Title: Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=6059162&destination=Petoskey%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=74113863&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays ## Photo gallery for Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays ![Property grounds - Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays (Petoskey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74120000/74113900/74113863/ee2f3058.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior - Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays (Petoskey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74120000/74113900/74113863/89d1323c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets - Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays (Petoskey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74120000/74113900/74113863/c75800ee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays (Petoskey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74120000/74113900/74113863/9c895090.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays (Petoskey)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/75000000/74120000/74113900/74113863/8d41322a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled just south of Downtown Petoskey, The Bear River House Main House is a charming retreat that has been completely renovated in 2022\. With its century-old farm house charm, unwind near Shopping and Restaurants or explore the nearby North Country Trail. ## Reviews 6.4 ### Entire home 2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 71000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - 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. ### Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays The Bear River House is a century old farm house that has been completely renovated in 2022\. The Bear River House is divided into two sides: The Main House and The Honey Suite. Both are separate and private, or for larger groups, both sides can be booked. This is The Main House. It is just south of Downtown Petoskey near Shopping, Restaurants, the Casino, Petoskey Snowmobile Club, North Country Trail, Petoskey Youth Soccer Association, River Road Sports Complex, Bear River Canoe Livery, Skiing, North Central Michigan College,. Hospital, and Little Travers Bay. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing 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: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1040000/1038500/1038413/86195476.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hamilton Inn Select Beachfront Mackinaw City Mackinaw City - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Parking included 8.0 Very good 2,598 reviews £57 includes taxes & fees 9 Apr - 10 Apr [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-04-09&endDate=2026-04-10&selected=1038413&PinnedHotelID=1038413&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1043200/1043109/w1074h1077x0y0-5e429193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Bridge Vista Beach - 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No smoking of any substances inside or outside of house. This is not the right property for smokers. No pets or emotional support animals. Property strives to be allergen free. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 Long-term renters welcome 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 ## About the area Petoskey is home to this holiday home. Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center and Andrew J. Blackbird Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Boyne Mountain and Mackinaw Trail Winery. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Petoskey travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Petoskey.dx6059162) [View more Holiday homes in Petoskey](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Petoskey-Private-Holiday-Homes.d6059162-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=45.347607,-84.94563&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:syxsGd%7DmeO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%40U%3FW%40U%40U%40UBU%40UBU%40UBUBSBUBUDSBUDUDSBSDUFSDSDUFQFSDSFQFSFSFQHSFQHQFQHOHSHOHOHQJOHOJOHOJMJOJOJMHMLMJMJKLMJKJKLKLKLKLIJILKLILINGLILGLGNGLGNELGLENENCLENCNELCNANCLCNANANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBNBN%40LBNDLBNDNBLDNDLFNDLFLFNFLFLHLFNJJFLJLHLHLJJJLJLJJJLLJJJLJNJJJLJNJNJLHNJNHNJNHPHNHNHRFPHNHPFPFRFPHRFRFPDRFRDRFRDRDRDTDRDRBTDTBRDT%40TBRBTBTBT%40T%40TBT%40T%3FT%40V%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FV%3FRAV%3FRAVAT%3FTAVCRAVARCTCTCTCTARETCTETCRERETERERERGRETGREPGRGRIPGRGPGPIPIPGPIPINIPINKPILKPILKNKNKLKLKLKNKJKLMJKJMLMJKJMHMHMJMHKHOHMHMFMFOHMDMFODMFODMDODODMBOBMBOBO%40OBOBM%3FO%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAOAOAO%3FOCMCOAOCMCOCOCMEOEOEMEMGOEMGOEMIMGMGOIMIMIMIKKMIMIMKMKKMKKMKKMKKMMIOKMKMKOKOIMKQIMKQIOIQIOIQIOGSIQGQIQGSGQGSGSEQGSGSEUESGSESCUESESCUEUCUCSCUCUAUCUASCWASAWAU%3FUAWAS%3FW%3FS%3FW&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kOPUNkCc_H1Phm1ERx5HF9-ZiiU=) Petoskey, MI ### What's nearby - ![Bridge over Bear River in Petoskey](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561053922/12a51d3f-7cad-4cbe-8688-79bd7716f44b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Bear River Park 3 min drive \- 1.8 miles - ![Boyne Mountain](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6092399/083a4444-5cbc-46d1-8c17-e8c3da637172.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Boyne Mountain 19 min drive \- 17.2 miles - Bear River 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Odawa Casino 4 min drive \- 1.9 miles - McLaren Northern Michigan Hospital 5 min drive \- 2.7 miles ### Getting around - Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) 34 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 5 min drive - Starbucks 4 min drive - Panera 5 min drive - Mi Tequila 5 min drive - Applebee's Grill + Bar 5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays? ### What time is check-in at Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays? ### What time is check-out at Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays? ### Where is Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Main Side of Bear River House - Deeply Discounted for longer stays Reviews ## Reviews 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 0 8 - Good 5 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 2 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 9.2 Location ### 8.0 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Leslie M. 24 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Bear House The old farmhouse has been renovated with a cute bear theme. It’s location is convenient for trips to the beaches, trails and nice local towns. The only downside was the ventilation, with no A/C. Otherwise, nice dining area with games for families indoors and out, nice open kitchen and laundry room. ##### Leslie M. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Rick 15 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Good stay place was clean and was very close to the soccer fields where my son had his tournament. ##### Rick Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Christina C. 10 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location Disliked: Communication The house wascute and clean. We all had concerns about the stairs to the bedrooms. There was no handrail and the railing stopped short of being safe ##### Christina C. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Leo P. 10 Oct 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Definitely a clean house. Host communicated well. My coworkers that I traveled with enjoyed the property. Not far at all From activities/food. And for the price, not a bad spot. The only thing holding it back from a five star review, is the explanation more clear about sharing the entire building. Photos do seem to give extra volume to certain sections of the house. But not necessarily a bad thing just took us by surprise. We were traveling for work so really gave us a place to make our meals comfortably. And gave us a place to hang out at the end of our day. And again for the price, not too uncomfortable for sleep. ##### Leo P. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025 Verified ### 2/10 Terrible #### T R. 3 Jan 2026 Liked: Communication, location Disliked: Check-in, listing accuracy Our family stayed at this property over Thanksgiving. While the home appeared clean on arrival, we immediately discovered a significant bug infestation, especially in the second bedroom where our children were supposed to sleep. Pest control was sent out the next day, but we were unable to use the home during treatment, and no cleaner was sent afterward to remove the dead bugs left behind.Throughout the stay, we also experienced ongoing utility and maintenance issues. The water repeatedly went out due to breakers flipping, even when very little was being used in the home. The upstairs bathroom was only usable as a half bath because the shower rod would not stay in place. The downstairs toilet frequently gurgled and splattered despite not being in use, which created additional sanitation concerns.The final issue was the presence of rodents. The host provided mouse traps as the solution, but the problem continued. At that point, we felt the home was no longer suitable for our family, and we ultimately had to leave and stay in a hotel for the remainder of our trip. This resulted in unexpected expenses, including replacing over 500 worth of food and paying for hotel and dining costs.The host offered only one night’s refund despite the property being unusable for multiple days. I’m sharing this review so future guests are aware of the issues we experienced. I hope the host is able to address these concerns for future stays. ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/15142107-d9ab-4119-8b50-ceebeeaa52c5-1767467422911.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### T R. Stayed 29 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Leshunn M. 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Location Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy #### Hot There is no a.c units of any kind in this house. The temperature reached up to 98 degress with only 2 old box fans to keep the whole house cool. This house is not worth the money they are charging unless its in the winter time. ##### Leshunn M. Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Shawna U. 7 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location Disliked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Not what i expected. The owner messaged me about three days before arriving, saying it might be delayed because of a busy cleaning schedule. We arrived about an hour and 40 minutes late and still hadn't gotten into the house. At that time, she told me it would be available no later than 7 (three hours after check-in). At 6:50, I asked about getting into the house. She didn't respond until after 7 and said it wasn't going to be ready for 30 more minutes. This wasn't the start to the vacation I wanted. Once we got in, the place was hot. They had two small AC units that helped with the heat but didn't cool the whole house. The plumbing was so bad we couldn't flush the downstairs bathroom toilet. The coffee bar that they talked about had coffee and half-and-half that was bad. The location wasn't bad, and that was a really good thing for us. We will never stay again nor recommend it for anyone. ##### Shawna U. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Mark M. 4 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy House was very clean.Would have liked air conditioning in the whole house, not just the bedrooms.But slept well and location was very close to town.- Mark M. ##### Mark M. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### Keri S. 20 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location ##### Keri S. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ---