Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8

Bellaire, Michigan
$600 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 8

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Indian Gold retreat (sleeps 8 - strict) is a serene, relaxing beautiful cottage located at the mouth of Grass River. This property has 3 bedrooms plus a sofa bed in the living room and lower level. Bring your boat because you are directly in front of a waterway (short canal to river) that has access to the famous Chain of Lakes. A MAXIMUM of 2 boats/trailers can be parked at the property as well as a MAXIMUM of 3 vehicles at anytime. Tents and campers aren’t allowed at the cottage. Inboard motors are not recommended because the short canal To Clam Lake is weedy. The canal near the dock is shallow and most boats 24’ or less can use the covered boathouse in front of the cottage. A public access for boats is 3 miles from the cottage. You can use the 2 canoes, 3 kayaks and 6 life jackets (3adult/3 child) provided to go across the river and walk the Grass River Natural Area and enjoy the summer activities. A 10 minute boat ride to Torch Lake and a 20 minute ride to Lake Bellaire down Grass River will be filled with beautiful scenery. The up north decor and a gas fireplace (not available during all seasons) make this cottage a cozy stay for your family and friends. You will want to bring your favorite book so you can enjoy the cozy enclosed porch with a lake/River view while sipping your morning coffee. You may catch a glimpse of a swans, loons, geese, ducks, beavers and an eagle during your stay. You will be amazed at the starry sky as you enjoy a nighttime bonfire (wood provided) and s'mores to enhance your stay. A lower level walk out with a large concrete patio includes a table and gas grill for your outdoor meals. The cottage has 2 large flat screen TVs, 2 coffee makers, cable and wifi. Glacial Hills with 30 miles for biking and hiking is located 10 minutes away. Torch Lake Cellars - winery with spectacular views, disc golf, outdoor seating and a tee to try and land a gold ball in a bucket in the valley, a covered space and a play area. The famous Short’s Brewery is locatedin downtown Bellaire. Due to vegetation at the dock area it is not conducive to swimming. Local public beaches are nearby. Primary guest must be at least 25 years old. You need to visit to discover why the cottage is known as Indian Gold. Your family and friends will want to be your annual vacation!

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Smoke Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Basketball Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hunting Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Games TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Playground
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Phone
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Designated Smoking Areas Note From Host: Outside Only - Leave No Trace

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 8

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • Heidi G.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2025

    Stayed Jul 24, 2025

    Great place to stay with friends. Clean, convenient, great hosts, great for the boat!

  • Noah W.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 17, 2025

    Great stay and beautiful property. The kayaks and canoes were a bonus, and the location was pristine.

  • Robert R.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jul 2, 2025

    Property was perfect for our family getaway for the 4th of July weekend! The house had everything we needed and in a quiet location. Would definitely rent again.

  • Melissa Z.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    This property is one of the best places we have ever stayed, and this was our 3rd time back! The cabin itself is well maintained and meticulously clean. It had everything we need, including coffee! There is a telescope in the Sun porch for viewing bald eagles and other wildlife, there is a ton of space in the walk out basement for our young adult kids to play games and hang out after spending a day on the water. We kayaked and canoed every day. The owners and property manager are very responsive and helpful. The location is simply amazing, with loons, swans, herons, cranes, and song birds all around. It’s an easy drive into Bellaire or Alden for groceries, cute shops and a few restaurants, but I like to spend my time taking in the view from the dock and rarely leave this gorgeous place!

  • Joy E.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2023

    Stayed Aug 31, 2023

    The house and yard are lovely. In fact I don’t think the pictures do it justice. It’s cozy, clean, comfortable and well equipped with everything that we needed. The location is great. We hiked and biked the local trails and kayaked the Grass river right from the house. We only had 5 in our group and had more than enough space. It could comfortably accommodate the 8 that it lists. The property manager was extremely helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

  • David J.

    Submitted Aug 21, 2023

    Stayed Aug 12, 2023

    Property is located on a quite street tucked into the base of the Grass River (just off Clam Lake). Home is clean, spacious kitchen / living room area and big rec area down stairs. Beautiful yard w/ a hammock - nice yard to play cornhole or have a campfire and enjoy sunsets. Covered boat slip was a real bonus for your 24' pontoon with some off and on rain. Property description was right on and property manager was very responsive to any questions. Great Torch vacation! We will be back - Thank you!

  • mark and jenny h.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2023

    Stayed Aug 4, 2023

    My son and his friends rented this for a golf outing. They had a great time. The property manager, Kristi was a pleasure to work with. She made it so easy.

  • Trent F.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2023

    Stayed Jul 28, 2023

    A group of friends stayed here this last weekend for a day on Torch Lake. The location is great and host communicated well. We almost had an issue with having new appliances delivered during our stay but the owners came and resolved it for us. Would stay here again.

  • Submitted Jul 13, 2023

    Stayed Jun 21, 2023

    Indian Gold was exactly what our family needed! Everything was exactly as the listing shows. We enjoyed meals around the large table and kayaked down the grass river each morning. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. We look forward to coming back next summer!

  • Submitted Jun 20, 2023

    Stayed Jun 13, 2023

    In short, our Cottage stay was PERFECT. Kristi Poel was WONDERFUL. One of my best vacations in ever. Highlights of our stay was the cottage location on Grass River. beautiful scenery, boat dock with canoe, kayaks, fire pit, outdoor grill, etc. Spectacular wildlife scenes….we saw nesting loons, a Merganser with ducklings, Trumpeter swans with young, rabbits with babies, A sandhill crane with babies, snapping turtles laying eggs nightly just feet from our cottage door! I could go on. Loved the accommodations inside and cottage layout. Very comfortable. Our only problem was there was so much to do and fun to be had, we just didn’t have enough time there ?. We were all sad to leave.

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$600+
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