Pet-friendly vacation rentals in Bear Lake

We had a fantastic stay! The location couldn’t have been better – just a short walk to great restaurants, shops, and the beach. It made exploring the area, super convenient and enjoyable. The place was clean, comfortable and exactly as described.

Great stay, felt right at home. Easy check in and out, very responsive and accommodating host. Had everything we needed and some extras. Very homey and comfortable, wouldn’t hesitate to stay here again. Our dog enjoyed it too.

Host was super quick to responds and sent a ton of info of things to do in the area. A very nice, peaceful time on the lake.

We came up for my bachelorette weekend, actually found this place as a last minute deal when our first place fell through. The house was beautiful, and everyone had plenty of room. We were able to check in early and the host was very responsive and kind. I would definitely stay here again if given the opportunity!

My husband and I, along with our 3 Siberian huskies stayed for 2 nights. We wished it was for longer! Jenna granted us an extra hr for check out which we really appreciated! Also, this house is incredibly clean. We were both impressed. Overall, we really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back. Something to note: there’s about 3-5 ft of water before you get into “muck” and the lake is full of seaweed. We brought our paddle board and floated around. The water is very clear and it was actually quite beautiful to look at the fish and even the seaweed looked beautiful. There are some deeper parts that you could definitely avoid touching any weeds. But just something to note if you plan on swimming. Also, we didn’t explore the entire lake so not sure what the far half is like. SUNRISES ARE GORGEOUS HERE! I would book this place just to watch the sunrise. And lots of wildlife. I would think kids would really enjoy it! Turtles, geese, tons of fish, loons. Again, overall highly recommend

Private cabin in the woods, conveniently located for exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City.

We had a wonderful stay. This house was well equipped in the kitchen, baths and bedrooms with quality, newer, matching pans/utensils, towels and bedding. Plenty of paper products as well. Lots of space for 7 adults, including a very comfortable living room (2nd on lower level) and beautiful deck with plenty of seating and even a Solo wood stove!

Anna’s place was so charming, perfect for a family of three and our beagle. I was so lucky to find this place on short notice, I’m sure it’s usually booked because it’s in a great location. The house was spotless, and exactly as described. Very conveniently located between Arcadia and Frankfort. There’s a great new diner in Arcadia (the MT Plate Diner), plus mainstays like the Mayfair, Lighthouse Cafe, and Storm Cloud Brewery. We also checked out the new distillery, super close to Anna’s house. We love the area and usually visit a few times per year. We’re excited to stay here again.

We had a wonderful stay at Richard's condominium! The condo is apart of a larger resort, Shanty Creek, and with the passes that were left for us to use, we were never bored! We explored the Lakeview Hotel and pool amenities there, the private beach, and the Shuss Mountain resort as well. This was especially nice for the 12 year old we had with us. There was a couple staying next to us (not under Richard's purview), who had loud dogs who would not stop barking but after messaging Richard, we heard them very rarely and then not at all, so we really appreciated the timely response we had from him and the action he took by informing the HOA for that condo. The little touches here and there were also really appreciated, like the fan/lightbulb fan charm cords so we knew which cord was for the light and which was for the fan. We plan on coming back for sure! Highly recommended place for people of all ages to enjoy.

Manistee is home away from home! Lovely place with a great location for beach access & amazing sunsets! Close to town & great little area to take the pups for walks. Bring spices & cooking oils. They only have limited spices as listed. Also, I maybe would bring a couple pans & pots if you plan on cooking more than a basic, simple meal. I love to cook so I usually bring my own knives & pans. Really great stay & I would highly recommend!

This was an amazing get away! i definitely recommend david and nicole's airbnb if you're looking in this area! they were very precise with location, recommendations, check in/out directions! we loved our stay!

This was a very nice place to stay! The area was quiet and the room was very clean and comfortable. if we are ever in the area again we will definitely be booking here !

The place was exactly what we were needing. Nothing over the top expensive with enough soace to accommodate our family of 4 plus our dog. It was located conveniently at shanty creek making everything we were visiting just a short distance away. Very cost freindly for the area and would definitely stay here again. Thank you for being such a great host!

Autumns place was great! We stayed as a group of 4 adults and each had our own space. There are lots of stairs but we enjoyed the separate living spaces for each of us. Everything was clean, beds were all comfortable and great pillows. Two balconies made sunrise and sunset both gorgeous with the fall trees. We will be back!

My 4 kids, husband and I have been coming to Shanty creek resorts for over 10 years. This is the first time we stayed somewhere other than the resort hotels. We enjoyed we were able to bring our dog on this trip, we had a kitchenette, and we did more in the area because we had to drive ourselves. This gave us a chance to explore and save more money. By staying in a place more reasonable than the hotel and we were able to cook ourselves and didn't have the added expense of a dog sitter. 4girls sharing one bathroom worked out better than I thought. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thank you The Ramsey family

This was a cool little cabin with a bed, a bunk bed, and a table. Very small but it’s what we needed since it was going to rain. I liked that it was in secluded spot covered by trees was it was right by the kids playground. Overall a great place. The listing could have had better photos though. We had no idea what our cabin looked like before arriving.

My girlfriend and I had a wonderful first getaway at Sarah’s place. The property was peaceful, private, and the perfect spot to relax and unwind. We had a great time visiting Na-Tah-Ka, exploring Ludington, the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, and more — but some of our favorite moments were just spent enjoying the quiet beauty of the property itself. We’ll definitely be back to soak in the tranquility and natural surroundings again. Sarah was a kind and responsive host, and her place is absolutely worth the stay. 🌲

Christine and Alan were great people. They answered all of our questions and gave us some good local tips to beachs etc. Their place is very peaceful and quiet. The space was very well equipped. I hope to be back there again.

great place to stay, very well appointed kitchen, family enjoyed it. we will be back.

Great place, clean private area with nice scenery

The cottage was so cute and has its original charm! Directly on the water and a nice fire pit to utilize! Just a quick stroll down the path and you’re at the beach. The cottage is well equipped with things you need on the daily. We just bought some groceries and were good to go! The location is perfect! It’s very close to Leland Fish Town, downtown Lake Leelanau, Suttons Bay, and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Dandan was a wonderful host! Friendly and responsive. Clear instructions. It was truly a lovely getaway and Dandan is an excellent host!

Every time I approach a rental I've reserved, I feel a bit anxious and skeptical: will it match the description? will I have to convince myself "it's fine"? will the pictures on the listing be several years old or will they be edited so much that reality looks quite different? You know the feelings. Jessica's place was EXACTLY what I expected based on pictures, description and reviews. Clean and open and thoughtfully appointed. Extra things like a well stocked kitchen including several spices (we didn't do any cooking but I know how nice it is not to have to pack or buy every little thing!) and hangers in the closets, extra blankets in the living room, games in the cupboard, plenty of towels. It was such a comfortable home that felt intentional for hosting. Highly recommend. Didn't disappoint in the least.

We had a wonderful time at Dan's place. We really appreciate his welcoming dogs to venture along. Our dog, Boone, loved pounding by the fire pit, sniffing through the woods, and running on Arcadia Beach. Dan's specific driving directions brought us right to the door. The house was exactly as described, clean as can be, and the bed was very comfortable. Definitely worth every penny!

A peaceful and relaxing cabin setting right on the water. A nice outdoor area with porches, chairs, fireplace and dock. The place was cozy and well appointed with modern amenities and supplies. We enjoyed the location as a base to relax and do day trips around the area.