We had a great time sitting by the lake, kayaking and hiking. I asked the host Rob for directions to a couple hiking trailheads and he got back to us immediately with the details. Glad we chose this vacation.
The cabin is very rustic on outside, but inside is very comfortable. It was nice to meet property manager. We had a blast catching fish and enjoying the lake and many establishments in the area.
Bear Cottage is our Happy Place. From the rustic cottage, to the beautiful lake, the animals, fowl, reptiles to the everything nature it is perfect on all levels. A it if futhings to do in the area including hiking, swimming at other lakes ( we do lake chasing), waterfall casing ( so any to see), horseback riding at theGrassyCreek ranch, farmers markets, flea marketsâŠâŠ. Hosts are amazing!
Such a delightful place! We love Bear Cottage and look forward to staying there again in the future. Rob is a fabulous property manager that is always available to take care of your needs.
We were very comfortable in this cozy cabin. Had fun fishing and biking. We took advantage of the row boat provided. Only drawback, for us, was that the shore was weedier than we would have liked⊠so we did not swim.
Love being on Star Lake but the Bear Cottage needs work. The screen porch is great but the door does not close so it is defeating the purpose. Rooms are dark and crowded. Why are there serving pieces for 36 people when there is hardly room for 3? Was hoping it would be better this time but it was not. Kind of a bummer.
This property strikes a charming balance between quaintness and modern amenities, making it perfect for today's needs. It offers a delightful retreat back to nature, where you can feel the soft ground beneath your feet and relax by the shore with your toes in the water, or snuggle next to a cozy fire outside. Ideal for a getaway, you can spend your time catching small bluegill off the dock or take your boat out to explore the many other fishing opportunities around the lake. I absolutely love this place and will definitely continue to stay here.
We had a great time. A few errors in the posting and no hot tub. The shower is quite a tight squeeze. The beds were good and the location is amazing. Kitchen is small if you like to cook hard to find spots to prep. Overall we would absolutely go back. Communication with host was good and easy
It rained almost nonstop during our 7 days.
So we were stuck inside a lot, the cabin is âniceâ but it would have been better with Wi-Fi.
Property manager was great. The location feels like you are staying in someoneâs yard. We wanted to bring our little dog with us, so our choices were limited, we donât usually vacation during peak season either but it seemed pricey.
We really enjoyed our time at Bear Cottage. Only a few feet to waters edge allowed us it see ducks a beaver, 2 bald eagles a heron and other birds! A short ride brought us deer, porcupines, a partridge, and gorgeous trees. The night sky was so clear we could see the Milky Way. Weâll be back!!
We thought it was a little pricey. Pretty small cabin. Dresser drawers were hard to open and close. Pier should extend out farther as boat bottomed out as very shallow. Host was great!
Had a wonderful late summer stay at Bear Cottage on the shore of Star Lake. A lovely visit with loon, beaver, muskrat, and eagle sightings. Can't wait to be back soon!
Property was clean and any problem we had we could text Rob and it was taken care of. Slightly crowded in the cabin, maybe less furniture and more table/counter space would be nice. Loved the screen porch.
Third year staying at Bear Cottafe did not disappoint. Great family destination for quality positive time together. Close to trails, horse back riding ectâŠ. The lake is beautiful as is the Northwoods. Animal sittings are amazing! Lake is quiet and the cabin is beautiful! Rob and his wife are amazing to deal with if there are any issues! We are sad to leave every year!
Our family had a wonderful week on the shores of Star Lake in Bear Cottage. The cottage was very clean, comfortable, and cozy. A campfire by the water under a full moon can't be beat! A great retreat and setting to spend a week in the northwoods. Our dog had a great time and we loved that it was pup friendly! We will be back next year.
This is a wonderful small cabin. If you enjoy the historical value of the property, donât pass this up. Wonderful sandy area steps away from the door to enjoy the clear water of Star Lake. This cabin is perfect for getting the rest you need or a break from the sun.
Love Bear Cottage! Second year here and we will be back next year! Perfect destination for rest and relaxing in a beautiful setting! Wish I can be there all year round!
If the cabin had a better tv and reception to get at least the major networks, it would help immensely. It was a problem for us. Otherwise, it had what we wanted. Good location. Rob was good to us.