Charming Cabin on Chain-of-Lakes

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Clam House -- vacation home to families for generations

Portion of living room. Breakfront has games and books aplenty.

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Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 692.9 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Free WiFi

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Bellaire, MI

Clam Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Torch Lake
‪3 min drive‬
Lake Bellaire
‪11 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This cabin is available for rent May through October. In spring, summer and fall relax on the lawn at Clam Lake's edge -- 100 feet of private frontage! Park your boat in our 24-foot location covered boat slip or fish and traverse Antrim County's 67-mile long Chain-O'-Lakes. Great fishing for perch, pike, walleye, and bass. Nearby there are more features to enjoy than one vacation can accommodate, great shopping, casual and fine dining, golf on a wide range of courses, water sports, nature preserves, beautiful sunsets and the air itself --clear and clean. Three bedrooms, one with twin beds, 2 with 1 double bed. One bathroom with shower. Screened porch. Wifi, cable TV. 100' of private lawn and lakefront. For 60 years families have vacationed here, some for 4 generations. Breathe deep and sit deep. Come, enjoy!

Keywords: cabin, cottage

Property manager

Michael T Lambert

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Kitchen

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Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO fireworks at any time.

A pontoon boat is available for our guests. Our charge is $175.00 per day. No need to pre-book. Pay us directly prior to your departure.

Daytime visitor limit is 2.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cabin is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Grand Traverse Bay. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

Clam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Clam River - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
Torch Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
Torch Lake Park - 11 min drive - 9.8 km
Lake Bellaire - 11 min drive - 7.0 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬25 min drive
‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cabin on Chain-of-Lakes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Cabin on Chain-of-Lakes?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cabin on Chain-of-Lakes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cabin on Chain-of-Lakes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Clam Lake and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Torch Lake. Clam River is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

4 August 2024

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

Clam lake therapy

Another great stay on clam Lake! Good weather, beautiful, clean lake safe and private cabin. excellent and well outfitted boathouse Great beach for swimming and sunbathing and we can never forget the dockside restaurant!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chase J.

11 September 2023

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

Clam Lake Fun!

Awesome location, close to a variety of fun small towns, visited the nature center nearby, kids loved it and loved the cottage environment right on the water!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

16 June 2024

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

It was wonderful

Verry relaxing and comfortable! Owner is very accommodating! We really liked the availability of kayaks and pontoon boat.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

12 August 2023

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

The perfect vacation

Two very enjoyable weeks watching the sun raise over the water and trees each morning and the great sunsets each night. Fun at the beach and great fishing! We can't wait until next year!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

25 May 2024

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

Wonderful

Very nice

Stayed 13 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S., Rockford, MI

14 August 2021

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

Cute cottage on Clam Lake

Our family has stayed here twice now. The location & boat house are great! The cottage is cozy and basic and has everything we've needed. The owners are wonderful and easily accessible if needed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David S.

27 June 2023

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

Nice cottage stay on Clam Lake

We made the most out of a bad weather week but the property and location are great for so many up north Michigan activities. Hopefully the weather will cooperate next time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

2 October 2024

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

Relaxing

Great location. Rustic cabin on water was perfect for our needs, Once the area is investigated it is a relatively close commute to accomplish / visit whatever is desired. Mike was very helpful answering questions regarding the area and providing firewood. It is a MUST to rent his boat to investigate the lakes-very relaxing!! He even went out of the way and mailed a couple of items to me when I accidently left them behind. A great host and vacation. Lots more to see when we revisit!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

5 September 2023

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

Family getaway

Been using this cabin for over 10 years. Love the location. If need anything taken care of the owner is around to help. I’m booked for the next two years.

Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

17 August 2024

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

Another great summer vacation week!

This was our 7th year staying at this cottage. We love the location…30 min boat ride to the sandbar on Torch Lake or 5 min to the Grass River for a ride up to Bellaire. My favorite is sipping coffee on the screened in porch each morning listening to the waves. Plenty of golf courses nearby to choose from. We also enjoy the local restaurants. Thank you for also allowing fur kids, our Pug loves pontoon rides so I’m happy we can bring her. Reservation is already made for next year, can’t wait!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

5 June 2023

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

Wonderful

Had a great time again. Mike is nice to work with. Already signed up for next May.

Stayed 11 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebeka M.

9 October 2023

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

Perfect getaway

This was the perfect up north cabin for that getaway that you or your family is looking for. You are right on Clam lake, who wouldn’t want to wake up on the beautiful water! The views are breathtaking and the cabin has everything you and or your family could need. I really enjoyed my stay and meeting the owner Mike was a delight, He was very kind and easier to talk to! I would recommend this location for anyone wanting that true up north experience!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D., Hanover MICHIGAN

22 August 2023

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

6th Summer Vacation and counting!

This was our 6th year staying at this cute cottage for our summer vacation. Great location on Clam Lake. We bring our pontoon each year so we can enjoy the lakes and Grass River. My favorite part of the cottage is the screened in porch. I enjoy drinking my morning coffee every morning overlooking the lake. This cottage is also a short distance to golf in Bellaire or shopping in Alden. Make sure to checkout the sunset from Dockside just down the road, beautiful.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

John M.

5 September 2015

Very nice

Overall our stay was good. The owner was very nice and helpful. Because the weather was very warm it made it somewhat uncomfortable without air conditioning. This was my fault for not inquiring before hand and no one would expect it to be almost 90% at the end of August and early in September. The boat dock was great and Mike gave us access to the pontoon boat at a great price, no charge. Thank you Mike!

6/10 Okay

Sheryl S.

29 June 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Reliving Memories

We vacationed at Northaire Resort for about 15 years. Our last stay was in 1993. We wanted to revisit the area and reminisce about our times. Although the weather wasn’t very good, it was still worth the trip. This cottage has been separated from the other cottages in Northaire. The owner, Mike is a very nice person. He spends a lot of time at the boathouse that he erected on the property which really wasn’t a problem. The cottage itself needs some significant work and a good cleaning. Having said that, it was well equipped, the beds were comfortable, and still we had a good reunion. Remember to bring your own pillows. We didn’t realize there weren’t any in the cottage and had to use the throw pillows on the couch.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Cheryl C., White Lake

15 August 2015

Great Cabin & Close to Torch Lake

The cabin is a great place to get away and relax. We brought our boat and enjoyed the boat house, fire pit, cabin and close proximity to Torch Lake. There are plenty of opportunities to explore the lakes. We took a few rides down the Torch River and into Elk Lake too. Dinner at Dockside is always a must as part of the trip. The owner is very friendly and is at the property daily. Our only suggestion is that it would be appreciated if he didn't make his visit in the early morning. We were often woken up due to noises and talking in the yard. Overall, it was a great trip. We even made friends with the guests staying at the resort next door which added to our entertainment for the week. Bellair is a great little town and we also recommend breakfast at the Lunch Box. We truly enjoyed our stay at the property and recommend it for anyone.

8/10 Good

Bev H.

26 October 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

beth w.

9 October 2022

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

Fishing/shopping trip

Great place to stay I shopped while my son and husband fished. Very close to Traverse City for shopping and other activities. Great place to stay will definite stay again. We were about a week early for the beautiful fall colors the trees were just starting to turn.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

25 September 2022

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

Nice cabin at a reasonable price and a responsive owner.

Good location, fairly well maintained, easy to contact owner, beautiful surrounding areas and on the water.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

18 September 2022

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

Really enjoyed our stay

This was perfect for us, so much so we booked for 1.5 weeks in the spring. Mike is a very nice host. Loved having the boat house!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim S., Cincinnati

11 September 2022

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

September 2022

Such a wonderful little cabin! Mike and Helen are the perfect hosts! Thank you very much for opening your home to us.

Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D., Hanover MICHIGAN

31 August 2022

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

Another great summer vaca in the books!

This was our 4th year renting this cottage for summer vacation and we had a great time as usual! I look forward to morning coffee in the screened in porch overlooking Clam Lake. We bring our pontoon up each year and love the great location… whether we’re headed to the Torch Lake sandbar or travel up the Grass River to Bellaire for lunch. We’re looking forward to next year already!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

18 August 2022

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

Vacation

Very relaxing. Been using this property for about 9 years and already rented for the next two years. Enjoy watching the activities on the lake. Beautiful sunsets.

Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

15 August 2022

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

We'll be back!

Thanks so much to Mike and Helen for a wonderful week at their cabin. We had such a great time exploring the lakes and area! We truly appreciated the homey little cabin and property for our family five. We hope to be back soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

14 August 2022

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

Lazy Summer days

Lazy Summer days Another great experience on clam Lake! Beautiful sunsets, great fishing, privacy and very relaxing.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Michael T Lambert

I grew up spending summers on Torch Lake around the corner from Clam Lake. My family moved fulltime to Petoskey in 1985. I have always loved the chain-of-lakes for the natural beauty and recreational opportunities.

Why they chose this property

The cabin's privacy and location on Clam Lake made it an opportunity too good to pass up. I intend to pass on the property to my children.

What makes this property unique

The cottage was built in the 1950s by a company known for building cottages with character in the area. I was drawn by the wood paneling, screened porch and covered boat slip.

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English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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1 bathroom

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