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Bear Paw Inn

3.0 star property
Travelers find peaceful waterfront relaxation at this lakeside retreat, where a private beach invites sunbathing while fishing and rowing await the more active

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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
  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Michigamme, Bear Paw Inn is on a private beach. Travelers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Michigamme Historical Museum, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Craig Lake State Park and Van Riper State Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including snowmobiling. Visit our Michigamme travel guide
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27672 US 41, Michigamme, MI, 49861

What's nearby

  • Ruth Lake
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • George Lake
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Ruth Lake Picnic Area
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Trout Lake
    1 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Petticoat Lake
    11 min drive - 4.1 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

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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

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?

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 a 5-minute walk of Ruth Lake and Ruth Lake Picnic Area. George Lake and Trout Lake are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Bear Paw Inn Reviews

6.4

7.0

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

7.0

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 192 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 192 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 28 out of 192 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 192 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 192 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool location. Clean rooms. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Thank you for facilitating a late check-in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I love all of the activities available at the property
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrick

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful outdoor activity area featuring: horse shoes, corn hole, kayaking and fishing
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Awesome...never bothered lots of boats to take out for free...nice grill...fire pit...and games 😀
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Melisa

Liked: Staff & service
This property is conveniently located. The check in process was nice and it was a quiet place to settle. The outside area had a nice ambiance with a fire pit, docks, kayaks to use and a place to sit near the water. The beds were comfortable and the room was cozy. There was a mildew/mold smell in the room that was helped by turning the air conditioner on.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our three night stay here. The room was clean. We did some fishing off the dock. It was nice to have a fire pit to use. The front desk was friendly. They have a grill, horseshoes, and some other amenities. We ate at the bar/restaurant a couple times. Its just down the road. Played some Keno. I would stay here again when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sufficient for road trips

Arrived after office hours but they had printed out my receipt and put it and our room key in an envelope taped to the office door. Thank you! Property had horseshoes, corn hole, chaise loungers for use. It's an old property still in the 60's. But we were there to sleep not get fashion tips.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I believe they are trying to make it nice. There are yard games available, a rowboat, and chairs by the water. At first glance the room looked Ok. But the bed did not have a top sheet, there was a missing light bulb, the power did not work in the outlet we wanted for charging our devices, and the password for the internet did not work. All easy to correct.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Mark

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A mixed bag

100% honest review here. Office as you walked in, wreaked of marijuana. The young gentlemen appeared to be high. The room at the motel however surprised us, it had knotty pine wood all over and it was extremely clean. It honestly belies the appearance of the outside of the motel. When I drove up, I thought oh, oh, and was a bit worried about the room but it turned out ok. The garbage cans at each end however were filled with trash, couldn't even fit ours in so we left it on top of the garbage cans and this was on Monday morning. So the rooms were nice, but the rest didn't do much for them. A little care to the outside, including lawn cutting would do them wonders.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Dianne

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We had a bad start to our visit. We were unaware that the motel had 2 floors and that our room would be on the second floor. The door to the stairway which was the only access to that floor not easy to find and the stairway was difficult for us to carry our things up (we are both in our early 80s). We also had our dog and taking him out from the second floor especially after dark was another issue. When we got to the room we found about 20+ dying flies on the front windowsills inside. There was no one in the office and so we cleaned them up ourselves. The property is old and not well kept up which probably was responsible for the fly problem. Someone seemed to have treated the area so that the flies were dying but had not followed up to take care of the area. Other than that the room was clean and the bed was clean and comfortable. The weather was warm and so we turned on the air conditioner but it was so noisy we decided not to use it. There may have been breakfast items but my husband couldn’t find anything ready for us and so we decided to go elsewhere for breakfast. The very reasonable price was similar to other motels in the wider area that we stayed in that welcomed pets but the others have been much better cared for. We wouldn’t go to this property again unless it improves a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Marjorie

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Staff & service
We will not stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025