We had a great time at Papa Bear on Crooked Lk. The kids fished off the dock, kayaked and went for a boat ride with me. We visited Clear Lake State Park to swim one day, and also used the beach on Croocked Lake a couple times. At night we sat around the fire and listened to owls, loons, and other wildlife under a star filled sky.
The house/cabin was plenty big enough for all of us. The common space down stairs was a favorite of the kids to watch TV at night. Having 3 bathrooms was a plus also.
The property manager was extremely responsive, and very helpful when I had questions.
Only downsides are no beach at cabin for young kids to play(which we knew about going in), and the dock is old and in need of repair.
I only gave 4 stars on cleanliness, because it was clean enough for me, but my wife thought it was a bit dusty, and was not a fan of the cobwebs that were in the corners. Other than that it was pretty clean.
All in all, I would recommend this place to anyone looking to have a relaxing time in northern Michigan!