Chalet

Shanty Creek Escape l Private Hot Tub l Resort Pool & Hot Tub Access l Fire Pit

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Property grounds

Reviews

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

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Outdoor pool
    The outdoor pool is a refreshing retreat under the open sky - a rare gem in this area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Outdoor pool
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, The Legend
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, The Chief Golf Course
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 17)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

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

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About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this chalet is next to a golf course. The Legend and Hawk's Eye 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 Grass River Natural Area. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • The Legend - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • The Chief Golf Course - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 7 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Grass River Natural Area - 7 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Short's Brewing Company - 10 min drive - 14.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hens Den - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bo Jacks Bakery and Deli - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Shanty Creek Escape l Private Hot Tub l Resort Pool & Hot Tub Access l Fire Pit have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool.

Is Shanty Creek Escape l Private Hot Tub l Resort Pool & Hot Tub Access l Fire Pit pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Shanty Creek Escape l Private Hot Tub l Resort Pool & Hot Tub Access l Fire Pit?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shanty Creek Escape l Private Hot Tub l Resort Pool & Hot Tub Access l Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shanty Creek Escape l Private Hot Tub l Resort Pool & Hot Tub Access l Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shanty Creek Escape l Private Hot Tub l Resort Pool & Hot Tub Access l Fire Pit located?

Situated in Bellaire, this golf chalet is within 3 miles (5 km) of Schuss Mountain, Hawk's Eye Golf Course and The Legend. Lake of the Woods and The Chief Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 20 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for skiing and golf! Nice amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2026
We’re happy you enjoyed the location and our house amenities. Hope to welcome you back on your next skiing or golf trip soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was very cozy and had everything for our stay and more! Host was very responsive when we had questions during our stay! Very welcoming, would definitely book this place again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Aug 2026
Thanks so much for the kind words, Joe — I’m glad our house felt cozy and that I could be responsive while you were here. We’d be happy to host you again whenever you’re back in Bellaire.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Glad you had a great stay Jill!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t have asked for a better host or rental! No complaints, everything was perfect and exactly as described/pictured
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled everything was perfect and as expected. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean, plenty of beds and in a great location with a beautiful setting! The host was wonderful and quick to respond to the couple of questions I had. There were nice little extra touches that you don’t always see in rental homes. Our family had several adults, 4 children and a golden retriever, and it was perfect for us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad your family had a great stay and enjoyed the home, location, and little touches. We’d love to host you again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A very nice, spacious place for a long wknd get away with girlfriends. The communication with the owners was excellent and we had a great time. Check in and out was very easy and lots of supplies for cooking and a BBQ. The deck and fire pit area was perfect for outside relaxing The pool was a little far and only access to one pool location when two was advertised, but it worked out nicely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an amazing stay at Shanty Creek Resort! The home was perfect for my family of 10 there was more than enough room for everyone to be comfortable, and the location was ideal with the slopes just a few minutes’ drive away. The host was fantastic and very responsive to any questions we had, which made the whole experience even better. This place was a 10 out of 10, and we would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Feb 2026
So happy that your family had an excellent trip!! We sure hope for the opportunity to host you again in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay and getaway. The house was clean, cozy and had 5 large beds along with 3 bunk beds. The Blackstone grill was SO NICE to use with a view of the forest.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2025
So glad to hear that you had a great time! Your group was truly a pleasure to host ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch Lake

Great stay for all 10 of us! Clean, updated, firepit and close to Torch Lake for our boat rental.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Jul 2025
So happy that you had a wonderful stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was perfect for our big group! Had everything we needed to host Thanksgiving together. The kids loved the bunk bed room and the downstairs living room for playing, and the pool was so nice as well and great activity for the kids. Everything was clean and very nice, couldn’t recommend it more! And definitely go to Short’s if you stay here, the beer is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Dec 2025
Love hearing you all had such a wonderful trip! The bunk room and pool are a hit with my kiddos too ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place as beautiful inside and outside. In a fantastic location and even with other cottages around it was quiet and private. The fire ring outside was all of our favorite spot. Having pool access at the resort which had two pools to choose, one inside and one outside. Such a relaxing point and vacation. When we go again we will be staying here. The Blackstone was awesome to use and makes me want to purchase one. The whole cabin was just fun and the kids bunk room was pretty neat. Several golf courses to choose and I recommend the Chief. Is a beautiful course to play. Definitely will go back. The host was great with communication and gave a lot of advice on stuff to do around the area. Thank you for that and making our trip awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Jul 2026
Thanks so much for the kind words, Vance — I’m glad our house, fire ring, Blackstone and pool access helped make your trip relaxing. We appreciate the recommendation and look forward to hosting you again next time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend for golf

Nice property. Everything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Friends Getaway

Nice quiet location. Host was very accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Glad that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Highly recommend!

Great location to skiiing! Clean, cozy, spacious (there were 12 of us 13-50) & well stocked with linens, games, & kitchen supplies to cook! Will definitely stay again when we come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Feb 2024
Thanks so much for the great review, Tami! We truly appreciate it! So glad you had a wonderful stay and we sure hope you’ll come back and stay with us again 😊
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shanty Creek Escape was a great place to stay for our families while skiing the long Presidents’ Day weekend. Our hosts, Danielle and Craig made the experience absolutely seamless. The house is located very close to the ski lifts, tubing, Mancelona and Bellaire. The sleeping arrangements are some of the best we’ve experienced. We comfortably slept 12 with room to spare. We highly recommended booking this home for your next visit to Shanty Creek Resort. Jeanie, from Southern Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf Trip

The property was exactly what we were looking for and was just as advertised on the listing. Property was clean when we arrived and check in and checkout were so easy. Our hosts were also very responsive and super helpful. This was a perfect location for our golf trip weekend and definitely plan to book again for our next time out this way.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sweet escape

An adorable well kept/stocked cabin with much attention to detail. Just show up with some food and the rest is covered. A super cozy and well layed out place with lounging room for everyone. We look forward to staying here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2024
Thank you ever so much for the great review, Carey! We appreciate it and loved hosting your group!! We sure hope you’ll come stay again in the future 😊
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice! Only issue was internet spotty in far ends of house
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Experience

We had an incredible experience staying at Danielle's and Craig's property! From the moment we arrived, we were greeted with a warm welcome and a spotless home that exceeded our expectations. The spacious layout provided plenty of room for our family, and the decor was both stylish and comfortable. We particularly loved the fully equipped kitchen, which made meal preparation a breeze, and the outdoor patio, perfect for enjoying morning coffee with a view. The location was ideal, with easy access to local attractions and beautiful beaches just a short drive away. Danielle and Craig were attentive and responsive, ensuring we had everything we needed for a memorable stay. We can’t wait to return and highly recommend this property to anyone looking for a perfect getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2024
Thank you, Dani! Please come stay with us again ☺️
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Last Minute Ski Weekend

We were lucky to find this gem for a last minute ski trip with our adult children and friends. It accommodated my husband and myself and 12 young adults comfortably. Everyone had a bed to sleep in, and plenty of towels for our showers after a long day of skiing. Danielle and Craig have done a lovely job with updates and all I wanted to do was snuggle on the couch in front of the fire and read a book. The cabin is within minutes of the ski hill and tucked away in a charming community with plenty of privacy. We did not have any major issues, but the little questions I did have were responded to quickly. Thank you Danielle and Craig for being a part in helping us create memories with our children!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the space and outdoors, perfect for our 3 families. Utilized the family pass to the Lakeview Hotel, highly recommend the outdoor pool there! Host was wonderful and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Jun 2026
Thanks so much for staying with us! We're really glad our chalet worked well for your group and that you enjoyed the Lakeview Hotel pool. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we'd love to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay! The cabin was very cute and cozy. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed for cooking. We were really happy they had a flat top grill, since my mom has an allergy to charcoal, so it was great that we had another option for grilling. I highly recommend staying here. The hosts respond in a timely manner, we were worried due to recent flooding around the state, and they looked into for us to make sure we could get to and from the cabin without any issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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