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Clam Lake Notre Maison Cottage

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Clam Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪42 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bath #1 - Main Floor hallway - 3/4 - Shared - Shower only

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom #2 Lower level hallway - 3/4 - shared - Shower only

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Clam Lake Notre Maison Cottage

Summary:

Perfectly positioned on Clam Lake with easy access to both Torch Lake and Lake Bellaire, Clam Lake Notre Maison Cottage offers a classic Northern Michigan summer escape. With a private dock, cozy Up North charm, and quick boating routes through the Torch River, this lakefront retreat is ideal for families looking to relax, explore the Chain of Lakes, and enjoy everything the Alden and Bellaire areas have to offer.



The Space:

- 3 bedrooms | 3 beds | Sleeps up to 6 | 2 Queens, 1 Bunk bed

- 2 bathrooms

- Warm, comfortably furnished cottage with true Up North character

- Main level features two bedrooms and one full bath

- Lower-level walkout includes one bedroom, one full bath, and a kitchen

- Layout offers privacy and flexibility for families or small groups

- Indoor fireplace for cool evenings

- Fully equipped kitchens for easy meal preparation

- Spacious yard perfect for outdoor games and lake days



Guest Access:

- Full private access to the cottage

- Private dock and boat slip

- Direct boating access to Clam Lake, Torch River, Torch Lake, and Lake Bellaire

- BBQ grill and fire pit

- Free parking on premises



The Neighborhood:

- Located on Clam Lake in a quiet residential setting

- Minutes to the charming towns of Alden and Bellaire

- Close to local shops, wine tasting, golf courses, and Short’s Brewery

- Easy access to fishing, boating, swimming, and water sports on the Chain of Lakes



Getting Around:

- Short drive to Alden and Bellaire

- Best explored by car or boat

- On-site parking available for guests



Other Things to Note:

- Rental agreement required

- Photo ID + copy of ID required for reservation confirmation

- Primary renters must be 25+

- No smoking or vaping

- No pets

- Quiet neighborhood—respectful renters only

- Check-in: 3:00 PM

- Check-out: 9:00 AM



Interaction with Guests:

- Our local team is just a phone call away and available to assist with any questions or needs during your stay.
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About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Chief Golf Course and Short's Brewing Company. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with cycling.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Clam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 3 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 35 min drive - 49.7 km
  • Front Street - 40 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 42 min drive - 68.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie G.

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

Fun Family week on Clam Lake and surrounding lakes!!

We had a great week on Clam Lake with family. The weather was hot, the A/C was great to have!! The only issue we had was with 7 people, if there was rain, we did not have a place to eat as the table with benches shown in the pictures was not in the cottage. Fortunately we had beautiful weather and a table cloth to eat outside. Will definitely be back up in the area again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

patricia m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Week stay at Clam

House was clean and neat. Musty and damp smell to basement. Kitchen window had crack in it, stairs to basement had steps separating with exposed nails. Large enough to drop a phone or tablet in it. Child size kitchen chairs at homemade island need to be replaced. Outside lights bulbs burned out upper level. No lights at lower outside level. Upper deck and steps need repainting as peeling paint. Tree by upper deck needs to be trimmed back. No chairs on upper deck, folding chair down by dock. The upper deck would have been great to sit out on but no chairs. 3rd bedroom in basement is actually furnace room which is in the closet. Nice piece of property and view. Downhill walk to dock is steep but very peaceful setting…. Needs some work.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

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

Clam lake

Great time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Enjoyable stay

We have stayed at several different cottages on clam lake throughout the past 20+ years and this place was very nice. I think this house is a new rental so there’s a few small features that need to be ironed out but overall we had a great experience. Here are some pros and cons: Pros: - Private dock with convenient set up for docking boat and fishing - Outdoor entertaining areas from both top and bottom levels of house - Efficient sleeping set up with two twin bunks in one room and two couches that pull out on living room Cons - Deck built around fire pit near water is nice but the deck needs to be completed/modified as it’s a safety hazard. There’s a 3-4ft drop off around the deck and is poorly lit at night. Someone (especially a child) could easily fall off and get injured. With an added barrier/extended deck and better lighting it would be perfect. - Water is a little walk from house. Not bad but it’s on a steep slope so could be difficult for elderly. - Some beds are squeaky We also had an issue with our shower leaking but management was quick to respond and fix.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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