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Lake Bellaire Log Cabin

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Sand play area enlarged 2015 as shown
Exterior
Front porch of cabin 2016
Front porch with grill and patio furniture
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access
  • Balcony or patio

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Double Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Lake Bellaire Log Cabin

Quiet, cozy, peaceful, secluded, updated, but rustic, vertical log cabin on the southeast corner of beautiful Lake Bellaire. Enjoy the sandy beach and clear waters of Lake Bellaire, or bring your boat and tour the Grass Lake Nature Preserve, via the Grass River on your way to Torch Lake, Elk Lake and more! For the golfer, Shanty Creek and championship golf is only minutes away. Ideally located only 30+ minutes from Turtle Creek Casino and Traverse City, 90 minutes to Mackinaw City.
***New Windows installed Fall 2022, new roof 2023***
Cabin can accommodate up to 6 guests and is a non-smoking facility. Sorry no pets are allowed.
Rental is one of six nearly identical cabins sharing the grounds and over 100 ft. of direct water frontage. Front porch to waters edge is a leisurely 1 minute walk. Boats are welcome and a boat mooring is provided. Trailer parking at a nearby marina. Boat launch is very close by.
Water depth is excellent for the little ones near shore with a sand area and toys available. Enjoy your own private fire pit for the S'mores, or join the group at the common area pit at waters edge!
Non Smoking premise and grounds.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 28
Check out before 10:30 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
We are a Smoke Free Cabin and Community Grounds.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cabin is on the waterfront. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Chief Golf Course and Short's Brewing Company. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bellaire - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 9 min drive - 14.4 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 39 min drive - 63.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 40 min drive - 57.3 km
  • Front Street - 45 min drive - 62.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Toonies Fish & Steakhouse - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Bellaire Log Cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lake Bellaire Log Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Bellaire Log Cabin?

Check-in begins at 2:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Bellaire Log Cabin?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Lake Bellaire Log Cabin located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Lake Bellaire and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Chief Golf Course and Short's Brewing Company. The Legend and Grass River Natural Area are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 18 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andy K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quaint little cabin. Secluded, No thrills spot with a water view. Awesome place to crash before getting out to enjoy the water!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful spot, perfect if you have access to a boat! Family of five fit comfortably, cabin was clean and all amenities as advertised. Beach is a walk from the cabin so make sure you have a cooler on wheels or a sturdy teenager to carry stuff down to the water.
Sunset from the beach over Lake Bellaire
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was clean and very pleasant. Dean was a great host. It was advertised that there was a hot tub, but there wasn't. I also wished they had provided sheets and towels. It was an overall lovely place
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
My apologies on the error in the amenities section regarding a hot tub. There is no hot tub, and there never has been one. I am not sure how that appeared as I have not adjusted that section of the property profile in years, but the error has been corrected. Thank you for the feedback on towels. We recognize that can be a challenge for guests, but unfortunately the property is not set up for laundry facilities.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank P.

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

Great Up North Experience

We found the Cabin as expected. Weather was beautiful and we enjoyed the water, boating and the campfires at night. Also the neighbours at Golf Colony were very welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Bobbie F.

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

Lake Bellaire

The cottage was comfortable, cozy and clean. The proximity to Lake Bellaire was convenient for kayaking snd swimming. Our weather was not the best…rainy and overcast most days. Our only surprise was the crop of mushrooms sprouting from the bathroom floor as a result of rain.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Terrie M.

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

Easy Fixes to be Great

The location is fabulous but the property was in need of several simple upgrades and some simple fixes. It was a hot and humid summer day upon our arrival, resulting in an inside temperature of 95 degrees and a very musty old smell. We turned on ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living room, opened doors and windows and turned on the only portable fan. The portable floor fan was dirty and did not oscillate. The dehumidifier was rattly and loud. The grill was old, with food particles left on the grates. It would not light without a lighter, but no lighter was found on the property. There were two torn screens and a screen door that wouldn't latch so the main door had to be kept closed. There were exposed wires on one of the ceiling fans and a small refrigerator for the owners use kept in a tight fitting bedroom closet. There were scraps of food on both of the potholders, only a very small amount of dish soap, one dish towel and one dish rag for a week's stay. We discovered the attic fan had been removed and replaced with an air conditioner, but the air conditioner can only be used by the owners. The bedroom table lamps were unplugged and could only be plugged in by moving the beds where we found cobwebs, an old hanger, and several dryer sheets. We were in communication with Dean the owner several times. We appreciated his quick responses giving his suggestions, explanations, and his insight about better weather ahead. He also sent the maintenance man to repair the screens and door latch and to take a look at the microwave and the grill, which was not repairable. We discovered that Dean and his family were the last ones to use the cabin leaving about three hours before we arrived. Every item on the list above could have been easily noticed and taken care of before our arrival. Dean assures us in 14 years he has "NEVER" had a guest accuse him of misrepresenting the property. After reading this post, I trust you can decide for yourself. This cabin has great potential, the location is great and the people in the area are quite friendly. It is our hope Dean will take our suggestions of making the easy fixes and making the necessary upgrades. If that should happen then the place would be a great stay for your family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Aug 2022
Great times, enjoyable able stays and fond memories are the norm! As the description reads it is a 1950s authentic log cabin. While we have taken great care to update and modernize items, it is still a 1950s log cabin. That being said, replacements for the original windows, (single pane 1950s era) were actually ordered last January (2022), however with supply chain issues there is still a delay. I am confident for next summer they will be installed, which will help with the elements which are at the heart of this guests stay. There is also a new roof steel roof planned with an insulating base, along with a few cosmetic upgrades. With these intended upgrades we are hopeful the cabin can have a better comand of Mothers Natures elements. As shared by this guest I responded as quickly as possible to any request made and also refunded them some money for the minor inconveniences. I encourage would be guests to please read the property description thoroughly to avoid any misconceptions regarding the property, and to reach out to me with any and all concerns before booking. I am always happy to make sure would be guests fully understand the nature of the property and its contents. Unfortunatley there is little I can help with regarding the heat. Receiveing a message after one night the guest wishes to depart and wants to know what I will do about a refund due to the heat does not make for a good stay for either of us. For this particular guest our proerty was not the right fit, and that is ok. The last two guest following Terri very much enjoyed their stay and the cabin and were very appreicative of the property. Only a few light bulps were replaced in between Terri and the next two guests. I am confident our cabin and the access to the beautiful lakes of Bellaire, Torch and Elk from this one location, as well as the scenic surrounding area of Norhten Michigan is a great and affordable place for families to enjoy. It may not be the right place for all as in Terri's case, but for the majority of guests it has traditionally been a great and enjoyable place to vacation!
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary Beth P.

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

Quiet and relaxing

This was a great place/location. We did Paddle Antrim and this was a great in between location. Plus-it was very quiet and isolated. The cabin had everything we needed
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Cute cabin on the lake, great location

The cabin was perfect for our needs! We like the rustic feel and it was great to be so close to the water. This cabin also had it's own fire pit, which was a really nice option. Our kids loved having bunk beds. Our stay was comfortable as as expected. Dean was a good host and was available when we had questions. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caitlyn L.

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

Summer get away

Had a great stay here, very nice cabin with such a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

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

Iiving the good life

This was an EXCELLENT PROPERTY in an AWESOME LOCATION. You can't be the convenience to everything on the LAKES and all the nature at your back door. If you want to relax and enjoy some beautiful scenery this is your place
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam D.

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

Bellaire cabin

We had a wonderful time staying here. We brought our boat and spent time on a Bellaire Lake, Grass River, Calm Lake and Torch. It is a beautiful area. The cabin was nice. Love listening to the loons and seeing eagle almost everyday. It was great because store and everything close by. Looking forward to stay here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Summer 2020

Great location for a laid back vacation. We brought our boat and spent most days on Lake Bellaire, Torch or Elk Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa A.

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

Great location on Lake Bellaire

We thoroughly enjoyed our week on Lake Bellaire. The cabin was a great, affordable choice that met our needs. It had all of the basics we needed and enough room for us to be comfortable. The location was great and being able to keep our boat in the water was priceless. Lake Bellaire is a perfect lake and gave us access to the Grass River and Clam Lake so we could also get on Torch Lake, all without ever taking our boat on the water which was excellent. Dean was helpful and had good communication. Would rent this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

6/10 Okay

miguel v.

The beds are not good

The cabin is good but the beds and bathroom is not good.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Mar 2020
I am sorry you did not prefer the beds. My thought is you are referring to the log style bunk bed that was damaged just prior to your stay. The top bunk was taken down before your arrival as the top could not be used. It will be fully repaired before next season. I am not sure what the concern in the bathroom was? We have never had anyone express dissatisfaction with the bathroom in the 10 years we have owed the property, but thank you for your comment and I will let the cleaning personnel know.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly F.

Great cottage and location-we loved it!

Everything was just perfect. We would definitely stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Kyla R.

Cute cabin, good location

Stayed at the cabin in September 2016 while in town for a friend's wedding on Torch Lake. The cabin was a perfect location near all of the festivities without breaking the bank! We had four adults in the cabin and the size was just right. Enjoyed coffee in the morning at the picnic table and seeing the stars at night from the dock. Highly recommend!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

We had a great time

Our family of five stayed at Dean's cabin for a week in July, 2015. It's a nice place. Clean, big enough for five (and a few more), a 1 minute walk to Lake Bellaire. There's a nice patio with chairs and a grill, a nice side yard with a fire pit that is technically a common space for the community, but was never used by anyone but us, comfortable beds and a well stocked kitchen. There is a park with a public beach, several grills and extra parking literally behind the house and I never saw more than one or two cars a day there the whole week. No WiFi. The owner is friendly and responded to all my questions. This is a nice simple cabin to enjoy Northern Michigan from.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Sue & Greg W.

Great for boaters

We loved the lake access as we had our boat and it was very convenient to walk our to our boat at anytime. We had 2 adults & 2 kids (12,14) for most of the stay but had cousins join us for two nights with 3 kids (11,15,17) and 1 adult and it was just fine. If you are into lake activities or a quiet week stay here. We had water heater go out but owner had it serviced next morning and was fine. Love Shorts brewing and the easy access to the grocery store (a laundromat if necessary). We would like to return.

About the host

Your host

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Hello and welcome to our humble log cabin. My name is Dean and I am a professional educator who has worked more than 30 years in the State of Michigan. My wife Jennifer and I have two wonderful daughters who love every chance they can to enjoy time at the cabin. However, as they grow and get busier, time at the cabin is not as available as we would like, so we decided to share our treasure and offer vacation rentals a few weeks a year.
We purchased the cabin in 2007 and spent a good portion of the summers of 2008 and 2009 remodeling. The remodel included an new kitchen, stipping the logs down to bare wood and restaining, new flooring, furniture, and a large outdoor patio. Fortunately the bathroom had been updated only a few years before we purchased. The experience was a true labor of love, (but we are in no hurry to do it again!)
The cabin itself was originally constructed in the 1950's as part of the accommodations for golfers visiting the Bellaire Golf Course (closed in 2012). Hence the name of the association the cabin is part of is called the Bellaire Golf Colony.
Located at the southeastern tip of the lake we enjoy spectacular sunsets, and peaceful privacy as the property to the south belongs to the Grass River Nature Preserve and Antrim County.
We appreciate your interest in making your vacation include time in our little paradise. Please don't hesitate to contact me with questions.

Why they chose this property

Having lived and worked in Northern Michigan for 10 years I missed the slower pace, relaxed environment, and general beauty of the Chain of Lakes and surrounding area. I think all who visit understand and appreciate what a treasure this region is!

What makes this property unique

Any summertime activity you could hope to enjoy is here or nearby. From our beachfront one can literally boat all the way to Elk Rapids! It is an amazing journey if you love the water and long boat trips. The beach area in front is great for relaxing and letting the little ones enjoy the water, as depth remains 2-3 ft for the first hundred yards or more. For the fisherman one only needs to know that Lake Bellaire is, (or was :) home to a record setting Muskie caught in the Fall of 2012!

For non-water activities championship golf at one of Shanty Creeks 5 golf courses is just a few miles away. For the shopper Traverse City or Charlevoix are approximately 30-40 minutes away, with Turtle Creek Casino just 30 minutes out. Don't forget, Bellaire is home to one of the most popular brewery's in Michigan - Shorts Brewing Co.

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