Hiawatha Creek Camp / sleeps 4-6 / ON Clam Lake/Near Torch Lake -5 min. by boat

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6900 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Dryer

Explore the area

Bellaire, MI

Clam Lake1 min walk
Torch Lake5 min drive
Lake Bellaire14 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)47 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This modern, stylish 2-bedroom cottage will become an annual vacation destination for you! Relax on the deck, the dock or around the fire while you take in the serene sights and sounds of Northern Michigan wildlife. Say good morning to Frank and Jane (our local mallard duck couple) as they make their morning commute up the small Hiawatha Creek. Bring your boat and dock it at the house for quick access to Torch Lake, Lake Bellaire and all the Lower Chain of Lakes has to offer. The cottage is just 2.5 miles by land or 5 minutes by boat to Torch Lake. Dock your boat at “The Dockside Torch Lake” and enjoy food and drinks on the deck overlooking Clam River and Torch Lake. It is a calm 30 minute cruise through the beautiful Grass River to Lake Bellaire.

At night enjoy a bonfire and grilling out, all under the beauty of a northern Michigan star-filled sky. Inside the house, the well-stocked kitchen, healthy collection of board games and 4K TV will keep everyone fed and entertained while the gas fireplace will keep everyone warm on those cool Up-North evenings. After an active day in the sun, curl up on the Tuft & Needle mattresses under premium linens while getting ready for another day on the lake.

Bellaire offers great destinations like Short’s Brewery, Glacial Hills (30 miles of hiking and biking) , access to the Antrim County Chain of Lakes, bike/kayak rentals, Shanty Creek Golf and Ski Resort, a bowling alley, a movie theater and so much more! The quaint village of Alden is also a few miles away and offers unique shops, a weekly (summer) farmers market and live outdoor music event. Traverse City is a quick 40 minute drive and offers access to world class dining, picturesque wineries and terrific breweries.

If you’re looking to balance all that great eating and drinking with some physical activity, the owner has curated a handful of active challenges for our visitors. We invite you to share your times in our record book and compete with guests who came before. Maybe you’ll set a record while enjoying your stay! A true up North gem with easy access to all Northern Michigan has to offer.! We look forward to hosting you!

* The cottage is "Up North" and there may be swans, other waterfowl and wildlife present at the property during your stay. Please respect them, don’t feed them and stay a safe distance.

*The lake is very weedy and not conducive to swimming at this location. There are public beaches nearby.

Property manager

Kristi Poel

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Bellaire Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1.5BA | Stairs Required | 1,120 Sq Ft

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Schuss Mountain and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

Clam Lake - 1 min walk
Torch Lake - 5 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 10 min drive
Lake Bellaire - 14 min drive
Schuss Mountain - 18 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

Oasis Red Bull Tavern - 25 min drive
McDonald's - 14 min drive
Dockside-Torch Lake - 5 min drive
Shanty Creek Resorts - 18 min drive
Short's Brewing Company - 15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hiawatha Creek Camp / sleeps 4-6 / ON Clam Lake/Near Torch Lake -5 min. by boat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hiawatha Creek Camp / sleeps 4-6 / ON Clam Lake/Near Torch Lake -5 min. by boat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hiawatha Creek Camp / sleeps 4-6 / ON Clam Lake/Near Torch Lake -5 min. by boat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hiawatha Creek Camp / sleeps 4-6 / ON Clam Lake/Near Torch Lake -5 min. by boat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Clam Lake and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Torch Lake. Clam River is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jo J.

1 August 2023

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

Nice Lake House

House provided us with everything we needed. Only thing we had to bring was food, toiletries, and clothes. Easy to find and property manager was easy to get into contact with. Nice time spending with friends and was a great place to just hang out at.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

18 July 2023

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

Perfect lakefront getaway

This was our second time staying at the property and, again, it did not disappoint. Adorable, clean and well stocked cottage. Clam like is a perfect calm lake to dock the boat while being a fast cruise into torch lake. Great communication with the property manager, very quick to respond. We have stayed before with our young kids and then came back for an adult trip, perfect for either occasion. Definitely plan to book again. HIGHLY recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CLARK S.

1 September 2022

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

Great place

Clean/ great location

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

24 August 2022

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

Hiawatha Creek Camp

This property is located on Clam Lake, and located in great proximity to the local attractions. The management folks were very helpful with suggestions for restaurants and activities. The property itself is very comfortable, and had everything we needed to enjoy our time there. We even enjoyed a nightly visit from a beaver which we named “Buddy”. If you enjoy a quiet getaway, we highly recommend this property. Thank you to the owners for sharing it with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

14 August 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

The cottage was the perfect location. My family enjoyed having a dock to keep the boat and a fully stocked kitchen to make our meals daily. We had family in town with us down the road, so it was a beautiful time sharing meals out at the picnic table overlooking the water. The shed was fully stocked with wood to accommodate. We had morning bonfires with coffee and evening fires with s’mores. My family throughly enjoyed playing Clue on a cloudy day. The village market was a convenient store in town for all our needs. * only hiccup was the toilet is easily clogged. The property manager Kristi is top notch and assisted us fast and all was well. * We definitely would stay again and again !

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kristi Poel

Why they chose this property

This cottage is located on Clam Lake with a serene view across the lake where you can appreciate the nature of Northern Michigan without any houses in view. The quiet road where the cottage is located is perfect for taking a walk anytime of the day.

What makes this property unique

Clam lake is located between Torch Lake (5 min. Boat ride) and Lake Bellaire. Beautiful Grass River is protected by Grass River Natural Area and will take you from Clam Lake to Lake Bellaire. You can take a boat ride through Lake Bellaire and Intermediate River to the village of Bellaire to dine and shop.