfect for making memories with family and friends.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach

We are locate on one of the cleanest lakes in the state. Great fishing, boating, water sports. Private dock for your convenience. Beautiful sandy beach. House has a nice deck looking at the water with beautiful sunsets. Back bedroom sleeps 5 and has AC. Only 45 minutes to Traverse City and 30 minutes to Turtle Creek casino. Canoe liveries only minutes away. BBQ grill for your use, fire pit, picnic table. House will sleep 9. We also have a pontoon boat available to rent on site and have kayaks and a paddle board that we offer. There is also a private raft. All bedding is provided.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

About the area

Located in Kalkaska, this vacation home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hartwick Pines State Park and North Higgins Lake State Park, while Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights. With jet skiing, kayaking, and water skiing nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water. Visit our Kalkaska travel guide
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Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Timber Wolf Golf Club
    10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Au Sable River
    16 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Hanson Hills Recreation Area
    18 min drive - 23.9 km
  • AuSable Artisan Village
    19 min drive - 25.4 km
  • Grandview Golf Club
    19 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dingman's
    5 min drive
  • Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery
    19 min drive
  • lost forest lodge
    20 min drive
  • Bear Lake Township Comnty Center
    15 min walk
  • Irish Wolf Inn
    17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach 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 Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 7.1 mi (11.5 km) from Timber Wolf Golf Club and 10.9 mi (17.5 km) from Grandview Golf Club. Hanson Hills Recreation Area and Crawford County Historical Museum are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach Reviews

Reviews

Very good

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.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 13 reviews

7.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill D.

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

Beautiful lake

Beautiful lake, friendly host
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
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6/10 Okay

Janet T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Lovely lake!

Nice beach, clean lake. Cabin was a bit challenging.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

becky m.

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

1 week stay

The host, John was awesome. Excellent amenities and checked on us to see if we needed anything. Responded to our questions quickly. Water is absolutely beautiful and prime location. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Mary W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Hopefully helpful for other guests

The owner was great with communication and responsive. We knew that the place would be rustic but were still surprised. The kitchen was very small and not clean. The bathroom is also extremely small and the shower is elevated which makes it difficult for taller people to shower. Overall cleanliness was not great. The place does not have air conditioning (except for the room with bunk beds) and the weather was very hot for the first part of our stay and it was uncomfortable. The lake is a beautiful lake but we would not stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much. Perfect location. Super kind hosts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh B.

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

Fun in the sun!

We had a great time creating memories and fun times we will never forget and the host was very nice and helped us when we needed anything 😀
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denis S.

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

Family Time

This property is right on the water so we could sit on the deck and watch the kids play. The area is absolutely beautiful. John is by far the best property owner we have ever rented from. He provided a very stress-free stay. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mary D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Overpriced

Cobbled up 1960s house trailer hidden by siding, only had push button locks on exterior doors. No window in one bedroom, no bolts holding toilet, bugs, bad mold and mildew smell No wifi,and a window banger in one bedroom for air conditioning…..
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kara p.

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

Lovely time

Lake was absolutely gorgeous and clean. We had a great time on the lake. John was a great host; provided us items that the kitchen didn't have. He was available anytime. Thanks John for a great vacation. We cannot wait to go back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

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

Great times at Bear Lake

Great host, amazing beach, lake, and sunsets!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leah G.

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

Bear Lake Family Vacation

We had an excellent time staying at this property. We had 4 adults and 5 children and there was room for everyone. The kids especially enjoyed the dock and beach. Perfect swimming location. You really can't beat the location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

James M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

A week on the lake

John is the Best host we've come in contact with in a long time. He was there to greet us when we arrived and even offered to help us unload our truck. The house was old, but comfy. The beach was great and the water clean and clear. Dock was long enough to reach the deep water, so no worries. And the public launch is six houses away. Gas grill was available for use as well as a fire pit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan B.

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

Beautiful Bear Lake

This property is wonderful for enjoying this beautiful lake. The sand beach is perfect and lots of lawn furniture and water toys are included. It was very nice to have a long dock and the public boat launch is close by which was very convenient. The cottage is close to the water so the view was spectacular.