Big Bear Lodge
$90
/ night
Avg. for November
Prices for Big Bear Lodge
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$90
/ night
Avg. for November
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Big Bear Lodge average $78 in March, the cheapest month, and $130 in August, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | $89 |
| February | $83 |
| March | $78 |
| April | $90 |
| May | $92 |
| June | $103 |
| July | $122 |
| August | $130 |
| September | $112 |
| October | $100 |
| November | $90 |
| December | $89 |
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Most expensive: August (~$130)
Cheapest: March (~$78)
About this property
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Amenities
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this motel include a picnic area and barbecue grills.
Business amenities
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Location
When you stay at Big Bear Lodge in Alpena, you'll be near the airport, within a 5-minute walk of Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park and Starlite Beach. This motel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Lake Huron and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Thunder Bowl Lanes.
What's nearby
Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park(0.1 miles)
Starlite Beach(0.2 miles)
Thunder Bowl Lanes(0.2 miles)
Lake Huron(0.3 miles)
Lee's Miniature Golf(0.4 miles)
Blair Street Park(0.5 miles)
Thomson Park(0.8 miles)
Bay View Park(1.1 miles)
Mud Lake(1.4 miles)
Alpena County Library(1.5 miles)
Laser Team Challenge(1.5 miles)
Thunder Bay Theater(1.7 miles)
Alpena Civic Theater(1.8 miles)
Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary(2 miles)
Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center(2 miles)
The preferred airport for Big Bear Lodge is Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)(7.6 miles)
Parking
Non-Smoking Rooms
Housekeeping
Garden
Golf Course (nearby)
Beach (Nearby)
Location
2052 US Highway 23 S, Alpena, Michigan, United States of America
Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park (0.1 miles)
Starlite Beach (0.2 miles)
Thunder Bowl Lanes (0.2 miles)
Lake Huron (0.3 miles)
Lee's Miniature Golf (0.4 miles)
Blair Street Park (0.5 miles)
Room options
32
Family Apartment, Kitchenette, Partial Lake View
Room details
2 Queen Beds
and 1 Twin Bed
Sleeps 5
614 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
30
Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View
Room details
1 Queen Bed
Sleeps 2
226 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
20
Comfort Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Refrigerator & Microwave, Partial Lake View
Room details
2 Full Beds
Sleeps 4
301 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Refrigerator
31
Junior Apartment, 2 Queen Beds, Kitchenette, Partial Lake View
Room details
2 Queen Beds
Sleeps 4
495 ft²
Air ConditioningWi-Fi (Free)Kitchenette
Guest reviews of Big Bear Lodge
8.7
Fabulous
Based on 732 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Couple
40%
Family
45%
Group
13%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Big Bear Lodge, travelers describe a vintage, mom-and-pop motel with very friendly owners, generally clean rooms, and a convenient location across from Lake Huron’s park and near restaurants, offering good value for a simple, quiet place to sleep.
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What guests think
At Big Bear Lodge, travelers describe a vintage, mom-and-pop motel with very friendly owners, generally clean rooms, and a convenient location across from Lake Huron’s park and near restaurants, offering good value for a simple, quiet place to sleep.
Rooms are small with tiny, dated bathrooms and retro decor; beds are often comfortable. Guests note occasional issues like insects, maintenance quirks, weak internet, and fixtures needing updates. Expect a basic stay in a small room by the lake.
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Facilities
On-site amenities are basic, with door-front parking and some rooms offering kitchenettes; Wi‑Fi is available. There is no breakfast, and the small playground was noted as disassembled or needing repair.
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Karin
Mar 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Wonderful vintage hotel with private entrance and front door parking. All ground level rooms with microwave, fridge, coffee pot, flat screen tv and WiFi. Very clean and comfortable. I loved the kitschy vibe and Lake Huron view. Hope to come back for a longer stay!
Wonderful vintage hotel with private entrance and front door parking. All ground level rooms with microwave, fridge, coffee pot, flat screen tv and WiFi. Very clean and comfortable. I loved the kitschy vibe and Lake Huron view. Hope to come back for a longer stay!
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Heath
Aug 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This place exceeded my expectations- it was such a cute mom/pop spot. The fridge and microwave both worked great, good selection of channels on the tv. The room was a little on the small side but very clean. My kids were a little bummed the playground was disassembled but they had the beach and park right across the road to make up for it!
This place exceeded my expectations- it was such a cute mom/pop spot. The fridge and microwave both worked great, good selection of channels on the tv. The room was a little on the small side but very clean. My kids were a little bummed the playground was disassembled but they had the beach and park right across the road to make up for it!
10
Brandi
Jul 31, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean. We booked a suite so we were able to cook which was great! We would stay here again.
Room was clean. We booked a suite so we were able to cook which was great! We would stay here again.
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Ayman
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms are small and staff only did cleaning … Didn’t check internet … No breakfast
Rooms are small and staff only did cleaning … Didn’t check internet … No breakfast
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Rebecca
Aug 19, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Check in was nice and warming! The lodge was easy to find and we were able to park right in front of our door. The room was clean and welcoming. If I am in the area again, I will definitely be stopping by for a return visit!
Check in was nice and warming! The lodge was easy to find and we were able to park right in front of our door. The room was clean and welcoming. If I am in the area again, I will definitely be stopping by for a return visit!
10
Sandra
Sep 3, 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed in the Family Suite. Very clean, comfortable, and we loved the kitchen.
We stayed in the Family Suite. Very clean, comfortable, and we loved the kitchen.
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Teresa
Oct 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Cute family owned hotel. It’s an old place that has been refurbished and retained retro style with modern conveniences (wifi, refrigerator, microwave).It’s well taken care of, clean, comfortable, and in good location. Proprietors were very friendly. My only recommendation for the owners is add some curtains to better block out light (this is a common hotel issue). I will definitely stay here again if in the area.
Cute family owned hotel. It’s an old place that has been refurbished and retained retro style with modern conveniences (wifi, refrigerator, microwave).It’s well taken care of, clean, comfortable, and in good location. Proprietors were very friendly. My only recommendation for the owners is add some curtains to better block out light (this is a common hotel issue). I will definitely stay here again if in the area.
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James
Oct 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was fine for a vintage facility. The rooms were clean, comfortable and quiet. There were dining options nearby, although no food was available at the lodge.
It was fine for a vintage facility. The rooms were clean, comfortable and quiet. There were dining options nearby, although no food was available at the lodge.
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Vicki
Aug 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Super clean with an old school, up north feel. Good size fridge with separate freezer. Closet and shelf for keeping things neat and out of the way. Comfortable small chair and tv tray was a nice touch. Good A/C. Shower head/style and difficulty getting water to shut off was a little inconvenient. Although the little playground area is unique and very cute - there were several broken and unsturdy things and it backs up to a business with trucks and dumpsters.
Super clean with an old school, up north feel. Good size fridge with separate freezer. Closet and shelf for keeping things neat and out of the way. Comfortable small chair and tv tray was a nice touch. Good A/C. Shower head/style and difficulty getting water to shut off was a little inconvenient. Although the little playground area is unique and very cute - there were several broken and unsturdy things and it backs up to a business with trucks and dumpsters.
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Judy
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This charming “Mom & Pop” motel is older but well maintained and very clean. Our room was small with 2 double beds. Very friendly greeting and efficient check in. Parked right by our door, had an actual key for the room. Air conditioner worked well, lots of towels. Walked to the restaurant next door. Excellent dinner with view of Lake Huron.
This charming “Mom & Pop” motel is older but well maintained and very clean. Our room was small with 2 double beds. Very friendly greeting and efficient check in. Parked right by our door, had an actual key for the room. Air conditioner worked well, lots of towels. Walked to the restaurant next door. Excellent dinner with view of Lake Huron.
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Cleanliness
Most guests find rooms very clean and well kept. A few report pests (spiders or ants), strong cleaner smells, or occasional housekeeping misses.
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Robert
Oct 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Really nice mom and pop motel, very clean! Beds very comfortable! One thing I particularly liked was hard wood type floor, which were freshly cleaned, I know that because we were 10 minutes early and the floor was still damp from being mopped. Carpet in hotels fine but how often are they shampooed, and who knows what's on it. Host were very nice !!
Really nice mom and pop motel, very clean! Beds very comfortable! One thing I particularly liked was hard wood type floor, which were freshly cleaned, I know that because we were 10 minutes early and the floor was still damp from being mopped. Carpet in hotels fine but how often are they shampooed, and who knows what's on it. Host were very nice !!
10
Marie
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great location. Very quite. Very clean. Would definitely come back to this place again!!!
Great location. Very quite. Very clean. Would definitely come back to this place again!!!
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Jack
Sep 2, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Room was clean,comfortable bed,slept well,has small table with 2 padded chairs,small lounge chair with ottoman, mini refer with nice size freezer,microwave,coffee maker and enough outlets in right places. Walls repainted. Bathroom clean with night light,walk in shower but room small.Parking in front of room. Even had a mini pack of cookies to eat. Motel area well maintained,close to Lake Huron. One of the best motels I've stayed in last 4 summers of travel. Well worth the price. If I ever return to this area,I would stay here in a heart beat. Town clean,great scenery.
Room was clean,comfortable bed,slept well,has small table with 2 padded chairs,small lounge chair with ottoman, mini refer with nice size freezer,microwave,coffee maker and enough outlets in right places. Walls repainted. Bathroom clean with night light,walk in shower but room small.Parking in front of room. Even had a mini pack of cookies to eat. Motel area well maintained,close to Lake Huron. One of the best motels I've stayed in last 4 summers of travel. Well worth the price. If I ever return to this area,I would stay here in a heart beat. Town clean,great scenery.
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Diana
Aug 25, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The property owners are extremely nice and welcoming. There's plenty to do in the area and the area generally felt safe. However, the room was not clean and filled with dust and spiders everywhere. We killed over 15 spiders during our 2 night stay!
The property owners are extremely nice and welcoming. There's plenty to do in the area and the area generally felt safe. However, the room was not clean and filled with dust and spiders everywhere. We killed over 15 spiders during our 2 night stay!
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PATRICIA
Dec 19, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean rooms. Facilities are old, but in very good condition. Bedding was clean, comfortable beds and pillows.
Very clean rooms. Facilities are old, but in very good condition. Bedding was clean, comfortable beds and pillows.
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Pamela
Jun 8, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very old, not kept up, not very clean (baseboards, window sills etc). Beds very soft/uncomfortable. Our first room had ants & we had to move to another. People who worked desk were nice tho. That's all I can say good about the place
Very old, not kept up, not very clean (baseboards, window sills etc). Beds very soft/uncomfortable. Our first room had ants & we had to move to another. People who worked desk were nice tho. That's all I can say good about the place
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Brian
Jul 24, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The couple in the office was so friendly that I feel bad leaving a sub par review… The room is soooo tight. My husband and I had a hard time navigating around each other. Can’t imagine 4 people sharing this room, Furnishings are “meh.” The closet is sort of scary. I wouldn’t sleep next to it. Shower is spacious but there was hair on the wall - not mine. Underside of the toilet seat was not clean. Bathroom floor not clean. Bathroom door has some damage at the bottom that needs to be attended to as well. The exterior door threshold needs to be repaired. AC unit had to run constantly to keep the room cool and the fan would not run on a low speed so it was noisy. At least I couldn’t get it to go at a lower speed. I’m very surprised that this little hotel’s score was a 90 - “wonderful.” I’m thinking 75. Bugs need to be cleaned away from the exterior light fixtures to make the room more welcoming from the outside. Water pressure was good in the shower but there is nowhere to set anything down by the sink. Again, I can’t imagine 4 people sharing this room and bathroom. On a positive note, grounds were quiet. Looking forward to seeing a few lighthouses.
The couple in the office was so friendly that I feel bad leaving a sub par review… The room is soooo tight. My husband and I had a hard time navigating around each other. Can’t imagine 4 people sharing this room, Furnishings are “meh.” The closet is sort of scary. I wouldn’t sleep next to it. Shower is spacious but there was hair on the wall - not mine. Underside of the toilet seat was not clean. Bathroom floor not clean. Bathroom door has some damage at the bottom that needs to be attended to as well. The exterior door threshold needs to be repaired. AC unit had to run constantly to keep the room cool and the fan would not run on a low speed so it was noisy. At least I couldn’t get it to go at a lower speed. I’m very surprised that this little hotel’s score was a 90 - “wonderful.” I’m thinking 75. Bugs need to be cleaned away from the exterior light fixtures to make the room more welcoming from the outside. Water pressure was good in the shower but there is nowhere to set anything down by the sink. Again, I can’t imagine 4 people sharing this room and bathroom. On a positive note, grounds were quiet. Looking forward to seeing a few lighthouses.
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Erin
Apr 26, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean but used too much Lysol. Had to air out room for an hour.
Very clean but used too much Lysol. Had to air out room for an hour.
10
Jennifer
Jun 26, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very clean, nice place
Very clean, nice place
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Carrie
Jul 14, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Cute mom & pop motel. Great location to beach, restaurants. Very clean and comfortable.
Cute mom & pop motel. Great location to beach, restaurants. Very clean and comfortable.
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Rooms
Rooms are small with tiny, dated bathrooms and retro decor; many have a fridge and microwave and beds are often comfortable. Some mention maintenance quirks (shower controls, fuses, AC regulation) and occasionally weak Wi‑Fi.
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Jackolyn
Aug 23, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Bed was miserable. Not charming just old and rundown. Not what I was hoping for. Bedframes stuck out from under bed. Easy to bang your legs in such a small room. Water leaked from sink and shower even after trying to turn it off. Not overly dirty though for price it was a place to sleep. Owners were nice. Hotel needs a lot of work.
Bed was miserable. Not charming just old and rundown. Not what I was hoping for. Bedframes stuck out from under bed. Easy to bang your legs in such a small room. Water leaked from sink and shower even after trying to turn it off. Not overly dirty though for price it was a place to sleep. Owners were nice. Hotel needs a lot of work.
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Tammie
Aug 11, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
I loved the old fashioned decor. The room was cute but a little on the small side.
I loved the old fashioned decor. The room was cute but a little on the small side.
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Michael
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Good location, quiet, affordable. Property needs updating. Blown fuse when using hair dryer and ac at same time. Bathroom small and insufficient water pressure for toilet. Old property needs refurbishing!
Good location, quiet, affordable. Property needs updating. Blown fuse when using hair dryer and ac at same time. Bathroom small and insufficient water pressure for toilet. Old property needs refurbishing!
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Sharron
May 16, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This property is small but, well kept. The rooms are very clean and have a refrigerator and television. There is space for your suitcase. The only thing it was lacking was good internet.
This property is small but, well kept. The rooms are very clean and have a refrigerator and television. There is space for your suitcase. The only thing it was lacking was good internet.
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Vicki
Aug 30, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Super clean with an old school, up north feel. Good size fridge with separate freezer. Closet and shelf for keeping things neat and out of the way. Comfortable small chair and tv tray was a nice touch. Good A/C. Shower head/style and difficulty getting water to shut off was a little inconvenient. Although the little playground area is unique and very cute - there were several broken and unsturdy things and it backs up to a business with trucks and dumpsters.
Super clean with an old school, up north feel. Good size fridge with separate freezer. Closet and shelf for keeping things neat and out of the way. Comfortable small chair and tv tray was a nice touch. Good A/C. Shower head/style and difficulty getting water to shut off was a little inconvenient. Although the little playground area is unique and very cute - there were several broken and unsturdy things and it backs up to a business with trucks and dumpsters.
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Jennifer
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
This adorable mom&pop operation was a really lovely place to stay. It reminded me of the trips my family used to take in the 1970's and 1980's. The beds were very comfortable and the little kitchenette had everything we needed. Clean and cozy and cute as can be.
This adorable mom&pop operation was a really lovely place to stay. It reminded me of the trips my family used to take in the 1970's and 1980's. The beds were very comfortable and the little kitchenette had everything we needed. Clean and cozy and cute as can be.
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Gary
Jul 17, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The room was extremely small. While they crammed in various items like a refrig and tv, there was very limited counter space to put our your items, especially in the bathroom.
The room was extremely small. While they crammed in various items like a refrig and tv, there was very limited counter space to put our your items, especially in the bathroom.
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Maria
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Decent price for being across the road from the lake/park. Tiny, outdated bathroom. Friendly hosts. Next to a good restaurant.
Decent price for being across the road from the lake/park. Tiny, outdated bathroom. Friendly hosts. Next to a good restaurant.
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Michael
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
It was a enjoyable stay. It was comfortable except for I struggled keeping the A/C regulated. My wife and I would stay there again
It was a enjoyable stay. It was comfortable except for I struggled keeping the A/C regulated. My wife and I would stay there again
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Paul K.
Oct 6, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Retro motel. Cute and clean. Staff was very nice. Room was very small. Bathroom was tiny. Low toilet really needs to be replaced with a comfort level toilet.Low toilets are very hard for old, arthritic people.
Retro motel. Cute and clean. Staff was very nice. Room was very small. Bathroom was tiny. Low toilet really needs to be replaced with a comfort level toilet.Low toilets are very hard for old, arthritic people.
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Service
Owners are widely praised as friendly, welcoming, and accommodating, with smooth check‑in and helpful local tips. A few reviews cite after‑hours responsiveness issues and one complaint about handling of service animals.
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Kathy
Oct 5, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The property is owned by a nice family who are very friendly and helpful with information about the area.
The property is owned by a nice family who are very friendly and helpful with information about the area.
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Eliza
Oct 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
We arrived late and property advised that due to water boiler leak the room heating was down. They would put a space heater in the room and leave it unlocked. When we arrived the heater must have tripped the circuit breaker because it was off as were most of the plugs in the room and lights in bedroom, closet, bathroom and lamp. No one returned calls or texts. We stayed in dark room and used our phone flashlights for bathroom, shaving, showering and getting dressed. I don’t think it’s overly safe to leave a room open with an unattended heater, or not have any way to reach the property or front desk after 10PM in case there is a serious issue. In the morning manager / owner was nice and certainly polite but not too worried about going to see the issues or finding a way to remedy the inconveniences.
We arrived late and property advised that due to water boiler leak the room heating was down. They would put a space heater in the room and leave it unlocked. When we arrived the heater must have tripped the circuit breaker because it was off as were most of the plugs in the room and lights in bedroom, closet, bathroom and lamp. No one returned calls or texts. We stayed in dark room and used our phone flashlights for bathroom, shaving, showering and getting dressed. I don’t think it’s overly safe to leave a room open with an unattended heater, or not have any way to reach the property or front desk after 10PM in case there is a serious issue. In the morning manager / owner was nice and certainly polite but not too worried about going to see the issues or finding a way to remedy the inconveniences.
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Donna
Sep 7, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Owners were very pleasant and helpful.
Owners were very pleasant and helpful.
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Douglas
Jan 28, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
When i booked the room i had listed we were traveling with animals. The hotels website says nothing about no pets. AFTER I booked 2 non refundable rooms about an hour later i got a message from the hotel on the hotels.com app saying no pets were allowed and no marijuana on the premises. Me and one of me fellow travelers both have United States registered service dogs and the man at the front desk was extreamly rude, was asking VERY inappropriate questions about my disability and was trying to turn us away. He then grilled us on weather we had marijuana on us or in our vehicle's. It was very uncomfortable. I tried to tell him that its against the law to ask me what my specific disability was and that he could only ask what services the dog performs and he was getting angry about it and argumentative. 10/10 would not recommend this place. Also when booking both rooms were listed as "lake view" there was 0 view of the lake from our rooms. It actually sits pretty far from the lake and has houses blocking almost everything. This hotel is shiesty and was pulling some wierd stuff.
When i booked the room i had listed we were traveling with animals. The hotels website says nothing about no pets. AFTER I booked 2 non refundable rooms about an hour later i got a message from the hotel on the hotels.com app saying no pets were allowed and no marijuana on the premises. Me and one of me fellow travelers both have United States registered service dogs and the man at the front desk was extreamly rude, was asking VERY inappropriate questions about my disability and was trying to turn us away. He then grilled us on weather we had marijuana on us or in our vehicle's. It was very uncomfortable. I tried to tell him that its against the law to ask me what my specific disability was and that he could only ask what services the dog performs and he was getting angry about it and argumentative. 10/10 would not recommend this place. Also when booking both rooms were listed as "lake view" there was 0 view of the lake from our rooms. It actually sits pretty far from the lake and has houses blocking almost everything. This hotel is shiesty and was pulling some wierd stuff.
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Grace
Jul 12, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Comfortable bed Staff were helpful Quiet
Comfortable bed Staff were helpful Quiet
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Karen
Jul 1, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Very family oriented. Owners are so kind & generous & always there to lend a helping hand no matter what time of the day or night. This was our 2nd stay here & there will be many more stays at this motel. Beautiful views of Lake Huron just across the street.
Very family oriented. Owners are so kind & generous & always there to lend a helping hand no matter what time of the day or night. This was our 2nd stay here & there will be many more stays at this motel. Beautiful views of Lake Huron just across the street.
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Marcia
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Owners were more than kind and hospitable, very friendly and clean with super comfy beds. Will be my go-to motel in Alpena. Sure beats the chains and restaurants very close.
Owners were more than kind and hospitable, very friendly and clean with super comfy beds. Will be my go-to motel in Alpena. Sure beats the chains and restaurants very close.
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Melissa
Sep 20, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The owners were so sweet. Thanks so much
The owners were so sweet. Thanks so much
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Lidia
Aug 13, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Owners are very friendly and quick to accommodate. We had a toilet issue and were given a different room within minutes.
Owners are very friendly and quick to accommodate. We had a toilet issue and were given a different room within minutes.
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Deborah
Feb 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
My friend and I stayed for 1 night while I was up from Texas to look at houses. I booked Big Bear Lodge purely on reviews. I am joining the others in saying I will definitely stay here again! The owners were so sweet, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. Hanley even showed me a trick to get my tight fitting drivers license out of my wallet! The room was clean, comfortable, and cozy. The beds were very comfortable, and the “retro” red fridge and microwave were adorable! I had an issue trying to regulate the heat, but IF I had read the available info card, all of my questions were easily answered. Louie got the heat going immediately, and came back a few hours later to make sure we were warm enough. Overall, our stay was very pleasurable in every aspect. Thanks for treating us like family!
My friend and I stayed for 1 night while I was up from Texas to look at houses. I booked Big Bear Lodge purely on reviews. I am joining the others in saying I will definitely stay here again! The owners were so sweet, welcoming, and made us feel right at home. Hanley even showed me a trick to get my tight fitting drivers license out of my wallet! The room was clean, comfortable, and cozy. The beds were very comfortable, and the “retro” red fridge and microwave were adorable! I had an issue trying to regulate the heat, but IF I had read the available info card, all of my questions were easily answered. Louie got the heat going immediately, and came back a few hours later to make sure we were warm enough. Overall, our stay was very pleasurable in every aspect. Thanks for treating us like family!
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Location
Across the street from Lake Huron’s beach/park and walkable to several restaurants; a short drive to downtown. Generally quiet, though a few mention road noise and that views are across the road rather than from rooms.
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jeffrey
May 13, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Was loud being next to the busy road and the hot water was very lacking
Was loud being next to the busy road and the hot water was very lacking
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Linda
Aug 18, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Super clean. Great location. Will come again
Super clean. Great location. Will come again
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Robert
Jun 1, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice reasonably priced place to sleep. Great location.
Nice reasonably priced place to sleep. Great location.
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Cathleen
Jul 6, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
It is such a cute place ran by a older couple. The atmosphere was nice and it's right across from the bay. Could not have stayed at a better place! The room was cute with a nice mini fridge and freezer. (Freezer/fridge work great!) Its location is great. My youngest son and I walked to the Dollar General and to the beach on the bay.
It is such a cute place ran by a older couple. The atmosphere was nice and it's right across from the bay. Could not have stayed at a better place! The room was cute with a nice mini fridge and freezer. (Freezer/fridge work great!) Its location is great. My youngest son and I walked to the Dollar General and to the beach on the bay.
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Janice
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
lake was right across the street...walkable to several different good resturants
lake was right across the street...walkable to several different good resturants
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Ken
Sep 2, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Location
Location
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Kaye
Jun 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Small room, but comfortable. Clean and quiet. Pleasant hosts. Great location across from Lake Huron.
Small room, but comfortable. Clean and quiet. Pleasant hosts. Great location across from Lake Huron.
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PAULA
Jul 31, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Nice quaint Mom & Pop owned property. Enjoyed my stay. Convenient to town and nice view of Lake Huron.
Nice quaint Mom & Pop owned property. Enjoyed my stay. Convenient to town and nice view of Lake Huron.
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Steven
Aug 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
An older motel but a decent place for the price. The couple in the office were friendly and helpful, as was the cleaning staff. Great location across US23 to Starlite Beach. A few fast food places within walking distance and a nice little restaurant right next door. For a couple of nights, it was perfect!
An older motel but a decent place for the price. The couple in the office were friendly and helpful, as was the cleaning staff. Great location across US23 to Starlite Beach. A few fast food places within walking distance and a nice little restaurant right next door. For a couple of nights, it was perfect!
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Judy
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This charming “Mom & Pop” motel is older but well maintained and very clean. Our room was small with 2 double beds. Very friendly greeting and efficient check in. Parked right by our door, had an actual key for the room. Air conditioner worked well, lots of towels. Walked to the restaurant next door. Excellent dinner with view of Lake Huron.
This charming “Mom & Pop” motel is older but well maintained and very clean. Our room was small with 2 double beds. Very friendly greeting and efficient check in. Parked right by our door, had an actual key for the room. Air conditioner worked well, lots of towels. Walked to the restaurant next door. Excellent dinner with view of Lake Huron.
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Dining
No breakfast is provided, but there are multiple restaurants next door or within walking distance, and several guests liked the nearby options and staff recommendations.
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BARB
Jul 30, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The owners were super helpful and nice, perfect place to sleep for the night, excellent Italian restaurant right next door. I would stay here again, had a very reasonable room rate
The owners were super helpful and nice, perfect place to sleep for the night, excellent Italian restaurant right next door. I would stay here again, had a very reasonable room rate
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Argiro
Aug 16, 2025
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Stayed 3 nights
Cute retro Ma and Pop lodge. Very clean and quiet. Friendly staff. Housekeeping came everyday and tidied up, replenished toiletries. Beach across the street was clean. Mexican restaurant across street was good not great. Lodge could use some updates or just a handy man to repair a few things. Chairs were a little wobbly, gutters need cleaned out, etc. water pressure wasn’t the greatest. Overall, we’d stay there again.
Cute retro Ma and Pop lodge. Very clean and quiet. Friendly staff. Housekeeping came everyday and tidied up, replenished toiletries. Beach across the street was clean. Mexican restaurant across street was good not great. Lodge could use some updates or just a handy man to repair a few things. Chairs were a little wobbly, gutters need cleaned out, etc. water pressure wasn’t the greatest. Overall, we’d stay there again.
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Ayman
Aug 18, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Rooms are small and staff only did cleaning … Didn’t check internet … No breakfast
Rooms are small and staff only did cleaning … Didn’t check internet … No breakfast
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Janice
Jul 6, 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
lake was right across the street...walkable to several different good resturants
lake was right across the street...walkable to several different good resturants
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James
Oct 31, 2023
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Stayed 1 night
It was fine for a vintage facility. The rooms were clean, comfortable and quiet. There were dining options nearby, although no food was available at the lodge.
It was fine for a vintage facility. The rooms were clean, comfortable and quiet. There were dining options nearby, although no food was available at the lodge.
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Jeffery
Jun 27, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
It was exact like it was described and captured in photos on Expedia. It’s a nice, clean, comfortable, roadside motel. The owners were super friendly and every have us great suggestions for dinner. We would stay here again.
It was exact like it was described and captured in photos on Expedia. It’s a nice, clean, comfortable, roadside motel. The owners were super friendly and every have us great suggestions for dinner. We would stay here again.
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Marcia
Sep 15, 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Owners were more than kind and hospitable, very friendly and clean with super comfy beds. Will be my go-to motel in Alpena. Sure beats the chains and restaurants very close.
Owners were more than kind and hospitable, very friendly and clean with super comfy beds. Will be my go-to motel in Alpena. Sure beats the chains and restaurants very close.
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Maria
Aug 13, 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
Decent price for being across the road from the lake/park. Tiny, outdated bathroom. Friendly hosts. Next to a good restaurant.
Decent price for being across the road from the lake/park. Tiny, outdated bathroom. Friendly hosts. Next to a good restaurant.
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Steven
Aug 6, 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
An older motel but a decent place for the price. The couple in the office were friendly and helpful, as was the cleaning staff. Great location across US23 to Starlite Beach. A few fast food places within walking distance and a nice little restaurant right next door. For a couple of nights, it was perfect!
An older motel but a decent place for the price. The couple in the office were friendly and helpful, as was the cleaning staff. Great location across US23 to Starlite Beach. A few fast food places within walking distance and a nice little restaurant right next door. For a couple of nights, it was perfect!
10
Judy
Aug 3, 2025
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Stayed 1 night
This charming “Mom & Pop” motel is older but well maintained and very clean. Our room was small with 2 double beds. Very friendly greeting and efficient check in. Parked right by our door, had an actual key for the room. Air conditioner worked well, lots of towels. Walked to the restaurant next door. Excellent dinner with view of Lake Huron.
This charming “Mom & Pop” motel is older but well maintained and very clean. Our room was small with 2 double beds. Very friendly greeting and efficient check in. Parked right by our door, had an actual key for the room. Air conditioner worked well, lots of towels. Walked to the restaurant next door. Excellent dinner with view of Lake Huron.
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Paul
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Clean room older property good for a oven night.
Clean room older property good for a oven night.
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Linda
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
Room is very small tight space. Very basic.
Room is very small tight space. Very basic.
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Roy
Sep 29, 2026
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Stayed 3 nights
Room was very clean and people were very friendly and nice. This is a very old motel and rooms were very old and not updated for some time. My bathroom was old, plastic tile (which was not installed very well to begin with) but clean. If your just looking for a place to sleep, Its a better priced option than most in town. You just need to remember the cost when you get to the room. Hope this helps future travelers.
Room was very clean and people were very friendly and nice. This is a very old motel and rooms were very old and not updated for some time. My bathroom was old, plastic tile (which was not installed very well to begin with) but clean. If your just looking for a place to sleep, Its a better priced option than most in town. You just need to remember the cost when you get to the room. Hope this helps future travelers.
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John
Sep 21, 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The room was clean, nice couple that run the place, it served our needs for a one night stay. We would consider going there again if we were in the area.
The room was clean, nice couple that run the place, it served our needs for a one night stay. We would consider going there again if we were in the area.
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Matthew
Sep 21, 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
The room was clean but in need of some updates. The door knob to the bathroom didn't work correctly making it hard to get out of the bathroom (had to make sure not close it all the way). The refrigerator never seemed to get anything we put in it cold. The location is nice and the owners were pleasant. Nice place to stay.
The room was clean but in need of some updates. The door knob to the bathroom didn't work correctly making it hard to get out of the bathroom (had to make sure not close it all the way). The refrigerator never seemed to get anything we put in it cold. The location is nice and the owners were pleasant. Nice place to stay.
FAQs about Big Bear Lodge
Is parking available at the property?
Yes, free self-parking is available on-site.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM, and check-out is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, subject to additional charges.
Where is the property located in relation to key landmarks?
The property is located near the airport, within a 10-minute walk of Lake Huron and Mich-E-Ke-Wis Park. It is 0.2 miles from Starlite Beach and Thunder Bowl Lanes.
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- 2027-01-01: 108.70694157627105USD
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The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 10 PM. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
- Mobile payment options include: Google Pay, Apple Pay, and Samsung Pay
- Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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