Title: The Bear Trap Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - 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 cabin # The Bear Trap ## Photo gallery for The Bear Trap ![Terrace/patio - The Bear Trap (Elmira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88190000/88181800/88181757/bf7a0445.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - The Bear Trap (Elmira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88190000/88181800/88181757/5c268a18.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Bear Trap (Elmira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88190000/88181800/88181757/1c3d65e4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - The Bear Trap (Elmira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88190000/88181800/88181757/32019951.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Bear Trap (Elmira)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/89000000/88190000/88181800/88181757/23782587.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies In a secluded, 10-acre woodland setting, The Bear Trap offers a cozy retreat amidst the pines. Wake up to fresh air and morning coffee on the patio or explore nearby snowmobile trails in winter. This studio cabin features WiFi access, a smart TV, kitchenette with essentials and shared laundry facilities next door. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 1 bathroomSleeps 3 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Bear Trap The Bear Trap, cozy, little cabin is surrounded amongst 10 secluded acres of hard woods and pines. It shares the property with two other cabins. Here, you'll want to wake up early and sit on the patio with a cup of coffee enjoying the morning fresh air. Take a stroll down the hand made trails system by walking, snowshoeing or even cross country skiing on them too. With plenty of space, bring up your toys and go on nearby snowmobile trails in the winter time or side x side in the off seasons! The Bear Trap can accommodate up to 3 people comfortably in its studio style cabin layout with a twin over full size bunk bed in the living room. It offers Wifi access for mobile devices and a smart TV inside the cabin. It also gives you a half size Kitchen with silverware, plates, glasses, coffee maker, hot plate, pots, pans along with a few pantry staples, a refrigerator along with a microwave. If you’d like something a little larger with baking options, there is a communal kitchen is just next door for our guests to utilize and enjoy that offers a full size kitchen and also laundry that is shared amongst a second cabin on the property. So, gather your loved ones around the yard to enjoy a summertime grill out. Let the kids run off some energy. Then as the evening starts, light the bonfire up to toast marshmallows amongst the stars. Be with family and friends again. Take a break and enjoy your retreat. (I recommend bringing picnic/disposable plates, cups, silverware if eating outside) Before you leave, relax and rejoice on your days of adventure with family and friends. End your trip with a walk and listen to nature. Welcome to The Bear Trap where it may be little, but it's full of memories. \*Hot tub and Communal Kitchen are shared with the Buck Shack Cabin \*Local surroundings/attractions include... \-Gaylord. 20 minutes (Treetops Resort, Gulf, Restaurants) \-Bellaire. 30 minutes (Shanty Creek Skiing. Shorts Brewery. Biking trails) \-Alden. 30 minutes (Shops) \-Torch Lake. 30 minutes \-Traverse City. 1hr (Restaurants. Biking trails. Shopping. Site Seeing) \-Mackinaw Bridge 1hr 10 minutes. (Restaurants. Historic Site Seeing.) ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Ski-in/ski-out access - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Ice maker - Kitchenette - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Location highlights - In a rural location - In the city centre - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - Next to a golf course - On a lake - On a river ### Things to do - Ski-in/ski-out access - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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 - Garden ## Similar properties ![Apartment (3 Bedrooms) | Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93610000/93600800/93600720/bd3ed857.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Ski-in/ski-out! 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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 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 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. ## About the area Located in Elmira, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Gaylord Country Club and Bavarian Falls Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marvin Memorial Nature Preserve and Otsego Lake State Park. Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Bear Trap Reviews ## Reviews ### 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) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tami R. 13 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful place to stay I highly recommend staying here. It was a home away from home. Jamie put much thought into this place and it shows. From the basic kitchen staples in case you forgot them to the ease of check in and out. I will be staying here again. ##### Tami R. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Taaya W. 19 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Jamie was super communicative and welcoming. Everything was clean and stocked. The hot tub was clean and a SUPER nice bonus. The location was right in between the activities we had planned. It felt like a secluded area but was nice to have people around us. I will definitely be staying here again if in the area! ##### Taaya W. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Phyllis M. 10 Oct 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Bear trap Cute, good getaway for two ##### Phyllis M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chad D. 28 Nov 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Post Thanksgiving Break. Really enjoyed the quiet atmosphere. Did get lost leaving on day one, through my own fault. It didn't really matter as we weren't going anywhere in particular anyway. Everything we needed for 2 was in the cabin. The community kitchen just next door would have supplied anything else that may have been needed and I might have to outfit my garage the same way... full stove etc. Lol. The only issue was spotty internet and the TV would lose internet connection. Didn't bother me at all as I don't care to watch TV but I realize that this could be a problem for other people. ##### Chad D. Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alyssa B. 29 Aug 2025 ##### Alyssa B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ---