House in Two Rivers, WI

Lake Michigan views! Complimentary housekeeping with monthly stays Mar-Apr.

Lake Michigan views! Complimentary housekeeping with monthly stays Mar-Apr.

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Beach
Property grounds
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Bathroom

Overview of Lake Michigan views! Complimentary housekeeping with monthly stays Mar-Apr.

4.9 out of 5 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Lake view

Explore the area

Two Rivers, WI
  • Popular LocationLake Michigan1 min walk
  • Popular LocationMariners Trail & Rawley Point Bike Trails8 min walk
  • Popular LocationAurora Medical Center Manitowoc County12 min walk
  • AirportGreen Bay, WI (GRB-Austin Straubel Intl.)42 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Bedroom 3

Bedroom 4

Living Room/Area

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Lake Michigan views! Complimentary housekeeping with monthly stays Mar-Apr.

Being by the lake produces a feeling of relaxation and you can sense it pretty easily in this easy going place called Two Rivers, and especially right here at the Smiling Bear Cabin. There are many nearby hiking and XCSki/Showshoeing trails including ice age trail segments, and wonderful beach and picnicking spots. Staying at the Smiling Bear puts you at the heart of everything available in the area and gives you a nice place to call home and make great family memories.

Our place sits on 1/3 acre, across the road from Lake Michigan and the Mariner's Trail, which runs along the coastline. The way our home is angled, you can see the lake from much of the yard and just about every room of the house. We have Swings, Volleyball, Croquet, Badminton, & Sidewalk Chalk! We have a Fire-Pit and a Wood Shed [which may or may not have firewood at any given time]. To round out the outdoor fun, we have a huge Wrap Around Deck w/Gas Grill [Propane Provided], Picnic Table, Patio Table w/Umbrella, and extra chairs.

Inside home layout is ideal w/Open Concept KT/Dining/LR so everyone can enjoy one anothers company during family cooking and cleanup time in our well stocked kitchen. Access Deck from Patio Doors or back kitchen door making a convenient round robin layout perfect for entertaining. Main floor laundry for guest use.
Our fully equipped KT includes Gas Stove, Refrigerator w/Water & Ice Dispenser, Dishwasher, Microwave, Wine Cooler, Coffeemaker, Crockpots, blender, beaters, pots & pans, utensils, glassware, bakeware et al. We have some specialties like a melon baller, garlic press, lemon zester, etc to add pizazz to your cooking experience.

Secured High Speed WiFi, and Dish TV including A&E and Discovery Channel [w/upgrade for sports channels available upon request]. We have books, games, and binoculars! Enjoy watching the SS Badger Carferry or other boats coast along the horizon. Play board games at the large dining table. Wonderful place for family together time.
For Sleeping Arrangements, there is a Main Floor Bedroom w/King Size Bed, and 3 more Bedrooms Upstairs. 2 of the upper Bedrooms have 1 Queen Size Bed per room. The 3rd upstairs BR has 2 Double Beds. There is a Hotel Grade Sofa Sleeper in LR. We do have a basic fold-up canvas cot with it’s own little home-made sheet set, .
There is a full bath on both Floors. Main Floor Bath has a Shower Stall. Upstairs Bath has a Shower over Tub.
Towels & Linens provided, including bath, kitchen, and beach towels. We provide toilet paper, Kleenex, paper napkins, and 1+/- roll paper towel. Many extra condiments and items for your convenience are at the property as well.

Property manager

Rosalee Bleser
Premier Host
Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Games/Toys/Books/Outdoor Swings/Sidewalk Chalk

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Residential Zoning Rules. Family Events/Parties OK

Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outdoor Smoking Only
PLEASE comply with the recycling system we have in place. When you throw something "away" it still has to go somewhere. Garbage is a global problem.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Residential Zoning Rules. Family Events/Parties OK
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Two Rivers

Located in Two Rivers, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Historic Washington House and Rogers Street Fishing Village are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include West of the Lake Gardens and Lincoln Park Zoo. Traveling with kids? Consider Wisconsin Maritime Museum and Manitowoc Family Aquatic Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Lake Michigan - 1 min walk
  • Mariners Trail & Rawley Point Bike Trails - 8 min walk
  • Aurora Medical Center Manitowoc County - 12 min walk
  • Woodland Dunes Nature Center and Preserve - 4 min drive
  • Lincoln Park Zoo - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Green Bay Austin Straubel Intl. Airport (GRB) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • Cool City Brewing Company - 4 min drive
  • McDonald's - 4 min drive
  • Two Rivers Family Restaurant - 6 min drive
  • Waverly Inn Pub & Pizzeria - 4 min drive
  • Dairy Queen - 3 min drive

Reviews

4.9

Exceptional

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4.9/5

Cleanliness

5/5

Check-in

5/5

Communication

4.8/5

Location

4.9/5

Listing accuracy

Reviews

5/5 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas minication
We enjoyed our stay. The home was close to everything we needed. Thank you:)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Penney F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Great place for the 4 of us to just get out of town for the weekend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

5/5 Excellent

Phillip J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location
The house was very clean. It had a great dining room area where everyone can sit. The location was awesome. We all felt very safe. The checkin procedure was very simple. We enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

5/5 Excellent

Jane O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just what we were looking for!
Great location with lake views and close to walking/bike path. We enjoyed our relaxing stay spending every day by the lake and exploring many good nearby restaurants. Although the house was too big for the two of us it was cozy, relaxing and clean. Thanks to our host and hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

5/5 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Base for Packers Game
The home worked out great for our family to enjoy the TNF Packers game (except for the game result). Only 45 minutes from GB and we were able to go back the next day to enjoy the HOF. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Rosalee Bleser

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The Tall One in the photo bought the home when, let’s just say, it wasn’t pretty. The Short One is me, -- I run BeachTown Properties, with Smiling Bear Cabin being the first outlet for my vacation rental idea.

Although I didn't know Paul when he first bought this property, as a real estate agent I had shown it to some prospective buyers back when it was for sale. It was in such a bad state that I remember weeping, and praying with my whole heart, wishing the whole broken mess of a home could be made new, clean, and right.
Given that honest prayer, it was a blessing, honor, and a delight to end up meeting and getting to know Paul, and see the place improve and be made right over a span of years with what he and his workers had collectively thought out and done with this property.

His workers back in the day were an Amish friend, Milo & sons, and Carlos, a loyal right hand man for Paul for many years, plus a mix & match of other willing workers. There was a lot of good heart put into this property.

The real estate market had crashed shortly after Paul purchased the property, and there were more unseen things to fix than he realized so it became a long-shot money pit project that they would work on intermittently when possible. After several years a finished product emerged.

Knowing at the time he could not get out financially what he had put into it, & loving it so much he couldn’t imagine really parting with it, he furnished it for longer month to month work/stays. That was a good start but after his last long term tenant left back in 2014, he turned the reins over to me to see what I could do with my “vacation rental” idea. That was the beginning of my new world.

Paul & I are both real estate agents, for I think 15+ years now for me and a bit longer for him. He is also a licensed contractor, real estate investor/landlord, & crop farmer. Paul is a widower w/4 grown children & 4 grandkids. I'm a single mother of 1 grown child & 1 grandchild.

Why they chose this property

The colors of Lake Michigan are changing every day and change within the day so it is always nice to be at the Smiling Bear Cabin. It is amazing to see the drama of a big storm play out, as well as to enjoy the delight of sunshine and blues.

Its very relaxing inside and out, and easy to be with all your company if you have a get together. I like how as a hostess I could get onto the deck and into the kitchen from many directions and it never felt crowded even with everyone there. I was able to enjoy laughter, & singing through the KT windows to both the side and back deck, not having to miss any of the party if I was inside tending to something.

This is a convenient location to many many hiking trails and places to kayak, and neat places nearby to provide neat nature experiences for kids and adults alike. You can find some fresh organic produce in our supermarkets and at our farmers markets, and the traffic in any given direction on any given day is usually pretty manageable. .There IS a highway between the lake and our place, but it is still enjoyable.

Languages:

English

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