Spacious Northern Michigan Lodge with Views and Prime Location

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Exterior
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis
Interior
Dining
Smart TV, DVD player, foosball, table tennis

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Mancelona, MI
  • Place, Grass River Natural Area
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪60 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Mancelona

This lodge places you within a 15-minute drive of Grass River Natural Area and Schuss Mountain. The guestroom includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.

What's nearby

  • Grass River Natural Area - 14 min drive - 12.9 miles
  • Lake Bellaire - 15 min drive - 13.5 miles
  • The Legend - 15 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Torch Lake - 17 min drive - 16.9 miles
  • Clam Lake - 18 min drive - 15.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Hens Den - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rustic Roast Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bo Jacks Bakery and Deli - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Shoppe - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Spacious Northern Michigan Lodge with Views and Prime Location

Bear Lodge is a spacious Northern Michigan retreat perched on a scenic ridge in Mancelona, offering a peaceful “Up North” setting with room to gather and unwind. Centrally located near Boyne Mountain, Torch Lake, Bellaire, Charlevoix, Petoskey, and Traverse City, it provides easy access to Northern Michigan’s best year-round activities and attractions.

Designed for larger groups, Bear Lodge offers spacious living areas ideal for family vacations, group trips, extended weekends, or special occasions. Spend your days exploring nearby lakes, trails, ski hills, and towns, then return to a quiet, beautiful location to relax and reconnect. Bear Lodge is the ideal home base for experiencing everything Northern Michigan has to offer—any season of the year.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a kitchen, a washing machine, and 4 bathrooms.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Internet access

Things to do

  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

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  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dining table
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Place ping pong balls and paddles in the designated spot.
Place the foosballs back into the storage spot within the table.
Place TV remotes near the TV.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • 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.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see close to this lodge?

This lodge is located in Mancelona, close to Schuss Mountain.

Is parking available on site at Spacious Northern Michigan Lodge with Views and Prime Location?

No, there isn't parking available at the lodge.

Is this lodge associated with a casino?

No, this lodge is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this lodge.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Spacious Northern Michigan Lodge with Views and Prime Location?

Couples staying at this lodge will appreciate amenities like a smart TV and a kitchen as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at Spacious Northern Michigan Lodge with Views and Prime Location?

No, this lodge doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this lodge offer breakfast?

No, this lodge doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this lodge.

Are there connecting rooms at Spacious Northern Michigan Lodge with Views and Prime Location?

No, this lodge doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from this lodge?

The closest major airport to this lodge is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is about 29 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Spacious Northern Michigan Lodge with Views and Prime Location?

Yes, every guestroom at Spacious Northern Michigan Lodge with Views and Prime Location comes with a patio and some offer mountain views.

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