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Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!

Family-friendly holiday home in Kalkaska

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Games room
Beach
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 171400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!

Family-friendly holiday home in Kalkaska
This smoke-free holiday home features an arcade/games room, a garden and barbecues. The holiday home provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. Guests can appreciate conveniences, such as 2.5 bathrooms and a washing machine, and other amenities include a patio and a Smart TV.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this holiday home offers coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

Jenny Fehrenbach

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Table football
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 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
Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Grandview Golf Club - 22 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Au Sable River - 38 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Torch Lake - 43 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Schuss Mountain - 46 min drive - 35.8 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 66 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dingman's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shirley's In the Woods Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kiootees Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lalone's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Grandview Golf Club, Au Sable River and Wakeley Lake. Hanson Hills Recreation Area and Crawford County Historical Museum are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect!
This trip was a "boys" weekend and there were 6 of us. The garage is the place to be. Great communication with owners and will think of staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Craig M.

ATV Trip
Overall good, Kids enjoyed the party garage. Right on the trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
We come to the Blue Bear Hideout every year for our family reunion. The place is perfect to fit a group and has everything you can think of to have a good time. We spend all our time in the garage - what a blast! Highly recommend “Garage Pong” for those that are not skilled ping pong players and end up hitting the ball off the garage floor most of the time. Jenny is great and very easy to communicate with. We will be back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

CHAD S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location
House was clean and the garage had plenty of games to play in the evening hours. Check in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little getaway!
The property was as advertised. The first floor primary bedroom was nicely appointed. The living room was good as well. The game area was very nice for the evenings when the mosquitoes came calling. A couple items to note. There are 3 additional bedrooms downstairs. The one at the foot of the stairs was nice. The other two did not have ceiling insulation and the walls did not go to the ceiling; you could basically hear any conversations going on upstairs or downstairs. Basement was a little musty smelling as well. Limited utensils, in fact no butter knives , just plastic and the fry pans definitely have seen better days. Jenny , the host was very responsive. And answered any and all our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great group location
We had a wonderful stay! Everything was clean, easy to use, and exactly as described. Hosts were quick to respond to any questions and very helpful. We had plenty of space for the dog to play and so many activities to keep everyone busy even on the rainy days. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time! The game room was a huge hit for our family. The description said there were 4
There are 2 full and 1 half bathroom. I would recommend staying here.staying
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giselle Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonder experience!!
Our stay was amazing. The host was extremely accommodating and took care of all our needs. The home fit our group well and provided plenty of space to spread out and make memories. Located less than an hour from traverse city and a short drive from bear lake, beach days were very enjoyable. The property was clean and well kept. Lots of kitchen storage and counter space as well as outdoor grill made big meals a piece of cake. Large TV’s throughout the house were amazing for entertainment and movie nights. Pool table and ping pong in the garage were a big hit and drew people outside, as well as the screen garage door for an indoor/outdoor experience. Overall we would absolutely recommend a visit at the Blue Bear Hideout!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place!
Perfect spot for any getaway. Love the separate garage to hang out with everyone away from the house! House and garage both very clean and plenty of rooms for a bigger group
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great orv trail house
Great place to stay to ride your sxs. Trail right across the street. Nice open floor plan house and the garage is a great place to hang out later with lots of room. Also plenty of parking for trucks and trailers
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place for a good sized group
Great location and overall fun place to stay. Lots of activities to do in the barn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great location for trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G., Wayland, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
So many beds
Enjoyed our stay for our annual girls trail riding weekend. Spacious kitchen and open floor plan was nice for gathering in the morning and evening. Loved all the sleeping space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bachelor party
Excellent place for a get together. My friend group used it for a weekend bachelor party, property is even better than the photos. Very fun garage to hangout in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family game get away
We thoroughly enjoyed our time. The house was as pictured. Very nice place to stay for what it was needed for, it was everything and more!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Good place to go up north and get away. Easy shot to Traverse city and sleeps a lot of people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Guys weekend.
This property was perfect for our group. Main house was perfect for sleeping and some cooking. We spent most of the time in the garage. We did some fishing the first couple of days but the weather took that out of the picture. We had a great time playing cards and pool along with watching football on the big screen tv. This is are second year here and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
ATV Trip
We have been going up to the Kalkaska Trail system for years this by far was the best trip. House was perfectly located on the trails and had plenty of room for trailer parking and to stretch out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Very enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend away
Had a great time at Bear Lake. The house was very nice but the garage is amazing. We spent most of the weekend hanging out in the garage playing games and watching football. We caught some trout on Bear Lake and had a great time just hanging around the property with games and campfires.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bear Lake House
This place is wonderful and so much room! The pictures on the listing don’t do it justice. Jenny is very responsive and helpful! The house is big and comfortable with plenty of room for everyone. Well appointed kitchen, bathrooms, and bedrooms. The party garage is PERFECT. We had a blast in it watching football, playing pool, and just hanging out. It’s great having a large fridge and microwave in the party room. The TV is huge with a sound bar so makes watching anything great. The owners also have tons of streaming on the TV so you can find anything to watch. There is tons of comfortable seating in the party room as well. This will be our go to place every year for our family reunion!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Middlebury, IN

Liked: Cleanliness
Direct Trail Access
If you looking to ride the Kalkaska Trail system, there is no better place. Literally across the street and you are in the trails. Clean cabin with everything you would ever need with a bonus party garage perfect for any group size. A must stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Garage was the selling point. Very cool space to use after a day of golfing!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ROBERT M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
We had 30 family members (only 4 slept at the unit) for two days for a family game playing reunion. This venue was perfect. I w Expect i will have other gatherings here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Logan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Perfect location for our golf group. The garage is such a great addition. Kept us entertained the entire time
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023