# Reviews of Bear Lake Retreat 4.9 average from 43 guest reviews. - Reviews page: https://roamstays.com/properties/bear-lake-retreat/reviews/ - Property: https://roamstays.com/properties/bear-lake-retreat/ - Page 1 of 3 ## Shawntella K. — Harriman, Tennessee — August 2026 — 5★ Where to begin, the property was beautiful and private. Short walk to Bear Lake, and reminded me of my childhood with the dirt gravel roads. The Jacuzzi was most definitely our favorite part of the home as we wanted to relax and unwind and the jacuzzi did just that! The inside of the home was small but enjoyable most of the kitchen tools were included minus the pizza cutter however it worked out for us as Twisted Sisters Pizza made sure to cut it just how we needed. The bathroom was perfect with the stool shower made it easy to shave and enjoy a nice hot shower. The one recommendation that I have well 2. 1. Add a covered area around the jacuzzi as we would have spent more time in it had the weather permitted. 2. Add a room divider in the bedroom for privacy. We were traveling with a friend and the area was hard to find somewhere for privacy to change clothes if someone was using the restroom. All in all we enjoyed the home very much and the host were absolutely amazing! ## Doug R. — Calumet Township, Michigan — August 2026 — 5★ Such a cute updated bungalow not too far off the beaten path. The hot tub was really great after a long drive. We enjoyed visiting a lot of places a from Manistee,Cadillac,Mount Pleasant and Clare. What fun ## Damien M. — Chicago, Illinois — August 2026 — 4★ Bear Lake retreat was a nice experience. The kayaks were easy accessible, hot tube was a great experience, highly enjoyed the streaming platforms provided. Cute cozy cabin. Kitchen amenities and utensils were super convenient. Beach access was beautiful. Instructions I wish I knew to access the beach, it’s about 2-3 house over to the right. Next to the red house you’ll see the pathway to the gate. I’ll be honest if you are a super clean freak, this might not be the place for you. We did come across stained furniture,blankets/towels, and even though it’s dog friendly you will come across massive amounts of animal fur in every piece of furniture from previous guest. Tip: I would recommend a couch cover. Overall, the cabin was a nice gateway for me and my partner! The kayaks is what really won our heart! Thank for that experience! ## Sundeep S. — Burt, Michigan — August 2026 — 5★ We had a wonderful time. The private lake was really nice. We enjoyed our stay and appreciated all the amenities. It was a 5 star trip! Thank you so much!! ## Emily F. — Belding, Michigan — August 2026 — 5★ Great cozy cabin on a private no wake lake in a country setting. The cabin is perfect for a quiet, relaxing getaway! The lake was beautiful, the beach was even dog friendly! The cabin was perfect for my family and our 2 dogs. We greatly enjoyed our stay here! ## Marissa C. — Muskegon, Michigan — July 2026 — 4★ The location of this Airbnb was great. There’s a private beach, do remember to grab a key hanging right by the door. Directions on which way to walk to get to the beach would have been helpful, when facing the Airbnb you begin walking to the left and find a long road after leading to the gate. We enjoyed visiting the town Claire about 20 minutes away. The private beach was very nice but make sure you check the garage for kayaks that are conveniently on wheels if you walk. There is no canoe. We were unaware that the kayaks and canoes at the private beach were not the ones allowed to be used because we thought there was a canoe and had read they were stored outside. The hot tub gets very hot and was the best part about the cabin. There is no bedroom door which was really uncomfortable and multiple windows without blinds facing directly into the bedroom, my least favorite part. The silverware holder was dirty and so were multiple pans and utensils. There was lots of dog poop in the yard. ## Christopher H. — Traverse City, Michigan — July 2026 — 5★ Very nice place would stay again ## Kristina F. — Chicago, Illinois — July 2026 — 5★ This is a great little affordable cabin in the woods! Very peaceful and quiet and there's even ducks and chickens next door which was cool. The private beach/lake was stunning and we were the only ones there when we went. Definitely a great option for a weekend getaway. ## Derek G. — Monroe, Michigan — July 2026 — 5★ A wonderful stay. Just one night but that's all we were looking for was a little getaway from everything and this did not disappoint. Would stay again! ## Paul D. — Commerce, Michigan — July 2026 — 5★ Great stay, great home! Clean and stocked well! Cutely decorated and very cozy. ## Kristin K. — Whitehall, Michigan — July 2026 — 4★ Very worth the price! Cute little cabin. We stayed with our kids, there were some cobwebs places and most of the bedding was dingy. I think the cleaner they hire could do a better job. That being said being said, you get what you pay for & we’re not picky people. However, there are no outlets in the bathroom so something to be aware of :). Cute little lake/beach access a short walk away and overall a good stay ## Gillian R — Kalamazoo, Michigan — July 2026 — 5★ The property was beautiful and the hot tub was great. On top of that, the beach is a private little thing, only for certain residents in that area. There's a Putt putt place about half an hour out that's also really cool and fun. I will say, it's a little bit smaller than I expected (fully a me thing) and, if you wanted to sleep all 8 people, you would probably have to bring your own air mattress or two. It really depends on people's willingness to share beds. All in all, it's a great place to escape from reality for a bit and we're already talking about going again next year. ## Marissa L. — Osceola, Indiana — July 2026 — 5★ Great little spot for a getaway had everything you needed. Loved the hot tub was very clean! ## Tanya L. — Myskegon, Michigan — June 2026 — 5★ Great cabin. Hot tub was nice ## Meaghan H. — River Falls, Wisconsin — May 2026 — 5★ My daughter and I, along with our pup, had a quick stay with everything we needed and then some! Private stay and our dog was able to get out some energy after a long drive. Thank you!! ## Savy G. — Sebastian, Florida — May 2026 — 5★ Beautiful cozy home. Lovely backyard with firepit. Extremely comfortable beds. Well equipped kitchen. Great views. Perfect several night getaway. ## Curtis S. — Grand Rapids, Michigan — March 2026 — 5★ nice ## Dallas W. — Port wing, Wisconsin — March 2026 — 5★ Was clean and a good space to stay ## Tristan T. — Oxford, Michigan — February 2026 — 4★ The cabin was very cozy and a perfect getaway ! ## Shelby P. — Warren, Michigan — October 2025 — 5★ We were very comfortable and happy at Forest and Flow's Airbnb. The house and grounds were maintained and there was more than enough room for 4 guests and a medium size dog. The place smelled and was clean in the kitchen and bathroom. The mattresses were a little dingy and the furniture had some stains but other than that everything was fantastic. It was a quick drive into Clare and an easy drive up to Cadillac if you're looking for a small town feel. Would stay again and recommend to friends and family! > **Response from ROAM:** Thank you! --- - Site index (for AI): https://roamstays.com/llms.txt _A machine-readable copy of this reviews page. 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