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Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire.

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Adirondack Chairs / Deck
Outdoor Dining / Deck

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Bellaire, MI
  • Lake Bellaire
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Short's Brewing Company
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Guest Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Guest Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Guest Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Floor Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire.

A Hidden gem, nestled just outside the city limits and situated on beautiful Lake Bellaire. This new built A frame has everything a family needs to enjoy the beauty Northern Michigan has to offer, while also allowing you to be centrally located to several tourist towns and attractions.

Your time spent at this cozy property can be spent curled up on the sofa reading a book and enjoying all the natural sunlight that comes pouring in from the vaulted windows, or relaxing on the peaceful deck enjoying views of Lake Bellaire. Take a short stroll down the cedar chip walk way, and you can be swimming in the clear blue water. This end of the lake offers peaceful kayaking, paddling boarding and great fishing.

Once you have explored the property and cooled off in the lake, you can enjoy a campfire while taking in breathtaking sunsets. Don't feel like cooking, not a problem. Bellaire hosts a number of amazing pubs, breweries, and restaurants that will surely take care of all your dining needs.

This unique property sleeps 8-10 comfortably, is close to the public boat launch and has plenty of parking for a boat and trailer. Even better, it is located directly across from Glacier Hills Trails, which offers several hiking and biking trails that allow you to take in nature and Northern Michigan wildlife.

Lake Bellaire offers a great day on the water. Once you put your boat in you can follow the chain of Lakes with a leisurely ride down the Grass River, into Clam Lake, out into Torch Lake, where you can enjoy the famous Torch Lake sandbar, then stroll down Torch River, into Lake Skegemog and out into Elk Lake to Elk Rapids. During your water adventure you can stop along the way and enjoy lunch at the Dockside or you can explore even further and stop to enjoy dinner & drink at the River walk, both offer waterside parking & dining. We promise you once you stay, you will never want to leave.

NEAR BY AREAS TO EXPLORE:
Alden, MI
Bellaire, MI
Charlevoix, MI
Gaylord, MI
Harbor Springs, MI
Petoskey, MI
Traverse City, MI
Mackinaw City, MI
Mackinac Island

TRAILERS/BOATS/RENTALS:
Any trailers/boats/rentals should be approved prior to bringing them or delivery to the property to make sure they are secured properly and to go over instructions for deliveries. A mooring buoy has been provided to safely secure your water toys.

PARKING/STORAGE OF BOATS/TRAILERS/RENTALS:
Parking of any boat, trailer, or any other water device can be parked in the driveway (Please see stakes to insure you're not on neighbor's property. )

BEDDING:
Blanket
Sheets
Pillows

BATHROOMS:
Bath Towels
Hand Towels
Wash Clothes
Beach Towels
Toilet Paper (4 rolls per bathroom will be provided)
Antibacterial Hand Soap

KITCHEN & FOOD ESSENTIALS:
Kitchen Utensils
Silverware
Plates
Glassware (various)
Salt/Pepper
Paper Towels (2 rolls is provided)
Trash Bags (12 Large Kitchen bags)
Ziploc bags (a few of various sizes are provided)
Pots/Pans
Baking Sheets
Ninja Blender
4-slice Toaster
Crock Pot
Mixing Bowls
Slicer
Refrigerator has ice maker

MISC:
Vacuum
Antibacterial Hand Soap
Antibacterial Dish Soap
Laundry Detergent (Tide, Downey)
Min of 7 nights during peak season, with Check in and Check out on Fridays
No pets allowed
Suitable for children
No fireworks or smoking on property, this includes
e-cigarettes and vaping.

Quite time after 10pm

No parties & gatherings should be limited to 8-10 people total unless you have prior approval from property manager.

Property sleeps 8-10 and should not exceed 8-10 guest overnight at anytime. Unapproved overnight guest will be charged $500.00 per person, per night.

For insurance purposes we require the names and ages of guest staying, along with a separate rental agreement that covers owners should extra charges occur due to not following the house rules. Renters will be responsible for these charges and can pay via check or online payment service.

Security cameras installed in non-community areas. (House facing driveway and on entry way porch)

Trash pick up is Monday morning, cans should be placed out by mailbox the night before, if you fail to put trash out and our cleaning staff has to haul it away you will be charged a 50.00 disposal fee. This includes any un-bagged trash left at checkout.

If cleaning crew exceeds the standard amount of time allotted for cleaning rental after your check out you will be charged for the additional time. So please take care of rental as you would your own home and follow check out instructions in guest handbook.

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Property manager

Keri Fillmore

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Guest must purchase insurance policy through VRBO and agree to signing our additional rental agreement which protects both property owner and renter.

Important information

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bellaire

Bellaire is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Grand Traverse Bay.
Map
Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bellaire - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Short's Brewing Company - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Clam Lake - 14 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Schuss Mountain - 19 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire. ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire. located?

Situated in Bellaire, this holiday home is steps from Lake Bellaire and within 3 mi (5 km) of Short's Brewing Company and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead. Torch Lake and Intermediate Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ilan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great getaway

The property was exactly as advertised and was perfect for our group of 6 (4 adults and 2 kids, 6 and 9 yo), although it would have comfortably held 8. Keri, the property manager, was wonderful. She was organized, helpful, and responsive. She even made sure we had some extra lifejackets for our kids. We had a great time grilling, hunting for firewood, making bonfires, making s'mores, kayaking and exploring northern Michigan. Its location is wonderful, 5 minutes from Bellaire (and Short’s!) and 5 minutes from Torch lake. It was also easy enough to get to Charlevoix, Traverse City and Petoskey. We’d visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

amy s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Location

Gem in woods hidden lake

House was immaculate, it was challenging at times with 2 bathrooms for 6 people. No closet space at all, no where to hang nice clothes, nor an iron. Outdoor deck space was amazing, great fire pit. Wildlife galore. It’s a hike to the lake, they provided a much used wagon. We came for the lakes and brought our boat and used the provided mooring anchor, unfortunately it was terribly difficult to get out to the boat due to amount of fallen logs in the water and the water is very mucky. The proximity to the beautiful town of Bellaire was very convenient.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing

The property was amazing. We all had a great time. We would love to come back and stay again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Perfect Getaway by Lake Bellaire

Our family recently had the pleasure of staying at this charming VRBO property near Lake Bellaire, and it exceeded our expectations in every way’; Property Management: The property manager was incredibly responsive and accommodating. Any questions or concerns were promptly addressed, ensuring a stress-free stay. Renovated A-Frame Cabin: The cabin itself was a cozy haven. Tucked away amidst towering pines, it exuded rustic charm while offering modern comforts. The recent renovations were evident—the kitchen was well-equipped, the bathrooms spotless, and the decor tasteful. We loved the open-concept design and the large windows that allowed natural light to flood in. Lake Access: Just a short walk from the cabin, we found ourselves at the edge of Lake Bellaire. The serene views were breathtaking, especially during sunrise and sunset. Easy dock access allowed us to grab a chair or blanket and relax or use the provided kayaks to enjoy some time on the lake! Two single kayaks and life jackets are provided on site. Games: Board games as well as outdoor yard games were provided on site as well adding to the fun! The firepit was a cozy gathering spot. Fresh wood was thoughtfully supplied, making s’mores sessions even more enjoyable. Location: Although the cabin isn’t within walking distance to town, a short 5-minute car ride gets you into Bellaire. There, you’ll find charming cafes, boutique shops, and local restaurants. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

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Hosted by Keri Fillmore

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