Title: Bear Lake Dog-Friendly Home w Frontage, Dock Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk

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# Bear Lake Dog-Friendly Home w Frontage, Dock

Beachfront holiday home for sun and fun 

## Photo gallery for Bear Lake Dog-Friendly Home w Frontage, Dock

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- Overview
- Location
- Amenities
- Policies

 Bear Lake Dog-Friendly Home w Frontage, Dock provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi. 

## Reviews

10

Exceptional

### Entire home

1 bedroom2 bathrooms

## Popular amenities

- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Pet-friendly
- Air-conditioning
- Parking available

## Add dates for prices

Check-in

Check-out

Travellers

## About this property

### Entire place

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

### Bear Lake Dog-Friendly Home w Frontage, Dock

Private Family Home on Lake Street (US31) in the heart of Bear Lake - With a Dock! Property ID # 397894 – 2 Bedrooms, 1 1/2 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6\. Sleeping Arrangements: All bedrooms are upstairs and include a King with day bed and trundle in one room and a King bed in the other.   
  
This is a great place to stay for the whole family! Located right on Bear Lake, this affordable family home will be just the right place for you and the kids. Enjoy the private frontage and your personal dock right out the back door. This will be the escape you'll want to come back to year after year!  
  
The rental is dog-friendly! Feel free to bring your furry friend. We simply ask that you include your pet when booking. There is an additional $15/night pet fee which will be added to the stay. Guests will be asked to not let pets upstairs when not attended.  
  
\* This home is located on Lake Street, also known as US31\. The side gate and back deck is completely secure for kids or pets.   
  
AMENITIES INCLUDE: air conditioning via 2 mini splits, blackstone grill, laundry, two kayaks (with paddles and adult life vests) and much more. High-speed Wifi, cable and Smart TVs are included. Pack n Play included for little ones!   
  
The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, etc. and drip and k cup coffee makers are available for guest use. Additional kitchen items include dishwasher, toaster, microwave and more. Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies and soaps (not personal soaps), and a starter set of paper products.  
  
LOCATION: Only 16 miles from Manistee, 48 miles to Traverse City, 5 miles to Lake Michigan, 14 Miles to Crystal Mountain, and 40 miles to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, this wonderful location offers plenty of options for the whole family!  
  
The Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Promise: To our guests, we promise a memorable and stress-free vacation. To deliver on this promise, we are committed to providing:   
  
 \- Well-appointed and maintained rental properties  
 \- Attentive responses to inquiries  
 \- Exceptionally detailed cleaning  
 \- Clear and proactive communication at appropriate intervals  
 \- Properly stocked amenities  
 \- Access to resources for enhancing the vacation experience  
  
If we come up short with any of these, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly and we will make it right  
  
Check in time is after 4:00PM and check out time is before 10:00AM. Please note that we are not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures from May – September. Any request for additional time will depend on availability of the rental and an additional fee may be added to the stay.  
  
ARRIVAL: There is no formal check-in procedure. Arrival details are sent prior to your check-in date and will include the exact location of the property, parking and entry information. Guests will have a private, secure entrance and the rental is not shared by owners or other guests.  
  
DEPARTURE: We do have a very short checklist we ask renters follow upon departure. It includes making sure the property is left tidy, furniture is in the same place you found it, everything is closed, locked and turned off, and the thermostat is set properly. These items will only take a couple of minutes but help staff immensely.   
  
Please know that all rental policies and house rules are strictly enforced. This includes occupancy limits, age requirements, the ‘no parties’ and ‘no smoking’ clauses or any other rule posted online or within the rental. These are often defined by local ordinances, Homeowner’s Associations or other legal requirements and can result in fines or eviction if violated. We do not provide additional refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or early departures except as required in the posted cancellation policy.  
  
For safety reasons, there may be external security cameras in use. Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns.

## Property amenities

### Beach

- On the beach

### Ski

- Close to skiing

### Internet

- Available in the house: WiFi

### Parking and transport

- Parking on site

### Kitchen

- Coffee/tea maker
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Dishwasher
- Hob
- Microwave
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Spices
- Toaster

### Bedrooms

- Bedroom
- Bedsheets provided

### Bathroom

- 2 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Shower
- Towels provided

### Living spaces

- Living room
- Separate dining area

### Entertainment

- TV

### Outdoor areas

- Balcony
- Barbecue grill

### Laundry

- Laundry facilities
- Washing machine

### Comfort

- Air conditioning
- Heating

### Pets

- Pet friendly

### Suitability/Accessibility

- Smoke-free property

### Location highlights

- In a village
- In the city centre
- Near a hospital
- Near the marina
- On a lake
- On the waterfront

### Things to do

- Fishing nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Jet skiing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Motor boating nearby
- Mountain biking nearby
- Rock climbing nearby
- Snorkelling nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Water tubing nearby
- Wildlife walks 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)
- Fire extinguisher
- Deadbolt lock

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## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM 

Contactless check-in and check-out are available 

Minimum check-in age - 25 

### Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

### Special check-in instructions

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools 

### Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

### 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 

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 and a deadlock 

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room 

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 

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

### Property is also known as

397894

## About the area

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Bear Lake, MI

#### What's nearby

- Wolf River Golf Park \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles
- Little River Casino \- 16 min drive \- 14.9 miles
- Crystal Mountain \- 16 min drive \- 14.6 miles
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore \- 36 min drive \- 29.0 miles
- Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf \- 55 min drive \- 48.1 miles

#### Getting around

- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 17 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Chestnut Hills Golf Course - ‬9 min drive
- ‪Grille 44 - ‬11 min walk
- ‪Rosie's Place - ‬5 min drive
- ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬14 min drive
- ‪Miller's Northwood Market - ‬10 min drive

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## Bear Lake Dog-Friendly Home w Frontage, Dock Reviews

## Reviews

### Exceptional

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### 10

Cleanliness

### 8.0

Location

## Reviews

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Aaron H.

10 Jun 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Great view, very clean house and well put together. 

##### Aaron H.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

### 10/10 Excellent

#### Steve P.

25 Sept 2025

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

The house was in good shape and as advertised. It was pet friendly as they said and the house offered a great view of Bear Lake. The owner communicated with is often which was good. 

##### Steve P.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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