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Smart TV, fireplace, books
Smart TV, fireplace, books
On the beach, sun-loungers

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 11232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pool
  • Pet-friendly

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Gaylord, MI
  • Otsego County Sportsplex
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Boyne Mountain
    ‪42 min drive‬

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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!

Leave your worries behind at this spacious and charming 3-bedroom chalet, set on a peaceful lake with a private outdoor hot tub. Just 6 miles from downtown Gaylord, this Alpine retreat is perfect for year-round family fun. Spend your days kayaking, swimming, fishing, or barbecuing on the deck, then unwind on the dock or soak in the hot tub as the sun sets over the water. Whether summer adventures or snowy getaways, this lakefront chalet is the perfect Up North escape.

The Space

Enjoy the peace and tranquility of Lake Arrowhead at this newer, cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bath chalet with breathtaking views from the floor-to-ceiling wall of windows. Stay cool with central A/C in summer, and cozy in winter with the wood stove. Just minutes from golf, hiking, and biking trails, and only 6 miles from downtown Gaylord, this chalet is perfectly located for four-season adventure. After a day outdoors, relax with a BBQ on the deck, stargazing by the fire pit, or soaking in the private hot tub.

Kitchen & Dining

Fully equipped kitchen with newer appliances

Cookware, bakeware, utensils, spices, dishware & flatware

Dining table for 6 upstairs

Walkout basement with 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 – perfect kids’ room!

Bathroom 2 (Main Floor): Full bath with shower/tub

All linens, pillows, blankets, towels & washcloths provided

Entertainment & Comfort

High-speed WiFi throughout

Living Room: 60" Smart Samsung TV (200+ live channels & streaming)

Basement: 36" HD TV with Fire Stick, pool table, couches & card table

Wood stove for guest use (bring your own firewood)

Lake Life & Outdoor Fun

Private sandy beach with 4 kayaks, paddles & life jackets

Large deck facing the lake with patio dining & propane BBQ grill (extra tank included)

Year-round hot tub overlooking the water

Dock for fishing or swimming (bass, perch, pike, bluegill & more)

Lakeside fire pit with chairs (bring firewood)

Crystal-clear waters perfect for fishing & paddling

Nearby Adventures

Downtown Gaylord (6 miles): dining, shopping & the Alpine Village charm

Golf: 25+ courses within 15–20 minutes, including championship courses

Hiking/Biking: Endless nearby trails for all ages and 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

180+ inches of annual snowfall in Michigan’s Snow Belt

Snowmobiling: Ride straight from the chalet to DNR Trail #4 (no trailering!)

Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing & nearby ski hills

4WD/AWD strongly recommended in winter

Association Amenities (Walking Distance / Small Fee)

Summer: Heated outdoor pool, pickleball, basketball, playground

Year-Round Clubhouse: Indoor pool, hot tub, fitness area & game courts (set up in advance, approx. $10/person/day, paid onsite)

Rainy Day & Family Fun

Bowling, cinema, Otsego County Sportsplex (swim & skate), Call of the Wild Museum, Energy Outlet Playground, mini golf, go-karts & more

Birdwatcher’s paradise: Bald eagles, loons, ducks, hummingbirds, pileated woodpeckers

Spring: Morel mushroom hunting right in the nearby woods

Things to Note

Stairs: Chalet has stairs to entry & 3 levels inside (built-in stair-master!)

Parking: Space for up to 3 vehicles. Trailers must be approved in advance. Overflow parking available at private association lot with lights & cameras (please ask).

Whether you’re here for summer sunsets, snowy adventures, or fall colors, The Bear’s Den Chalet is your perfect Up North getaway.
During your stay at this chalet, you'll be close to Pine Baron Pathway. You'll find features such as a water park, 1 hot tub and laundry facilities.
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 6.6 miles (10.7 km) from Pine Baron Pathway and 7.3 miles (11.8 km) from Natural Golf Course
Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! offers its guests a water park and Access to hot tub. Barbecue grills, an arcade/games room, and a garden are also featured at the family-friendly Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling!.

This Gaylord chalet is smoke free.

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
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 welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: $25/nt/tax for 2 pets maximum, NO HUNTING DOGS

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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 98 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Superb Getaway

Very comfortable roomy and clean. Location lakefront with beautiful scenery
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug R., Detroit, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas F., Swartz Creek Mi

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

The host, Dorene, was fantastic and so responsive. The house was perfect for our needs. Would certainly book with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

KELLY P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Merry family Christmas getaway

Spacious area for family traditions and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Enrique H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M.

Liked: Cleanliness

AWESOME PLACE

Amazing spot. Super quaint, easy access to everything, Gaylord is CUTE. The house is exactly as described. Comfiest pillows ever!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Description accurate. Nice place and amenities. Two minor issues: coffee maker is very slow & upstairs bedroom is a bit warm (poor ventilation).
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Max G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer vaca

Excellence all around
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan and Kari S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Brian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy S., Brighton, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

COREY A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family birthday get together

Loved loved the Bears Den would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bella B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Christmas

We are so grateful to Dorene for her flexibility when an unexpected blizzard brought us to the area early. The Bear’s Den was spacious and welcoming, with many lovely touches for Christmas including a small tree! The boys loved the pool table and we all spent hours in the hot tub as the snow fell.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

April G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Romantic birthday getaway

Beautiful views, love the wood burning stove and the hot tub was the cherry on top! We had fun with the pool table, would be nice to have some new board games available. We would stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dalton S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Rental

I couldn't have asked for a better property for myself and my two coworkers for our weeklong stay working nearby. It was reasonably priced, nice, and clean. Dorene was a fantastic host as well! Kind, communicative, and attentive! If anyone is looking for a rental in this area, I suggest this one!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Fabulous house
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View!

The house/property was exactly as we expected. The lake and fall colors where beautiful! We felt like we were in the middle of nowhere - yet we were close to hiking trails and restaurants. Our favorite hike was the Pine Baron Trail system.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Veronica S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful house with a great view and lot's to do.

This house is quintessential up north Michigan. Great amenities, everything you need to enjoy your quiet house in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022