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Bear Paw Inn

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bed sheets
Fishing
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Hallway

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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27672 US 41, Michigamme, MI, 49861
  • Place, Ruth Lake Picnic Area
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Trout Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Ojibwa Casino Baraga
    ‪39 min drive‬

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave | Bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About this property

Bear Paw Inn

Beachfront hotel for sun and fun
Guests at this beach hotel will appreciate convenient on-site amenities such as barbecue grills and a picnic area.
Bear Paw Inn offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves.

Bathrooms include baths or showers. Smart televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a private beach.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Bear Paw Inn, you're just a quick walk from Ruth Lake Picnic Area. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as an off-lead area.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • On-site recreation includes a private beach, kayaking and rowing/canoeing
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Ruth Lake Picnic Area and 6 minutes by car from Michigamme Township Hall
  • Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including an off-lead area
Simply step outside to unwind on the hotel's beach. Have fun in the sun at Bear Paw Inn with summer activities such as kayaking and rowing/canoeing.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star Michigamme hotel is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.83 per cent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from noon - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • An off-lead area is available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.83 per cent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned
The front desk at this property is open daily from noon - midnight.
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 11 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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Bear Paw Inn Reviews

Reviews

6.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 192 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Staff & service

6.2/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service
We will not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Quiet location. Minuses: floor felt damp, poor water flow to sink in bathroom, shower took a long time for warm water to arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Dianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a bad start to our visit. We were unaware that the motel had 2 floors and that our room would be on the second floor. The door to the stairway which was the only access to that floor not easy to find and the stairway was difficult for us to carry our things up (we are both in our early 80s). We also had our dog and taking him out from the second floor especially after dark was another issue. When we got to the room we found about 20+ dying flies on the front windowsills inside. There was no one in the office and so we cleaned them up ourselves. The property is old and not well kept up which probably was responsible for the fly problem. Someone seemed to have treated the area so that the flies were dying but had not followed up to take care of the area. Other than that the room was clean and the bed was clean and comfortable. The weather was warm and so we turned on the air conditioner but it was so noisy we decided not to use it. There may have been breakfast items but my husband couldn’t find anything ready for us and so we decided to go elsewhere for breakfast. The very reasonable price was similar to other motels in the wider area that we stayed in that welcomed pets but the others have been much better cared for. We wouldn’t go to this property again unless it improves a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First off, as we pulled in we got a 'Hills have Eyes' vibe of the place as there was no one and no vehicles around. The office door was locked with a notice to call for check in, called and got an automated response that kept saying 'tell me' and then silence. after a couple attempts to talk to it I gave up and we moved on and stayed at The L'Anse Motel, better price, better vibes, human service and much cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULA, VICTOR

Travelled with pets, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When traveling with a dog it's often hard to find a place that approves their admittance, but Bear Paw Inn graciously did and without imposing a ridiculously high fee. The young lady at the desk when we arrived was pleasant, friendly, and very patient with this road-weary traveler who was somewhat confused over whether we'd already been charged (we weren't). We ended up with a VERY clean, exceptionally comfortable room (2 queen beds) that was rustic yet cozy. I would recommend and certainly would return if ever in that area again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This motel is older and the rooms are charming. The sink and toilet are newer. The area is pretty: a big lake is across the road. Despite the motel being on highway 41, it was quiet enough at night that we could leave the windows open. The young woman staffing the motel told us that it is owned by her grandparents. The motel is between Michigamme and L'Anse. We went into L'Anse for breakfast. I recommend filling your water bottle at a restaurant for drinking water as their well water wasn't tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Amenities
This place is a dump. Flies everywhere.. Air conditioning noisy didn’t work windows stuck shut flies everywhere. The places are complete dump.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean room. Rustic ambience.

Really enjoyed this place. Great location. What makes it fun is the outdoor area. You can fish off the docks. Take a kayak or canoe out on the lake. Have a campfire. Relax in the hammock. All included..very very cool place. Down the road is Carla's Cozy Inn. Excellent fresh fish. Typical UP friendly atmosphere
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy rustic area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

James

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm actually at the Carla's Inn. It's the nicest roadside motel I've ever been to. The owners are very nice people and made room for me when I needed it. If I ever came back to the area I would definetly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
They didn’t even have our reservation. They don’t serve breakfast anymore but sight says they do. Room smells very musty. Can’t turn on heat, it’s not hooked up.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

brandon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a rustic Motel in the middle of nowhere. If that's what you're looking for it's great. Clean and quiet and close to side by side trails. Property is really cool, right on a lake. Shower is a little tight if you're tall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice setup! Lodge type feel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the place, nice place to stop, had lots to do on the grounds, and pond, had great views of lake Ruth from second floor, great place to eat 4 miles west
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

PEGGY

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Unacceptable

Place should be condemned,stunk,rooms are outdated with extension cords running things,smelled like pot cause owners grandson smoked with everyone that checked in then after he came back from the bar rode a motorcycle through the parking lot late at night waking us up,left a day early cause of conditions
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

ken

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was fine for the money...the management of this place is troubling...
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Nice hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

tara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

vintage up motel— basic but good

quaint old UP place w/ cedar interiors. reminds me of family’s old up north cabin. nice location. had to do work calls so wifi was really good. thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Pet friendly. On the lake. Kayak's/Canoes to use. Places to hangout outside. Room was good. Beds okay. Bathroom needs a bit of updates but like the funky blue tile. Tip to other travelers, theres no blow dryer and the outlet in bathroom is on the light and its a pull string. Water takes a bit to get hot bit once it does its boiling. Shower is small but doable. Bring your own shampoo and conditioner. They have packets, not good. Manager laid back. You won't be hassled. Might not be overly friendly but check in was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I would have had more time to hang out at the property because it's gorgeous but it was perfect for a quick night's sleep. The bed was very comfortable. The room smelled a little musty but was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay. It was peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025