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Lakefront home Clam Lake. Private dock for guests. Close to Torch Lk

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Private setting, direct lake front with private dock
Large deck includes sun setter awning for sunny afternoons.
View at the lake front. We do not have a swimming beach.
Private dock for your boat. Boat lift is not available for use.
Lake side fire pit/patio... access from lower level

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 123200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Clam Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1 - 1st Fl Master

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

+1
2 Single Bunk Beds and 3 Double Beds

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1 - 1st Fl Master Suite

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront home Clam Lake. Private dock for guests. Close to Torch Lk

Enjoy peaceful lakefront serenity in this stunning contemporary home, a perfect family retreat. This well appointed 3 bedroom/3 full bath home includes a walk out lower level with additional open sleeping space to accommodate multi-family getaways. The home features an open concept fully appointed kitchen/dining and great room with panoramic views of the lake. Located across from a nature preserve, listen to the call of the Loons, see the Bald Eagles and the Deer that visit the lake in the mornings. The large upper deck with sun awning offers outdoor dining for 8, screened sun porch with sectional, large outdoor gathering area with fire pit. Sleeping space includes1st floor master suite with king bed, two bedrooms up each with a queen bed and lower level walkout features flex space sleeping (3 full size beds and 4 singles (bunks), full bathroom. Lower level also includes a game area and family room with large flatscreen tv, pool table and walk out access to the flagstone patio/firepit area. Lower level also includes extra refrigerator for additional beverages. Waterfront features include a large dock space for your boat and kayaks, life jackets not included. The property does not have a swimming beach, Clam Lake is good for swimming off your boat and there is a beach nearby on Torch Lake located by Dockside Restaurant.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
If your checkout day is a Saturday or Sunday you must roll the trash bins down to the street for Monday morning pick up.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Boats- dock space for your boat is provided

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Short's Brewing Company 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. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Clam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 47 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 56 min drive - 79.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront home Clam Lake. Private dock for guests. Close to Torch Lk pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lakefront home Clam Lake. Private dock for guests. Close to Torch Lk?

As of 14 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lakefront home Clam Lake. Private dock for guests. Close to Torch Lk on 31 May, 2026 start from S$997, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lakefront home Clam Lake. Private dock for guests. Close to Torch Lk?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront home Clam Lake. Private dock for guests. Close to Torch Lk?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront home Clam Lake. Private dock for guests. Close to Torch Lk?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront home Clam Lake. Private dock for guests. Close to Torch Lk located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Clam Lake and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lake Bellaire. Clam River and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a beautiful home and property! We so enjoyed our stay here!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liz B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at Clam Haven! The house and amenities were perfect. The beds were very comfortable, the lake and river access were so easy. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your beautiful home.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2025
Thanks for your review! We’re so happy that you enjoyed your stay and the house worked well for your group. You were great guests and we’d love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Afanasia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magnificent Torch Lake was a truly worthwhile destination. The spacious home, surrounded by trees and frequented by deer, offered a serene and relaxing environment.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Sept, 2025
Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoyed your visit to our home and the area. Come back anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank A.

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

Clam haven

We enjoyed our stay there. Well appointed had everything needed for a nice stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammi N.

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

Family vacation 2024

Wonderful stay in the perfect location! Lots of space to relax and rejuvenate!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Fun family time

This home is beautiful and has lots of extras to help make the stay easier (spices, baggies, toiletries, throw blankets, games, etc). The view of the lake and swan family is fantastic - especially with a cup of coffee from the screened in porch. Beds were very comfortable and space was as described. Would recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

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

Awesome place!!!

What a great place!!! Much bigger than the pictures show. We will rent this place again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jul, 2024
Thanks for pointing out how spacious the house is! It’s a great place for multi generation family getaways!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

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

Great location

Beautiful property on Clam Lake. Very quiet area. Great spot to dock/rent a boat and enjoy Clam Lake and Torch Lake. House is very spacious with very comfortable beds.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brady P.

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

Clam lake

The property was beautiful and the beds/furniture were very comfortable! Hope to make it back sometime soon.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 May, 2024
Thanks and we’re glad you enjoyed your stay! You’re welcome back anytime, we love repeat guests.
Verified

8/10 Good

Nicole B.

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

Great Stay

This location fit our family perfectly. It was in a great spot to be able to enjoy quiet Clam Lake or Torch Lake as well. Owners we very kind and easy to get ahold of for questions and concerns.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug, 2023
I’m glad the house worked out for your family and you enjoyed the lake. I’m sorry we couldn’t have earned that extra star from you but you’re welcome back anytime.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Shelly K.

Beautiful house and surroundings. Tons of space for family and friends. Private setting.

Enjoyed a great week with family. Loved the lakefront setting. Pretty views of the lake.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your time at our vacation home! With so many great places in the area to choose from we appreciate you selecting our home. Please come again! Shelly
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean A.

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

Beautiful house and location!

We had a wonderful time! The owner Shelly was very helpful!! The home was even better than the pictures!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Thanks Sean! We’d love to have you back anytime!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

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

The perfect place

Our family really enjoyed our time at this house. It’s very clean, has a great view of the lake, and feels very private. The check in process was seamless. This is a place I would definitely return to.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2024
We love having families come stay! It’s always good to hear that our guests have everything they need and are happy with the accommodations.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany S.

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

Great location

House is beautiful! Smooth process for renting out, and host receptive. Had everything we needed. Quiet area and so easy to rent a boat and have it docked! Beds were comfortable too!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug, 2023
It’s always so great to hear that our guests had a good time! Thanks for your business and please consider coming again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

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

Great phone, great location

Lots of room for big groups, including multiple families. Lots of space and privacy throughout. Great location if you don't mind a boat ride to get to some more swimming friendly shorelines.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Thanks Kristen. Pretty sure you meant to say “home”, since we have no “phone” 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Perfect for our Family

This is a fantastic property with plenty of room both indoors and outdoors. Everything was very clean and comfortable. We rented a boat from Butch’s Marina and it was just a short drive from the property and easy access to Torch lake. We’d definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Thank you! We’re so glad to hear that the house met your expectations and we’d love to have you back anytime!! Shelly
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn I.

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

Family Time on the Lake

Clam Haven is a beautiful home inside and out to gather as a family to spend time together, enjoy nature and find a spot to slip away and spend time alone. The layout of the house was perfect for 8 adults and one baby. We will choose it again when coming to this slice of beauty in Michigan. Host is very responsive and hospitable. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
Thank you Lynn! Your family were wonderful guests and we look forward to having you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jaymes W.

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

Great Friend Réunion Location

Met here with a group of adult friends and everyone loved the house and location. Private and scenic Clam Lake was a great hideaway from the business of Torch Lake, but it is a short boat ride to get to Torch or Bellaire. The use of the dock was wonderful and allowed a lot of flexibility throughout the day for different schedules and changing weather. We are highly likely to book again. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2025
Thanks Jaymes! We’re so glad that the house and property worked well for your group. You’re welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

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

A lovely stay with gorgeous views of the lake

We had a great time at the property this year. Everything from making s'mores in the fire pit, to grilling and dining in the eat-in-kitchen or on the deck, and the fun times relaxing in the living room with the gorgeous views of the lake created lasting memories for the family. Shelly is responsive and very nice. The house is roomy and comfortable and we hope to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much! We appreciate you choosing to rent our home and look forward to having you back anytime. Shelly
Archival

8/10 Good

John S.

Nice Lake House w/Beautiful Views!

The home is as advertised... Very nice, clean and accommodating. Newly renovated w/great views of the lake and mountains...very picturesque! I didn't have a large party but it could have easily slept more. As a bonus: The owner Shelly was a pleasure to work with. Wouldn't hesitate to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much!!! Glad you enjoyed the house. Hope to have you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

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

Great house and location

We enjoyed our stay. Boated to torch one day and down grass river to lake bellaire another day. Caught perch and pike and had fun tubing. Loved campfire and star gazing. Played board games on our rainy night. House was great size for our group. Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

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

Best view on Clam Lake

We had the best time on our annual family summer vacation. The accommodations were perfect for our family with 4 teenagers. We did bring our pontoon and were able to enjoy both Lake Bellaire (35 min river ride) and the Torch Lake Sandbar (50 min ride). Cottage was fully equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa G.

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

Family Fun

This was our second stay at this amazing house and peaceful property! We love it! Shelly is an amazing host! The house is so spacious! We love the pool table, fire pit, kayaks and of course watching the wildlife with beautiful Clam Lake in the backyard! Torch Lake Sandbar is a short 20 minute pontoon ride away! We can wait to come again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Thanks so much Lisa, we were happy to have you back again this summer. It’s always great to have our best guests want to return! Shelly
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, everything was good. The fan over the bed in the master bedroom makes a lot of noise at higher setting. The fan in the master toilet is really loud and should be replaced. Otherwise, communication was excellent with the homeowner.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jul, 2025
Thanks for your review. We appreciate the feedback regarding issues that need to be addressed. I’m sorry that the fans were troublesome for you. We do have central air in the home which does an excellent job of keeping the bedroom cool.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gayle A.

Great vacation home!

Our family, six adults and five kids, all agreed that our vacation on Clam Lake was one of the best! The house worked out perfect for our yearly gathering. The home is well maintained and has plenty of room to relax after a day of boating and kayaking. The kids loved the pool table and made use of the fire pit every night. We all enjoyed sitting around the fire and enjoying the beautiful surroundings. The older boys caught fish everyday and we're thrilled that they could fish off the dock. We highly recommend renting this home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jul, 2023
Thank you so much! We love sharing our home with other families and we're pleased to know the accomodations worked out well for you.

About the host

Hosted by Shelly Kesh

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We've had a cottage on Clam Lake for over 20 years and we’ve been renting out our home on VRBO for over 10 years. We're from southeast Michigan with plans to retire to Clam Lake someday. MSU Grads, we're also both Automotive professionals. We love to travel and really enjoy hearing from our guests. Our goal is to provide you with a beautiful space to make memories with family and friends, we hope our guests will treat our home with respect and care… this is our pride and joy, not part of a big rental portfolio. We strive to provide the home to you in excellent condition however like any house, issues arise and we want to hear about it if you encounter anything that needs our attention.

Why they chose this property

Directly on the Lower Chain of Lakes there is boating/kayaking access to Lake Bellaire, Torch Lake, Lake Skegmog and Elk Lake. Quiet rural road, great for walking, running, biking.

What makes this property unique

There are lots of rentals in our area but we have stunning views of the Grass River Nature Preserve (no houses in our view) only one neighbor and our home sits on 2 acres. Our home is spacious, great for families with an entire lower level “kid zone” with a large sectional couch, tv, pool table, game table, full bathroom and sleeping area where they can all “camp out” together (3 double beds and two sets of twin bunks) there is also direct access to the fire-pit area. The large flat front yard is perfect for setting up volleyball/ badminton.

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