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Lake Michigan views! Complimentary housekeeping with monthly stays Mar-Apr.

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Interior
4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, WiFi
Exterior
Beach nearby, beach towels
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 141704 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Lake Michigan views! Complimentary housekeeping with monthly stays Mar-Apr.

Being by the lake produces a feeling of relaxation and you can sense it pretty easily in this easy going place called Two Rivers, and especially right here at the Smiling Bear Cabin. There are many nearby hiking and XCSki/Showshoeing trails including ice age trail segments, and wonderful beach and picnicking spots. Staying at the Smiling Bear puts you at the heart of everything available in the area and gives you a nice place to call home and make great family memories.

Our place sits on 1/3 acre, across the road from Lake Michigan and the Mariner's Trail, which runs along the coastline. The way our home is angled, you can see the lake from much of the yard and just about every room of the house. We have Swings, Volleyball, Croquet, Badminton, & Sidewalk Chalk! We have a Fire-Pit and a Wood Shed [which may or may not have firewood at any given time]. To round out the outdoor fun, we have a huge Wrap Around Deck w/Gas Grill [Propane Provided], Picnic Table, Patio Table w/Umbrella, and extra chairs.

Inside home layout is ideal w/Open Concept KT/Dining/LR so everyone can enjoy one anothers company during family cooking and cleanup time in our well stocked kitchen. Access Deck from Patio Doors or back kitchen door making a convenient round robin layout perfect for entertaining. Main floor laundry for guest use.
Our fully equipped KT includes Gas Stove, Refrigerator w/Water & Ice Dispenser, Dishwasher, Microwave, Wine Cooler, Coffeemaker, Crockpots, blender, beaters, pots & pans, utensils, glassware, bakeware et al. We have some specialties like a melon baller, garlic press, lemon zester, etc to add pizazz to your cooking experience.

Secured High Speed WiFi, and Dish TV including A&E and Discovery Channel [w/upgrade for sports channels available upon request]. We have books, games, and binoculars! Enjoy watching the SS Badger Carferry or other boats coast along the horizon. Play board games at the large dining table. Wonderful place for family together time.
For Sleeping Arrangements, there is a Main Floor Bedroom w/King Size Bed, and 3 more Bedrooms Upstairs. 2 of the upper Bedrooms have 1 Queen Size Bed per room. The 3rd upstairs BR has 2 Double Beds. There is a Hotel Grade Sofa Sleeper in LR. We do have a basic fold-up canvas cot with it’s own little home-made sheet set, .
There is a full bath on both Floors. Main Floor Bath has a Shower Stall. Upstairs Bath has a Shower over Tub.
Towels & Linens provided, including bath, kitchen, and beach towels. We provide toilet paper, Kleenex, paper napkins, and 1+/- roll paper towel. Many extra condiments and items for your convenience are at the property as well.

Property manager

Rosalee Bleser

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Outdoor Smoking Only

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Basketball nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Cycling 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: 1704 sq ft (158 sq m)

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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

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Games/Toys/Books/Outdoor Swings/Sidewalk Chalk

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Residential Zoning Rules. Family Events/Parties OK
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Two Rivers, WI

What's nearby

  • Mariners Trail & Rawley Point Bike Trails - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Rogers Street Fishing Village - 5 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Wisconsin Maritime Museum - 5 min drive - 5.9 km
  • S.S. Badger Lake Michigan Carferry - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Bernard Schwartz House - 7 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Green Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Cool City Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Two Rivers Family Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan views! Complimentary housekeeping with monthly stays Mar-Apr. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan views! Complimentary housekeeping with monthly stays Mar-Apr. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan views! Complimentary housekeeping with monthly stays Mar-Apr. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan views! Complimentary housekeeping with monthly stays Mar-Apr. located?

This family-friendly Two Rivers holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Mariners Trail & Rawley Point Bike Trails and Lake Michigan. West of the Lake Gardens and Lincoln Park Zoo are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Lake Michigan views! Complimentary housekeeping with monthly stays Mar-Apr. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

pamela t.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
We came to pay final respects to our families matriarch, explored Sturgeon Bay and attended the Packer game. Your home was centrally located and had plenty to keep a family busy when we had down time. We especially liked the volleyball net
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacy O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great getaway
We had such an amazing time staying here and Rosalee was so accommodating throughout our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nicely appointed and equipped house
Our family enjoyed our stay in this vacation home. It is nicely decorated and the kitchen is well stocked. The outdoor area is ample and pleasant. The owner was attentive to our questions and needs. Since we had young children in our group, we found the visits to the zoo, mini-golf and the beach which are all close by, added to our fun.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

HWolsdorf

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house by the beach!
This house has everything you need for a great beach vacation! House is stocked with yard and beach items and the owner has thought of everything you need if you forget anything! Great experience would come again!! Located by so many opportunities!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Belinda H., Stockbridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation Two Rivers
We have stayed at this property every summer for a week for about ten years now. We love that it's big enough for all 14 of us. The backyard grill area and deck are used constantly. The women and kids love Neshotah beach and the guys are fishing on lake Michigan. Also Property manager Rosalie is great to work with. Always gets everything taken care of swiftly. Going back next summer.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake Michigan Stay
Nice house, bed’s were comfortable, short distance from Two Rivers and Manitowoc. Enjoyed our visit
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Camerron W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ladies Book Club Getaway
We were a group of seven women who are in a book club together and for this month's meeting we decided to have a girls weekend on Lake Michigan! The cabin was easy to find, access and we all had our own space. Towels were fluffy and there were plenty of supplies for what we needed. Kitchen was clean and we utilized the oven and coffee maker for breakfast and the table was perfect for our group to play games and eat. We did use Outburst from the shelf and had a blast. We also played the headline game and had fun as well; thank you for having extra games! Water was hot for all of our showers and the water pressure was great. We were right off of Lake Michigan and the views were wonderful. We went into both Two Rivers and Manitowoc and enjoyed the restaurants, beaches, bookshops and other local businesses. Would recommend and would visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Christmas minication
We enjoyed our stay. The home was close to everything we needed. Thank you:)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Penney F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place for the 4 of us to just get out of town for the weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Phillip J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The house was very clean. It had a great dining room area where everyone can sit. The location was awesome. We all felt very safe. The checkin procedure was very simple. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane O., Peoria, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Just what we were looking for!
Great location with lake views and close to walking/bike path. We enjoyed our relaxing stay spending every day by the lake and exploring many good nearby restaurants. Although the house was too big for the two of us it was cozy, relaxing and clean. Thanks to our host and hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Base for Packers Game
The home worked out great for our family to enjoy the TNF Packers game (except for the game result). Only 45 minutes from GB and we were able to go back the next day to enjoy the HOF. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marta K., Schaumburg IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Two Rivers Girls Trip
Great location, amazing Lake Michigan view and Bike trail. House had everything what you need during your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda H., Stockbridge

Liked: Cleanliness
Two Rivers
We have rented this house every summer for about 10 years now. The guys love salmon and trout fishing on Lake Michigan and the girls love Neshotah Beach. Great place to spend time with family and friends around the campfire. The host is great and is very quick to respond to any problem at all. Will definitely book next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Father / daughter weekend
My sisters and I took our father for a weekend to visit our cousins in Manitowoc. This house was wonderful and I would love to bring my kids and grandchildren back in the summer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

MJ T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just Perfect
Exactly what we needed! Home was clean, beds comfy! Close to restaurants and lots of thrift and antique shopping in both Two Rivers and Manitowoc. Well appointed, had everything we needed and more! it was amazing to watch the moon come up over the water both nights, hope to come back in the summer to actually go to the beach!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duane R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
The house was very clean, well supplied and accommodated our group nicely. We will plan to stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danica B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Father / son get-away
Great place for our group of six!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Bayside, Wisconsin USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Stay in Two Rivers!!
Rosalee's home was a great place to stay in the Two Rivers area!! The house was very comfortable and well-appointed for our long weekend stay. Great location just outside of Two Rivers on the road that leads to Manitowoc. Everything you need for a rental property - kitchen is well stocked for your cooking needs and the living quarters are very comfortable. Thank you Rosalee for a great stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dona S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Christmas Get Away
It accommodated our family of 8 perfectly. Plenty of space for family meals, card games and Nintendo. Kitchen was very well stocked with the items needed to make meals.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome property for family get together
I rented the house for family to stay during my son's wedding. There was so much room for everyone and we even held the Groom's dinner at the house. It worked out beautifully!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Thanksgiving by Lake Michigan
We had a wonderful stay with family and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving 2022- and this property was the perfect place for it. Every morning we enjoyed the sunrises over the lake. We enjoyed the sites in Two Rivers and Manitowoc and spent most days at the house enjoying good food and games. A very relaxing week indeed!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg G., Livonia

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house in Two Rivers
The house was very nice and accessible. There were many things to do around the property. You can make your own food or go to any number of restaurants.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022