Dancing Bear Lodge on the Lake, family, friend fun!

Come enjoy Michigan's Spring, Summer, Fall, and Winter Wonderland from our 2,416 sq. ft.lakefront vacation home. The Available for weekly vacation rental year round . Not a resort but a bullfrog, pollywog, fish, turtle and sometimes black bear kind of nature encounter!
Located on all sports Pettibone Lake just west of Big rapids (20 miles) and south of Baldwin (12 miles).The Baldwin, Pere Marquette and Pine Rivers make it prime for fishing and hunting ,tubing, canoeing or kayaking and water sports in the summer. Take out our three kayaks, or three paddle boats or the paddle board. We also have an aluminum rowboat. Little splashers will love the shallow swimming area, while tweens may like to paddle or peddle over to snorkel the sandbar and socialize.

Walk or jog, the one mile circuit around the lake with challenging hills or hike off road into the Manistee Forest.
Cozy enough for two or twenty, with four bedrooms and three bathrooms. Perfect for celebrating that special occasion ( NO PARTIES OR EVENTS) or inviting extended family. Although cozy enough for two, It has a spacious feel thanks to the decks and open views of Pettibone Lake from all three floors. Galley style kitchen, and two stall attached garage. Knotty pine throughout with carpet and tile and vinyl plank flooring. Also welcoming base camp in the winter for your snowmobiling,ice fishing, skating, sliding, cross country or downhill skiing enjoyment just 45 minutes from Caberfae Twin Peaks Ski Area. Check our Facebook page “The Dancing Bear Austin Lodge” to view accommodations and see previews of family fun at the lodge. We look forward to you hosting your group. No wild night life but lots of great Wild Life!"