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Chain of Lakes Escape with Hot Tub & River Access!

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A dining area with a table set for breakfast, including fruits, juice, and glasses.
A hot tub on a covered deck with a view of trees and a clear sky.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a large rug. There is a staircase leading to another level, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A modern kitchen with a granite countertop, wooden stools, and a large mirror. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a large window.
A modern living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Short's Brewing Company

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Short's Brewing Company
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

2 Large Twin Futons

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Number of living rooms
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this vacation home is next to a golf course and on a river. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and snowmobiling.
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Map
Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Short's Brewing Company - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Torch Lake - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 40 min drive - 51.3 km
  • Front Street - 48 min drive - 68.8 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chain of Lakes Escape with Hot Tub & River Access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Chain of Lakes Escape with Hot Tub & River Access!?

As of Oct 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Chain of Lakes Escape with Hot Tub & River Access! on Oct 27, 2026 start from $662, 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.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Chain of Lakes Escape with Hot Tub & River Access!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Chain of Lakes Escape with Hot Tub & River Access!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Chain of Lakes Escape with Hot Tub & River Access! located?

This family-friendly Bellaire vacation home is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Short's Brewing Company and Lake Bellaire. Intermediate Lake and The Chief Golf Course 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. 31 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a gathering of friends
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great spot for my family to spend time together, comfortably accommodated 7 children and 7 adults. There were many amenities available and the house was very well equipped. We were able to walk right into Bellaire and location is great for hopping all over. Hosts were attentive and available. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

We enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect spot for group gathering,relaxing,and large meals
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful, backing up to the river! It was very comfortable and livable. Communication with host was very clear and effective. Very responsive and proactively checked in on us. Lots of gathering places on the property. Our group loved hanging out around the fire pit and in the basement with the games. We ranged from age 7 months to 65 and this property was loved by all! After we left we forgot our speaker and the host even coordinating it being dropped off to ship back to my parents. Great service. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had our family vacation weekend at the Chain of Lakes Escape. It was fantastic for our family of 7 adults and 3 littles. This was close to a great marina and easy walk to the "downtown" of Bellaire. We enjoyed the peacefulness, and visits from the deer. The host had all the amenities we did not need to shlep our own kayaks from Alabama. The kitchen and seating were large enough to accommodate our big group. Easy day trip to Traverse City. We had fun playing pool and my grandson got to toast his first marshmallow. We put this high on our list to come back to. The home was well kept and clean with a lot of thought given to the details.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Everything was clean and the property made for an awesome weekend with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay! The place was very clean and had plenty of amenities to keep everyone entertained. The game room was especially fun and perfect for all ages. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make breakfast, lunches, and dinners. Communication with the owner was excellent from start to finish, which made our stay even better. We would definitely recommend staying here and would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home worked out really well for our family gathering of 14 people. There was something for everyone. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication from the host. Plenty of games and things to do in the home. Hot tub was nice to have. Great for several adult couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family vac

We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Lots of room and activities within the house for larger groups. Walking distance to downtown Bellaire and a short drive to Shanty Creek Resort was perfect. Very responsive hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf trip

Overall was a great place to stay. Fit all of us with comfort. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Best Vacation

The river house was so much fun! Perfect size for our large family of 13. We rented a pontoon boat for a two days and had a blast on Torch Lake! We would love to come here again some day
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome!

Great place for our family from the 6 year old to the 72 year old. Enough room for everyone to rest comfortably and we all had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great house for ski weekend at Schuss

Clean and cozy home with nice amenities. Great location to downtown Bellaire and Schuss mountain for a ski weekend!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Holiday

Our extended family stayed here for a week and had a great time! Close to Shuss/Shanty Creek and Boyne and close to town. When we were in the house there was a lot to keep the kids busy. Great experience, highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guys trip

Great house, plenty of room for everyone. Within about a 5 minute walk of Short's Brewery or downtown Bellaire. Will definitely be looking to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house has so much space. The set up was perfect. Very well maintained, gorgeous outdoor space and walkable to downtown. Stayed here for our annual girls trip. It was the perfect house. Very clean, lots of space and for those who wanted to go to bed early still space from the entertainment area. 10 out of 10.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fabulous property for a multi family get away.

We had the best time! The house is located in a great neighborhood that is quiet and peaceful. The best part of the house is the layout and the game area on the lower level. The kids loved it and the adults really enjoyed the kitchen and living area. We would definitely stay again. BB
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Northern Michigan Vacation Home

I would highly recommend this house if you are looking for a spot to vacation in Northern Michigan. We had 11 adults, and had more than enough room for everyone. The pictures don't really do the house justice, it is way bigger than it looks online. Everything about the home was great, and I will be booking it again next time we are looking for a vacation home in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family Vacation

Grandparents (us) treated our kids and grandkids to week in Northern Michigan. We loved the house and the charming village of Bellaire. We even got a hearty welcome from the gentleman across the street. The house was comfortable for our group of 11 and had everything we needed. The grandkids loved the kayaks and all of us enjoyed strolling to downtown Bellaire. This is a great rental with everything accurately described and is highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Had a group of 8-10 guys for a bachelor party. We spent most of our days out on the water. However, this house was more than enough space for all of us. Plenty of places to sleep, great kitchen, nice deck. Only a 10 min walk to downtown Bellaire. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great spot for a week long trip with family

House was great and clean. Plenty of space for two families. The game room came in handy on the rainy days. The outside areas needed attention (grill, yard, fire pit). That was the only downside. Walking distance into Bellaire, and short drives to many MI destinations. Would definitely book for large group again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome ski/snowboard trip

We had a group of 10 stay at this rental and we all had an awesome time! We all stayed entertained in the basement playing pool and Foosball and of course, playing euchre. The rental is very spacious and open which was nice for our group. It only took about 13 minutes to get to Schuss Mountian which was why we came. I reached out to Mike a few times and he responded quickly everytime. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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