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Waterfront Cottage on Lake Bellaire

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Fire pit, gas grill and Log Swing. Plenty of firewood provided
Private lake front, beach, sand bottom and a place for your boat!
View from the lake!
Unmatched views of Lake Bellaire!
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Schuss Mountain
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Left

1 Queen Bed

Livingroom Sleeper Sofa

1 Double Futon

Right

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Waterfront Cottage on Lake Bellaire

This Charming Two Bedroom Waterfront Cottage on Lake Bellaire is perfect for your getaway in Northern Michigan. Unmatched views of the lake and your private lake front from the wooden deck are what dreams are made of. There is a mooring buoy and boat lift for your boat and the knee deep water has an all sand bottom.
There are unlimited local attractions. The Village of Bellaire is a 10 min drive. Traverse City is a 45 min drive. There are hiking and nature trails as well. The roads are perfect for a long or short bike ride.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

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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
No pets please.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No guests without pre approval. Maximum capacity for this property is 4 adults or 2 adults and 3 Children.
Parking is limited to the driveway. There is room for only 2 vehicles and a boat trailer.
No camping of any kind on the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cabin is on the waterfront. Short's Brewing Company 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. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bellaire - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 8 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 17 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 49 min drive - 58.4 km
  • Front Street - 56 min drive - 63.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront Cottage on Lake Bellaire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront Cottage on Lake Bellaire?

As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront Cottage on Lake Bellaire on 15 Aug 2026 start from £262, 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 at Waterfront Cottage on Lake Bellaire?

On-site parking is available at the property.

Where is Waterfront Cottage on Lake Bellaire located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Bellaire and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Torch Lake. Clam Lake is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 32 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn-Marie J.

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

Mother/Daughter trip

Lake and view were beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2024
Dawn-Marie You are always welcome on Lake Bellaire! Thank you, Dave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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

Beautiful spot! We loved it!

Our family spent a wonderful week at the lake! It couldn’t be better!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2023
We enjoyed hosting you! Please come back 👍
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Slice of heaven

I've stayed in this sweet cottage many times and it is my favorite! It is a true "up north" experience with the pine interior and stunning morning sunrises, the loons calling, the Sand Hill cranes flying over... love it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jul 2025
Thanks Karen. You define the perfect guests.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David N.

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

Relaxing

Dave’s cottage was very relaxing. It had everything we wanted in a stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug 2022
Thank You! You are always welcome back. Dave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John R.

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

Great cozy place to stay

Would stay again. Perfect little cabin on the water. Host was great, friendly, and responsive. It was a good time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2022
Thanks John! You are always welcome back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another wonderful stay here on Lake Bellaire. Dave is a great host! The lake is perfect as always. We love staying here for the older cottage feel to bring back memories of growing up spending our summers on Lake Bellaire. We already reserved our time for next summer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura B.

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

Lake Cottage

Exactly what we were looking for. We wanted an original little cottage on the lake. This waterfront cottage was the perfect location. We especially loved the early morning views. It had a tie up for our boat, an outside dining area with a grill and was perfect for our lake getaway. Dave was an excellent host.
Mornings on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing Cabin

We had an incredible stay at this comfortable lakefront cabin. Dave was an incredibly generous and helpful host. We can’t wait for our next visit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

Cozy Cottage

Dave was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Amazing Vacation

Second time staying here. Love the lake and location. Cottage brings back memories for me growing up summers on lake Bellaire. I highly recommend staying here. Cottage is clean and comfortable, lake is amazing with hard sandy bottom and host is great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2024
Ann and her parents are outstanding guests. We look forward to hosting them again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Suzy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Utopia
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lizz T.

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

Wonderful cottage and lake

The cottage is a perfect little place to stay, the lake is beautiful and peaceful. I would stay here again. The owner is very nice and easy to work with. We had no issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2024
Lizz, Thank you. You are welcome back anytime. Dave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Beautiful Sandbar

We loved this rental. It's an old cottage style house with a wonderful location. There is an amazing sandbar right out the front door and a great fire pit. Neighbors and owner are very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2022
Lake Bellaire is wonderful and never disappoints!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gloria A.

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

Rustic Cabin

Cabin with a modern shower & toilet. Beautiful setting and place to anchor boat. Lake is wonderful, very deep & clean. Close to Torch Lake restaurant & limited store.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2022
Thank you for the great review! You are always welcome back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

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

Wonderful family cottage

Best spot on the chain of lakes. Beautiful lake front that can’t be beat. Water very shallow and incredibly pure sand for long way out. Owner very friendly and welcoming. Thank you for sharing your slice of paradise with us.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
Perfect guests and now good friends! Please come back to Lake Bellaire!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Cottage get away

We loved the cottage for so many reasons. It had so many conveniences in the way it is laid out and the furnishings. It is simple but thoughtfully had all the necessities. We loved the lake and all of the sandy area for swimming. We were able to bike and kayak as much as we wanted in this ideal location. The owner was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2024
Thank you Mark for the kind words. We look forward to your return. Dave
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Isabelle "Izzy" C.

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

My happy place

Beautiful week with awesome weather! Charming cottage on the lake! Dave was awesome - very helpful. We’ll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Sept 2023
Thank you! You are always welcome back!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

j3ff1968

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

Great location

Dave was a great host. We enjoyed the lake from the moment we arrived. Cabin was perfect for our stay had everything we needed. Neighbors were very friendly. We had coffee watching the sun come up and cocktails sitting in the lake as the sun went down! The cabin has a great up- north charm it’s absolutely perfect. Will be coming back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Thank you Jeff. We look forward to hosting you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda B.

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

Friend weekend.

Cute cabin with an original layout & style. The home itself & decor was a step back in time - bringing back great memories of our grandparents when we would visit. The bathroom & kitchen were well stocked & had everything we needed during our short stay. The view was great & we enjoyed morning coffee out on the deck- a cozy little cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann R.

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

Beautiful View

This cottage has an amazing view and the lake is perfect for boating, floating, kayaking, swimming and just admiring the view. The cottage is a traditional cottage - full of charm and that traditional up-north cottage feel. Owner was very nice and was available to answer questions. You would not regret renting this cottage - I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2023
Thanks Ann! We look forward to your next stay on Lake Bellaire.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl H.

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

GREAT PLACE

Exactly as advertised. Clean, nice view, very comfortable beds. Had everything in the cottage you would need and then some!! Plenty to do in the area. Loved boating in the lake and the other lakes nearby. Biked down road to Torch Lake, beautiful bike ride. Dave was very helpful and we loved visiting with him. Neighbors were friendly also. Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2023
Outstanding guests, you are always welcome back. Thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Perfect

What a great cottage and perfect for our smaller groups this year. I've been coming to Lake Bellaire since 1964 and loved everything about this cottage. The pine interior, the glass in the front overlooking the lake, the gorgeous willow tree, the swing by the fire pit and the cozy, comfortable and inviting energy of the cabin...perfect. Dave, the owner, was fabulous. It's definitely a cabin I would rent again and highly recommend.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2022
Thank you! We love to host guests that enjoy the Cottage as much as we do. Hurry back, you are always welcome!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa D.

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

Better than last year

This was our second year staying here. The owners did major declutter which improved the experience greatly. The cabin feels more spacious, brighter and has lots of space for personal belongings. They kept enough things to retain the family lake cabin feel. The lake is beautiful as always with sandy bottom and clear water. We enjoyed exploring the surrounding towns and lakes. Dave is a great host and very easy to work with.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2024
Thank you Theresa. Looking forward to seeing you next year !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jack L.

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

Comfortable Cottage on a Beautiful Lake

This comfy, cozy cottage was the perfect place for our summer getaway. Lake Bellaire is the best in the area, with fresh clear water, a shallow sandy swim beach, minimal boat traffic and no swimmers itch! The cottage was a classic construction from the 50’s, carpeted with all the basics. Our host Dave lives nearby, greeted us to make sure we had everything we needed, and could not have been more friendly and hospitable. We had a wonderful week at the lake cottage. Highly recommended.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug 2024
Jack Enjoyed meeting you and your wife. Thank you for the kind words and we look forward to your next visit. Thank you! Da e
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen V.

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

Perfect!

I can't say enough about how perfect this cabin is. We are repeat renters, having stayed here 2 summers ago. I love all the updates since then and how open it feels but has the "up north" energy that I love. I also love the pine throughout, the kitchen has plenty of open cabinet space for groceries and is well stocked with essentials....it really is perfect. The owner is great. If you are an early riser as I am you get to experience a stunning sunrise over the lake every morning. It's a great little cabin.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2024
Karen We truely enjoy having you two here on Lake Bellaire! You are always welcome back!!

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