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Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek

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A rustic log cabin with a porch, surrounded by lush greenery and a clear sky.
A lodge with a covered porch and a pathway leading to it, surrounded by trees and a well-maintained lawn.
A bedroom with a fireplace, a chair, a bed, and a window with blinds.
A bedroom with a bed, a wooden wardrobe, a desk, and a fireplace.
A loft bedroom with a bunk bed, a fireplace, and a skylight.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • 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.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to The Legend

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Patio
  • Outdoor pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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 Single 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

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About the area

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 try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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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
  • Lake Bellaire - 6 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 14 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 40 min drive - 61.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk

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.

Is Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek?

On-site 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?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fireside Retreat at Shanty Creek located?

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2026
Thank you for staying with us! We’re glad you had a very pleasant stay. We appreciate your visit and would be happy to welcome you back anytime!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lots of stairs but otherwise a beautiful condo, nicely stocked and restaurants and shopping conveniently located. Less than an hour drive from Traverse City airport.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Sept 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the beautiful condo, found it well stocked, and appreciated the convenient location near restaurants, shopping, and the Traverse City airport. We appreciate you mentioning the stairs as well, as that’s helpful information for future guests. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very spacious!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Jul 2026
Thank you for your review! We're so glad you enjoyed the spacious accommodations. We appreciate you choosing to stay with us and hope to welcome you back again for another relaxing visit!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property, enjoyed our stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home ! Close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Mar 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 29 Jul 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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 14 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for being our guest and for the great review. We hope you will stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 26 Dec 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic Shanty Rental!

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

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 18 Jul 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 22 Aug 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 14 Jan 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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 30 Jul 2025
Hi Gary Thanks for the review and for being our guest. We would love to have you back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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 review

8/10 Good

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 9 Aug 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.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time and this condo was the perfect space for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear your family had a great time and that the condo was the perfect fit for your stay. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable getaway in the future!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful 5-star review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and truly appreciate you taking the time to share your experience. It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime!
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