Now Booking Summer Vacations at Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire

Bellaire, Michigan
$375 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 4

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

The AhWaGa, built in the 1890s, is a fully renovated lakefront retreat. Wake up in a bright, cheery bedroom, make coffee in a full kitchen, and ease into your day under the covered porch, while overlooking the serenity of Lake Bellaire and listening for beckoning calls of the loons.

The cottage features the original maple hardwood floors, milled by the Thomas Forman Lumber Company of Petoskey, Michigan in the early 1890s.

Kitchen/Living Room: Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, quartz countertops, and stainless appliances, beautiful gas fireplace with TV and Blu Ray DVD player, queen-size pull out couch, and historical décor.

Master Bedroom: Queen bed, flat screen TV, windows looking over Lake Bellaire. Second Bedroom: twin trundle bed with flat screen TV. (very small room)

Bathroom: Tiled shower and floor, quartz countertop, full-size washer and dryer.

Wrap Around Covered Porch: Adds additional outdoor furnished space with eating and seating areas.

This 1890's cottage, noted as the first built on Lake Bellaire, maintains its original design and boasts updated décor that features items from The AhWaGa's founding family.
Uniquely 15 feet from the shoreline, this historical cottage invites the cool lake breeze. West-facing porch offers views of magical sunsets that paint the sky and water as a changing mural with dusk falling into quiet, star-filled nights.

Lake Bellaire is a part of the Antrim County Chain-of-Lakes waterway. Bring your watercraft and boat across Lake Bellaire to the Grass River, Clam Lake and River to the famous Dockside eatery on the shore of Torch Lake. Enjoy a variety of activities on crystal clear Lake Bellaire with provided kayaks and paddle boards. The water frontage is a firm, sandy bottom for swimming.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Double-glazed Windows Energy-saving Switches Recycling Unit Size: 700 Sq Ft (65 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting Water-efficient Toilets Only
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Dishwasher Ice Maker 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

    Hair Dryer Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayak On Site Kayaking Nearby Marina Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Sledding Nearby Snow Sports Gear Tennis On Site Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Music Library Video Library Smart TV
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Toys
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In The City Center On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Area Rugs In Public Areas Hardwood Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Note From Host: No Smoking Is Permitted On The Premises/property. Smoke-free Property Thin Carpet In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 4

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Susan B.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2025

    Stayed Oct 15, 2025

    Spotless, charming gem, right on the water. The best amenities of any VRBO I've rented. Everything for the comfort and ease of guests was thought of. Owner communication was timely and thorough. The history of the cottage was very interesting. Kitchen had everything. Decor was charming andwarm. Comfortable furnishings, beds and great towels! Beautiful gas fireplace tempted us to want to stay in all day and read. Area has so much to do in all seasons. Hiking, fishing, exploring. Kayaks on site! The sunsets were over the top. We will be back. Thank you, Jen for sharing your little bit of paradise.

  • Kristin B.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 6, 2025

    The cottage was clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. Jen was available if we needed anything. The view of the lake was beautiful. The kitchen was well supplied.

  • Travis

    Submitted Sep 28, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    It was very clean and newly updated, secluded right on the water and only 5 minutes from Bellaire. Perfect sunsets.

  • Kamelia S.

    Submitted Sep 24, 2025

    Stayed Sep 20, 2025

    Superb! I needed a break from the monotony of life. This was the perfect place. It is set up beautifully, it’s very clean and tidy. The amenities were perfect. The location on Lake Bellaire was astounding. My favorite part was sitting on the wraparound porch facing the lake, watching and listening to nature and the ripples of water splashing the shoreline . I can’t say enough about this place. It was an oasis for a tired grandma. The lake was beautifully crystal clear. The leaves were falling to the ground softly. Perfection!

  • Tori B.

    Submitted Sep 20, 2025

    Stayed Sep 16, 2025

    Absolutely fabulous! One of the best cabins we’ve ever stayed at. Spotless inside and out! Charming and inviting with an awesome history. So important is the comfort of the front room furniture and it was great.

  • Sarah P.

    Submitted Sep 15, 2025

    Stayed Sep 11, 2025

    The property was just as described! It was a quiet and relaxing weekend on Lake Bellaire. You can tell the love they put into renovating this old cottage!

  • Kori D.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2025

    Stayed Sep 4, 2025

    The AhWaGa is exactly as described! And captures your heart! It really is Enchanting, with its integrity in its historical form, but updated just perfectly…. If I had my own cottage on a lake this is EXACTLY what I would want!! Cozy, with all the amenities you want!! The weather for us was not ideal, but staying here made it just perfect.. And we did get some beautiful sunsets!!!!! Jen the host is so attentive and is there for anything you need ,you feel like she is a friend looking out for you!! Everything was so clean , you have everything you need laundry all the stuff in the kitchen there’s even an old-school record player which we enjoyed! I can’t say enough about this property probably my favorite that I’ve ever rented. And we will definitely be back!!

  • Sherri W.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 28, 2025

    Beautiful cottage on very nice lake! Owner was very responsive! We very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely return!

  • Beth M.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Aug 8, 2025

    Lovely cottage, great porch and close to the water. Had a wonderful stay.

  • Paul K.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    There is no way to describe just how lovely this property is. It has history, but is updated to be modern with all top of the line appliances. It is beautifully decorated with nods to the history of the area and the cabin itself. The bed is firm, but comfortable. The provided kayaks and SUP boards are fun to use. You wake up to Loons calling and tiny waves lapping on the rocky shore, and close the day with Loons and the most beautiful sunsets. The lake is never overly busy. If you have your own boat you can dock right there. Or you can lounge on the dock (bring your own chairs and towels) and wade out in the shallow waters when you get too warm. Jen was a perfect host providing clear communication, great recommendations, and an easy rental process.

  • Michael H.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2024

    Stayed Oct 11, 2024

    We have stayed here multiple times and could not ask for a better location to unwind and relax. The location is an easy drive to Charlevoix or Traverse City, and Bellaire itself has many cool spots to check out. The host takes great pride in the cleanliness of the home and it is well stocked with kitchen items for preparing your own meals.

  • Andrew F.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    Absolutely Amazing!!!! We could not ask for more from the views of the lake, the location and amenities. This was exactly what we needed to get away.

  • Jen W.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2024

    Stayed Sep 28, 2024

    What a magical little piece of Northern Michigan Heaven!! Jen was an Amazing host, communication was superb and so friendly. Once we pulled in we already knew we were gonna fall in love with Ah-Wa-Ga and that is what we did!! The Fall leaves dancing to the ground, the water was like glass for two days and the little black squirrels running around and the lovely woodpeckers was magical!! The cottage is the first and oldest on the lake! The cottage was breathtaking and such a nostalgic feeling was everywhere!! Everything was perfect and so clean and beautiful!! We will be back again for another Fall getaway!! Thank you Jen!!! getaway!Just

  • Sandra T.

    Submitted Sep 18, 2024

    Stayed Sep 12, 2024

    This was our second stay at AhWaGa. Beautiful. This time we rented a pontoon boat from a local place and kept it overnight. Perfect since there is a wonderful dock at the cabin.

  • Donald D.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    Everything we expected! Very close to the water and with a boat ramp. Best sunsets ever. So private and good area to walk. Everything was there that we needed and more. The owners took very good care during our long stay.

  • Linda D.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 7, 2024

    The property manager has done a brilliant job of updating a historical property with all the modern conveniences. Many people fantasize about experiencing northern Michigan the way it used to be. This cottage is as close as could be. This was our third visit, so I have seen the care the property manager gives this cottage and its guests. She is highly attuned to its maintenance and to making sure guests have what they need.

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$375+
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