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Bear Paw Inn

3.0 star property
Beachfront hotel in Michigamme with free parking

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Bear Paw Inn offers a tranquil waterfront escape with a private beach for fishing or rowing. Enjoy free WiFi and outdoor barbecue grills for casual meals. The entire property is smoke-free, ensuring a clean environment for all visitors.

Reviews

6.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • On private beach
  • Housekeeping
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
Smart TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Pet friendly
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
27672 US 41, Michigamme, MI, 49861

What's nearby

  • Ruth Lake Picnic Area - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Michigamme Roadside Park - 6 min drive - 7.3 miles
  • Petticoat Lake - 9 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Van Riper State Park - 11 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Craig Lake State Park - 16 min drive - 7.5 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Stump's Tavern - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mt. Shasta - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cozy Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moose Drop Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪snowshoe inn - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Bear Paw Inn

Property highlights
Bear Paw Inn provides a garden and more. This hotel is a great place to bask in the sun with a private beach, rowing, and kayaking. Guests can connect to free WiFi in public areas.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • An off-leash area, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Bear Paw Inn have comforts such as air conditioning.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • Smart TVs with cable channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Rowing/canoeing

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • On a private beach
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The property charges 3.83 percent for credit card payments
The front desk is open daily from noon - midnight
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
An off-leash area is available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 3.83 percent

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector
This property is professionally cleaned

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Bear Paw Inn Michigamme
Bear Paw Michigamme
Bear Paw Inn Hotel
Bear Paw Inn Michigamme
Bear Paw Inn Hotel Michigamme

Frequently asked questions

Is Bear Paw Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Bear Paw Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Bear Paw Inn?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Bear Paw Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Bear Paw Inn located?

Nestled on the beach, this Michigamme hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Ruth Lake Picnic Area, Trout Lake, and Petticoat Lake. Nelligan Lake and Craig Lake State Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Bear Paw Inn Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.0

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 40 out of 190 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 190 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 190 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 190 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 190 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I loved the place, nice place to stop, had lots to do on the grounds, and pond, had great views of lake Ruth from second floor, great place to eat 4 miles west
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dean

Quiet location. Minuses: floor felt damp, poor water flow to sink in bathroom, shower took a long time for warm water to arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The view was outstanding and the staff was very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient for lake access
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication

Great place to stay for a great price

Awesome place to stay more then one night you can go fishing on the property kayaking and just about thirty minutes to the casino in barega hour drive Houghton I saved just under two hundred dollars staying at bear paw inn the staff are fantastic why pay more when can get more for less near paw gold mine to stay at
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a cute little off the road place but the rustic cuteness that we like for the UP of Michigan. Other than a small leak, where there was a spot of wet carpet, the bed was comfortable. The TV was good and a clean shower was all we needed. Price was fair as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Cozy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Alex

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No staff available for check-in or check-out!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

2/10 Terrible

Tom

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not like it pictures. Lobby so Smokey, internet couldn’t connect and credit card machine wasn’t working. Very dissatisfied. We didn’t stay. We went to another motel
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Laura

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room had clean towels and sheets, but it smelled like a smoking room, we did not get any service between our two days, and no one was in the office the two times I approached it. It had a cute lamp and bedspread. The fridge froze our vegetables. Very expensive for what you got.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

2/10 Terrible

Gwen

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was the most uncleanly place I have ever stayed. There were dead flies everywhere, dust & stained sheets. I would not recommend staying here to my worst enemy. Checking in should have told me to run.. the man came out after waiting 5 minutes and ringing the bell without a shirt on & smelling for weed. Incredibly rude. Do not stay here!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort, communication
We arrived to check-in, a mistake on their part from earlier in the day made it look like we had already checked in & another guests paperwork was stapled to mine. The office smelled of marijuana so strong. Supposed to have a room with 1 queen bed but got a room with 2 full beds. It smelled like wet dog & musty/mildew. The bedding was damp from the moisture in the room. The AC didn't work & was caked with dust. The carpet was stained & obvious it had been like that for awhile. The beds are old & hard, felt like sleeping on a piece of plywood. Pillows were paper thin. The shower was so small you barely had enough room to turn around & there were a few spots of mold in the bathroom & the screened entry door. Being part of the hospitality industry there's no way I'd ever let a guest stay in these conditions.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

2/10 Terrible

Sherry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was just plain odd. Got there and the desk clerk handed us breakfast for the next day - 2 packages of powdered sugar donuts and a couple cans of juice. The room was very small, the wifi was worthless, and the satellite TV kept stopping and starting. There were cords and power strips with too many things plugged in. The toilet made a horrific noise after it flushed. I went to make coffee in the in room pot, and there was a used packet of coffee left in it. There was a baggie with some sugar packets, but no creamer or anything to stir with. The property is old and run down, but the little things that could have made it better weren't done. No hair dryer. The bed was okay, and the refrigerator and microwave were good. The outside area was pleasant and had plenty of room for pets to be walked and there were chairs to sit in, a fire pit, hammock and a corn hole game. However, the location is right off the highway, so it was noisy. I would not recommend this place unless you're desperate and have no other choice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Keith

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
First off, as we pulled in we got a 'Hills have Eyes' vibe of the place as there was no one and no vehicles around. The office door was locked with a notice to call for check in, called and got an automated response that kept saying 'tell me' and then silence. after a couple attempts to talk to it I gave up and we moved on and stayed at The L'Anse Motel, better price, better vibes, human service and much cleaner.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAULA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When traveling with a dog it's often hard to find a place that approves their admittance, but Bear Paw Inn graciously did and without imposing a ridiculously high fee. The young lady at the desk when we arrived was pleasant, friendly, and very patient with this road-weary traveler who was somewhat confused over whether we'd already been charged (we weren't). We ended up with a VERY clean, exceptionally comfortable room (2 queen beds) that was rustic yet cozy. I would recommend and certainly would return if ever in that area again!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This motel is older and the rooms are charming. The sink and toilet are newer. The area is pretty: a big lake is across the road. Despite the motel being on highway 41, it was quiet enough at night that we could leave the windows open. The young woman staffing the motel told us that it is owned by her grandparents. The motel is between Michigamme and L'Anse. We went into L'Anse for breakfast. I recommend filling your water bottle at a restaurant for drinking water as their well water wasn't tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Amenities
This place is a dump. Flies everywhere.. Air conditioning noisy didn’t work windows stuck shut flies everywhere. The places are complete dump.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy rustic area
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'm actually at the Carla's Inn. It's the nicest roadside motel I've ever been to. The owners are very nice people and made room for me when I needed it. If I ever came back to the area I would definetly stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a rustic Motel in the middle of nowhere. If that's what you're looking for it's great. Clean and quiet and close to side by side trails. Property is really cool, right on a lake. Shower is a little tight if you're tall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACOB

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice setup! Lodge type feel!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Donald

Nice hot water.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Pet friendly. On the lake. Kayak's/Canoes to use. Places to hangout outside. Room was good. Beds okay. Bathroom needs a bit of updates but like the funky blue tile. Tip to other travelers, theres no blow dryer and the outlet in bathroom is on the light and its a pull string. Water takes a bit to get hot bit once it does its boiling. Shower is small but doable. Bring your own shampoo and conditioner. They have packets, not good. Manager laid back. You won't be hassled. Might not be overly friendly but check in was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Ashlee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I wish I would have had more time to hang out at the property because it's gorgeous but it was perfect for a quick night's sleep. The bed was very comfortable. The room smelled a little musty but was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice place to stay. It was peaceful.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

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