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Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek

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Spacious Living Room with Wood Fireplace.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a leather sofa, and a dining table.
Spacious Living Room with Wood Fireplace.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a small round table with a chessboard, a wooden chest, and a floor lamp.
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, The Legend
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Chief Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Level Bedroom - Left

1 King Bed

Lower Level Bedroom - Right

1 King Bed

Upper Level Bedroom - Loft

1 King Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom - Left

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Lower Level Bathroom - Right

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upper Level Bathroom - Loft

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek

Escape to the Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek—your perfect Northern Michigan getaway! Nestled in the heart of Summit Village, this charming 3-bedroom, 1700 sq. ft. condo offers comfort, adventure, and the best of resort life. Whether you’re here to relax, explore, or play, you’ll find everything you need just steps away.

Why You'll Love It:

Prime Location: Just across from the Lakeview Hotel & Restaurant, and within walking distance to The Shanty Bar and Sarducci's. You’re right in the middle of all the action!

Outdoor Adventure: A short drive to Schuss and Cedar Ski Hills, plus walking distance to the tubing hill for year-round fun. During the summer, enjoy nearby hiking, boating, and incredible lakeside views.

Spacious & Cozy: With 3 bedrooms and room for 10 guests, this condo has plenty of space to relax. The private deck overlooks tennis courts and the lush golf course—perfect for enjoying the beautiful Northern Michigan scenery.

Relax & Unwind: After a day of adventure, cozy up by the wood-burning fireplace (wood provided) or watch your favorite show on the flat-screen TV. The open, inviting living area and dining space are perfect for gathering with friends and family.

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Cook like a pro in the updated kitchen, stocked with everything you need for a gourmet meal—cookware, utensils, silverware, and appliances. Enjoy meals indoors or on the deck with stunning views!

Exclusive Beach Club Access: Just a short drive away, the private Beach Club offers swimming in Lake Bellaire, shuffleboard, basketball, grilling, a playground, and walking trails. Plus, a clubhouse for the ultimate beach day!

Endless Outdoor Adventures: Explore nearby natural wonders like Cedar River Natural Area, Torch Lake, and Glacial Hills Pathway. With top golf courses like Cedar River, Summit, and Schuss right at your fingertips, you're in for a treat!

Perks & Amenities:

Central A/C & Heat
Pool pass for Summit and Schuss Village pools
Washer/Dryer in the unit
All linens provided
Professional housekeeping & maintenance for a top-notch stay

Location:

5.5 miles to Lake Bellaire
10 miles to Torch Lake
33 miles to Cherry Capital Airport
A stone’s throw away from world-class golf courses!

Booking Guidelines:

Must be 25+ to book
Maximum occupancy: 10 guests
No pets, no smoking, and no parties (service animals with documentation welcome)

Come experience the best of Northern Michigan at Fireside Retreat—where relaxation, adventure, and memories await! Book your stay today and make your next getaway unforgettable!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Resort Quiet Hours are 11pm to 7am. Please be kind to your neighbors.
We kindly ask that you return the pool pass to the unit when you check out. If the pass is lost or not returned, an $850 replacement fee will apply.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this condo is next to a golf course. The Legend and The Chief Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Torch Lake and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • The Legend - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Chief Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Torch Lake - 14 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 40 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 44 min drive - 63.0 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Toonies Fish & Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

How much does it cost to stay at Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek?

As of May 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek on May 24, 2026 start from $344, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek located?

Situated in Bellaire, this golf condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of The Legend and The Chief Golf Course. Hawk's Eye Golf Course and Lake Bellaire are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home ! Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 3, 2026
Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the home and appreciated the convenient location — it really is one of our favorite things about it too. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d absolutely love to welcome you back anytime. Hope to see you again for another great stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2025
Thank you for the review and for being our guest. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope you will visit again. Have a great day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second year in a row that we reserved the same rental, Yes we like it that much!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 26, 2025
Thank you so much for coming back for a second year—we truly appreciate your loyalty! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the rental again and that it’s become a favorite of yours. We’d love to welcome you back anytime, and please don’t hesitate to contact us directly for a repeat guest discount when planning your next stay. We look forward to hosting you again!
Verified

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

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

Family vacation

Enjoyed our stay here very much - lots of room for everyone and close to lakes!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 29, 2025
Thank you so much for the great review and for being our guest. We would love to have you back. Just give us a call and we would be happy to offer a discount on a future stay. Thanks again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice condo and amenities. Condo was very comfortable for our family. Great location to everywhere we wanted to go.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2025
Thank you so much for being our guest and for the great review. We hope you will stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 14, 2025
Thank you so much for being our guest. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and would love it if you would visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

william k.

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

Great place

Really enjoyed our stay. I would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for a couples weekend! My husband and I and two other couples (6 total stayed) stayed, to do a fall colors tour and exploring trip. We each had our own space and bathroom,which was quite nice. The host was quite helpful and helped out with a small inconvenience we encountered. We would definitely, book more stays in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonny G.

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

Great location!

The rental was clean, as-advertised, and in a great location!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cory & Nicole M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very clean, the host was very responsive. Wish there was more "basic" necessities available in the condo though, such as shampoo, salt/pepper, small things like that. Overall a great stay though.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 22, 2025
Thank you so much for your kind review and for being such a wonderful guest! We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay, found the unit clean, and felt well taken care of — guest comfort and satisfaction are always our top priorities. We truly appreciate your feedback about the basic necessities. While we would love to offer items like shampoo or pantry staples, we’re unfortunately limited by health and safety guidelines. That said, we’ll continue to look for thoughtful ways to make our guests feel even more at home within those boundaries. Thanks again for choosing to stay with us — we'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Condo is very spacious and can’t beat the location at Shanty Creek. We loved being so close to the pools and restaurants. The Legend and Summit courses are also a short walk from the place, which was ideal. Definitely would stay here again next time we visit Shanty Creek. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 18, 2025
Thank you so much for the review. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Would love to have you back. Just give us a call and we would be happy to offer a discount. Have a great day!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

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

Fantastic Shanty Rental!

Great property. Perfect location
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ashley V.

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

Awesome

We enjoyed our stay here. Very clean. I would highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

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

Winter Wonderland

It’s a great place for a family getaway. My grandsons loved it. We had the right amount of space. Clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jan 14, 2025
Thank you so much for the great review. We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and are happy to hear your grandsons loved it! Please come back anytime!
Verified

8/10 Good

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check in was seamless. Kitchen was adequate except it would be nice to have an ice maker. The sliding glass door off the living room does not lock.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 30, 2025
Hi Gary Thanks for the review and for being our guest. We would love to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie R.

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

Family friendly

Was a great property. Clean, kitchen was very well stocked to accommodate the 9 of us that stayed. Amenities were easy to access. Parking outside the unit was a bit tight for our full sized truck, just an FYI for future guests. Overall was an excellent stay and would absolutely return!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenny R.

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

Awsome place close to shanty creek

Well kept with everything you need but the groceries. Full kitchen, three baths, three bedrooms, sleeps 10, great living room and three decks. Excellent! I also met housekeeping on the way out and she was a wonderful person who spoke highly of the owner. I suggest this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Nice family condo. Great location

Spacious interior, good layout (bathrooms, bedroom, commons), nice big kitchen family room and large screen TV. Easy walk access to the strip of resort bar and eatery spots, playground, and beautiful lake and slope views behind the hotel (which also has nice coffee bar, and eating choices early and late). You can park to unload at a lower lot that is best for unloading bags, but also use the higher lot to walk with little ones into the rest of the adjoining resort and head out in the car for day trips. Our first time to this area in Michigan and it was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin D.

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

Great Property

We stayed here during a conference and split the cost between people. The house is great...actually larger than expected. We had some power issues, but that was something outside of the properties control. The maintenance was very quick to respond and get us going again. I would highly recommend this property for any larger group. There were 5 of us, and it was perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Nikki a.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Prior to checkin I did receive our door code and where to park. That was it. Was not told where to find the pool pass or how to get the private beach access pass. My granddaughter just happened to find the pool pass hanging in the laundry room. Kitchen utensils were very limited. No tongs or updated cooking utensils. We finally found the folder with very limited instructions for where things are located. There was a delivery to the property owners which they did not let us know about, We were gone for the day and did not lock the door after the delivery. There was no information on checkout/ where to put the sheets from the bed and also the towels. Very little communication from property owners. My only real complaint about the actual condo/ was that the carpet area that was connected to the kitchen tile…you could feel the tack strips and when you walked barefoot it stabbed your feet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 9, 2025
Thank you for the review and for being our guest. We apologize for the difficulty you experienced in finding the information on the pool and Beach Club. That is all detailed in the Welcome Guide on VRBO. The delivery of the coffee table was a last minute action as the guests prior to you had broken it and we were informed when the delivery would occur. We thought you would be more comfortable with a coffee table for your use. There is really nothing to do at check out - housekeeping will handle all of that. We were always available to speak with you either by phone, in person, as our office is across the street from the unit or by using VRBO if you needed assistance. We have found most guests don't want to be bothered by phone calls but we are always nearby if needed. We will definitely take a look at the carpet tack concern and apologize for the discomfort. Thanks again for being our guest.

About the host

Hosted by Vacation Properties Network

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Welcome! We’re Vacation Properties Network (VPN)—a locally owned and operated team proudly serving the Bellaire area since 1992. Hosting guests isn’t just our job; it’s something we truly enjoy, and we take pride in helping people create memorable Up North getaways.

Because we’re local and just minutes from our properties, we offer on-site reservations, maintenance, and housekeeping services at Summit Village. That means help is always close by and your stay is well cared for from start to finish.

Whether you’re here to relax, explore, or make lasting memories with family and friends, we’re right in the heart of it all and happy to help along the way. Our friendly team is available before, during, and after your stay to answer questions, share local tips, and ensure everything goes smoothly.

At VPN, we believe great vacations start with great service. We treat every guest with care, respect, and attention to detail—and we’d love the opportunity to host you and help make your time in Bellaire truly special.

Why they chose this property

Bellaire is a hidden gem, offering the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and small-town charm! Nestled amidst lush landscapes and surrounded by championship golf courses, this picturesque town is a paradise for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Just a stone's throw away is the breathtaking Torch Lake, perfect for boating, fishing, and water sports, while winter brings opportunities for skiing and snowboarding.

Downtown Bellaire is a vibrant hub filled with unique shops, cozy cafes, and local treasures. You can enjoy a craft beer at Short's Brewery or indulge in a delicious meal at Chloe's Chophouse. Whether you're exploring the great outdoors or savoring local flavors, Bellaire's welcoming atmosphere makes it the ideal destination for relaxation and adventure alike. From fishing in serene lakes to golfing on world-class courses, Bellaire is the place where nature and excitement collide!

What makes this property unique

Fireside Retreat is a short drive to downtown Bellaire, and is centrally located between Charlevoix, Petoskey, Gaylord, and Traverse City. Northern Michigan offers great opportunity for adventure; finding a new spot for rock hunting, discovering a hidden lake to boat, or watching a beautiful sunset that seems like it was custom made for you. While on your adventures, don't forget to look for new and exciting places to have dinner or lunch; or find the perfect treasure at a local shop. As you vacation in northern Michigan, relax and take in all the beauty this area has to offer.

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