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Relaxing Family Vacation Home Steps from Lake Michigan Beaches, Golf, and Fun.

2.0 star property

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Sun-loungers, beach towels
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Bear Lake, MI
  • Pierport Beach
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Portage Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the area

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 13.2 mi (21.2 km) from Little River Casino and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course.

What's nearby

  • Pierport Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Portage Lake - 11 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Little River Casino - 24 min drive - 28.7 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 36 min drive - 36.7 km

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.

Relaxing Family Vacation Home Steps from Lake Michigan Beaches, Golf, and Fun.

Welcome to our charming country home in the historic Pierport Beach area, just 1500 feet from the pristine shores of Lake Michigan with miles of sandy beach. 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 snowmobiling, 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, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
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 transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • 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
  • Snorkelling 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
  • Unit size: 2,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Lock the doors
Place trash into the waste container in front of the small garage. Please move container to curb on Monday night for the Tuesday morning collection day.

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

Relaxing Family Vacation Home Steps from Lake Michigan Beaches, Golf, and Fun. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ifigenia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Secluded Location

My husband and I stayed at Phil and Jenn's place for a long weekend. The house is spacious and comfortable. The various porches, including the one screened-in porch, were perfect for viewing the deer that would come down the hill. Moreover, the location is just 1,000 steps from a beautiful beach, which I am adding a photo of since it was so perfect. My husband and I enjoyed our stay so much that we even added a day to our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Up north

Place was everything that was advertised, had the most amenities at a Vrbo I’ve ever been to so kudos to them I loved that probably most about the place! 5 minute walk to the beach it was beautiful was a little cold so we couldn’t go in, but definitely will be staying here in the future if in the area again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Thanks!

Great property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

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