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House of Bear

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· Grawn, Grand Traverse, Michigan

97 acres hosted by Bear N.

4 Vehicle/Tent sites

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The House of Bear is located on a spectacular 97-acre, fourth generation working Tree farm in Northern Michigan’s Grand Traverse County. Stunning Northern Michigan wildlife with creeks and an old natural beaver pond, what a wonderful place to relax, and soak in the surroundings. Step out of the hectic stress of the everyday and take a moment at one of the many areas to soak up what you have disconnected from. Feel the wind across your skin, the Earth beneath your feet and the Sun shining down. Hear the birds singing, the trees swaying in the wind and what animal was that? See the deer frolicking, birds flying, trees growing and how nature all comes together. Smell the Earth, the Pine from the trees and the wild flowers. Take some time and wonder, lose yourself in Nature and get refreshed. Natural Rustic Camping, wake up to a beautiful sunrise, listen to the birds singing away, with the chance of seeing any of Northern Michigan’s awesome wildlife. Sunsets are spectacular with so many different colors, and on a Clear night look up at the stars without the lights of a big city.The House of Bear is located on a spectacular 97-acre, fourth generation working Tree farm in Northern Michigan’s Grand Traverse County. Stunning Northern Michigan wildlife with creeks and an old natural beaver pond, what a wonderful place to relax, and soak in the surroundings. Step out of the hectic stress of the everyday and take a moment at one of the many areas to soak up what you have disconnected from. Feel the wind across your skin, the Earth beneath your feet and the Sun shining down. Hear the birds singing, the trees swaying in the wind and what animal was that? See the deer frolicking, birds flying, trees growing and how nature all comes together. Smell the Earth, the Pine from the trees and the wild flowers. Take some time and wonder, lose yourself in Nature and get refreshed. Rustic Camping, wake up to a beautiful sunrise, listen to the birds singing away, with the chance of seeing any of Northern Michigan’s awesome wildlife. Sunsets are spectacular with so many different colors, and on a Clear night look up at the stars without the lights of a big city.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Wetlands

Farm

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297 Ratings · 241 reviews

Maggie H.recommends

October 23, 2024

The House of Bear

Bear has a honest, welcoming demeanor. Very kind. Potable water is a big plus! Sites are varied- more isolated in forest setting or under open sky. You can hear truck acceleration from the local SR but it quiets after sunset. It is a really lovely property. No Picnic tables. I stayed at the pond- really isolated feeling. 35-45 mins from Sleeping Bears Dunes. 20 mins to Travis City. closest grocery/convenience 5 min.

Marie B.recommends

August 30, 2024

The House of Bear

I always love coming back to Bear's it is a great place for an escape!

Lea S.recommends

August 17, 2024

The House of Bear

Nature-rich, great location for fun

We enjoyed our stay on Bear’s land. He was welcoming and had great suggestions for activities around the Traverse City area, many of which we explored! The location is fabulous for a weekend of beauty, biking, hikes, beaches, food, and a great art scene. Bear’s land felt deep in nature, but was only 10-15 minutes away from Traverse, we were able to have privacy (good for when you have a baby who periodically wakes up and screeches), the sites were nicely sized, it was hot the weekend we were there, so we didn’t make use of the fire ring, but Bear provided us with a bucket of water to douse the fire (especially if it started to wander). Some of the sites were grouped together, great if you were traveling with a larger party. We’ll keep this place in mind for that! We had a fabulous weekend and we would definitely stay here again!

Bart M.recommends

August 9, 2024

The House of Bear

Great experience

Camping on Bears land was great! Plenty of privacy and he was a great host!

Katherine K.recommends

August 3, 2024

The House of Bear

Large property with private camping sections. Outhouses well placed. Use of potable water upon entry invaluable during heat wave. Very friendly and helpful. I was the only camper in the back area and evidently an imposition on wildlife. Kept awake by something large that was used to human noises, including a barking dog.

Sara B.recommends

July 30, 2024

The House of Bear

Private camping with dogs!

Totally dog friendly, plenty of trails to walk, beautiful sunrises and sunsets and plenty of birds! Best of all, I felt like I was completely alone in the woods. Bear treated me upon arrival and helped me find the perfect site for my tree tent!

Location

Grawn, Grand Traverse, Michigan, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Odawa First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Bear N.

Joined in February 2018

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