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

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Dining
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 171400 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Kalkaska, MI
  • Grandview Golf Club
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Au Sable River
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Living Room 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Jenny Fehrenbach
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Kalkaska

Located in Kalkaska, this holiday home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Au Sable River and Wakeley Lake, while Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights. Jet skiing, kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting nearby.
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Kalkaska, MI

What's nearby

  • Timber Wolf Golf Club - 14 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Grandview Golf Club - 22 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Au Sable River - 38 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Torch Lake - 43 min drive - 45.7 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 45 min drive - 44.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Dingman's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Manistee Lake Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Kiootees Bar & Grill - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Lalone's Restaurant - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Ole Soul - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Blue Bear Hideout the ultimate set up for large groups and get togethers! located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is 7.3 mi (11.8 km) from Timber Wolf Golf Club and 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from Grandview Golf Club. Au Sable River and Wakeley Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doug C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

nail z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Brent B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great orv trail house

Great place to stay to ride your sxs. Trail right across the street. Nice open floor plan house and the garage is a great place to hang out later with lots of room. Also plenty of parking for trucks and trailers
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place for a good sized group

Great location and overall fun place to stay. Lots of activities to do in the barn.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad michael M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Great location for trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

So many beds

Enjoyed our stay for our annual girls trail riding weekend. Spacious kitchen and open floor plan was nice for gathering in the morning and evening. Loved all the sleeping space.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samuel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bachelor party

Excellent place for a get together. My friend group used it for a weekend bachelor party, property is even better than the photos. Very fun garage to hangout in.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucia C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family game get away

We thoroughly enjoyed our time. The house was as pictured. Very nice place to stay for what it was needed for, it was everything and more!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway

Good place to go up north and get away. Easy shot to Traverse city and sleeps a lot of people.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Guys weekend.

This property was perfect for our group. Main house was perfect for sleeping and some cooking. We spent most of the time in the garage. We did some fishing the first couple of days but the weather took that out of the picture. We had a great time playing cards and pool along with watching football on the big screen tv. This is are second year here and we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

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Hosted by Jenny Fehrenbach

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