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Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails!

The Bear Den is a 1 Bed, 1Bath (Shower) Unit in the newly remodeled Black Bear Inn in Wellston, Mi

The unit (motel style room) features a double and single bed in the private bedroom with exterior door, Full Kitchen and Living area. Living Room Sofa is a double sleeper sofa. Bathroom features shower, sink, toiletries, and all the linens your group may require.

Location: This motel is located on M-55 (Caberfae Hwy) and has potential for road noise- Please keep this in mind when making a reservation!

SNOWMOBILERS- The trails do not run into this property, however, we do offer a staging area right off the trail at the corner of M-55/Seaman Rd in Wellston. You can park your trailers in the lot and ride to the trails. The trailers may remain on the lot the duration of your stay. The lot offers video surveillance 24/7 to keep tabs on your property. Contact for additional details!

Satellite television provided by Dish Network. Free WIFI

FAQ's

Can we bring our pet?
Unfortunately we have many guests with pet allergies and pet hair/dander is a constant issue. We are not accepting pets at this time.

What do we need to bring?
We supply toilet paper, hand soap, paper towel, dish soap, sponges, linens/blankets/pillows for beds (beds are made for guests) as well as towels, washcloths, kitchen towels, mini shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, etc.. We suggest bringing anything you feel you may need in addition and reviewing our amenities and supply list in it's entirety prior to traveling to your rental.

What activities are available in your area?
The activities in our area are nearly entirely outdoor recreation activities. Blessed to be located in the Manistee National Forest we are lucky to be very close to some amazing hiking/fat biking trails such as the Big M and the North Country Trail. We are surrounded by lakes and rivers as well. Kayak or canoe on the Big Manistee, the Little Manistee or the Pine River. Watch the salmon run in the fall in small creeks or fish one of our many small lakes. We are also located only about a half hour from Lake Michigan and it's beautiful beaches. Shopping is available in Manistee, Ludington, and Traverse City. Our area also has many ATV and Snowmobile trails and trail maps are available online and in the welcome book at our cabins. This cabin is located approx 20-35 minutes from Crystal Mountain and Caberfae Peaks for skiing and snowboarding. We are located 25 minutes from the Little River Casino and our area hosts the Hoxeyville Music Festival Annually as well!

How far are you from...?
Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes: A little over an hour
Manistee: 25 Minutes
Ludington: 50 Minutes
Traverse City: 1 Hr- 1 1/4 Hour

What is your cancellation policy: You will receive a full refund if your stay is cancelled at least 14 days prior to arrival. We will make every attempt to rebook your dates and you will receive a refund if we are able do so.

Property manager

Alicia Cook

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: 250.00 fine

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

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Policies

Check-in

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack n play available upon request

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
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

Property is also known as

Black Bear Inn Bear Den Sleeps 5 Wifi/dish Fishing Wellston
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Black Bear Bear Den Sleeps 5 Wifi/dish Fishing
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Black Bear Inn Bear Den Sleeps 5! Wifi/dish Fishing!

About the neighborhood

Map
Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 5 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Little River Casino - 27 min drive - 28.8 km
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 29 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 42 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 45 min drive - 40.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Traks Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zeppi's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lumberjack's Lodge & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! located?

Situated in Wellston, this vacation home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Timmerman Lake and Wellston Branch Library. Fawn Crest Golf Course and Cranberry Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Bear Den at The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near Resorts & Hiking Trails! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 41 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Steven N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Nice
Very nice property, very clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was wonderful great place very clean close to rivers had a blast will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home away from home
The furniture and beds were comfortable and not overly worn compared to other Vrbo properties we’ve stayed at. The unit is nicely updated. The amenities were more than expected. The price was spot on, although we didn't stay for the entire reservation due to weather not cooperating with our snowboarding plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent little to stay during the salmon run.
This place was very clean and cozy. Great location for fishing. The beds were comfortable and clean. Living room was comfortable and clean.Good parking. Bathroom kinda tight but still nice. All around a good place to stay. Will book again next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bears den
Very nice cabin. Very clean and spacious.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Ken W., Warren

Liked: Cleanliness
Road Noise
The cost great. The property was clean! Although, the road noise from the vehicles driving by was terrible. With that said my wife and I did sleep very well. If noise wouldn't be a bother then this is a clean and cost friend place to stay! PS add largers TV's :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dana

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value. Had everything and a cute cabin charm. Very good location to so many local places. Found that my sister rented the river location while I rented the black bear and both of us were so happy. Owner does an amazing job.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M., Detroit, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin in Wellston
Perfect location for our trip to the Manistee NF, which was only 5 minutes away. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. The stove and full sized refrigerator were a definite plus. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Naomi M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A very cozy getaway
Exactly what we were looking for. Had a great time and will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Favorite place
We stay here a few times a year! Alicia is always accommodating and our rooms are always perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home
We love the Black Bear Inn. This was our 3rd time visiting. The place was very clean and comfortable. They have many outdoor games, however we go to fish and gamble. I can’t recommend this place enough. Hop skip and jump to Lake Michigan and Manistee. The hosts are wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North Getaway
Clean, Cozy, and Convenient
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

eric f.

Liked: Cleanliness
The inn is lovely. A very nice place for a weekend get away.
Renting this property was an easy process. This is a very nice inn that had been redone well with a great up north theme.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Host Minor issue quickly resolved
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bear Inn is our go-to place for get-a-ways from our busy lives. We love hanging out there and using it as a base camp to travel to Manistee, hiking trails and Traverse City. It's a blast!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mackenzie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and clean
The property was clean and easy to find. The check in process was very easy. We had everything we needed in the unit and the bed was pretty comfy! The only downside was the size of the shower but other than that we had a great stay and the unit was well put together and convenient!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous place
This place is amazing! Host provided coffee, snacks, toiletries, and much more. Extremely clean. Comfortable beds and great living area furniture. Outside area is very nice, grills, firepit, picnic tables. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Debra

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
would like bigger bed in bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse s., Ada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property
Super nice cabin, it was a great location for us as we were skiing at Caberfea.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and spacious. Shower stall is a bit small but served its purpose.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

SCOTT K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Great clean centrally located location for outdoor activities near Wellston
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Margo K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute & Clean.
The Bear Den had everything we needed for the 3 nights we were there. The decor was cute as can be. It was very clean and we appreciated that the code for access is changed with each new guest. Alicia responded to my questions in a timely manner. Will stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bean Den
Very relaxing, nice area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

RENAE P., Flat Rock

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauty, clean, and relaxing.
Stayed up there 3 days. Went kayak fishing on the tippy dam pond. It was a prefect place to stay and relax after a long day being on the water. Most definitely going to rent the same place when we come back to kayak fish the tippy dam.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021