Title: Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=20040975&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! Family-friendly chalet on the beach, with water park ## Photo gallery for Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! ![Outdoor dining - Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! (Gaylord)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20050000/20041000/20040975/1ebf61c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! 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(Gaylord)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20050000/20041000/20040975/a51bc6b8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of Lake Arrowhead at this charming 3-bedroom, 2-bath Gaylord chalet. With a private hot tub, deck, and dock on the lake's edge, enjoy kayaking or fishing right from your doorstep. The chalet also features a well-equipped kitchen with dining areas for indoor meals and outdoor BBQs on the patio. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire chalet 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 112500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Pet-friendly ## 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. ### Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! \*\*Same day booking? Send us a message as we can accept, VRBO does not accept same day bookings, we can verify that same day is available when you message us and fix dates accordingly!\*\* The Space Welcome to The Bear’s Den Chalet, a cozy yet modern 3-bed, 2-bath retreat overlooking beautiful Lake Arrowhead. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase stunning lake views year-round—stay cool with central A/C in summer, or warm up by the wood stove during snowy winter nights. Perfectly located just 6 miles from downtown Gaylord and minutes from golf, hiking, and biking, this chalet offers the ideal base for four-season adventure. After a day outdoors, unwind with a BBQ on the deck, stargaze by the lakeside fire pit, or enjoy a relaxing soak in the private hot tub. Kitchen & Dining Fully equipped kitchen with newer appliances Cookware, bakeware, utensils, spices, dishware & flatware Dining table for 6 in the upstairs great room Walkout basement with an additional dining table for 4 Kitchen linens provided Bedrooms & Bathrooms Master Bedroom (Upstairs) Queen bed Private full bath with shower/tub Bedroom 2 (Main Floor) Queen bed Bedroom 3 (Main Floor) Queen bed + bunk (2 twins) + single twin — a perfect kids’ room! Bathroom 2 (Main Floor) Full bath with shower/tub All linens, blankets, pillows, towels & washcloths provided. Entertainment & Comfort High-speed WiFi throughout Living Room: 60" Samsung Smart TV (200+ live channels + streaming) Basement: 36" HD TV with Fire Stick, pool table, couches & card table Wood stove available for use (please bring your own firewood) Lake Life & Outdoor Fun Private sandy beach 4 kayaks with paddles & life jackets Large lake-facing deck with patio dining and propane BBQ grill (extra tank included) Year-round hot tub overlooking the lake Dock for swimming or fishing (bass, perch, pike, bluegill & more) Lakeside fire pit with chairs (bring firewood) Crystal-clear waters ideal for fishing, paddling & relaxing Nearby Adventures Downtown Gaylord (6 miles): restaurants, shops & Alpine Village charm Golf: 25+ courses within 15–20 minutes, including championship courses Trails: Endless hiking & biking options for all skill levels Elk Viewing: Behind Jay’s Sporting Goods Day Trips: Petoskey – 35 min Traverse City – 45 min Mackinaw City – 1 hr Boyne Mountain – 25 min Winter Wonderland Located in Michigan’s Snow Belt with 180+ inches of annual snowfall Snowmobiling: Ride directly from the chalet to DNR Trail #4 (no trailering needed!) Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing & nearby downhill ski areas 4WD/AWD strongly recommended in winter months Association Amenities (Walking Distance / Small Fee) Summer: Heated outdoor pool, pickleball, basketball, playground Year-Round Clubhouse: Indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room & indoor courts (Approx. $10/person/day, paid onsite — please coordinate in advance) Rainy Day & Family Fun Bowling, movie theater, Otsego County Sportsplex (swim & skate) Call of the Wild Museum, Energy Outlet playground Mini golf, go-karts & more Birdwatching paradise: bald eagles, loons, ducks, hummingbirds, woodpeckers Spring: Morel mushroom hunting in nearby woods Things to Note Stairs: Entry stairs + 3 interior levels (your built-in vacation stair-master!) Parking: Space for up to 3 vehicles; trailers must be approved in advance Overflow parking available in the private association lot with lights & cameras Indoor Clubhouse Pool (all year): Includes hot tub & lazy river. Must be arranged in advance. Small fee applies (paid on-site). Open daily (except Tues) hours may change. Community amenities, such as the Clubhouse and pools are operated by a third-party and are not guaranteed. Availability closures or policy changes are outside the hosts Control. No refunds are issued for third-party amenity closures. Please note the Clubhouse is closed on Tuesdays (indoor pool) Whether you’re here for lazy summer days on the lake, colorful fall hikes, or deep winter adventures, The Bear’s Den Chalet is your perfect Up North getaway. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach - Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Communal pool - Heated pool - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - No lift - Smoke-free property - Note from host: No Smoking Cottage-Thank you! ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In the mountains - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near a zoo - Near an outlet shopping centre - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Heated pool - Kayak - Water park - Basketball nearby - 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 - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Rafting nearby - Rock climbing nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Surfing/bodyboarding 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 - Garden - Unit size: 2,500 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33500000/33498500/33498499/w849h564x1y1-d0fa0be1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sangria Sunrise - Lake Leelanau Chalet Cedar - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer 10 Exceptional 13 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-25&endDate=2026-01-26&selected=33498499&PinnedHotelID=33498499&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Golf](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/102000000/101330000/101322000/101321973/5cbefee7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Cottage at Glacial Hills with hot tub! 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Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Rules No unauthorized or added guests after confirmed booking, No Parties Reunions Campers or loud music Quiet Time 10pm-8am $150/nt unregistered guest/pets No barking dogs, pet contained on property, clean up doggie doo, no free roaming, pet off furniture/beds,Service dogs are verified/checked at check in Be respectful to home and neighbors as you are guests. Association reserves the right to ask guests to leave if required due to bad behavior-no refund ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation Note from host: $20/nt/tax for 2 pets max with host OK ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Not suitable for infants for children under 2 ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No Smoking Cottage-Thank you! ## 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, 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 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. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts A car is required for transport to and from this property ## About the area ![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%7C44.95386%2C-84.80711&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=tnyzYNzTlCt9d6ef7y0iYFTBeYE=) Gaylord, MI #### What's nearby - Gaylord Country Club \- 16 min drive \- 11.3 miles - Pine Baron Pathway \- 19 min drive \- 8.4 miles - Otsego Lake State Park \- 22 min drive \- 12.8 miles - Bavarian Falls Park \- 23 min drive \- 15.8 miles - Gaylord Discovery Center \- 24 min drive \- 16.3 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 67 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Otsego Lake Men's Club - ‬24 min drive - ‪deer run pro tavern - ‬22 min drive - ‪Vintage's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Osprey Grill at Black Forest - ‬20 min drive - ‪Randy's Classic Cars & Trucks - ‬19 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! have a pool? ### Is Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling!? ### What time is check-in at Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling!? ### What time is check-out at Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling!? ### Where is Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! 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 100 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### David G. 29 Apr 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Superb Getaway Very comfortable roomy and clean. Location lakefront with beautiful scenery ##### David G. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verna M. 12 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy It was very pretty and peaceful!! We enjoyed our stay!! Dorene was great with staying in communication and answering any questions I had about our stay. She also provided a lot of recommendations!! The binders of information that are at the house are very useful! Thank you for everything!! ##### Verna M. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### KELLY P. 31 Dec 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Merry family Christmas getaway Spacious area for family traditions and fun! ##### KELLY P. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Doug R. 9 Mar 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay We had an amazing time at the ears Dwn rental. Great cabin an area, owners were great an very responsive to our questions. We will be back for sure. ##### Doug R. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary B. 19 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great spot The host, Dorene, was fantastic and so responsive. The house was perfect for our needs. Would certainly book with them again. ##### Mary B. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### James C., Perrysburg, Ohio 9 Oct 2016 #### Great Cabin! Cabin was in excellent condition. It has a great view of the lake and a relaxing atmosphere. ##### James C. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas F. 23 Jan 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Place to stay It was so very clean and nice they have a nice place. Its the best place we have ever stayed. They have it all ! Thanks for everything Thomas and Sherrie. ##### Thomas F. Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Gail M. 30 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family birthday get together Loved loved the Bears Den would stay again ##### Gail M. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley M. 30 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### AWESOME PLACE Amazing spot. Super quaint, easy access to everything, Gaylord is CUTE. The house is exactly as described. Comfiest pillows ever! ##### Ashley M. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judy S., Brighton, MI 18 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to relax Wonderful place to stay for the whole family. There is a lot to do if you just want to stay in, or Gaylord is a wonderful place for your shopping needs. We spent a day walking downtown, lunch out and picking up a few thinks at Meijers. ##### Judy S. Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### COREY A. 10 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Vacation! We had a great stay. The Bear's Den is clean and well appointed. We enjoyed the kayaks and swimming off the dock. We took some day trips to the U.P. and Petoskey and then enjoyed the hot tub and pool table when the sun went down. Would definitely stay again. ##### COREY A. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### JP L. 27 Jan 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect snowmobile cabin! Fun base camp for riding around northern MI. This one had great amenities! ##### JP L. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert F. 11 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Anniversary Escape Such a wonderful and quiet getaway. Absolutely loved having the patio door open and having to check to make sure it was open, because ir was so peaceful! ##### Robert F. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Victoria C. 13 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Summer vaca Excellence all around ##### Victoria C. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan and Kari S. 31 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful We had a great 4 days for Spring Break here. It was just what our family needed to unplug. The views were amazing, the hot tub a perk. And the beds are comfy too! We’ll definitely be trying to come back during the summer months. ##### Ryan and Kari S. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Bella B. 27 Feb 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The quintessential ski palace Dorene was so communicative and sweet. She made settling into our stay fun and easy. The place has everything you need for a nature-packed, activity-filled stay up north! Can’t recommend this place enough. ##### Bella B. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Brian H. 26 Mar 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great cabin..very nice location Cabin was very nice, clean, and well appointed. Glad snow shovels were available, needed them to clear stairs , decks, etc. upon arrival. Didn't realize there would be 2 sets of stairs to get in cabin, but once we cleared them of snow, all was good. Beautiful spot, try to ignore the neighbors dogs barking. ##### Brian H. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### kim z., Bloomington Indiana 2 Jan 2014 #### Bear's Den is awesome Bear's Den is clean, cozy and has everything you need. Firewood was all stacked and ready for us. Hottub clean and hot. Dorene great to work with. Lots of fun restaurants close by in Gaylord. We loved this cabin and we will be back. ##### kim z. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark P. 19 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Description accurate. Nice place and amenities. Two minor issues: coffee maker is very slow & upstairs bedroom is a bit warm (poor ventilation). ##### Mark P. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura W. 20 Jun 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Loved our stay! I have to say, this was THE BEST stay we’ve had at a VRBO! It was spotless (shout out to the cleaning crew😁), had everything we needed. The views were beautiful, and the setting was so peaceful. Communication was great, and fast. We enjoyed fishing, and the walks around the lake. We were able to visit Petoskey, Charlevoix (recommend the Mushroom Houses tour), Mackinac Island, Leland, Suttons Bay,and Traverse City. We can’t recommend this place enough! We are already trying to coordinate the rest of our grown kids schedules so that we can all come back together next year. ##### Laura W. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amber B. 28 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful experience! We had such a great week as our last hoorah before school starts. There was plenty to do with 2 ten year olds. We visited the pool daily, played games for hours upon hours, laughed and laughed. The view was so peaceful and easy trips to Gaylord and Boyne to run errands and visit. Thank you so much for making this property available to others. We came home with wonderful memories and hope to be back soon! ##### Amber B. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jen C., Harrison Township 13 Oct 2015 #### Birthday weekend! Great time at Bears Den! The house was clean, views were gorgeous and lot to offer from the boats, pool table, hot tub and games you really didn't have to leave. FYI if you have trouble with stairs there are a lot (thankful my husband and I had no issues with them, glad to have the workout). We are always pleased that we can bring our dog with us on vacation so thank you for being pet friendly! Thanks for sharing your beautiful home! ##### Jen C. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Erica G. 12 May 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Birthday Getaway I celebrated my 48 th Birthday on May 10th. It was amazing we hung out in the jacuzzi, drove to Treetop resorts for a morning and had full body massages. Saturday we drove to Mackinac and went horse back riding on the island followed by some shopping. Then headed back to the cabin where we jumped in the Kayaks on Lake Arrowhead, lit the bonfire jumped back in the jacuzzi and did some fishing on the lake. This was an amazing Birthday, I can’t wait to come again. Oh and the host was very attentive to our questions. It was something to do for all ages 8 years old to 48 years, the 9 of us had a blast. ##### Erica G. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dawn W., Longmont CO 12 Aug 2010 #### Absolutely amazing!! Dorene has thought of everything for the renters in this place!! We enjoyed our stay so much and couldn't have asked for anything more. What a great way to get away and relax and still be able to do it all. Typically you can sacrifice privacy when you stay on a lake but not at The Bear's Den!! You get the privacy of a wooded area w/ all the amenities of being on a lake and in assoc w/ a pool. We had the best vacation ever and hope that we can do it again and continue to make more great memories!! Dorene is the greatest!! If you are looking for a place that has it all then this is your place!! ##### Dawn W. This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Beth F. 13 Jun 2016 #### Wonderful, relaxing vacation! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Bear's Den. The house was clean and comfortable with a great view of the lake. We enjoyed the kayaks, paddle boat and row boat - felt as if the lake was our own. We never saw anyone else on it! It was very peaceful and relaxing to spend time on the water and dock. The hot tub was an added bonus after a day of traveling and sightseeing. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and I loved that the light switches were labeled! Very nice. Dorene was very prompt to reply to emails and made the entire process a breeze. We hope to return someday. ##### Beth F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016 ---