What happens after I book Avanti The Bear Den?

A confirmation is sent to the email address provided at booking. Your reservation is confirmed and those dates are removed from availability. Contact the property directly with any questions before your arrival date.

Is Avanti The Bear Den available to book directly without Airbnb or VRBO?

Yes. Avanti The Bear Den is direct booking only. No Airbnb, no VRBO, no third-party booking platforms. Reservations are made directly through avantithebearden.com/book/. When you book here, you book directly with the property.

Can I contact Avanti The Bear Den before booking?

Yes. Contact the property directly before booking with any questions. See the full FAQ at avantithebearden.com/faq/ for answers to common questions about the animals, the cabin, and planning your stay.

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Book Your Stay at Avanti The Bear Den

One private cabin. Crown Point, Indiana. Direct booking. No third-party platforms.

Avanti The Bear Den is a USDA-licensed private wildlife sanctuary and cabin in Crown Point, Indiana, the only private overnight accommodation at a USDA-licensed wildlife sanctuary within one hour of Chicago.

One cabin. One group at a time. Books in advance.

Capacity Up to 4 guests

Cabins One cabin on the property

Distance 1 hour from Chicago

Status USDA-licensed sanctuary

Complete the form below to request your stay. We will confirm availability and follow up within 24 hours.

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Winter stays (approximately December through February) do not include the bear feeding encounter. Avanti hibernates during these months. Bonnie and Clyde the mute swans and Ethel the elk are present year-round. If you have questions about seasonal availability, see the FAQ or contact us.

What happens next

You receive a confirmation

A confirmation is sent to the email address you provided within minutes of booking. It includes your reservation details and a direct contact for the property.

Your dates are reserved

Once your reservation is confirmed, those dates are removed from availability. The cabin is yours. No other guests will be booked for your stay period.

Is this a direct booking?

Yes. This is not Airbnb. There is no platform intermediary. Your reservation is with Avanti The Bear Den directly. [OWNER-NAME] operates the property and handles all reservations personally.

Questions before your stay

See the full FAQ for answers to common questions before your stay.

Avanti The Bear Den is direct booking only. No Airbnb. No VRBO. No third-party platforms. When you book here, you book directly with the property. Your reservation is confirmed one-on-one.

Secure booking · No third-party platforms · Direct with property

Care, Safety, and Sanctuary Standards

The property is USDA licensed for exhibiting animals and insured for animal experiences.

No Guest Incidents

No guest incidents have ever occurred at this property.

Purdue University Partner

Animal care across the property is supported through a partnership with Purdue University as a learning facility.

Handlers On Site

Professional animal handlers are present on site at all times.

Not ready to book? Have a question before you reserve? See the FAQ for answers to common questions.

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