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

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A hot tub on a wooden deck with a view of a forest and a lake. - Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! (Gaylord)
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen with a refrigerator. - Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! (Gaylord)
A cabin with a balcony, a staircase, and kayaks. - Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! (Gaylord)
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a fireplace, and large windows with a view of trees and a lake. - Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! (Gaylord)
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a microwave, a dishwasher, and a dining table with bear-themed placemats. - Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! (Gaylord)
Consider a stay at Cozy Bear's Den Chalet w/Hot Tub & Fire-pit close to Hiking Skiing Snowmobiling! and take advantage of a firepit, a garden and an arcade/games room. Adventurous travellers may like the kayaking at this chalet. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. In addition to laundry facilities, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
The current price is NZ$795
includes taxes & fees
1 Nov - 2 Nov

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About this property

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


  • The Space

    Welcome to The Bear’s Den Chalet, a cozy yet modern 3-bed, 2-bath retreat overlooking beautiful Lake Arrowhead. Floor-to-ceiling windows showcase stunning lake views year-round—stay cool with central A/C in summer, or warm up by the wood stove during snowy winter nights.

    Perfectly located just 6 miles from downtown Gaylord and minutes from golf, hiking, and biking, this chalet offers the ideal base for four-season adventure. After a day outdoors, unwind with a BBQ on the deck, stargaze by the lakeside fire pit, or enjoy a relaxing soak in the private hot tub.

    Pet-Friendly Home
    Pets are welcome only when added correctly during booking. Please be sure to select the pet option when making your reservation so the pet fee is automatically applied.
    Pet fee: $20 per night, plus tax. Reservations showing “no pets” will be updated if pets are disclosed later.

    Kitchen & Dining

    Fully equipped kitchen with newer appliances

    Cookware, bakeware, utensils, spices, dishware & flatware

    Dining table for 6 in the upstairs great room

    Walkout basement with an additional dining table for 4

    Kitchen linens provided

    Bedrooms & Bathrooms

    Master Bedroom (Upstairs)

    Queen bed

    Private full bath with shower/tub

    Bedroom 2 (Main Floor)

    Queen bed

    Bedroom 3 (Main Floor)

    Queen bed + bunk (2 twins) + single twin — a perfect kids’ room!

    Bathroom 2 (Main Floor)

    Full bath with shower/tub

    All linens, blankets, pillows, towels & washcloths provided.

    Entertainment & Comfort

    High-speed WiFi throughout

    Living Room: 60" Samsung Smart TV (200+ live channels + streaming)

    Basement: 36" HD TV with Fire Stick, pool table, couches & card table

    Wood stove available for use (please bring your own firewood)

    Lake Life & Outdoor Fun

    Private sandy beach

    4 kayaks with paddles & life jackets

    Large lake-facing deck with patio dining and propane BBQ grill (extra tank included)

    Year-round hot tub overlooking the lake

    Dock for swimming or fishing (bass, perch, pike, bluegill & more)

    Lakeside fire pit with chairs (bring firewood)

    Crystal-clear waters ideal for fishing, paddling & relaxing

    Nearby Adventures

    Downtown Gaylord (6 miles): restaurants, shops & Alpine Village charm

    Golf: 25+ courses within 15–20 minutes, including championship courses

    Trails: Endless hiking & biking options for all skill levels

    Elk Viewing: Behind Jay’s Sporting Goods

    Day Trips:

    Petoskey – 35 min

    Traverse City – 45 min

    Mackinaw City – 1 hr

    Boyne Mountain – 25 min

    Winter Wonderland

    Located in Michigan’s Snow Belt with 180+ inches of annual snowfall

    Snowmobiling: Ride directly from the chalet to DNR Trail #4 (no trailering needed!)

    Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing & nearby downhill ski areas

    4WD/AWD strongly recommended in winter months

    Association Amenities (Walking Distance / Small Fee)

    Summer: Heated outdoor pool, pickleball, basketball, playground

    Rainy Day & Family Fun

    Bowling, movie theater, Otsego County Sportsplex (swim & skate)

    Call of the Wild Museum, Energy Outlet playground

    Mini golf, go-karts & more

    Birdwatching paradise: bald eagles, loons, ducks, hummingbirds, woodpeckers

    Spring: Morel mushroom hunting in nearby woods

    Things to Note

    Stairs: Entry stairs + 3 interior levels (your built-in vacation stair-master!)

    Parking: Space for up to 3 vehicles; trailers with Snowmobiles, ATV's or SxS's must be approved in advance prior to booking to make sure this is a good fit. We do offer other homes with better parking, please ask!

    Whether you’re here for lazy summer days on the lake, colorful fall hikes, or deep winter adventures, The Bear’s Den Chalet is your perfect Up North getaway.
    Returning Guests Save!

    If you’ve stayed with us before and are planning another Northern Michigan getaway, be sure to reach out! Returning guests may be eligible to book directly through Northern Lakeshore Vacation Home Rentals, which can often save around 10% compared to booking through third-party platforms, while still providing a safe and secure reservation experience.

    We truly appreciate your continued support and look forward to welcoming you back!

    Dates not quite right? We host eight homes with private hot tubs from Gaylord to Topinabee. If you’re flexible, message us and we’d be happy to help you find another great fit. You can also explore all eight of our homes right here on this platform!

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About the area

Located in Lake Arrowhead, a neighbourhood in Gaylord, this chalet is near a water park and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Otsego Lake State Park and Lake Arrowhead, while Otsego County Historical Museum and Call of the Wild Museum are cultural highlights. Bavarian Falls Park and Gaylord Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging. Visit our Gaylord travel guide
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Gaylord, MI

What's nearby

  • A cable car system with passengers, set against a backdrop of autumn-colored trees.
    Boyne Mountain
    34 min drive - 49.1 km
  • An aerial view of a turquoise sea with boats anchored near the shore.
    Torch Lake
    50 min drive - 64.8 km
  • Lake Arrowhead
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    22 min drive - 21.3 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan
    42 min drive - 56.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • deer run pro tavern
    22 min drive
  • Hops N Schnapps West
    14 min drive
  • Settings Restaurant
    21 min drive
  • Westside Pizza
    21 min drive
  • Huckleberry Point
    23 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.

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 29 Oct 2026, 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 1 Nov 2026 start from NZ$795, including 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). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

Located in Lake Arrowhead, this chalet is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Lake Arrowhead and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Tecon and Lake Manuka. Pine Baron Pathway and Otsego Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

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

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location and tons of fun. The kids loved fishing off the dock and the short walk to swimming in the pool. The house was great for keeping everyone entertained. Very clean and comfortable with plenty of space for kids and dogs
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful girls trip to celebrate us all turning 50 this year. We enjoyed the kayaks, pool table, fire pit, and views. We enjoyed exploring
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb Getaway

Very comfortable roomy and clean. Location lakefront with beautiful scenery
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Place to stay

It was so very clean and nice they have a nice place. Its the best place we have ever stayed. They have it all ! Thanks for everything Thomas and Sherrie.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were at all times able to communicate with the host about even the smallest requests or questions! That is certainly peace of mind! The beds were comfy, there were plenty of extra blankets if needed, the kitchen is not lacking anything! The hot tub was wonderful, clean, and enjoyable! The coffee pot is a higher end drip coffee pot and filters were available as well as coffee and creamer, sugar! A tea kettle was also available for me! The living space is great if you all want to hang out for tv, food, games on the main floor or the lower level! The TVs are wonderful! Big! The internet worked great!!!!It’s pretty quiet if you must get up in the night with no creaky doors. Couches were comfy! Beautiful view! Right on the water! We had a lot of “stuff” to
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were very communicative and went above and beyond when we realized we had left something at the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Merry family Christmas getaway

Spacious area for family traditions and fun!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great Cabin!

Cabin was in excellent condition. It has a great view of the lake and a relaxing atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family birthday get together

Loved loved the Bears Den would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

We had an amazing time at the ears Dwn rental. Great cabin an area, owners were great an very responsive to our questions. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a wonderful experience. So thankful for these wonderful hosts and their incredible accommodations. Gorgeous view and plenty of space for the family to relax and unwind. Had a great trip up to avalanche Bay waterpark and just love the little town of Gaylord. 10 out of 10 recommend. Would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great spot

The host, Dorene, was fantastic and so responsive. The house was perfect for our needs. Would certainly book with them again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect snowmobile cabin!

Fun base camp for riding around northern MI. This one had great amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer vaca

Excellence all around
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very pretty and peaceful!! We enjoyed our stay!! Dorene was great with staying in communication and answering any questions I had about our stay. She also provided a lot of recommendations!! The binders of information that are at the house are very useful! Thank you for everything!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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