A private cabin stay on a licensed wildlife sanctuary. A rescued black bear. Resident swans you can feed. Elk that have called this land home for decades. One hour from Chicago.
Avanti The Bear Den is a wildlife sanctuary cabin experience in Crown Point, Indiana, one hour southeast of Chicago. One private cabin. Three resident animals. No other guests.
Watch Avanti, a rescued American black bear, at scheduled feeding times. Feed Bonnie and Clyde, the property's resident mute swans, as the light fades on the property. Share the land with Ethel, a 30-year-old elk who has lived here her entire life.
This is not a zoo. It is not a resort. It is not a theme park. It is a quiet cabin in the woods with extraordinary neighbors, and it is one hour from Chicago.
Every animal at Avanti The Bear Den has a name, a history, and a personality. Here is who you will meet during your stay.
You may also encounter wild coyotes, white-tailed deer, and wild turkeys on the property. These animals are not managed and guests are asked not to approach them.
See All Animals at Avanti The Bear DenAvanti The Bear Den does not have a printed itinerary. It has a rhythm. Here is what that rhythm looks like.
Check in to your private cabin surrounded by Indiana woodland. Get oriented with property signage. Then watch Avanti the black bear at scheduled feeding times. Professional handlers are present. Observation only. Photography welcome.
Walk the property. Observe Ethel the elk in her natural setting. Take in the Indiana woodland that surrounds the cabin. There is no schedule in the afternoon. The land is yours to move through at your own pace.
Feed Bonnie and Clyde the resident mute swans as the light fades. Then sit on the porch swing. Listen to the property come alive after dark. There is no WiFi. That turns out to be the point.
One private cabin. Fully yours for the duration of your stay. No shared spaces. No other guests. Sleeping up to 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults.
Heating and AC units are available in the cabin. The property is not accessible for guests with mobility needs. No additional fees for extra guests within occupancy limits.
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Book directly below. A deposit of one night is required in advance. Cancellations with 24 hours notice receive a full refund. No minimum stay. No additional fees for guests within occupancy limits. Pets welcome.
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Avanti The Bear Den is operated to a documented standard of care. Here is what that means in practice.
Avanti The Bear Den holds a USDA license for exhibiting animals and operating overnight guest stays on the property in Crown Point, Indiana.
Animal care at Avanti The Bear Den is supported through a partnership with Purdue University as a designated learning facility. Purdue University is one of the leading veterinary and agricultural research institutions in the United States.
Professional animal handlers are present during all animal interactions and overnight at Avanti The Bear Den. Guests are never in proximity to the animals without handlers present.
The property is fully insured for animal experiences. Emergency procedures are in place. Visible fencing and enclosures separate guests from animals throughout the property.
Avanti The Bear Den has never had a guest incident in its operating history. The property maintains a no-incident record through operational rigor, professional staffing, and physical barriers that are in place at all times.
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Yes. Avanti The Bear Den in Crown Point, Indiana offers a private cabin stay on a licensed wildlife sanctuary where Avanti, a rescued American black bear, lives on the property. Guests observe Avanti at scheduled feeding times from a safe distance. The property is USDA licensed for exhibiting animals and professional handlers are on site at all times.
Yes. Avanti The Bear Den is located in Crown Point, Indiana, approximately one hour southeast of Chicago. Guests stay in a private cabin on a wildlife sanctuary with a rescued black bear named Avanti, resident mute swans named Bonnie and Clyde, and a 30-year-old elk named Ethel.
Avanti The Bear Den is located in Crown Point, Indiana, approximately one hour southeast of downtown Chicago. The property is in NW Indiana in the greater Chicagoland region, making it an accessible weekend destination for Chicago area travelers.
Avanti The Bear Den is home to Avanti, a rescued American black bear approximately 20 years old; Bonnie and Clyde, resident mute swans; and Ethel, a 30-year-old elk. Wild coyotes, white-tailed deer, and wild turkeys also live on the surrounding property.
Yes. Avanti The Bear Den is family friendly with no age restrictions. The private cabin accommodates up to 2 adults and 2 children, or 3 adults. Pets are welcome. All animal interactions are supervised by professional handlers on site.
Avanti The Bear Den operates seasonally. Avanti the black bear hibernates approximately December through February. Bonnie and Clyde the swans and Ethel the elk are present year round. Guests are encouraged to book spring through fall for the full experience including bear feeding observation.
Yes. There are no age restrictions at Avanti The Bear Den. Children can observe Avanti the black bear at scheduled feeding times, feed Bonnie and Clyde the resident mute swans, and observe Ethel the elk during their stay. All animal interactions are supervised by professional handlers on site.
Yes. Avanti The Bear Den is USDA licensed for exhibiting animals, insured for animal experiences, and staffed by professional animal handlers present on site at all times including overnight. The property partners with Purdue University as a learning facility. Visible fencing and enclosures are in place throughout. No guest incidents have ever occurred at this property.
Avanti The Bear Den is a private wildlife sanctuary cabin experience in Crown Point, Indiana, one hour southeast of Chicago. Guests stay overnight in a single private cabin on a USDA licensed property that is home to Avanti a rescued American black bear, Bonnie and Clyde resident mute swans, and Ethel a 30-year-old elk.
Avanti The Bear Den accepts direct bookings through the property website. Use the booking calendar on this page to check availability and reserve your stay. A deposit of one night is required in advance. Cancellations with 24 hours notice receive a full refund. There is no minimum stay requirement.
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