South Shore Bear Lake Family Cottage | Cottage in Bear Lake

10.0 (7 Reviews) |   3 Bedrooms  2 Bathrooms  6 Guests
Bear Lake Cottage | South Shore Bear Lake Family Cottage

3 Bedroom Cottage in Bear Lake

Sandy Frontage on Bear Lake, With Shallow Dock! Property ID#386667 – 3 Bedrooms, 2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6.
Sleeping Arrangements: All bedrooms on the main floor include King, Queen and Twin Bunks. Two children’s sleeping mats & portable crib also available.
This rare, family vacation cottage on Bear Lake has sandy beach frontage with shallow, walk-in shore perfect for swimmers of all ages. You'll spend endless hours outside with a long, shallow dock, big enclosed back yard and large deck. Inside, you'll find all the comforts of home with clean, modern finishes. This is a convenient, family-friendly destination you will not want to miss!
Property features high-speed Wi-Fi and Smart TVs (no cable), gas grill and central air. Washer/dryer, lawn games, portable crib, high chair and booster seat on premises.
The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep and barbequing on the deck. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glasses, basic spices, bbq tools, etc. Small appliances include VitaMix blender, microwave, slow-cooker, toaster and drip-coffee maker (as well as a Keurig) available for guest use. Also included: quality bed linens, bath and beach towels, basic house-cleaning supplies and a starter set of paper products.
LOCATION: Only 16 miles from Manistee, 48 miles to Traverse City, 5 miles to Lake Michigan, 14 Miles to Crystal Mountain and 40 miles to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes. This wonderful location offers plenty of options for the whole family!
Please Note: This lovely property is in a quiet, family neighborhood in Bear Lake. Parties and gatherings are not allowed. No smoking or vaping of any kind on property. Parking is limited to 2 vehicles in driveway.
The Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Promise: To our guests, we promise a memorable and stress-free vacation. To deliver on this promise, we are committed to providing:
- Well-appointed and maintained rental properties
- Attentive responses to inquiries
- Exceptionally detailed cleaning
- Clear and proactive communication at appropriate intervals
- Properly stocked amenities
- Access to resources for enhancing the vacation experience
If we come up short with any of these, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly and we will make it right.
Check-in any time after 4:00PM and check out time is 10:00AM. We are typically not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures from May – September. Any request for additional time will depend on availability of the rental and additional fees may apply.
ARRIVAL (after 4:00PM): There is no formal check-in procedure. Arrival details are sent prior to your check-in date and will include the exact location of the property, parking and entry information. Guests will have a private, secure entrance and the rental is not shared by owners or other guests.
DEPARTURE (by 10:00AM): We have a short checklist we ask renters to follow upon departure. It includes making sure the property is left tidy, furniture is in the same place you found it, everything is closed, locked and turned off and the thermostat is set properly. These items will only take a couple of minutes but help our staff immensely. Please be aware all rental policies and house rules are strictly enforced. This includes occupancy limits, age requirements, the ‘no parties’ and ‘no smoking’ clauses or any other rule posted online or within the rental. These rules are often defined by local ordinances, Homeowner’s Associations or other legal requirements and can result in fines or eviction if violated. We do not provide additional refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or early departures except as defined in the posted cancellation policy.
For safety reasons, there may be external security cameras in use. Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns.

South Shore Bear Lake Family Cottage is located in Bear Lake. South Shore Bear Lake Family Cottage provides accommodation, featuring Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Parking, among other amenities. This Cottage features Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, Parking, to make your stay a comfortable one.

South Shore Bear Lake Family Cottage has 3 Bedrooms , 2 Bathrooms, and max occupancy of 6 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated Cottage because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this Cottage, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. Cottage has a friendly neighborhood, and the Bear Lake has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the Cottage in Bear Lake, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

Air Conditioner
Parking
TV
View
Ocean View
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Bedding/Linens
Fireplace/Heating
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen
Laundry

Facility Overview

Air Conditioner
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • 2 bathrooms
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Living room
  • Dining room
Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Stovetop
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Microwave
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Spices
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator
Laundry
  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Laundry facilities
Ocean view
  • On the beach
Parking
  • Onsite parking
  • Onsite parking options include a garage
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Golf nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
Entertainment
  • TV
General
  • English
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
Security/Safety
  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 am
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed this property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room 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

Reviews

Juliann D.
Aug 9, 2025 11:45:35 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: Very nice home on the water in a quiet neighborhood. Great place to relax and good centralized location for excursions to Traverse city, dunes and other local areas. Check-in process was simple and good wifi access. Kitchen was well equipped with thoughtful welcome items. Great porches/decks surrounding property with a gas grill to cook out. Only drawback was we did not see a place to rent boats or jetskies on lake. I would definitely recommend this property without hesitation.
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