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Uncle Pat's Bear Lake Cottage on Beautiful Bear Lake

Uncle Pat's Bear Lake Cottage on Beautiful Bear Lake

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View from the front deck
Looking at the cottage from the lake
Property grounds
Back door - road side
Deck on lake side.

Overview of Uncle Pat's Bear Lake Cottage on Beautiful Bear Lake

8.6 out of 10 Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Barbecue grill
  • Lake view
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Kalkaska, MI
  • Popular LocationTimber Wolf Golf Club12 min drive
  • Popular LocationAuSable Artisan Village21 min drive
  • Popular LocationHanson Hills Recreation Area21 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)49 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

Uncle Pat's Bear Lake Cottage on Beautiful Bear Lake

Relax and enjoy northern Michigan on crystal clear Bear Lake. 7 night minimum.
Spend your days on the water or on the sandy beach, Bear Lake is great for trout and bass fishing and is an all sports lake. Enjoy water skiing and tubing, there is a public boat launch area for putting in your boat. A paddle boat and a row boat are provided.
Uncle Pat's cottage is a family owned cottage built in the 1950's. It has knotty pine panelling throughout. Upstairs are three bedrooms: a double, a queen, a third bedroom with two twin beds. Clean linens and towels are provided. Kitchen is fully furnished with dishes, pots and pans, utinsels and microwave. There is a wood burning fireplace. Ample parking. Pet friendly with up to two dogs. Maximum occupancy including children 7.

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Property manager

Kimberly Beckman
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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Lake view
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
No more than 2 pets

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
License agreement must be complete and returned at time of booking. No more than 2 pets allowed.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Timber Wolf Golf Club and Grandview Golf Club. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.

What's nearby

  • Timber Wolf Golf Club - 12 min drive
  • AuSable Artisan Village - 21 min drive
  • Hanson Hills Recreation Area - 21 min drive
  • Rayburn Property Trail - 22 min drive
  • Wakeley Lake - 22 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dingman's Tavern - 4 min drive
  • Shirley's In the Woods Cafe - 4 min drive
  • Manistee Lake Inn - 20 min drive
  • Lalone's Restaurant - 20 min drive
  • U-Haulliquid Mirage - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Uncle Pat's Bear Lake Cottage on Beautiful Bear Lake pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Uncle Pat's Bear Lake Cottage on Beautiful Bear Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Uncle Pat's Bear Lake Cottage on Beautiful Bear Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Uncle Pat's Bear Lake Cottage on Beautiful Bear Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Kalkaska cottage is 6.5 mi (10.5 km) from Timber Wolf Golf Club and 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Grandview Golf Club. Twin Birch Golf Course and Grayling Country Club are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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8.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Charles h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful “up north” vacation
Wonderful cottage on beautiful lake. Had a great time.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bear Lake
Bear Lake is absolutely beautiful!!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quaint Cottage Experience
If you want a nostalgic cabin in the woods experience, this is the place. This quaint cottage on a beautiful lake was just what we needed. The water is stunningly clear and we had a fantastic time just relaxing with the family around a bon-fire on the beach, boat rides during the day, and plenty of games at the dining room table. There is a lot to do if you decide to venture out, but the lake is fantastic so there is no reason to leave. We took in some golf near by and made our way to some of the small up north towns to explore. The host was super responsive with any needs we had. Great experience overall.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scarlet K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very Peaceful
Cabin is located in woods at top of hill -- lake at bottom of hill. Beautiful & very peaceful. Did some swimming, fishing, paddleboat, and just plain relaxing by water. Owner is very responsive to any issue that may occur. Would definitely stay again if given the chance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marla W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful fall color tour vacation spot!
Our family really enjoys staying here in the fall. It is so peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kimberly Beckman

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I grew up traveling to Bear Lake and can't imagine not having had those experiences! We spent several weeks each summer there and used it heavily in the winters for snowmobiling. Great family memories and memories we are so thrilled to be able to pass on to our children! Hearing the loons call to each other, fishing, boating, camp fires with s'mores...and just enjoying Northern Michigan has created treasured memories. Our children are mostly college aged now and we still hear them say 'I want to go to the cottage this weekend'--great!

Why they chose this property

Bear Lake is one of the clearest lakes in Michigan with clarity to over 30'. Great for swimming, boating, fishing. It is an all sports lake. Can't beat Northern Michigan in the summer!

What makes this property unique

Lakefront cottage updated in 2010 with new flooring, bedding, dishes and other furnishings. A dock, a paddle boat and a row boat are on the property for your enjoyment. A public boat launch allows you to launch your boat. Great fishing, skiing, and tubing on this crystal clear lake. Canoe the Manistee (15 minutes away), 30 minutes Turtle Creek Casino, 40 minutes to Traverse City.
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