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Come spend your holidays at this cozy northern retreat just off Lake Michigan.

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Smart TV, books, stereo, computer monitors
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Beach view
    Beach view
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bear Lake, MI
  • Pierport Beach
    6 min walk
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    7 min drive
  • Portage Lake
    11 min drive
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    21 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Bear Lake

When you stay at this vacation home in Bear Lake, you'll be on a lake, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Pierport Beach. .This vacation home is 3.7 mi (6 km) from Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course and 5.6 mi (9.1 km) from Portage Lake.

What's nearby

  • Pierport Beach - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 7 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Portage Lake - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • Little River Casino - 20 min drive - 13.2 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 27 min drive - 17.1 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lakeside Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Grille 44 - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Glenwood - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rosie's Place - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Blue Slipper Tavern - ‬12 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.

Come spend your holidays at this cozy northern retreat just off Lake Michigan.

Welcome to our charming country home in the historic Pierport Beach area, just 1500 feet from the pristine shores of Lake Michigan. Nestled on three peaceful acres, this getaway offers the perfect blend of comfort and nature. Enjoy stunning dark sky views at night, ideal for stargazing.

The home sleeps six and is equipped with modern amenities, including laundry machines, a dishwasher, air conditioning, and ceiling fans for your convenience. Relax on the spacious screened-in back porch overlooking the property or lounge on the large front and rear porches. Unwind by the fire pit in the evenings after a day of adventure.

Perfectly located, you’re less than a mile from the renowned Arcadia Bluffs and Arcadia South golf courses, close to Portage and Bear Lakes for kayaking, and just a short drive from the scenic North Country Trail, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and historic downtown Manistee. In the fall, experience breathtaking tree colors in nearby Manistee National Forest, and in the winter, enjoy snowboarding, skiing, and ice fishing in the area.

“Nestled in a tranquil dark sky area, the property offers an unparalleled view of the night sky, free from the glow of urban lights. Armed with a high-powered telescope, stargazing becomes a breathtaking journey through the cosmos. On clear nights, the Milky Way stretches like a luminous ribbon across the horizon, while planets, distant galaxies, and nebulae reveal themselves in striking detail. The crisp, unobstructed sky allows for deep exploration of celestial wonders, from the craters of the moon to the glowing rings of Saturn, creating a serene and awe-inspiring connection to the universe.”

This is the perfect year-round destination for relaxation, adventure, and making lasting memories.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a desk and a microwave.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Phil and Jenn

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • No elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Local artist showcase

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Da B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This was a lovely home and we really enjoyed our stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sophie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Retreat
Very comfortable home. All the amenities were great. Nice how close it is to the lake. It was very nice to meet Phil in person. Will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
really nice place
it was a very clean house with everything you will need plus i would definitely stay again. thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024