Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings

Bellaire, Michigan
$579 avg/night
Bed 5

Bed

Bath 3

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 23

Max Sleeps

Relax and enjoy over 3,000 square feet of living space plus almost 1,000 sq. ft. of deck, with dramatic views of the surrounding countryside. It's as close to a mountain view as you can get in Michigan! This home is secluded (almost 1/2 mile off the road) but only 2 miles from downtown Bellaire. It's mere minutes from Short's Brewery, Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire Lake and Torch Lake.

The large, open great room is perfect for family gatherings. A second kitchen, living room and diningroom downstairs, plus a den off the main living area provide lots of space for privacy, even for multiple families. You'll love the open, airy feel and rustic decor throughout. Lots of knotty pine and hardwood floors.

The expansive deck with several tables and chairs provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. A large, stainless steel propane grill is available for grilling.

Enjoy the beauty of the night sky while you gather around the fire pit for conversation and S'mores! We provide the firewood, roasting sticks, and several camp chairs, you bring the food and laughter. And speaking of laughter, you can be as loud as you want, since there are no neighbors to disturb.

Glacial Hills trails are literally right out the back door; no commute required to experience this fabulous trail system.

**IMPORTANT** For winter rental, 4WD or AWD vehicles are REQUIRED to access the house! The driveway is no joke! It's long and steep, but there's a parking area about halfway in where you can park two-wheel-drive vehicles if some of your group aren't cool enough to have SUVs, haha.

Security: Please be aware there is a doorbell camera attached to the garage that has view of the driveway and is motion activated. Feel free to say hello when you arrive and good bye when you leave!

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

Feature Features

  • PETS

    3 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

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

    5 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 3250 Sq Ft (302 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Coffee/tea Maker Dishwasher Kitchen Island Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    3.5 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk Office
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Pool Or Billiards Table Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Games Playground Stair Gate
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location In A Village In The Mountains
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board Limited Housekeeping
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Cobblestone Flooring 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. No Elevators Note From Host: No Smoking Inside The House. Smoke-free Property Upper Floors Accessible By Stairs Only

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 23

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School District Availability

Review Review

  • John M.

    Submitted Feb 16, 2026

    Stayed Feb 12, 2026

    Very clean and spacious. Stocked full of amenities.

  • Janet D.

    Submitted Jan 6, 2026

    Stayed Dec 29, 2025

    House was wonderful and felt warm and cozy despite sleeping so many! The host was great and the home had everything you could ever need or want for a stay. We stayed over New Year's week during a snow storm and loved having the house decorated for the holidays. We felt like we were at a friends home, not a rental. The driveway was plowed and ready for us when we arrived and throughout our stay. You definitely need AWD or 4WD to get up in the winter! The view is beautiful. Shanty Creek is a short drive away and Bellaire is just down the road - super convenient location. We especially enjoyed having the Glacier Hills Trails right around the corner for snow-shoeing. Can't wait to stay again!

  • Benjamin K.

    Submitted Oct 10, 2025

    Stayed Oct 2, 2025

    Perfect for a large group. This is our third time and has been perfect every time.

  • David F.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2025

    Stayed Sep 10, 2025

    Wonderful house & amenities, beautiful views!!

  • John B.

    Submitted Aug 23, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    Amazing property. Beautiful views from the deck, spacious, well maintained, and is well stocked with pretty much everything you could need. Close proximity to downtown Bellaire and a short drive to Torch Lake or Traverse Bay.

  • Rebecca J.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Excellent house for our family - 7 adults, 7 kids & a dog. Kitchen is very well equipped. Washer & dryer were a great help. Beautiful hill-top location, very roomy deck and easy access to Glacial Hills Trails. Owners are very friendly and always responded promptly to our questions.

  • Teresa V.

    Submitted Aug 5, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    This was the second year we have stayed at this house. It is great for our large family of 16. We love that it’s private and has lots of outdoor space for the kids. Grandkids went on a bear hunt and scavenger hunt on the trails in the surrounding woods, and played a nightly wiffle ball games in the front yard. Games in the garage were a hit too with an ongoing popashot basketball competition that lasted the whole week. Owner keeps it well stocked with grocery items as well as dishes, cooking utensils and lots of towels and blankets.

  • Don U.

    Submitted Jun 12, 2025

    Stayed Jun 6, 2025

    Everything was amazing. The inside space. The outside space. And the view. No complaints.

  • nicholas r.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 29, 2025

    Everything described is accurate. Place has an everything you would need for a large group. Fully stocked with kitchen appliances and games to keep everyone occupied and the deck is great. Open space made it feel like we weren’t on top of each other. This place is a great value.

  • David L.

    Submitted Feb 3, 2025

    Stayed Jan 30, 2025

    We had a good stay at this home. I apologized to the owner for the damages and we truly did not mean to cause this much of a mess for him as he was a great host. I didn't know of some of these damages that occurred and we are happy to accommodate whatever needs to be done payment wise.

  • Barbara B.

    Submitted Jan 4, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    This was our third year coming here for our family Christmas. The house is well stocked and kid safe. The owners have always been quick to respond.

  • Patricia H.

    Submitted Dec 2, 2024

    Stayed Nov 27, 2024

    The best vacation rental we have stayed at. Plenty of space for extended family. We were wondering how equipped the kitchen would be since we were there for Thanksgiving. The kitchen lacks for nothing! They even had 2 meat thermometers. Our grandkids had a blast sledding! The Christmas decorations got us in the holiday spirit. The hosts were great and responded quickly to any requests or questions.

  • Nicholas Z.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 10, 2024

    This is a great property, with great hosts. The location is perfect. Very close to town (Bellaire), but very secluded at the same time. This is our second year there, and we could not be happier with this great VRBO listing.

  • Amy S.

    Submitted Sep 3, 2024

    Stayed Aug 29, 2024

    Loved the lodge. The view from the windows that covered the entire front of the lodge was spectacular! The large deck was awesome. The most beautiful sunrises every morning! The lodge is spacious, and stocked with everything you could ever need! Lots of comfortable seating in common rooms and very spacious bedrooms. Bathrooms were exceptionally clean and modern. Loved the coffee/tea stations. Lots of entertainment offered around the lodge: foosball, billiards, air hockey, competition basketball set, corn hole,, many many board games and card games available. Access to numerous towns/cities and Torch Lake ideal (30 mins). We’ll be back!!

  • Rex D.

    Submitted Aug 27, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    We were here for a bacholoer party/golf trip and this place was the perfect spot for us! House and property were amazing. Very clean and for 15-17 guys we had more than enough room and were very comfortable here! House was fully stocked with everything we needed plus some! We will def be looking into renting this again for golf trips and family trips in the future. The hosts were very accommodating and very quick to respond anytime I reached out! I Would give it 10 stars if I could!

  • Rebekah C.

    Submitted Aug 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    We were having a family reunion. This house accommodated us wonderfully. They were stocked with everything you could possibly need in regards to toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, laundry products. We had ample towels, etc… We enjoyed the pool table, basket ball game and foosball in the garage. Ample seating and parking, They provided pack n plays and high chairs. Beautiful views. Responsive owners. We would love to come back.

  • Brenda D.

    Submitted Aug 19, 2024

    Stayed Aug 10, 2024

    We had a wonderful time at this beautiful home. The owners generously go over and above to provide anything you might need or desire for your large group. The view is so peaceful and beautiful. The kids enjoyed playing with the air hockey and basketball. There was ample space for all 19 of us. Hosts are quick to respond to any questions you might have. I highly recommend this vacation rental.

  • Brandon D.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Had an absolute blast staying here with extended family and friends. There was everything we could possibly need at the house. It was very clean when we arrived. The mountain bike/hiking trails are such a great feature; thoroughly enjoyed being able to just jump on a bike whenever and enjoy the trails.

  • Michael T.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    Our family of 9 had a great time at this property. We had enough room to have our space, but also had so many things to do at the house and in the area. I highly recommend.

  • Jackie M.

    Submitted Jul 26, 2024

    Stayed Jul 6, 2024

    We needed a place to stay for our annual family week while our house was under renovation. This did not disappoint. Close to Bellaire and you can walk the trails from the driveway. Loved Mammoth Tasting Room and Shorts for dining. If you want to cook in, they have everything you will need. Excellent stay!

  • Alex Z.

    Submitted Jul 23, 2024

    Stayed Jul 15, 2024

    Great place. Would stay again

  • Alec T.

    Submitted Jun 5, 2024

    Stayed May 30, 2024

    This place was great for a large group to stay. Very well stocked house with everything you could need. Large area by the fire pit for lawn games as well as plenty of outdoor seating on the deck. The pictures of this posting don’t do it justice, but the view was great. The garage had some fun games which was a nice plus when it was raining. I would definitely come back to this place again.

  • Josh B.

    Submitted May 30, 2024

    Stayed May 24, 2024

    Great place for an extended family trip! Ages 70-3 were on the trip with us and all had a great time!

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