Title: Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34017200/34017124/4cbae29f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34017200/34017124/762d078d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34017200/34017124/0a669d1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34017200/34017124/82ac9231.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34020000/34017200/34017124/b703a10b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Adventurous travellers may like the boating and kayaking at this cottage. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear This cottage has it's own dock, a newly added metal roof with skylights, and includes a canoe with the rental. Beautiful 600 sq/ft Trex deck built in the trees high above the lake. Large 2 acre lot, so lots of privacy. Rental includes 5 watercraft at no additional charge. The breakdown is 2 kayaks, 2 fishing boats, and 1 canoe. The 8 ft fishing boat includes an electric motor. No mixing of oil/gas just charge it as needed. This cottage is next door to the larger Atlanta house., Papa Bear. Great for family re-unions or large groups. Papa Bear will be available for rent from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Located on Crooked Lake which is a no-wake lake, i.e., no jet ski's or fast boats. Great for fishing, canoeing and swimming! The house sits high on a hill overlooking the lake. Sleeper sofa and inflatable mattress sleeps up to 6 people total. Master bedroom has a queen size bed. Fireplace, fire pit and a deck overlooking the lake. Water craft included at no extra charge. Include all dished, pots and pans, linens, and towels. Newly redone bathroom with a jet tub, all new fixtures, new window and drywall. Very clean, light and modern. New wood flooring, new 49" HDTV TV, additional 38" HDTV for DVD's, 20 or so DVD to watch. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with cable/satellite channels - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Dock - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Printer ### Comfort - Air conditioning ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake ### Things to do - Boat - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Swimming 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 - Unit size: 900 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 21 ### 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 ### Check-out instructions The host requires you to complete the following before checking out: Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys Check out is 11:00 Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) Note from host: There is a $50 pet fee. ABSOLUTELY NO PIT-BULLS ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock 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 ### Property is also known as Cute On Crooked Aka, Baby Bear Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake Aka Baby Bear Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear Cottage Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear Atlanta Cute (Pet friendly) Cottage on Crooked Lake aka Baby Bear Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear Cottage Atlanta ## About the area Located in Atlanta, this cottage is in a rural area and on a lake. Garland and Fairview Hills Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Clear Lake State Park and West Twin Lake. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking. [Visit our Atlanta travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Atlanta.dx3000421315) [View more Cottages in Atlanta](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Atlanta-Cottages.d3000421315-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.97759%2C-84.15578&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4VWBCh3E0UHcXQr0k2pXjjkplyk=) Atlanta, MI ### What's nearby - Clear Lake State Park - 18 min drive - 13.9 miles - Garland - 38 min drive - 22.4 miles - West Twin Lake - 41 min drive - 24.5 miles - Little Bear Lake - 42 min drive - 24.3 miles - Wild Frontier Fun Park - 47 min drive - 29.1 miles ### Getting around - Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 55 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Burleigh’s Northern Bistro - ‬5 min drive - ‪Chatter's Bullpen Bar & Grill - ‬6 min drive - ‪Susan’s Diner - ‬6 min drive - ‪White Elk Coffee - ‬6 min drive - ‪J.D.'s Pizza Place - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear ? > Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear ? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear located? > Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 16 miles (25 km) of Clear Lake State Park, Garland and Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic. West Twin Lake and Brush Creek Mill are also within 20 miles (32 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Newly Renovated Cute Cottage on Crooked Lake - aka, Baby Bear Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.4 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 123 8 - Good 17 6 - Okay 5 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 2 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kent I. 14 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Crooked Lake Cabin was what we expected per the website - delightful. Very quiet pond with decent fishing. ##### Kent I. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas H. 6 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place! Excellent place to stay! ##### Thomas H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Scott R. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Crooked Lake Peaceful, relaxing stay. Nice accomodations. ##### Scott R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tammie H. 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful view for a peaceful getaway! The view of water is amazing. Being able to sit outside on the beautiful Trex deck (no splinters) to eat and relax is priceless. The cabin is cute and clean. Anything you could need during your stay is already there. ##### Tammie H. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike B. 20 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### MI Trip This rental was exactly what we had hoped it would be. Beautiful spot on a quiet lake! We loved it! ##### Mike B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy F. 25 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing cabin with a great deck and awesome view I wish I would've stayed longer. Great location by a quiet lake. Very private. Loved the deck and the cabin felt very homey. I would definitely love to book again. Had a lot of fun ##### Kathy F. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. 9 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable cabin with a beautiful view We had a very enjoyable and relaxing weekend. The cabin was very clean and comfortable. We especially enjoyed eating on the deck overlooking the water and having a fire down by the lake in the evening. Marc is a very friendly and accommodating host. ##### Susan H. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Kenneth K. 13 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Making Memories Property was beautiful and relaxing! ##### Kenneth K. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Cheryl S. 29 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great view of lake Very nice cottage. The deck was great. The lake was very clear you could see fish and turtles in the water. Watched a loon swim under my kayak. Very nice and relaxing time. ##### Cheryl S. Stayed 4 nights in May 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Barbara G. 7 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Baby Bear Beautiful view of the lake. Good fishing. The pictures donot depict the uncomfortable furniture in the house. The deck needed to be cleaned. ##### Barbara G. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David L. 29 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good time Family vacation ##### David L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Martin Z. 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Peaceful Getaway We loved it! The view, the deck, the lake and kayaks were big hits. Mark was a great host for a a peaceful getaway. ##### Martin Z. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joyce S. 15 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet Water ##### Joyce S. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ingrid W., St Joseph, USA 5 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing lake adventure Nice cozy cottage on Crooked Lake.otot boat for fishing, kayaks and a dock. Cottage was just enough for our family of 4. ##### Ingrid W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. 3 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A Great place to unwind The property was as described with a wonderful deck that overlooks the lake. Marc is an excellent host and will make sure you have everything you need to have a wonderful time!! ##### David K. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Emelia S. 23 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### annual trip we loved it here! We drove 9 hours from our home, but little baby bear was cozy and felt like we were at home. we definitely recommend it to anyone! It’s beautiful, the lake is amazingly clear. The owner stopped down and talked to us, he was super friendly! ##### Emelia S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### SC400Flawless 6. 21 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Paradise This was just what we needed to unwind. The cabin was perfect, and the lake views were beautiful. Loved hearing the loons in the morning with our morning coffee. Marc was a superb host. We will deffinately be back ##### SC400Flawless 6. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sherry S. 8 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little piece of heaven We were looking for a nice long weekend to unwind and relax… this place was it! The lake was peaceful and beautiful! The view from the property was amazing! Fishing from the dock and boat relaxing! Teaching our youngest pup to “dock dive” so much fun! The cabin has everything you need! Marc is a great host! ##### Sherry S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura C. 27 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quiet getaway What a gem! We were looking for a quiet, cozy getaway and we found it! The lake is crystal clear and the fishing was great! The cabin was clean and just perfect for the 2 of us and our dog! And the coveted gazebo was perfect for listening to the rain!The lake is very calm, perfect for a small boat. The host Mark was so nice and hospitable! Can't wait to come back! ##### Laura C. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Theresa C. 22 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Private, quiet and peaceful Very private, quiet and peaceful location. It rained most of our stay, but the lake and leaves were so pretty. We had games, puzzles and lots of channels on the rain days. The manager was very friendly and even left us a little gift when we arrived. We really did have everything thing we needed except for food. Thanks for a wonderful visit. ##### Theresa C. Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### Katherine R. 15 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness, communication #### Quaint cabin When we arrived it was very easy check in. We liked that it had all of the amenities that we needed and more. I wasn’t able to contact the host in regards to a few suggestions. My small dog was able to climb under the futons where she found multiple m&ms and ended up ingesting them. We proceeded to pull back the futon and vacuumed underneath where we found many more food items. I did email the host but with no response. The dock was nice to fish off of and swim. Very beautiful piece of property. ##### Katherine R. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christopher C. 22 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing Cabin Everything went great and the fishing was phenomenal. Definitely some of the best largemouth, small mouth, and pike fishing that I've had on smaller lakes up north. The fishing boat with a small gas engine was a nice touch and worked great for getting around the lake. The welcome bag of wine, meat, and cheese was great as well. The deck was a perfect place to eat meals and perfect having both a gas and charcoal grill on the deck available for grilling. Would definitely come back in a heartbeat! ##### Christopher C. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan C. 12 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect, peaceful getaway! We enjoyed a lovely, peaceful week at Baby Bear and are already looking forward to our next visit. Having the kayaks and direct lake access was a really nice bonus as we went out almost everyday. The cabin is well appointed but with the amazing deck, you won't be inside much. If we weren't kayaking we were sitting on the deck enjoying the beautiful view. The wildlife was a great bonus...the loon couple delighted us with their calls and long running take off's, and while kayaking Crooked Creek (off the lake) we saw a bobcat on the shoreline. If you are looking to get away from it all and enjoy the beauty of nature, this is the place for you! ##### Susan C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan F. 20 Oct 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### pictures don't do justice The only way to enjoy the view from the tree house deck, that overlooks the lake, is to DO IT! Couldn't have enjoyed it more. What a lovely and charming place! Cottage was bright and cheery. Everything was perfect!!! Quiet, serene and beautiful! Marc went above and beyond to make our stay one of the best getaways my wife and I have ever had. A cottage with a million dollar view! ##### Dan F. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Patrizia G. 14 Sept 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy cottage retreat Beautiful property overlooking Crooked Lake. Quiet and serene setting, nice deck and gazebo for reading, lounging with your morning coffee or afternoon cocktail. Rustic Baby Bear cottage has everything you’ll need for 2 people. Boats available for kayaking or fishing... inclement weather conditions did not per permit us to use them. Located 35 minutes west to Gaylord or east to Alpena. Friendly and attentive property owner nearby. Great getaway in Michigan’s Elk Capital...heard their calls and many owls too! ##### Patrizia G. 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