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Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss

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View from front of chalet
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Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top rated for families.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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bellaire, MI
  • Place, The Legend
    ā€Ŗ8 min driveā€¬
  • Place, The Chief Golf Course
    ā€Ŗ8 min driveā€¬
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ā€Ŗ9 min driveā€¬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ā€Ŗ50 min driveā€¬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds

Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet Ā· Shower only

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower Ā· Bathtub Ā· Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet Ā· Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss

Welcome to Hillside Chalet, your cozy home-away-from-home nestled in the hills of Schuss Mountain! This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath chalet sleeps up to 14 guestsā€”perfect for large families or groups looking for a fun, relaxing Northern Michigan getaway.

Guests rave about the breathtaking hillside views, adorable dĆ©cor, and the unbeatable locationā€”just a short walk to the ski pathway for easy slope access. In winter, enjoy skiing or even a bit of night sledding right outside the back porch. In summer, explore golf, boating, and peaceful morning walks through Shanty Creekā€™s scenic neighborhood.

Inside, the chalet feels homey and comfortable, with two living areas, a wood-burning fireplace, and plenty of cozy spots to gather, play games, or watch a movie. The well-stocked, cozy kitchen has everything from crockpots to blenders, making family meals a breeze. Step onto the large deck for your morning coffee or evening stargazing by the fire pit.

Youā€™ll also enjoy high-speed internet, a gas grill, washer/dryer

Families love the space, comfort, and nostalgic charmā€”many say it brings back ā€œmemories of skiing as a kid at Schuss Mountain.ā€ Come make new ones at Hillside Chalet, where views, comfort, and connection come naturally.

All guests must be 25 or older, unless families with small children. A refundable $500 security deposit is required and will be refunded after departure, if there are no issues.

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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 0ā€“17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pet fee is $15 per night
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All renters must be at least 25 years of age, except families with small children.
A Security Deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will automatically be released 14 days after check out unless there are damages or other issu
All guests must sign a rental agreement for every reservation.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 7261255
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

About the area

Bellaire

Bellaire is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake Park and Torch Lake.
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bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • The Legend - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • The Chief Golf Course - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Grass River Natural Area - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Hawk's Eye Golf Course - 12 min drive - 8.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ā€ŖMcDonald's - ā€¬15 min drive
  • ā€ŖThe Hens Den - ā€¬13 min drive
  • ā€ŖBo Jacks Bakery and Deli - ā€¬13 min drive
  • ā€ŖShort's Brewing Company - ā€¬15 min drive
  • ā€ŖMcDonald's - ā€¬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss?

As of 11 Jun, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss on 7 Sept, 2026 start from S$780, 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 Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss located?

Situated in Bellaire, this holiday home is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Schuss Mountain and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Hawk's Eye Golf Course. The Legend and The Chief Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 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. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location for a family fun ski trip!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place in a perfect location. One of our favorite visits to Schuss.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2026
Great guest to work with. Recommended and would host them again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great proximity to skiing, can walk to Belles Bottom run. Cool house with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2026
Great guest to work with. Recommended and would host them again!
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10/10 Excellent

Sha'marie H.

The cutest stay!

This property is exactly what you think of when you think of an up north adventure! It fit our entire crew of 4 families with space to spare. The walk to the hill was beautiful, and it was so nice to not have to drive down the mountain and park in the parking lot. We will rent again for sure!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar, 2026
Great guest to work with. Recommended and would host them again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great layout and views. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matt m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful space with great communication and direction from property managers. Location is excellent for downhill skiing, just a short walk to drop in to reach the Pink lift. Clean and well equipped. Thanks for sharing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this property it was a great place to stay for sking at shanty, we had to walk down the road a little to access the slope at bells bottom but it was no biggy at all! The house was perfect for the group we had plenty of beds and the kids loved the bunk beds! Thanks much to the host for giving us your home for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Feb, 2026
Great guest to work with. Recommended and would host them again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

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

Great Ski Weekend.

Great little cabin. Great location. Good access to slopes. Perfect kitchen, dining area, living space. Hope to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bellaire stay

Stay was great! Place was a tad smaller than expected but overall no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James F.

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

It's a fun little chalet in the woods!

We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend with family. We were able to walk to the Mountain with our skis. Tressia and company are always very attentive to facilitate our accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

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

Mike

Great place - beautiful vista!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

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

Cpls getaway

House was perfect size for our group of cpls had a great time even put a puzzle together had great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Maureen T.

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

Hillside Chalet - Bday ski weekend

Convenience and ease of checking in was wonderful. Host is very responsive. The space and layout was ideal for our group of 8. access to Shuss was good and the view was fantastic! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Fun House

Easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed A N.

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

Great

Great location and very communicative host. The property is in the woods so keep in mind that bugs and critters are around and you may have some 6-8 legged friends sneak in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Perfect place

All our kids fit in the loft with ther sleeping bags (9) šŸ˜†; Leaving the walkout basement to the dads. Easy skate up the road to the ski hill. Fire places on both floors work great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Hope T.

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

Nice location for skiing

Unit was clean and in a great location for skiing. Very retro feel as if you are stepping back into the 70's but we enjoyed it. Beautiful view off the deck. Kitchen pots and pans are Teflon and all scratched up so they could use replacements and could use new bath towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

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

Golf trip

Perfect spot for a group of guys on a weekend golf trip. Views were incredible. Grill worked out great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Ann M.

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

Weekend stay for skiing

Very comfortable stay. Needs a deep cleaning. Lots of spider webs Took garage to end of driveway but no room as the bins were full. Could not find spare key just the one in lock box and informed property manager who responded to concerns of garbage but not key issue. Heat register on floor by single door wall became so hot 2 family members burned themselves Kitchen well equipped bathrooms very clean. Ski in and ski out was really a 2-3 block hike but easier then hauling ski equipment by car. Will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Fun ski days

It worked out great for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Heidi K.

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

Weekend Getaway

Despite being outdated, this home was very cozy and had a beautiful view! The place was in a great location not too far from Bellaire and perfect for our friends getaway weekend. The concerns we had are as follows: one of the rooms smelled like dog, a window was left open so it got really cold one night and we didnā€™t know why, the fridge had sticky spills from who knows how long, and we found old moldy food in the oven. It was pretty expensive for the lack of cleanliness. But cozy nonetheless! We probably wouldnā€™t stay here again but it was a great option for last-minute booking this weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Rental House

House was well equipped and the check-in process was simple and contact free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great lodge for our group ski outing

The lodge was great for the price we paid. The deck and view out the main windows is beautiful. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian q.

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

opening ski weekend

Comfortable home, sized for large group (4 adults, 1 teen, 3 children and 1 infant) with outstanding view. Friendly property management. Came in a couple nights before opening ski, giving time with family at fantastic resort sledding hill. Overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

yunchu l.

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

great cottage

great locationļ¼Œgreat cottageļ¼had a good weekand with friendsļ¼
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Tressia Mooney

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All guests must be 25 or older, unless families with small children. A refundable $500 security deposit is required and will be refunded after departure, if there are no issues.

Why they chose this property

pet friendly
secluded
500 yards from ski pathway
pool access

Languages:

English

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