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About this cabin rental
Nestled on the banks of the Crooked River, this charming retreat offers a central location to enjoy all four seasons of Pure Michigan fun! From thoughtfully appointed bathrooms, bedrooms that can sleep up to 16 guests, a kids hang out named Camp Run Amuck, newly updated for Summer 2025, to a stocked kitchen, Bear Cabin offers something for everyone in the group. Modern amenities include high speed internet, EV Charger, 2 sets of washer/dryers, wood burning fireplace and year round outdoor hot tub. Guests can enjoy the use of 4 kayaks and 2 stand-up paddle boards or bring your boat and park it at the private dock. Three hundred seventy five feet of waterfront provides plenty of room to spread out and challenge each other to yard games in the park like setting. Evenings can be spent sharing stories of your day’s adventures around the fire pit or gazing at a star filled sky from the outdoor hot tub. It's easy to see why you'll be able to unwind at our place and enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Gather your group of friends or family and hurry to this central Northern Michigan location and be our guest at Bear Cabin in Alanson.
Parking Note: we can fit 5-6 cars in our driveway depending on their size.
SUMMER/SPRING FUN
Mackinac Island Ferry - 36 Miles
Multiple nearby golf courses
Hiking and Biking Trails
Private dock - BYOB (bring your own boat)
Part of the Inland Waterway
Direct Access to Burt and Crooked Lakes
WINTER FUN
Skiing - The Highlands at Harbor Springs 15 miles away Nubs Nob 14 mile away Boyne mountain 32 miles
Snowmobile Trails - easily pick up LP76/7
Pond Hill Farm - free tubing 20 miles
FALL FUN
Tunnel of Trees - 16 Miles
ATV Trails
Many area wineries and breweries
Amenities at Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit
Very beautiful home! It had everything we needed for a weekend stay.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Bear Cabin was perfect for our family ski trip. The house was clean and in great shape. Amenities were perfect for our party of 12. Couldn't have asked for more.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
The Bear Cabin was cozy and perfect for our Christmas stay. They even decorated it quite a bit. The cabin is adorable and well outfitted for families. Good size bedrooms. I wish we had been there in warmer weather, too because the porches looked like a nice place to relax!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
The Bear Cabin was ideal for our family pre-Christmas vacation. There were 11 of us, ages 18-85. The place was top notch in all the amenities that it offered & was so clean! Kelly answered all my questions about the cabin promptly.Our sleeping situations were great with lots of wonderful bedding! The kitchen was stocked so well that it enabled us to do our traditional fondue & Italian meals easily!The hot tub was enjoyed by several of us & we had a great day of skiing at Nubs Nob with good ski conditions.We attended mass at the Church of the Cross in the Woods in Indian River & then ate a great breakfast at Christopher’s Cafe.Thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin with my family!!Judy A.
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Top rated by guests
10Outstanding
(10 Ratings)
"Very beautiful home! It had everything we needed for a weekend stay. "
Nestled on the banks of the Crooked River, this charming retreat offers a central location to enjoy all four seasons of Pure Michigan fun! From thoughtfully appointed bathrooms, bedrooms that can sleep up to 16 guests, a kids hang out named Camp Run Amuck, newly updated for Summer 2025, to a stocked kitchen, Bear Cabin offers something for everyone in the group. Modern amenities include high speed internet, EV Charger, 2 sets of washer/dryers, wood burning fireplace and year round outdoor hot tub. Guests can enjoy the use of 4 kayaks and 2 stand-up paddle boards or bring your boat and park it at the private dock. Three hundred seventy five feet of waterfront provides plenty of room to spread out and challenge each other to yard games in the park like setting. Evenings can be spent sharing stories of your day’s adventures around the fire pit or gazing at a star filled sky from the outdoor hot tub. It's easy to see why you'll be able to unwind at our place and enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Gather your group of friends or family and hurry to this central Northern Michigan location and be our guest at Bear Cabin in Alanson.
Parking Note: we can fit 5-6 cars in our driveway depending on their size.
SUMMER/SPRING FUN
Mackinac Island Ferry - 36 Miles
Multiple nearby golf courses
Hiking and Biking Trails
Private dock - BYOB (bring your own boat)
Part of the Inland Waterway
Direct Access to Burt and Crooked Lakes
WINTER FUN
Skiing - The Highlands at Harbor Springs 15 miles away Nubs Nob 14 mile away Boyne mountain 32 miles
Snowmobile Trails - easily pick up LP76/7
Pond Hill Farm - free tubing 20 miles
FALL FUN
Tunnel of Trees - 16 Miles
ATV Trails
Many area wineries and breweries
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
FAQs
Is parking included with this cabin?
Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cabin?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cabin. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cabin is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at Bear Cabin UpNorth MI at its best! Waterfront Hottub Firepit?
We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.
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