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A lakeside property with a dock, lounge chairs, and a boat.
A lakeside cabin with a deck, surrounded by dense trees and docked boats.
A spacious living room with a brown leather sofa, a dining area with wooden chairs, and a chandelier.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a black countertop, a stainless steel dishwasher, and a brick backsplash.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Place, Bear Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪54 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Kalkaska

With a stay at this vacation home in Kalkaska, you'll be on the waterfront, and 27.6 mi (44.4 km) from Torch Lake and 7.5 mi (12.1 km) from Twin Lake. .This vacation home is 9.5 mi (15.2 km) from Starvation Lake and 10.3 mi (16.6 km) from Grandview Golf Club.
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What's nearby

  • Bear Lake - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Torch Lake - 35 min drive - 32.1 miles
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 37 min drive - 34.5 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 45 min drive - 41.6 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 54 min drive - 49.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dingman's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Ole Soul - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Inn - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Waterfront + Dock/Hot Tub/Game Room+Pool Table/Pontoon for Rent

Escape to Northern Michigan at our waterfront Bear Lake retreat — a 4-bedroom, 2-bath lake house for up to 12 guests. Enjoy crystal-clear, spring-fed water, direct dock access, a private 7-person hot tub, game room with pool table and arcades, 3 kayaks, a paddleboard, and beautiful lake views. Relax on two walkout decks, swim right from the dock, or rent our 22' pontoon. ORV and snowmobile trails are nearby, making this the perfect year-round Up North getaway.

The space
🌊 DIRECT BEAR LAKE WATERFRONT
• Private dock with 2 swimming ladders
• Crystal-clear, spring-fed water
• Backyard leading directly to the lake
• 2 walkout decks and a master-bedroom balcony
• Public beach across the lake, accessible by car

🔥 PRIVATE 7-PERSON HOT TUB
Relax after a day on the lake or trails while enjoying the peaceful Northern Michigan setting.

🕹️ GAME ROOM
• 4-player arcade with 5,000+ games
• Pac-Man arcade
• Nintendo Wii
• Pool table
• Darts

🚤 OPTIONAL 22' SYLVAN PONTOON RENTAL
A pontoon is available at the property, typically from Memorial Day weekend through September, weather permitting.

2027 Pricing
$300/day
$1,500/week

Pontoon must be rented for your entire stay.

🛶 WATER GEAR INCLUDED
• 3 kayaks
• 1 paddleboard
Typically available from late May through mid-September.

🏡 INSIDE THE HOME
The open living area offers comfortable seating, lake views, and a cozy fireplace. The fully equipped kitchen makes group meals easy, while four bedrooms and nine beds provide plenty of sleeping options.

🍳 MORE AMENITIES
• Full kitchen
• 4-burner gas grill
• 2 Roku TVs with YouTube TV
• Wi-Fi
• Dedicated workspace
• Ample driveway parking

🏍️ YEAR-ROUND ADVENTURE
Nearby ORV and snowmobile trails make this a great year-round home base. Enjoy swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding, boating, and fishing in warmer months, then return for snowmobiling and winter adventures.

📍 CONVENIENT LOCATION
Enjoy a private Up North setting just 15 minutes from downtown Kalkaska and Grayling. Traverse City, Gaylord, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Cadillac, Bellaire, and Boyne are all about an hour away.

❄️ WINTER STAYS
Northern Michigan receives significant snowfall, and the driveway is inclined. AWD or 4WD vehicles are recommended, along with experience driving in snow. The backyard and lake stairs are not maintained during winter.

Whether you’re planning a summer vacation, family getaway, fall weekend, or winter trail trip, our Bear Lake home offers plenty to enjoy indoors and out.

Guest access
There is ample parking in the driveway near the garage. Please park on concrete driveway if it snows during your stay to leave room to plow.

Other things to note
Guest must follow lake rules.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony or patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a hot tub, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak

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)

General

  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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
Note from host: The house sits on a hill with stairs down to water

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 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

Waterfront + Dock/Hot Tub/Game Room+Pool Table/Pontoon for Rent Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everthing was great! Communication was spot on. The view is so beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful week away! The house came with everything you could need for time away from home. Kitchen and bathrooms stocked with essentials and lots of extra pillows and blankets in the bedrooms. This place is great for a big family vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Families Getaway

Had a wonderful time! Lake was amazing and very quiet and relaxing. Nick was very accommodating and easy to get ahold of. Family had a great time!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway!!

We spent a long weekend and had a blast from the moment we arrived until we left. The hot tub, fire pit and game room allowed to stay put with never a dull moment. The kitchen was well outfitted and we cooked all of our meals there. The view of the lake is spectacular, we were able to get out there for a nice walk on the ice. Timely responses on all requests from booking through the entire stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Island waters in Michigan.

This vacation suited our family so well. It was more than what we had expected. The House had everything ready for a wonderful time at the lake. Just bring yourself and a swimsuit. The kayaks and Paddleboard were a huge plus to our vacation. We also ended up renting the pontoon that was available with the Rental. Definitely a must for this Lake. Take it out to the sandbar west of the lake and enjoy snorkeling for different shells in a crystal clear blue water. The beds were also extremely comfy. The Hosts did an amazing job on making sure guests feel better than at Home. We will be renting this place out again for our next big family vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

It's a nice spot

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024