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Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach

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A single-story house with a deck, a grill, and two lounge chairs. - Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach (Kalkaska)
A calm lake at sunset with boats docked at a pier. - Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach (Kalkaska)
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a clock, and wooden walls. - Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach (Kalkaska)
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a microwave, a toaster, and a dining table with chairs. - Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach (Kalkaska)
A living room with a plaid sofa, a television on a wooden stand, and a view of a body of water through a window. - Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach (Kalkaska)
Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach provides a firepit and more.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

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About this property

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 with two full bathrooms. 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.

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • An aerial view of a turquoise sea with boats anchored near the shore.
    Torch Lake
    36 min drive - 51.7 km
  • A beach with a lighthouse, autumn trees, and a cloudy sky.
    Traverse City Beach
    46 min drive - 67.0 km
  • A cable car system with passengers, set against a backdrop of autumn-colored trees.
    Boyne Mountain
    56 min drive - 84.9 km
  • Bear Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino
    38 min drive - 55.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    47 min drive

Restaurants

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

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

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Bear Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of East Lakes and Grass Lake. Timber Wolf Golf Club and Pickerel Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Bear Lake Kalkaska, MI Lakefront with beautiful sandy beach Reviews

8.4

Very good

7.4

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
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

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake

Beautiful lake, friendly host
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

4/10 Poor

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

2/10 Terrible

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 review

8/10 Good

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.