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Every season home. Snow to summer's glow. A lakeside delight. Feels just right.

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Property grounds
Exterior
TV, fireplace, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Bear Lake, MI
  • Chestnut Hills Golf Course
    13 min drive
  • Arcadia Dunes
    16 min drive
  • Grille 44
    8 min drive
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    26 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

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

Every season home. Snow to summer's glow. A lakeside delight. Feels just right.

This family-owned property is the place to create memories of water play and snow play, or just gaze and while away the days. The ground floor is an open place to gather, prepare meals in a galley style kitchen, gather around the dining table, and relate the fun of the day. The ground floor has two full baths and a master bedroom with a grand view of the lake. The upper level is a loft-like sleeping area with three rooms; queen size bedroom, two twin bed room, and a bunk room. The upper level has a half bath with a sink and toilet.
The property has a perfect sandy beach for child play and access for kayaks and canoes to be easily slipped into and out of the water. The dock provides easy access into the water with a ladder to the beautiful soft sandy bottom of the lake. The dock also serves for the perfect place to start the day with a cup of coffee or end the day with a beverage.
The expansive front deck offers plenty of space to lounge, lunch, or dine with a crowd. The deck to the dock is nicely connected with a soft green lawn with shade and sun.
The "Wade on Inn" is a place to stay to play, repose, explore, invigorate, and restore. For more details go to www.wadeoninn.com
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Chestnut Hills Golf Course. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • 13 minutes by car from Glovers Lake and 13 minutes from Chestnut Hills Golf Course
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Sally K Monical

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach sunloungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golf on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking 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)

General

  • Composting
  • Recycling
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Unit size: 2200 sq ft (204 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Please Note that there is a $250 pet fee.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Every season home. Snow to summer's glow. A lakeside delight. Feels just right. Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 17 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Johanna F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great lake stay!
We enjoyed our stay and all that the cottage had to offer! Beautiful sandy beach and comfortable beds!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Stephen M.

Vacation with dear friends
Kids loved the water and adults loved the fire!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Kelly W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Not what expected
The positives: The property manager communicated well and the lake is beautiful with a sandy bottom. The outside deck is large. The house is stocked with towels, spices, etc. The negatives: The house is very outdated, minus the bedroom/partial bathroom redone/painted on first floor. The furniture in living room is old and musty/mismatched and very outdated curtains, etc. The fireplace was all dusty and old. The house, in my opinion, smelled musty. The silverware is ancient and tarnished. We felt it was needed to be stainless steel and purchased plastic wear. The upper part has twisty stairs that is difficult, except for children. I'm not sure how they claim it to be 3 bedrooms. It is almost like a loft they divided with dividers, and only one has a door that shuts. The pictures are deceiving about size of rooms upstairs, and the queen bed "room" has a divider. The carpet and decor upstairs is very, very dated. They also left soap bars in all the showers/baths that had hair on them. We thought that was not sanitary and gross. It was 8/8 people's opinion that having old family photos, family books, and family diplomas, etc all over the walls is not appropriate when you are renting your property out. I've rented numerous houses and none have had anything like that. Most have an owners closet that they take their personal stuff out when they use the home and lock it back when they rent. I think the house has a lot of potential if they make some much needed updates.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

steve p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short Stay
The accommodations were fine.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rob R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay as usual.
3rd year staying here. Great beach. Kids love it. Very easy to launch kayaks and SUPB. Hosts are very nice people. Dog friendly, just be respectful and use the supplied blankets for the dog. Looking forward to next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great location and quite…very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and beautiful location
Beautiful property and lake. Nice beach area, deck and fire pit. All the towels, blankets and necessities you might need are supplies. Great property manager (very nice and informative). Perfect up north retreat.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Just love the location and the house! Perfect spot for a get away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place on the lake!
The house was very comfortable. Everyone slept well as beds were comfortable and the chairs/couches allowed for enjoyment inside. The listing was accurate. Quiet neighborhood. We had cool, rainy weather, but the dock and sandy area were nice. We were able to keep our fishing boat secured. The covered grill area was great due to the weather. We enjoyed visiting the towns, shops and hiking areas near by. We hope to return again to enjoy the outdoor activities available at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Long weekend
Lovely stay at a fun property right on the water at Bear Lake. Had a great time including playing the game of Life which gave us all laughs!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous Lake House
Wonderful location. Dog toys were very nice addition. Spacious and well stocked. Beautiful view! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan S., Jacksonville, FL

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Golf Trip
Breezed in for a quick weekend golf trip at Arcadia Bluffs. Great setup and location for our group of 4. Was able to checkin early enough before our Friday afternoon round, was able to make some great grilled meals after our rounds, and even took a dip in the frigid October lake temp. 10/10 would rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness
“We want to go back to Bear Lake!”
This is the chant my 3 year old makes every time we watch the slide show of our long weekend at Bear Lake, but I admittedly join in, too. I grew up spending a week each summer at Bear Lake, but it had been 20 years since I had been and I couldn’t wait to continue the tradition with my wife, kids, and in-laws. We booked this rental, and it was everything we hoped it would be. The house has a true rustic lake house feel that definitely adds to the “authentic Bear Lake experience.” The open floor plan and large windows on the main floor create a wonderful ambience with a great view. We loved the side of the lake we were on, watching the sunrise and sunset from the end of the pier, sitting next to the fire pit at night, listening to the neighbors music, and gazing at the stars. The only drawback of this property is that it doesn’t have AC. Northern Michigan is often cool enough that it isn’t needed, but on hotter days the AC was missed—especially in the bedrooms on the top floor. Overall though, we loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Tyler L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Arcadia
Perfect place to stay for a golf trip. Nice and close to Arcadia
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Logan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
This property was perfect for a relaxing getaway on the lake with friends! The hosts had so many personal touches, it really felt like home!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten Y., Naperville, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Quintessential Up North Experience
The cabin was perfect. A great amount of common area space - both outside on the deck and inside in the kitchen-great room. The lake is beautiful. Large wade-in area for the enjoyment of kiddos and the family dog. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

SHELLEY H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful family vacation.
We had a great time with our family. The house is big and comfy. Quiet area, great walking, nice little back yard for family time, games, relaxing. The only issue we really had was the circular staircase. It’s narrow and it’s easy to miss the last step which happened. The opening is small as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022