Bear Lake Retreat

This charming cabin w short walk to very clean, cute private beach and park on Bear Lake. Rural neighborhood but very close to shopping, supermarkets & great restaurants /bars! The house very clean inside/out & hot tub was icing on the cake. Wife & I would definitely visit again prob in warner time of year to take advantage of Lake too!!

We had such a wonderful stay! The Airbnb was clean, comfortable, cozy, and had everything we needed for a great getaway. The location was perfect for everything we wanted to do, and the whole experience was easy and stress-free from check-in to checkout. The host was great and very responsive. We truly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice, relaxing getaway. We would absolutely stay here again! ❤️

Where to begin, the property was beautiful and private. Short walk to Bear Lake, and reminded me of my childhood with the dirt gravel roads. The Jacuzzi was most definitely our favorite part of the home as we wanted to relax and unwind and the jacuzzi did just that! The inside of the home was small but enjoyable most of the kitchen tools were included minus the pizza cutter however it worked out for us as Twisted Sisters Pizza made sure to cut it just how we needed. The bathroom was perfect with the stool shower made it easy to shave and enjoy a nice hot shower. The one recommendation that I have well 2. 1. Add a covered area around the jacuzzi as we would have spent more time in it had the weather permitted. 2. Add a room divider in the bedroom for privacy. We were traveling with a friend and the area was hard to find somewhere for privacy to change clothes if someone was using the restroom. All in all we enjoyed the home very much and the host were absolutely amazing!

Such a cute updated bungalow not too far off the beaten path. The hot tub was really great after a long drive. We enjoyed visiting a lot of places a from Manistee,Cadillac,Mount Pleasant and Clare. What fun

Bear Lake retreat was a nice experience. The kayaks were easy accessible, hot tube was a great experience, highly enjoyed the streaming platforms provided. Cute cozy cabin. Kitchen amenities and utensils were super convenient. Beach access was beautiful. Instructions I wish I knew to access the beach, it’s about 2-3 house over to the right. Next to the red house you’ll see the pathway to the gate. I’ll be honest if you are a super clean freak, this might not be the place for you. We did come across stained furniture,blankets/towels, and even though it’s dog friendly you will come across massive amounts of animal fur in every piece of furniture from previous guest. Tip: I would recommend a couch cover. Overall, the cabin was a nice gateway for me and my partner! The kayaks is what really won our heart! Thank for that experience!

We had a wonderful time. The private lake was really nice. We enjoyed our stay and appreciated all the amenities. It was a 5 star trip! Thank you so much!!

Great cozy cabin on a private no wake lake in a country setting. The cabin is perfect for a quiet, relaxing getaway! The lake was beautiful, the beach was even dog friendly! The cabin was perfect for my family and our 2 dogs. We greatly enjoyed our stay here!

The location of this Airbnb was great. There’s a private beach, do remember to grab a key hanging right by the door. Directions on which way to walk to get to the beach would have been helpful, when facing the Airbnb you begin walking to the left and find a long road after leading to the gate. We enjoyed visiting the town Claire about 20 minutes away. The private beach was very nice but make sure you check the garage for kayaks that are conveniently on wheels if you walk. There is no canoe. We were unaware that the kayaks and canoes at the private beach were not the ones allowed to be used because we thought there was a canoe and had read they were stored outside. The hot tub gets very hot and was the best part about the cabin. There is no bedroom door which was really uncomfortable and multiple windows without blinds facing directly into the bedroom, my least favorite part. The silverware holder was dirty and so were multiple pans and utensils. There was lots of dog poop in the yard.

Very nice place would stay again

This is a great little affordable cabin in the woods! Very peaceful and quiet and there's even ducks and chickens next door which was cool. The private beach/lake was stunning and we were the only ones there when we went. Definitely a great option for a weekend getaway.

A wonderful stay. Just one night but that's all we were looking for was a little getaway from everything and this did not disappoint. Would stay again!

Great stay, great home! Clean and stocked well! Cutely decorated and very cozy.

Very worth the price! Cute little cabin. We stayed with our kids, there were some cobwebs places and most of the bedding was dingy. I think the cleaner they hire could do a better job. That being said being said, you get what you pay for & we’re not picky people. However, there are no outlets in the bathroom so something to be aware of :). Cute little lake/beach access a short walk away and overall a good stay

The property was beautiful and the hot tub was great. On top of that, the beach is a private little thing, only for certain residents in that area. There's a Putt putt place about half an hour out that's also really cool and fun. I will say, it's a little bit smaller than I expected (fully a me thing) and, if you wanted to sleep all 8 people, you would probably have to bring your own air mattress or two. It really depends on people's willingness to share beds. All in all, it's a great place to escape from reality for a bit and we're already talking about going again next year.

Great little spot for a getaway had everything you needed. Loved the hot tub was very clean!

Great cabin. Hot tub was nice

My daughter and I, along with our pup, had a quick stay with everything we needed and then some! Private stay and our dog was able to get out some energy after a long drive. Thank you!!

Beautiful cozy home. Lovely backyard with firepit. Extremely comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Great views. Perfect several night getaway.

nice

Was clean and a good space to stay

The cabin was very cozy and a perfect getaway !

We were very comfortable and happy at Forest and Flow's Airbnb. The house and grounds were maintained and there was more than enough room for 4 guests and a medium size dog. The place smelled and was clean in the kitchen and bathroom. The mattresses were a little dingy and the furniture had some stains but other than that everything was fantastic. It was a quick drive into Clare and an easy drive up to Cadillac if you're looking for a small town feel. Would stay again and recommend to friends and family!

Very clean and nice!

My wife and I had a wonderful time here! Kayaking was so much fun and the location was perfect! Would book again!

Great place for a quick get away!

Very calming out of the way stay, hosts very responsive and friendly.

Such a peaceful stay! We enjoyed our time. Thanks again!

We genuinely enjoyed our stay here.

Stayed for 2 nights with my dog for a family get together nearby. This place was easy to get to, quiet, and comfortable. There is a full kitchen with a variety of utensils, full and single cup coffee pot, plates, and cooking dishes provided. A smart TV and AC until in the bedroom. Great location near a local lake. Would recommend for someone looking for something cozy and not overwhelming.

Fun little get away the place was clean and the beach near by was great for the kids and us to relax !

All my family was looking for was something affordable, a cabin with a beach and allowing our dog. There was a lot of activities to do in neighboring towns that were also dog friendly which was amazing and must have. While the beach was walking or short drive away it was only accessible with a key which was provided so the beach was pretty private. The fishing was of the charts within 10 seconds not even of casting there was a ton of bites. Kayaking was fun and the lake was wasn’t green! It was beautiful! While the cabin was part of a cluster of homes everyone kept to themselves so there was a sense of privacy, my family enjoyed the neighbors ducks quaking. We loved the stay, and if we had any questions they were answered within minutes which was amazing. We enjoyed the drive through the wilderness.

We had a great time! The cabin is adorable and is only a 8 minute walk from a nice shared beach on a beautiful lake.

My family & I had a good time here!

Great place - very quiet and private setting. I loved the beach access as it was a 5 minute walk from the Airbnb. Our pup loved it. Cozy, and comfortable, Robert was very friendly & proactive. Enjoyable stay! We will definitely book here again if we are in the area again! Thanks for sharing your peaceful place. :)

I stayed here with one other person and it was perfect. The house was clean and looked like the pictures. If we’re being picky though, the backyard still had dog poop throughout and there wasn’t enough extra toilet paper. It wasn’t a big problem we just walked around it and bought more toilet paper n such. Also if you’re planning to cook i’d suggest bringing pots and pans seeing as there weren’t many available or just plan to cook everything on the grill haha. Besides that, we enjoyed our stay here and would recommend to others!

This little cabin was the perfect overnight stay for my boyfriend and I! The lake access is just a short walk down the road, and the peaceful setting made it easy to relax. If you're into fishing or birding, this spot is ideal. The cabin itself had everything we needed, including access to all the major streaming platforms, which made for a cozy night in. The neighbors are fairly close and have ducks and turkeys that make some noise, but you can only really hear them when you're outside, it didn’t bother us at all. Honestly, they were fun to watch and added to the charm of the place. The neighborhood overall is pretty quiet, which made the stay even more relaxing. Would definitely stay here again.

We loved our stay! The beach area was only a few minutes walk down the road, & was very relaxing. We really enjoyed kayaking around the lake. This place is a great deal for a quiet getaway!

clean and quiet. Area was a little questionable but we didn't have any issues.

great little overnight between 2 cute towns. the place was more than accommodating for what we needed and getting to it was a breeze.

Lot of the houses around it were dumps But it was a nice place

Enjoyed our stayed at this cute cabin. Loved the pine walls and trim everywhere! . The bed and linens were so comfortable and cozy! The walk to the lake was lovely and the beach and lake were gorgeous and peaceful. We even got to hear loons call, which was very neat!

The house was very clean and very homey! The host is very responsive and helpful!

The cabin was exactly as described. All the amenities made it feel like home. I would stay again. Hosts were very responsive to any questions. Would recommend for a small family or someone working in the area. Only drawback was the geese,ducks and turkeys next door that were a little loud.

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My boyfriend and i stayed here to celebrate his birthday and it was amazing! less than a 10 minute walk to the beach area and the beach was well kept! the house was the perfect size for the two of us and our dog! a little bit of a distance to get groceries but we recommend Ebel’s in Evart as their selection was amazing and the produce was phenomenal.