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

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On the beach, sun-loungers
A heated pool
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 112500 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Gym
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Pool
The price is HK$1,283
HK$3,263 total
includes taxes & fees
19 Jan - 20 Jan 2025

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!

This Spacious & Charming Chalet will let you leave your worries behind as you enjoy Michigan in its purest form on a lake with an outdoor hot tub! Enjoy this 3 BD Chalet & bring along the family for some 4-season fun in this newer Alpine Chalet. Our chalet is located just 6 miles to downtown Gaylord & has full access to the lake with a deck & dock to enjoy! Kayak, barbecue, swim or do whatever adventure you desire while ending the night enjoying the Sunset from your private hot tub! Priceless!

THE SPACE: Enjoy the peace and tranquility of Lake Arrowhead at this newer, cozy 3-bedroom, 2-bath Gaylord chalet, offering Stunning & breathtaking views of the lake from the floor to ceiling Wall of Windows and all the necessities for a lake lover's retreat with Central Air Conditioning in those hot summer months. Nestled minutes from golf, biking, and hiking trails, adventure is a short drive away. Discover downtown Gaylord’s Alpine Village, just minutes from your door. Come home to your cozy home away from home for a family BBQ on the deck or, if it's a clear night, some jaw-dropping stargazing or Northern Lights from the fire pit beach side or hot tub!

KITCHEN: Well-equipped kitchen with Dining room with seating for 6 with another dining area for 4 in walkout basement with newer appliances, cooking & bake ware, pots, pans, utensils, spices, dish ware & flatware, Kitchen towels wash cloths included.

BEDROOMS: We have 3 bedrooms, Master upstairs bedroom has Queen Size Bed, with 2 bedrooms on main level, 2nd main floor bedroom has Queen Bed and 3rd Main Floor Bedroom 1 Queen Size bed with 3-Twin Size Beds (bunkbed plus 1 single)-Perfect kids' room, All Linens, pillows, blankets supplied.

BATHROOMS: We offer two full bathrooms each having shower and tub, one bathroom located on main floor and 2nd bathroom upstairs off master bedroom, All towels, and wash cloths supplied.

ENTERTAINMENT: High Speed Wi-Fi Internet throughout property and chalet. We have 2 TVs in the chalet.... Living room has 60" Smart Samsung TV with 200+ live TV channels, and 1000s of movies and shows on demand, and Walk out basement has 36" HD TV wih Firestick-you can also put in your account info or enjoy what is already included in Fire stick TV as well as card table/dining room table w/four chairs, couches and pool table.

LAKESIDE LIVING/OUTSIDE YARD: 4 Kayaks with paddles and life jackets for your use located on your own sandy beach. We offer a huge deck facing lake with Private outdoor Hot Tub which is usable all year 'round with patio dining set including Propane BBQ grill with two tanks. Nice dock to fish off. Wood burning fire pit at Beach with plenty of chairs. Fishing can be done right off the dock, and you can see the fish you are aiming for! Lake has bass, perch, bluegill, sunfish, & pike and you can see them swimming on a calm morning or evening as lake is crystal clear.

GAYLORD: With a unique location on the 45 parallel, the Alpine Village of Gaylord is truly Northern Michigan's heart. Whether planning to travel to Gaylord for the first visit or your 31st, we know that you will be back again and again. Gaylord is unique in its centrality - only minutes from everything you could hope for in the north and things you might not expect either, like top-notch shopping, galleries, arts, music festivals & wireless internet access you can use while relaxing on one of the park benches when downtown

WINTER:

SNOWMOBILE: Located in the center of Northern Lower Michigan's Snow Belt, the Gaylord area averages over 180 inches of the white stuff annually. We are in the highest level in Lower Northern Michigan which spells out "Abundant Snow for Winter Enthusiasts". Surrounded by rolling hills, thousands of acres of unspoiled forests and numerous winter activities, Gaylord is quickly emerging as a preferred winter destination.
Snowmobile DNR trails accessible from the cabin all within 10 min from home.
Although our property is professionally plowed, we do STRONGLY recommend that you have a 4 wheel or all-wheel drive vehicle to access this property in winter months.

SKI CROSS COUNTRY AND SNOWSHOE: In Gaylord you'll find the gently sloping terrain, heavily wooded forests and deep annual snowfall ideal for Nordic skiing. It is also not uncommon to see plentiful wildlife out on the trail. Ski Hills nearby for the Winter Enthusiasts! All kinds of Cross-Country Ski Trails nearby.

SPRING, SUMMER & FALL:

PARK/PAVILION/POOL: Pickle ball & basketball courts as well as playground for the kids and is walking distance with a heated outdoor association swimming pool open Memorial Weekend to Labor Weekend which is a shared pool for members and guests!

CLUBHOUSE/INDOOR POOL: Clubhouse/Indoor pool usage needs to be set up in advance (Please ask!) and you can go any time during your stay. Please ask! There is a fee required to access the community amenities that is paid on-site to the community. The community pool is typically open every day except Tuesdays and Thursdays, though hours may vary and are subject to change at short notice.

GOLF: With 25 golf courses most within 15-20 min from Chalet which include world-class resorts and championship golf designed by some of America's top golf course designers, the Gaylord area is your dream golf destination.

HIKING: Experience all that is Northern Michigan along one of the many trails in Otsego County used for hiking, biking, x-country skiing and snowshoeing. The area abounds with pathways for outdoor enthusiasts of every skill and age level, and all are free to use with no trail passes required.

ELK VIEWING: Behind Jay’s Sporting Goods is where you can view Elk. They now feed the elk at the viewing area so you will see elk all day long as they hang out where the food is.

RAINY DAY ACTIVITIES OR SOMETHING DIFFERENT TO DO:

• Gaylord Bowling Center: Go Bowling on their 24 lanes

• Gaylord Cinema: Take in a newly released movie

• Otsego County Sports-Plex: where kids and grownups can swim in an Olympic-size pool or rent a pair of skates and take to the ice for 'wintertime' fun, even as the sidewalks are sizzling outside.

• Energy Outlet: a quaint park filled with slides, swings and climbing equipment. Throughout the park are structures embedded with information and etchings of the dinosaur age, and surrounding all the fun stuff is a paved walking track.

• Call of the Wild: where lifelike replicas of Michigan's wildlife will greet you at every turn of the tunnel. Go carts, Mini Golf, Gift Shop, Fudge, Ice Cream.

•Bird Watcher's Paradise! See the Bald Eagles which live on the lake. Also Pileated woodpeckers, loons, ducks, hummingbirds plentiful.

•Come in May for Morel Mushroom Hunting-Just walk in the woods nearby!

•Traverse City 45 minutes away

•Petoskey 35 minutes

•Mackinaw City within 1 hour

•Boyne Mountain 25 min away

•Less than 15 min to Gaylord town which includes Meijers, Walmart, Family Fare & Aldi for shopping and tons of restaurants, six-screen movie theater, Otsego County Sportsplex, Bowling Alley, Billiards, Mini Golf, Go Carts, Museums...we can go on for ever. Gaylord is known as Vacationland!

Also, all our rentals are listed on the Goooogle maps / ad by typing in the house name with city in search engine (The Bear's Den, Gaylord, MI) if you have any questions you want to ask directly to us homeowners. Hope to have you stay!

Note: There are stairs down to the chalet plus the chalet is 3 levels, so more stairs, your very own stair master! lol

Property manager

Northern Lakeshore Vacation Home Rentals LLC

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach sunloungers

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No Smoking Cottage-Thank you!

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness centre
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayaking on site
  • Fishing nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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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

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 maximum

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not suitable for infants for children under 2

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
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 19 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Gaylord's City Elk Park - 20 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Otsego Golf Club - 20 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 33 min drive - 37.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Al's Market - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪West Side Pizza - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Lake of the North Airport (4Y4) - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Larry Reichert Entertainment - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Louie Louies BBQ - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling!?

As of 23 Dec 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! on 19 Jan 2025 start from HK$1,282.99, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

Nestled on the beach, this Lake Arrowhead chalet is within 9 mi (15 km) of Pine Baron Pathway, Natural Golf Course and Gaylord Country Club. Black Forest Golf Course and Big Bradford Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

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

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary S., Chicago area USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation Location!
My adult children, my spouse, my dog and I had a fun vacation at the Bear's Den! The property was comfortable and tidy and well-equipped. Bath towels and kitchen supplies were abundant and everything worked. We enjoyed dining and card games at the kitchen table and lounging around the upper and lower decks. Kayaking and swimming on the no power lake was great and we enjoyed the quietude of the no power lake. We enjoyed a fire at the fire pit and went over to the nearby P.O.A. landing area to see if we could catch any meteor showers. (Not the best viewing this year due to the timing of the full moon, but we did get to cast moon shadows along the road to and from the P.O.A. landing.) The bedrooms were on the small side, but that's not where we were spending our time. The public areas on the upper and lower levels were great for talking, hanging out together and watching a bit of television. The location is close enough to town and other activities that we had no trouble filling our time or getting items that we needed. The grill was good to have for cooking dinners, but we did order out one evening from the Iron Pig Smoke House - It's yummy if you're a fan of smoked meats! The roads in the Lake Arrowhead development were well maintained. On our first night there, there was a rain storm that caused some wash out areas on the roads, but they were manicured back into place within a day or two. The other folks we ran into in the neighborhood were all very friendly. Although this was a bit further from home than we wished it were, it has a lot to offer for a great family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lynne B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location
Nice location and conveniently located to all we wanted to do. Well stocked with basic supplies as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Axel & Tammy S., Chicago IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home!
Perfect for our 4th of July week … Cabin was clean, with a peaceful view and had everything our family needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would go again.
Was absolutely beautiful and super comfortable. Has everything you could want in a vacation and we loved our visit. The property owner was lovely and super helpful and I really appreciated all the info she shared before our visit. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Loretta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and comfortable
Perfect place for our girls getaway trip. Shopping all day, cards and games around the kitchen table in the evening. Plenty of room and a wonderful lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022