Title: Bear`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=125047237&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire apartment # Bear\`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining ## Photo gallery for Bear\`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining ![TV - Bear`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining (Grand Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125050000/125047300/125047237/8e410311.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Bear`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining (Grand Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125050000/125047300/125047237/a81b06b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Bear`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining (Grand Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125050000/125047300/125047237/d72a9599.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Bear`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining (Grand Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125050000/125047300/125047237/fa8e6792.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Bear`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining (Grand Rapids)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/126000000/125050000/125047300/125047237/3266cb3e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Bear\`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining provides a firepit and more. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire apartment 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - 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 apartment to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Bear\`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining Welcome to the Bear\`s Den Cottage! Located on the northern edge of Grand Rapids, this cozy retreat puts you close to all the shopping, dining, and events the city has to offer Enjoy peaceful views of McKinney Lake from the living and dining room window and wake up to a serene pine forest view in the bedroom. Step outside to relax around the firepit in your private outdoor space—perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring. Please note: Bathroom access through bedroom NOTE \*Security Cameras\* The space includes a full kitchen, dining area, 2 bedrooms, and bathroom—everything you need to feel at home. Please note: the fireplace in the living room is no longer a working fireplace and is purely decorative. PLEASE NOTE SHARED SPACES: \- The single bathroom is accessed through one of the bedrooms. All guests will need to navigate through the back bedroom to access the bathroom. \- The central laundry and cleaning closet is attached to the back of the cabin. The Cleaning Crew may be in and out of that space during the day - typically between the hours of 11am and 4pm. \- Please note: the fireplace in the living room is no longer a working fireplace and is purely decorative. \- The rear parking lot and north driveway are for the shared use of our guests in the adjacent rental units please do not block their access or parking spaces \- Feel free to use the back yard space but note that this space is also for the shared use of our other guests. For safety and security of our guests and property, the exterior of the property is monitored by surveillance cameras. Please do not cover or disable them. We are happy to welcome guests with one dog. Please review our pet rules and let us know if you have any questions. Fully stocked kitchen with all the essentials Fresh linens and towels provided Sparkling clean throughout Smart TV with access to your favorite streaming services Free WiFi Outdoor amenities: Enjoy a private backyard with peaceful forest views, a fire pit for cozy evenings, ladder golf for a bit of fun, and a shared gas grill for outdoor cooking. Make yourself at home! You’ll have the whole cabin to yourself, plus access to the shared outdoor areas. Check-in is super easy with a keypad—no need to coordinate arrival times! I give guests plenty of space to relax and unwind, but I’m always available if you need anything. If there\`s anything that could make your stay more comfortable, just let me know—my goal is for this space to feel like a true escape and retreat. I’m available anytime for emergencies, and during regular hours for any non-urgent questions or issues. It’s super helpful to have good contact info for someone in your group that is staying at the property, just in case I need to reach out with important updates or to resolve something quickly. If we ever need to stop by, I’ll do my best to let you know ahead of time and will always keep any disruptions to a minimum. Step right outside and you\`re on scenic Highway 38—part of the Edge of the Wilderness Byway. This beautiful, winding route takes you through forests and lakes, and is especially stunning during fall color season! The cottage is just blocks from top local spots like the Yanmar Arena Event Center, the Reif Performing Arts Center, and the Itasca County Fairgrounds Park & Campground. You’ll also find easy access to gorgeous walking and cross-country ski trails, including the Tioga Trailhead just minutes away. Hungry or thirsty? You\`re a short drive from local favorites like Rapids Brewing and Klockow Brewing Co., the award-winning UnWined Up North, and cozy coffee shops like Brewed Awakenings—not to mention unique shops and more to explore downtown. Love golf? You\`re just 10–15 minutes from four great golf courses. Just so you know—there is an attached unit next door, sharing a wall with your space. For safety and security of our guests and property, the exterior of the property is monitored by surveillance cameras. Please do not cover or disable them. We are happy to welcome guests with one dog. Please review our pet rules and let us know if you have any questions. Please be sure to review all house rules when booking! Home is located in a peaceful & quiet community. All guests staying at the home must be considerate of others in the neighboring area. Noise disturbances will not be tolerated.(quiet hours are between 10pm-7am) Extra guest fees will be charged if more than noted guests stay the night as cleaning/laundry costs go up No parties or events Please return all furnishings to their original positions. Use only firewood that is provided or firewood you purchase. ABSOLUTELY NO cutting of firewood on the property or adjacent properties is allowed. No burning of trash or any other materials besides firewood. Keep all outdoor fires within the fire ring. All Guests must be registered, if the size of your party changes please contact us. Be gentle with our plumbing, please DO NOT flush anything except toilet paper down the toilet not even “flushable” items. No Smoking of any kind indoors. Smoking is allowed outdoors take care to dispose of any smoking related refuse responsibly - a $200 penalty will be charged for violations or debris discovered and disposed of by our cleaning crew. There is NO garbage disposal; do NOT put food, oil or debris down sink or any drains. Guests interested in booking longer than two weeks will be required to allow our cleaners to access and clean the cottage, at your expense (will be included in monthly fee), every one to two weeks for the duration of your stay. Schedule for cleaning can be discussed and a mutually agreeable time selected. No sporting equipment allowed in the unit. Please plan to store any sporting equipment outside. PET FEE: Pets must be included on the reservation and pet fee paid prior to your arrival. Make sure that your dog(s) are included on your reservation and the pet fee has been collected. The pet fee is $50 per dog per stay. PET LIMITS: We are happy to welcome up to ONE dog. Occasionally exceptions may be made - please reach out if you would like to have more than 1 dog stay. We love animals, but this property is dog-friendly only. Unfortunately, we’re unable to accommodate cats at this time. Thank you for understanding! PET RULE: Please keep your pets off of all of the furniture including beds. Clean up of pet hair from pet hair will result in extra fees Please make sure dogs are house-trained, well-behaved, and not left unattended in the home. If you need to step out, we ask that your dog be securely kenneled while you\`re away. This helps ensure a comfortable stay for everyone - both guests, neighbors and future visitors! PET CLEAN UP: Guests are responsible for cleaning up after their dog. Place pet refuse in a bag (you can use provided pet waste bags) and place the bag in the outdoor trash receptacle. Do not place loose stools in any trash receptacles. Please clean up thoroughly after your dogs, any dog feces found and cleaned up by our cleaning crew will assess an additional $50 fee per incident PET DAMAGES: Repair of damage caused by pets indoors or outdoors will incur fees based on the cost of repair or remediation PET RULE: LEASH / OUTDOORS: Pets must be on leash or in a kennel when outdoors - no exceptions. We do not accept any responsibility or liability for injury or loss due to inattentiveness of pet owners or interaction of pets with neighbors, traffic, wildlife or the natural environment. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the apartment: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### 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) ## Similar properties ![Property amenity](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/79000000/78090000/78088100/78088087/002fc133.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Best Western Plus Grand Rapids MN Grand Rapids - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included 9.4 Exceptional 523 reviews £97 includes taxes & fees 22 Mar - 23 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-22&endDate=2026-03-23&selected=78088087&PinnedHotelID=78088087&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Lounge](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/26900/26872/531581b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hotel Rapids Grand Rapids - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 9.0 Wonderful 797 reviews £77 includes taxes & fees 16 Mar - 17 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-16&endDate=2026-03-17&selected=26872&PinnedHotelID=26872&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100910000/100900100/100900040/d5745a16.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### My Place Hotel-Grand Rapids MN Grand Rapids - Pool - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 9.4 Exceptional 267 reviews £102 includes taxes & fees 29 Mar - 30 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-29&endDate=2026-03-30&selected=100900040&PinnedHotelID=100900040&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/30000/21100/21093/6298912b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Grand Rapids, MN Grand Rapids - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi 7.8 Good 1,000 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-26&endDate=2026-03-27&selected=21093&PinnedHotelID=21093&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Reception](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15130000/15129200/15129122/d52f02ed.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Forest Lake Motel Grand Rapids - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Restaurant 7.6 Good 298 reviews £79 includes taxes & fees 17 Mar - 18 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=15129122&PinnedHotelID=15129122&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Private beach, kayaking, fishing](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42170000/42162200/42162160/a4ef9b4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Blue Moon Resort and Motel Hill City - On private beach - Pet-friendly - Water slide - Parking included 8.4 Very good 150 reviews £83 includes taxes & fees 13 Mar - 14 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-13&endDate=2026-03-14&selected=42162160&PinnedHotelID=42162160&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Apartment (2 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/99000000/98560000/98553800/98553752/60f4e797.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pokegama Lake Vacation Rental w/ Shared Boat Dock! 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Home is located in a peaceful & quiet community. ### 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 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 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 property'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 476703 ## About the area Grand Rapids is home to this apartment. The Gilbert Mansion and Itasca County Historical Society Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center and Judy Garland Museum. [Visit our Grand Rapids travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grand-Rapids.dx1373) [View more Apartments in Grand Rapids](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Grand-Rapids-Apartments.d1373-aaApartments.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%7C47.25178%2C-93.52958&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=87cVZ17tei9r-AQey0Cz7KRMvic=) Grand Rapids, MN ### What's nearby - American Legion Memorial Park 6 min walk \- 0.4 miles - The Myles Reif Center Performing Arts Center 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Lost Creek Park 18 min walk \- 1.0 mile - The Gilbert Mansion 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Blandin Beach 3 min drive \- 1.4 miles ### Getting around - Duluth, MN (DLH-Duluth Intl.) 93 min drive ### Restaurants - Ravenstone Abbey 12 min drive - McDonald's 4 min drive - Casey's General Store 9 min drive - Florio's Grill and Tavern 9 min drive - Burger King 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Bear`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Bear`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining? ### What time is check-in at Bear`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining? ### What time is check-out at Bear`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining? ### Where is Bear`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Bear\`s Den Cottage on McKinney Lake — Cozy 2BR/1BA with Kitchen & Dining 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 1 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### James J. 5 Mar 2026 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great stay! Accomodations were excellent!!! Maria (Host) was exceptional! Eveything we needed for ammentiies were there. Price was very reasonable! ##### James J. Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026 ---