Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire.
Lakeside Living at Its Finest: Spend your days at this cozy property curled up on the sofa, enjoying the natural sunlight that pours in from the vaulted windows, or relax on the peaceful deck with stunning views of Lake Bellaire. A short stroll down the cedar chip walkway leads you to the clear blue water, perfect for swimming. This end of the lake is ideal for peaceful kayaking, paddleboarding, and excellent fishing.
Exciting additions for 2025 include a brand-new dock and patio! The new dock offers even easier access to the lake for swimming, fishing, or launching your kayaks and paddleboards. The spacious patio provides an expanded outdoor living area, perfect for enjoying the serene surroundings.
Unwind and Explore: After a day of exploring the property and cooling off in the lake, gather around a campfire and take in breathtaking sunsets. If you're not in the mood to cook, Bellaire boasts a number of amazing pubs, breweries, and restaurants that are sure to satisfy any craving.
This unique property comfortably sleeps 8-10 people and is conveniently close to the public boat launch, with ample parking for a boat and trailer. Even better, it's located directly across from Glacier Hills Trails, offering numerous hiking and biking trails where you can immerse yourself in nature and spot Northern Michigan wildlife.
Endless Water Adventures on the Chain of Lakes: Lake Bellaire is your gateway to an incredible day on the water. From here, you can follow the chain of lakes with a leisurely ride down the Grass River into Clam Lake, then out into Torch Lake to enjoy the famous Torch Lake sandbar. Continue your adventure down the Torch River, into Lake Skegemog, and out into Elk Lake to Elk Rapids. Along the way, you can stop for lunch at The Dockside or explore further for dinner and drinks at The Riverwalk—both offer waterside parking and dining.
Nearby Areas to Explore: Alden, Bellaire, Charlevoix, Gaylord, Harbor Springs, Petoskey, Traverse City, Mackinaw City, and Mackinac Island
Trailers, Boats, and Rentals: Any trailers, boats, or rentals must be approved prior to bringing them or having them delivered to the property. This ensures proper securing and allows us to go over delivery instructions. A mooring buoy is provided for safely securing your water toys.
Parking/Storage of Boats/Trailers/Rentals: Parking for any boat, trailer, or other water device is available in the driveway. Please note the stakes to ensure you are not on the neighbor's property.
Bedding: Blankets, Sheets, Pillows
Bathrooms: Bath Towels, Hand Towels, Washcloths, Beach Towels, Toilet Paper (4 rolls per bathroom will be provided), Antibacterial Hand Soap
Kitchen & Food Essentials: Kitchen Utensils, Silverware, Plates, Various Glassware, Salt/Pepper, Paper Towels (2 rolls provided), Trash Bags (12 large kitchen bags), Ziploc bags (a few of various sizes provided), Pots/Pans, Baking Sheets, Ninja Blender, 4-slice Toaster, Crock Pot, Mixing Bowls, Slicer, Refrigerator with ice maker
Important Rental Information: • No pets allowed. • Suitable for children. • No fireworks or smoking on the property, including e-cigarettes and vaping. • Quiet time after 10 PM. • No parties or gatherings. Guest numbers should be limited to 8-10 people total unless you have prior approval from the property manager. • The property sleeps 8-10 guests and should not exceed this number overnight at any time. Unapproved overnight guests will be charged $500.00 per person, per night. • For insurance purposes, we require the names and ages of all guests staying, along with a separate rental agreement that covers owners should extra charges occur due to not following the house rules. Renters will be responsible for these charges and can pay via check or online payment service. • Security cameras are installed in non-community areas (house facing driveway and on entry way porch). • Trash pickup is Monday morning; cans should be placed out by the mailbox the night before. If you fail to put trash out and our cleaning staff has to haul it away, you will be charged a $50.00 disposal fee. This includes any un-bagged trash left at checkout. • If the cleaning crew exceeds the standard amount of time allotted for cleaning after your check-out, you will be charged for the additional time. Please take care of the rental as you would your own home and follow check-out instructions in the guest handbook. We do require a min of 7 nights during all holidays.
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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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Frequently asked questions
Is Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire. ?
As of 8 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire. on 2 May 2026 start from £556, 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.
What time is check-in at Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire. ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire. ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Hidden gem, nestled in the woods on Lake Bellaire. located?
Situated in Bellaire, this holiday home is steps from Lake Bellaire and within 3 mi (5 km) of Short's Brewing Company and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead. Torch Lake and Intermediate Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Lake Bellaire is an amazing place to visit and this house is in a great location. The dock and kayaks were so very nice. Our host was wonderful to work with and even went out of her way to help make our stay pleasant.
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. Appreciated all the little things to make it more enjoyable. Very comfortable and relaxing. The coffee gift was delicious. Would definitely come back!
This house is well kept and very comfortable. It was clean and had everything we needed. It's a beautiful, secluded property and was close enough to everything we wanted to do in the area. Adults and kids alike enjoyed the lake and the kayaks, canoe, and the lilypad! The open floorplan made it easy to be together. The kitchen was well-supplied and spacious. The bedrooms were comfortable. It was just perfect for our family!
Our stay at this property was wonderful. Everything was perfectly organized, spotless and ready for us to enjoy! It really is the perfect spot - quiet, secluded and with an access to the lake. Great place for families with kids, all ages. Plenty things to do in the area. Perfect location to get to surrounding lakes and little towns. Owner very responsive. This place exceeded our expectations. Definitely would stay here again and recommend it to others. Thank you!
Keri was great. She was always available and provided consistent updates during checkin. The entire home is modern, kitchen, laundry, bathrooms. There's plenty of space for a great, private, family vacation. The walk to the lake is about 70 yards down a nice wide path of wood chips. The dock is a great place for sunrises and sunsets. We used the 2 kayaks and 2 'Sup boards a lot. We enjoyed evening fire-pits and eating on the large deck. Plenty of parking and great access to Bellaire for Short's and Torch Lake for Dockside. Access to the Glacial Hills Hiking/Biking trails. Take the kids to Kings Orchards. Truly a hidden gem!
The property was exactly as advertised and was perfect for our group of 6 (4 adults and 2 kids, 6 and 9 yo), although it would have comfortably held 8. Keri, the property manager, was wonderful. She was organized, helpful, and responsive. She even made sure we had some extra lifejackets for our kids.
We had a great time grilling, hunting for firewood, making bonfires, making s'mores, kayaking and exploring northern Michigan.
Its location is wonderful, 5 minutes from Bellaire (and Short’s!) and 5 minutes from Torch lake. It was also easy enough to get to Charlevoix, Traverse City and Petoskey.
We’d visit again!
Ilan G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
I am so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay! We will be making more exciting updates this Spring so please keep us in mind for your next get away.
House was immaculate, it was challenging at times with 2 bathrooms for 6 people. No closet space at all, no where to hang nice clothes, nor an iron. Outdoor deck space was amazing, great fire pit. Wildlife galore. It’s a hike to the lake, they provided a much used wagon. We came for the lakes and brought our boat and used the provided mooring anchor, unfortunately it was terribly difficult to get out to the boat due to amount of fallen logs in the water and the water is very mucky. The proximity to the beautiful town of Bellaire was very convenient.
amy s.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2024
Thank you for taking the time to review our property, I'm sorry to hear that we didn't check all the boxes on your expectations. With this being a new property we are constantly making updates and improvements, unfortunately some of those take time to achieve, as we have a very detailed plan of developing the water front access and are very grateful to be closely located to several public boat launches as well. We had ordered standing closets for the rooms but that hadn't arrived before your check in. The addition of an iron is a great suggestion and we will definitely make that happen.
Our family recently had the pleasure of staying at this charming VRBO property near Lake Bellaire, and it exceeded our expectations in every way’;
Property Management: The property manager was incredibly responsive and accommodating. Any questions or concerns were promptly addressed, ensuring a stress-free stay.
Renovated A-Frame Cabin: The cabin itself was a cozy haven. Tucked away amidst towering pines, it exuded rustic charm while offering modern comforts. The recent renovations were evident—the kitchen was well-equipped, the bathrooms spotless, and the decor tasteful. We loved the open-concept design and the large windows that allowed natural light to flood in.
Lake Access: Just a short walk from the cabin, we found ourselves at the edge of Lake Bellaire. The serene views were breathtaking, especially during sunrise and sunset. Easy dock access allowed us to grab a chair or blanket and relax or use the provided kayaks to enjoy some time on the lake! Two single kayaks and life jackets are provided on site.
Games: Board games as well as outdoor yard games were provided on site as well adding to the fun! The firepit was a cozy gathering spot. Fresh wood was thoughtfully supplied, making s’mores sessions even more enjoyable.
Location: Although the cabin isn’t within walking distance to town, a short 5-minute car ride gets you into Bellaire. There, you’ll find charming cafes, boutique shops, and local restaurants. We enjoyed our stay and would definitely book again!
Melissa A.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Jul 2024
I am so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We look forward to your return.