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Shanty Creek Condo-Northern Michigan Retreat

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Living area
Dining
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Hot tub on site
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, The Legend
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Chief Golf Course
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Common area 1

1 Double Murphy Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area

About this property

Shanty Creek Condo-Northern Michigan Retreat

Located in the heart of Shanty Creek Resort this beautiful condo is walking distance from some of the most desired amenities the area has to offer.

Shanty Creek is a four season resort with golf courses, indoor/outdoor pools/hot tubs, ski and tubing hills, and access to all-sports Lake Bellaire private beach club to make for arguable the best Northern Michigan retreat.

The area has world class restaurants, breweries, and wineries to appease all of your libation and appetite desires.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2957940vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this condo is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The Legend and The Chief Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Torch Lake and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • The Legend - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Chief Golf Course - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Torch Lake - 14 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 40 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 44 min drive - 63.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Toonies Fish & Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Shanty Creek Condo-Northern Michigan Retreat have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Shanty Creek Condo-Northern Michigan Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shanty Creek Condo-Northern Michigan Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shanty Creek Condo-Northern Michigan Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shanty Creek Condo-Northern Michigan Retreat located?

This family-friendly Bellaire condo building is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of The Legend and The Chief Golf Course. Hawk's Eye Golf Course and Lake Bellaire are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and a short drive to Schuss Mountain. Spacious, clean, and great layout to feel like everyone has enough space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was in a great location, we were a short walk to the main lodge where we had other family members staying.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patricia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean and convenient
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler J.

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

Great stay on an Arnold Palmer course

The condo was excellent. Walking distance to main resort hotel and pro shop. The private beach on lake Bellaire was great! Good property with awesome amenities at a reasonable price.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a good time
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

A wonderful stay

The host was very kind and communication was above and beyond. We enjoyed our stay very much in this lovely, clean and well appointed condo!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike and Amy L.

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

Fabulous stay

Owners contacted us before our stay about details of the property. It was close to everything we were looking for! Great place!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan W.

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

Great place at Summit

Very nice place that is just as it looks in pictures. I have stayed in a number of the condos at Shanty Creek’s Summit village before and this was the best by far. Would definitely stay again. The beds were the best part, super comfortable!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Wonderful Stay

Clean and cozy. Excellent communication with owner. Location was perfect. We had a very enjoyable visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah E.

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

A Shanty Creek gem

We really enjoyed our stay. The condo is updated and fresh. The kitchen was well stocked with anything we needed when cooking. We had a wonderful vacation and would definitely rent this property again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara B.

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

Relaxing weekend away!

We had the best weekend away. It was relaxing, clean, spacious, and fun. There’s skiing, tubing, a pool and hot tub and some restaurants walking distance away. We are excited to come back and experience it in the summer time! Definitely recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

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

Golf/boating weekend

Great weekend- condo is very well equipped. Great location in Shanty Creek. The owners provided detailed information in advance making the check a breeze.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Melissa T.

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

Summer Vacation

The condo was clean and as described. We all had fun. It was unfortunate that the washer was not working but definitely still worth the stay. Host was very responsive. We would definitely stay here again. Perks of the pool and beach were a plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John B.

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

Great snowy stay in Bellaire

We stayed in shanty creek at another great vrbo condo in the fall, and wanted to come back for holiday break with the family to introduce our 6 year old to skiing and were not disappointed. We used the indoor pool, and hotel cafe right in our condo area, sledded directly behind the condo unit on fresh powder with all 3 kids, and drove to nearby resort at cedar river to rent gear and ski. Condo layout was perfect for our 2 adult 3 kid family, especially easy loading/unloading from car to door for this unit. Owners responded quickly to a couple questions even during the main holiday stretch. Great all in all.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Mona G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A well appointed condo. Nice that each bedroom had its bathroom unsweet. And the master even had a two-piece bathroom. All very functional. There was a countertop ice maker which worked well. We cooked in so ran the dishwasher every day and there were plenty of plates and silverware. We loved the happy hour at the Lakeview hotel. 5:00 to 6:30. Very cheap drinks and appetizers which were huge and delicious. We also utilized the grills and watched sunset over Lake Bellaire one evening and there were bathrooms that stay open until 9:00 p.m. it was fun having a patio that was right on the golf course. And it was next to the tennis courts. We were able to watch the golfers and tennis players each morning while having coffee and watching the turkeys cross the greens . A pair of white breasted nut hatches apparently live out there as well so there is a little bit of burning to be had. There was an outdoor pool open till 10:00 and indoor pool and hot tub open till 11:00 and another hot tub in the fitness center open till 10:00 p.m. that we did not utilize because we're having so much fun exploring the area we never made it back to that!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Condo was everything they said it would be.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Rodney F.

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

October golf getaway

We hadn’t visited Shanty Creek Resort in 10+ years, so opted going here for our annual northern Michigan golf trip. We selected this particular property among others on VRBO mostly based on the bedroom setup (including TV’s in all rooms) and the living area configuration. Walk in shower in the master was also a plus. The unit was as described on the website and well stocked with essentials. If returning to Shanty Creek again, we’d stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Calvin M.

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

A peaceful place to unwind.

Couldn’t have been better. The place is beautiful and equipped with everything you'll need for a home away get away. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

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