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Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage

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A clear swimming pool with a dock, a covered boat house, and a small cabin with outdoor seating.
Exterior
An aerial view of a river with a dock and boats, surrounded by dense green forest and a clear sky.
A wooden dock extending into calm water with lily pads, surrounded by a forested shoreline under a clear sky.
A lakeside outdoor seating area with a fire pit, surrounded by trees and a dock extending into the water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Clam Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Balcony

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Clam Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Living room

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage

Spend your days on the Chain of Lakes. Torch Lake access from our cottage directly on Clam lake. Return to the serenity of Clam lake and it’s natural areas after a day out on the chain of lakes. Boat rentals available at local marinas. Enjoy your private dock and view from the living room you’ll feel as if your right on the water. Explore many activities in the area. Downtown Bellaire, downtown Alden both a beautiful 15 min drive either way. Golf, Hike, Boat, Fish, Relax and much more.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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
Violations of House Rules will result in immediate cancellation of your entire stay, WITHOUT REFUND, at SOLE DISCRETION OF HOST.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2284355vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. 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 Grass River Natural Area.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Clam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 4 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 10 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 36 min drive - 50.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Ivan's Mountainside Grill - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Clam Lake Waterfront Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Bellaire, this golf cottage is steps from Clam Lake and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Torch Lake. Thayer lake and Clam River are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Will stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley C.

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

Bellaire

Great relaxing stay right on the lake
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald D.

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

Clam Lake

Very comfortable and clean place.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric W.

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

BEST VACATION!

EXCELLENT ACCOMODIATIONS! THE OWNER WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND RESPONSIVE
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob M.

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

Clam Lake Cottage Visit

Very clean, quiet, comfortable and relaxing cottage. The lake views were terrific and we were fortunate to have great Fall weather. The owner (Ed) was very helpful to assure that we would have a great time. This was definitely a place to book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy T.

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

Bellaire Trip

Property was perfect. The host gave very specific details about property and the overall location which was very helpful and much appreciated.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ample parking for our car & boat trailer. Fully stocked kitchen. Huge family room with beautiful windows overlooking the water. Large, private lot - great for yard games! Individual a/c units in each living space were fantastic. Comfortable furniture & bedding. Gas grill & washer/dryer were a bonus. The dock was a great spot to moor our boat and enjoy a cup of coffee/glass of wine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy K.

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

Perfect

Ed thought of everything!! We loved it all .
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jerry C.

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

Awesome!!!

Perfect! Family and I went up for a quick weekend. We have never been to Torch/Clam lake. This was the perfect location to enjoy both . The dock in the morning and the fire pit at night.. Can’t wait to get back. I hope we can book this place again. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

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

Home away from home

Was a wonderful experience from booking to staying a whole week. Property owner had the house well stocked with all your necessities! From Bath towels, paper towel, Tupperware, tinfoil, and all the spices including salt and pepper , board games for the kids too to keep them occupied during rainy times! Easy access for our pontoon boat at his dock. Gazebo and fire pit were a big hit with the family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danny S.

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

Ideal spot and property for Torch Lake and Lake Bellaire

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Clam Lake. The cottage was well-equipped, clean, and even included thoughtful extras like firewood, s'mores sticks, extra linens, etc. The cottage is ideally located on Clam Lake. We rented a boat for two days from Butch's Marine which is just down the river. One day spent on the incredible Torch Lake sandbar, and the next spent exploring Clam Lake, the Grass River, and Lake Bellaire. All of these locations are a simple boat ride from the cottage. The dock is suitable for tying up at the end of the evening and even doing a little fishing. Ed is a terrific host and we'd recommend this spot to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

cody c.

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

We will only stay here!!

Absolute gem of a place! Edmond was super helpful and accommodating. He is the best! We loved the location and amenities of this quiet lake house. It was so nice our two teens didn’t wanted to leave. We rented a boat down the lake and the pier at the home was perfect to tie it up at night. Fire pit was a perfect end to the day after a long day on the lake, and with the home sitting on a quiet street you really feel like you are in a piece of heaven. The property is very well maintained, and has everything you could need for a lake vacation. The owner is easy to communicate with it and very helpful. It’s a 10 out of 10. We will be back again for sure. The cox family
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

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

Five-Star Host and Cottage – We’ll Be Back!

We stayed 5 nights (5 adults) at Edmund’s cottage on Clam Lake and it was hands down the best rental experience I’ve ever had—and I’ve stayed in many. Communication was clear, timely, and helpful. The cottage was exactly as described, but exceptionally clean and beautifully maintained. There are two bedrooms, each with a queen Tempur-Pedic bed, plus a sunroom with a love sac couch that converts into a very comfortable queen bed with a quilted topper. Each room has its own A/C unit, which was a huge plus. The cottage was well stocked—spices, foil, soap, detergent, firewood, and more. Check-in was seamless and flexible. We appreciated the snacks, bottled water, and local tips. Clam Lake is ideal—quiet yet large enough for boating and water sports, and just a short boat ride to Torch Lake. Outdoor seating, a fire pit, and a dock made lake life easy. Edmund is an exceptional host. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

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

Relaxing stay at clam lake

We enjoyed our stay on Clam Lake! The beds were very comfortable, including the couch bed. The house was clean. The owner communicated with us throughout our stay when necessary. The only bummer was we couldn’t use the dock. We brought our boat (with a deep v hull) and were not able to use the boat dock due to low water levels. The dock would probably be okay for a pontoon boat or similar. You might want to scout out ramps when you get there as some are better than others. Most ramps have very little parking nearby so go early to launch! We enjoyed going to dockside, shorts brewing and torch lake beer company. We had a fantastic time at the sandbar on lake torch. Beautiful lakes! Being right on clam lake was very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tristan T.

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

Great Place

We stayed 3 nights. It was clean and the property was beautiful. Excellent location. The owner was super polite and helpful. The home was stocked with tons of useful things. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cara K.

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

Relaxing and peaceful

One of our must haves when looking for a place for vacation was a property that had it's own dock where we could moor our boat. This place did not disappoint! The house gives you a cabin/cottage feel and the view from the sunroom is breathtakingly beautiful! We wish our stay could have been longer. The amenities were plentiful and the fire pit area was perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy L.

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

Highly recommend

The cottage was spotless and the kitchen had everything we needed! The owner’s response time was very quick and communicating with him was easy. The dock worked great for our boat and the location is beautiful. We have stayed on Torch Lake before but preferred this location. Water was calmer and less boat traffic but it was an easy boat trip to the Torch Lake sandbar. The owner also provided great suggestions for restaurants and activities. We took a boat trip from Clam River to Lake Bellaire which was very enjoyable. Overall a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ruth B.

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

Perfect spot.

Location is great. Loved clam lake. I would definitely come back and stay again. Only thing missing was a beachfront. Ed was great to work with. He was very accommodating. Our bed was comfy and slept well.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian H.

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

Great stay

Great place to stay, hidden gem, short trip to torch lake, house was clean, huge plus was the ac units installed in each room, keeps you cool on those hot summer nights. Would recommend staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve O.

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

Another great vaca!!!

This is our 1st year staying at this property. It is everything we could have hoped for. The kitchen is stocked well with just about everything we needed to cook breakfasts and a few dinners. The A/C in each room worked great. All the beds are very comfortable. The room facing the lake was great for winding down at the end of the night. Being able to eat outside under the gazebo was great!!! We used the dock and it was easy to get into. We will definitely stay here again and the property is highly recommended. Communication with Wd was great. Easy checking and checkout process.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan L.

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

Had a great stay, property was awesome. Great location and very good amenities to enjoy.

Everything we great. Communication with the property owner was excellent. We enjoyed boating right from the dock and the bonfires at night. Had a great experience and we hope to return for another vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin E.

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

Ski Vacation

Great place to stay right on the water. The host was very communicative. We came to ski at Schuss Mountain. The cabin was only about 15 mins away. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

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

Perfect getaway cabin on the lake

This property was very clean, with all the amenities you need in very good, like new condition. Beds were very comfortable. We truly enjoyed the deck over the lake for our morning coffee and afternoon cocktail. Nice grill and relaxing firepit with plenty of wood on site. Would definitely stay here again. Thanks Ed for sharing your perfect getaway cabin on the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah A.

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

Lovely stay

You will be very comfortable at this cottage. The location is great for going to Torch or Lake Bellaire. The fire pit is wonderful and the dock is great if you have a boat. The kitchen is extremely well-stocked. There is no need to bring spices or Tupperware from home even. Each room has its own individual climate control and there is a convenient washer and dryer.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

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

Wonderful Stay!

We very much enjoyed our stay! The perfect getaway for my husband and I! Seamless experience! The cottage was clean and comfortable, well appointed. New dock, which was great for tying up the boat. Also, had parking for boat trailer. Nice fire pit, with Adirondack chairs. Fast WIFI which was nice to have. Flat screen TV with Roku. The owner and caretaker of the property were very friendly and responded promptly to questions. Great experience! We will be back in the future! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

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