Downtown Historic Farmhouse┃ 2300+ Sq Ft┃1 Acre Lot w/ Patio & Fire Pit

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Front of House: Two (2) Porches w/ Rocking Chairs & Two-Person Bistro Set
Full Kitchen w/ Breakfast Bar, Reading Nook, & Desk Workspace
Large fire pit area in yard w/ 8 Adirondack chairs
BA #1 (Primary En Suite): Full bath w/ dual vanities and walk-in shower
BR #1: Primary Bedroom w/ King Bed & En Suite Bathroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
£247
avg per night

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Short's Brewing Company
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Lake Bellaire
  • Schuss Mountain
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

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

Bathroom 3

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
The current price is £247
avg per night

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About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this farm stay is in the city centre. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Short's Brewing Company - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The Chief Golf Course - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • The Legend - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Torch Lake - 10 min drive - 8.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Dockside - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Toonies Fish & Steakhouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Downtown Historic Farmhouse┃ 2300+ Sq Ft┃1 Acre Lot w/ Patio & Fire Pit

Lovingly renovated, spacious historic farmhouse with modern comforts & outdoor gathering areas in the heart of downtown Bellaire!

• 2,300+ sq. ft. home
• 1 acre lot w/ furnished patio, Blackstone grill, and fire pit area
• Formal dining room w/ wet bar & wine cooler
• Entire home updated w/ antique & vintage style
• 500 Mbps Wi-Fi
• 65" Roku TV w/ soundbar in family room
• Large Roku TV's in 3 bedrooms
• Sidewalk outside front door; 8-minute walk to downtown
• Plentiful easy parking

Welcome to our little slice of Bellaire's history! We have professionally updated nearly every inch of this 1897 homestead to combine the charm and beauty of a turn-of-the-century Michigan farmhouse with all of today's modern comforts & conveniences. Just a short 7-minute drive to Shanty Creek and an 8-minute walk to downtown Bellaire w/ the sidewalk right out your front door!

Outdoor Spaces
• Patio: Covered gazebo w/ string lights, 9-person patio sofa set, dining table, and new Blackstone flat-top grill
• Fire Pit: Large fire pit area in yard w/ 8 Adirondack chairs
• Two Front Porches: Two rocking chairs on the north porch and a two-chair bistro set on the south porch

Kitchen
• 3-seat breakfast bar
• 5-burner gas stove w/ oven
• Coffee & tea bar
• Bay window reading nook w/ relaxation chair
• Work desk w/ charging station
• Fully stocked

Formal Dining Room
• Large farmhouse dining table w/ 8 leather chairs
• Wet bar with wine / beer cooler
• Retro Bluetooth speaker Victrola radio

Fireplace Sitting Room
• Easy-to-use natural gas-burning fireplace
• Three comfy leather loveseats
• Retro Bluetooth speaker Victrola radio

Living Room
• Sectional sofa w/ chaise and pull-out queen sofa bed
• 65" Roku TV w/ sound bar

Bedrooms
• BR #1: Large primary bedroom w/ King bed, 50" Roku TV, and full en suite bathroom
• BR#2: King bedroom w/ 50" Roku TV
• BR #3: Four twin beds (Two twin daybeds w/ roll-out twin trundles), 55" Roku TV, two beanbag chairs, and Nintendo Switch dock
• BR#4 (Downstairs): Full bed

Bathrooms
• All completely updated w/ new fixtures and tilework
• BA #1 (Primary En Suite): Full bath w/ dual vanities and walk-in shower
• BA #2 (Upstairs Main): Full bath w/ bathtub and shower wand
• BA #3 (Downstairs): Full bath w/ walk-in shower

Laundry Room
• Full washer and gas dryer in basement

Golf & Ski / Snowboard Storage
• Storage racks provided in basement for golf clubs, shoes, skis, snowboards, & boots

House Notes
• Heating & Cooling: When we renovated the home in 2024, we installed a new forced air furnace and central A/C system.   To help better manage temps upstairs, we recently invested in a new dedicated heating and cooling system for the 2nd floor!  With new forced air vents on the ceilings, this new setup allows you to adjust the temperature for each floor to get as comfy as possible.

• Windows: One quirk of our lovely old farmhouse is the windows.  Most are quite old, and they get cranky when opened and sometimes do not like to fully close.  As such, we appreciate it if you can refrain from opening the windows. With the new 1st and 2nd floor heating and cooling systems, you should have no problem getting comfortable.  We also provide ceiling fans, pedestal fans, and extra blankets, so you should be able to stay plenty comfortable without opening the windows.  If this isn't the case, please be sure to reach out to us!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Property manager

Brian Kuykendall
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Most windows are quite old, and some do not like to fully close when opened. Please refrain from opening windows.
Quiet Hours: 10:00 PM - 8:00 AM
No commercial photography or filming allowed

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
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Frequently asked questions

Is Downtown Historic Farmhouse┃ 2300+ Sq Ft┃1 Acre Lot w/ Patio & Fire Pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Downtown Historic Farmhouse┃ 2300+ Sq Ft┃1 Acre Lot w/ Patio & Fire Pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Downtown Historic Farmhouse┃ 2300+ Sq Ft┃1 Acre Lot w/ Patio & Fire Pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Downtown Historic Farmhouse┃ 2300+ Sq Ft┃1 Acre Lot w/ Patio & Fire Pit located?

Located in the heart of Bellaire, this farm stay is within 2 miles (3 km) of Short's Brewing Company, Intermediate Lake and Lake Bellaire. The Chief Golf Course is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Downtown Historic Farmhouse┃ 2300+ Sq Ft┃1 Acre Lot w/ Patio & Fire Pit Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelli B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family vacation spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was very comfortable and splendid stay for our whole family. Very enjoyable and close to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was absolutely perfect, I highly recommend staying at this house, the host was quick to respond to questions and everything you could possibly need was there or close enough to go pick up. I’d give it 10 stars if I could.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Great Place

The farmhouse was a great place to stay for our family. Great location, easily walkable to downtown and a lovely park if you have children. Kitchen had everything you needed. Very clean and beautiful place to stay. Brian was great to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay in Bellaire for our group of 7 adults (and many personalities!)! Everyone commented that it was one of the "best stocked" VRBOs they'd been in (plenty of kitchen essentials, TP, shampoo, etc.). The owners have done a lovely job updating the space, making it spacious and comfortable for all. We boated during the day (highly recommend M-88 Boat and Dock Rentals - where we docked our boat during our stay), and spent mornings and evenings mostly in the large kitchen and beautiful outdoor space. We also enjoyed a couple meals in the dining room, which was so fun. Easy walk to town for shopping or a snack/drink. A flattop Blackstone is provided, and I would prefer a traditional grill, but it was fine. Communication with Brian was top-notch throughout. Highly recommend this space!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick F.

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

Great palce

This was a beautiful place. Very nicely decorated with everything you would need when away from home. Strongly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Perfect Location for a Weekend Up North

Location was ideal for our group who was in the area for a ski race. Accommodations were very well thought out… from the coffee station, kitchen utensils, games, bathroom products. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christen L.

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

Ski weekend

We recently stayed at this VRBO property for two nights , and it was absolutely perfect! The house was spacious, clean, and beautifully decorated. The bedrooms were comfortable with cozy bedding. We appreciated the spacious fully-equipped kitchen, which made cooking meals easy. Very convenient to downtown and only a short ride to the ski hill. We would highly recommend this VRBO to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anita D.

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

Torch Lake Getaway

We were very impressed and happy with our choice to stay in Bellaire at the farmhouse. There were 7 adults in our group. Everything from the location to the personal details and decor was amazing. We loved everything about it and it is exactly how it is pictured just beautiful. The host Brian is very easy to communicate with and is extremely helpful. We would definitely go back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

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

Ski weekend

It was very clean and in great shape. It’s an old farmhouse so it creaks like one would expect an old farmhouse to do when walking around. If that bothers you, that’s something for you to take into account. It’s only around 10 minutes from Schuss ski slopes.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025