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Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!

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Children’s area
Games room
Property grounds
Smart TV, table football, ping pong
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 17130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Au Sable River
  • Grandview Golf Club
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪48 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪63 min drive‬

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About the area

Kalkaska

A family-friendly stay in Kalkaska awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 15.1 km (9.4 mi) from Grandview Golf Club and 22.6 km (14 mi) from Twin Birch Golf Course. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and a patio. .Home features 2.5 bathrooms, a living room and a Smart TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. .This pet-friendly holiday home offers a games room, a garden and barbecues. Added amenities include laundry facilities. .In proximity to this Kalkaska holiday home you'll find Torch Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Grandview Golf Club - 22 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Twin Birch Golf Course - 27 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 42 min drive - 42.6 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 46 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Torch Lake - 48 min drive - 53.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Manistee Lake Pizzeria / Bakery - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪lost forest lodge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shirley's In The Woods - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪U-Haulliquid Mirage - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Kiooties - ‬18 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!

Large spacious home and heated entertaining area! Large groups welcome!! Great for hunters, boaters, off road enthusiast or just a getaway. ORV trail right across the road. Public boat launch near by for all sports lake. Beautiful fall colors and great winter trails. Fire pit for those cool evenings available. Play area for the kids and large front yard for games. Come stay and enjoy the Up North! Up to 2 dogs aloud. You must pick up after them.
Large entertaining area- tall tables, large sofa and sitting area with table, full kitchenette w/large fridge, pool table.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Table tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

No vehicles aloud in garage.
Remove all sheets put in laundry area, remove all garbage put in dumpster by the road. Load all dirty dishes in dishwasher and start prior to leaving

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Blue Bear Hideout Ultimate set up Large Groups get Togethers

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!?

The closest beach to Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! is Traverse City Beach (47.7 km).

Does Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and travel cots, it's no surprise that Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!?

No, Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Stephen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean and tidy. Garage was an awesome plus for us. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela H.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great Location and Family Set Up

The check in was super easy. The property is laid out in a family friendly way with two bedrooms upstairs and three in a basement/lower level. The kitchen is for the most part well stocked. Lots of pots and pans, dishes, and utensils. It lacked in sharp knives and covered storage dishes would be very useful to hold leftovers. However, the inside of some of the kitchen cupboards and contents need some attention from a cleaning perspective. This goes the same for the garage gathering area in drawers and counters. The beds/pillows were comfortable but would also suggest bringing extra blankets/pillows if you need to use the pullout couches. If these were available we could not find them. The garage/gaming area is so useful and welcomed if you are vacations multigenerational. Allows larger louder groups to be separated from the house.Jen the property manager was great in responding to a few things that came up. In spite of the few suggestions above we would definitely rent the place again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph E.

Liked: Cleanliness
The location was perfect. Not a busy area, but plenty to do that’s close to the house. The house was amazing on the inside and out. The garage was our favorite part. The garage did not have A/C, but was a great spot to hang out with all of the games out there. Highly recommend this location for a getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Beth S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Disappointed on cleanliness of home & property

Check in process was good. Arrived to the home to find sand on the floors. We had to sweep. Two of the four mornings we had mouse droppings on kitchen counters in the house. The property had tall weeds growing around home & the grill area was not maintained. The grill needs to be replaced. Wire is holding grates together. One of the bathrooms had yellow brown stains along the wall. I’ve stayed at many VRBOs and have never encountered mice in the home we rented. This was unacceptable & made myself & other guests feel uneasy. Too bad as the location is good to Bear Lake & ORV trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great location for riding with the trails across the street and down the road! The house is spacious and nice. The garage is awesome! We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to trails

Had a good stay again. Second time staying here. Close to trails and lots of parking
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad michael M.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice for big group

Family trip of 14. Enjoyed our stay. Garage was a great place.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mens diaper shower and UTV ride

Great place for SxS weekend. Trail is right across from the house. Garage is an excellent gathering and gaming space. Close to gas and restaurant too. Appreciate the hospitality! Will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect setting for your party

We rented this place in February and it was perfect for hosting a large group on guys. Almost feels like your own private bar! Would definitely come back and stay again. Jenny was extremely accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great layout for a nice long weekend for a large group.

Nice layout for a large group. Large manage garage for the party. The house is great for relaxing and winding down.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

christine b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time

Great house - lots of room!Great Man Cave - lots to do!Large kitchen - that's attached to dining/family rooms, so you're never excluded from family fun! Bring the kitchen supplies you need! 2 coffee pots was a bonus!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

My family and i had a blast! The gentleman next door plowed the driveway for us and was very nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Malisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nail z., Sterling Heights

Liked: Cleanliness

Hunting families trip

We had a great time at our trip we love this house 🏠 also is the best place for hunting all the state lands are awesome only one thing I will recommend for homeowner to add spoons forks plates, pants, a lot of more kitchen stuff are missing and need to be added. Other than that. The house is gorgeous and we’ve been there more than 6 times thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

This trip was a "boys" weekend and there were 6 of us. The garage is the place to be. Great communication with owners and will think of staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Craig M.

ATV Trip

Overall good, Kids enjoyed the party garage. Right on the trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fawn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Reunion

We come to the Blue Bear Hideout every year for our family reunion. The place is perfect to fit a group and has everything you can think of to have a good time. We spend all our time in the garage - what a blast! Highly recommend “Garage Pong” for those that are not skilled ping pong players and end up hitting the ball off the garage floor most of the time. Jenny is great and very easy to communicate with. We will be back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

CHAD S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good location

House was clean and the garage had plenty of games to play in the evening hours. Check in was easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jill W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little getaway!

The property was as advertised. The first floor primary bedroom was nicely appointed. The living room was good as well. The game area was very nice for the evenings when the mosquitoes came calling. A couple items to note. There are 3 additional bedrooms downstairs. The one at the foot of the stairs was nice. The other two did not have ceiling insulation and the walls did not go to the ceiling; you could basically hear any conversations going on upstairs or downstairs. Basement was a little musty smelling as well. Limited utensils, in fact no butter knives , just plastic and the fry pans definitely have seen better days. Jenny , the host was very responsive. And answered any and all our questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great group location

We had a wonderful stay! Everything was clean, easy to use, and exactly as described. Hosts were quick to respond to any questions and very helpful. We had plenty of space for the dog to play and so many activities to keep everyone busy even on the rainy days. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness

We had a great time! The game room was a huge hit for our family. The description said there were 4

There are 2 full and 1 half bathroom. I would recommend staying here.staying
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Giselle Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonder experience!!

Our stay was amazing. The host was extremely accommodating and took care of all our needs. The home fit our group well and provided plenty of space to spread out and make memories. Located less than an hour from traverse city and a short drive from bear lake, beach days were very enjoyable. The property was clean and well kept. Lots of kitchen storage and counter space as well as outdoor grill made big meals a piece of cake. Large TV’s throughout the house were amazing for entertainment and movie nights. Pool table and ping pong in the garage were a big hit and drew people outside, as well as the screen garage door for an indoor/outdoor experience. Overall we would absolutely recommend a visit at the Blue Bear Hideout!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

Perfect spot for any getaway. Love the separate garage to hang out with everyone away from the house! House and garage both very clean and plenty of rooms for a bigger group
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024