Within a short walk of Bear River, this vacation home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Bear River Park. The vacation home includes a patio, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 20 min drive - 17.9 miles
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 34 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 5 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Panera - 5 min drive
Mi Tequila - 5 min drive
Applebee's Grill + Bar - 5 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Honey Suite at Bear River House
The Bear River House is a more than 80 year old farm house, newly renovated, that is divided into two sides: The Main House (currently still being renovated) and The Honey Suite. Both are separate and private. This is The Honey Suite, which is a two room suite with 1 bathroom, coffee bar, refrigerator and microwave. The house is located exactly half between Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands/ Nubs Nob. There is one bedroom with one Queen bed and living room. Living room has Queen sized day bed with trundle. It is 2 minutes south of Downtown Petoskey near Shopping, Restaurants, Odawa Casino, Petoskey Snowmobile Club, North Country Trail, Petoskey Youth Soccer Association, River Road Sports Complex, Bear River Canoe Livery, Skiing, North Central Michigan College,. Hospital, and Little Travers Bay.
The vacation home is heated and features a patio and space to spread out with a separate bedroom. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a microwave, a refrigerator, and a coffee maker.
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: 400 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
No Smoking of any substance, neither inside nor outside. There are security cameras and neighbors. $500 fine for smoking.
Please adhere to maximum capacity of 5 people, no parties, and no pets. There are security cameras.
Quiet hours begin at 10pm. Please be considerate of neighbors. Please read House Manual and all House Rules upon arrival.
Pets
This property doesn't allow pets
Children and extra beds
Children allowed: ages 0-17
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.
Frequently asked questions
What's there to do near this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Petoskey within a short 7-minute walk of Bear River. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Odawa Casino within a short drive.
Is parking available on site at Honey Suite at Bear River House?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Honey Suite at Bear River House good for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a smart TV, free WiFi in some house, as well as a garden.
Does Honey Suite at Bear River House have a hot tub?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.
Does this vacation home include breakfast service?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?
No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.
Does Honey Suite at Bear River House have connecting rooms available?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.
How far is the airport from this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is 22 mi away (34 minutes by car).
Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Honey Suite at Bear River House?
Yes, every house at Honey Suite at Bear River House comes with a patio.
Honey Suite at Bear River House Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 10 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 10 reviews
8 - Good
4
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 10 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
4 - Poor
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 10 reviews
2 - Terrible
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9.4/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
2/10 Terrible
bruce m.
Jul 8, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Worst vrbo stay
17 major/minor issues: poor outside appearance/no trash cans/advertised gardens nothing but weeds/trip hazard by front door(I fell)/sleeps 5 but kitchen table only for 2/ day bed in livingroom makes horrible couch for TV viewing/heard guests in other section day and night/no way to control heat/faulty bath plumbing, toilet plugged up/missing supplies, paper towels, napkins, soap products in shower, grill tools/mini microwave, no microwave utensils/no cook top but evidense of gas line for a stove/spotlight in livingroom ceiling did not work.
bruce m.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Kelly T.
Jun 22, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Kelly T.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
8/10 Good
Alan C.
Jan 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and convenient
Short distance to trails, skiing, Petoskey and Harbor springs.
Alan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Kelsey R.
Oct 24, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend Getaway
My only reasoning for not giving 5 stars is that the rental is listed as “entire home”. The space was attached to a main house. There was no one staying there at the time but if there was I would not have liked that. There was also no oven or stove top, which was not the biggest deal but something to be aware of. Other than those two things we really enjoyed our stay! The place was very cute and clean. We loved how quaint.it was and its location was great! I would stay again. .
Kelsey R.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roxie R., Indianapolis, IN
Jul 17, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very cute and comfy spot!
Perfect size for just one person to "hide away" for a week of unplugged glory. It was pretty close to a pretty busy road, but the host was kind enough to leave earplugs for sleeping and that fixed the problem! Everything was very clean and inviting. My only (and it's very small) complaint would be that the coffee supplies were outdated and that I was sharing the space with quite a few spiders. But, I don't mind spiders, so we all got along quite nicely. :)
Host was great on communication and I would stay here again. Great place!
Roxie R.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Duane A.
Aug 17, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Farm House
Nice home sits close to the road so you hear traffic. Would recommend to stay.
Duane A.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
6/10 Okay
Phillip A.
Aug 24, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
An Okay Place
Really not a bad place. But the one thing my son mentioned is the aggressive language of the rules which seem to be preemptive threats as protection for the owner. And the monitoring cameras. These things made the stay less than enjoyable.
Phillip A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Austin H., Grand Rapids MI
Jun 25, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and super cozy!
My wife and I loved being in the middle of everything! We enjoyed the decor in the house, lots of thought was put into it! We liked the cozy feel. The owner had great communication as well! We had an overall awesome stay!
Austin H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Rachel e.
Mar 10, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Wonderful! No room for improvement
Rachel e.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ashley F.
Feb 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable and cozy!
He had such a fantastic stay here. Perfect location, quiet but so close to everything. There were many updates to the property that made the stay extremely comfortable. Communication with the host was great, the place was perfectly equipped with everything we needed, so clean, and I loved the interior décor. You could tell the host put thought into all the details! Would definitely stay again!