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Now Booking Summer Vacations at Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire

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A lakeside cabin with a covered porch, a stone wall, and a sign reading "LAH-WA-GA".
A living room with two grey armchairs, a sofa, and a large window overlooking a lake.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of a body of water.
Two Adirondack chairs with a table and two wine glasses on a wooden deck.
A living room with a wooden table, two sofas, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Bellaire
2 bedroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Chief Golf Course
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Now Booking Summer Vacations at Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire

The AhWaGa, built in the 1890s, is a fully renovated lakefront retreat. Wake up in a bright, cheery bedroom, make coffee in a full kitchen, and ease into your day under the covered porch, while overlooking the serenity of Lake Bellaire and listening for beckoning calls of the loons.

The cottage features the original maple hardwood floors, milled by the Thomas Forman Lumber Company of Petoskey, Michigan in the early 1890s.

Kitchen/Living Room: Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, quartz countertops, and stainless appliances, beautiful gas fireplace with TV and Blu Ray DVD player, queen-size pull out couch, and historical décor.

Master Bedroom: Queen bed, flat screen TV, windows looking over Lake Bellaire. Second Bedroom: twin trundle bed with flat screen TV. (very small room)

Bathroom: Tiled shower and floor, quartz countertop, full-size washer and dryer.

Wrap Around Covered Porch: Adds additional outdoor furnished space with eating and seating areas.

This 1890's cottage, noted as the first built on Lake Bellaire, maintains its original design and boasts updated décor that features items from The AhWaGa's founding family.
Uniquely 15 feet from the shoreline, this historical cottage invites the cool lake breeze. West-facing porch offers views of magical sunsets that paint the sky and water as a changing mural with dusk falling into quiet, star-filled nights.

Lake Bellaire is a part of the Antrim County Chain-of-Lakes waterway. Bring your watercraft and boat across Lake Bellaire to the Grass River, Clam Lake and River to the famous Dockside eatery on the shore of Torch Lake. Enjoy a variety of activities on crystal clear Lake Bellaire with provided kayaks and paddle boards. The water frontage is a firm, sandy bottom for swimming.

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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
Our cottage is cozy and best suited for couples.
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Events

No events allowed
No parties or events allowed. No exceptions.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking is permitted on the premises/property.
Please no wet swimsuits on wood floors or furniture. Please help protect our 130 year old wood floors. No smoking/vaping in cottage nor outside.
Cottage is best suited for couples. 2nd bedroom is very small. Please inquire prior to booking if a concern. Signed rental rules agreement required.
Please, no day or overnight guests/events on site. Fireworks not permitted on site. Cottage must be left in clean condition.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 745612vb
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
Note from host: No parties or events allowed. No exceptions.
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
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 beach. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Chief Golf Course and Short's Brewing Company. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bellaire - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • The Chief Golf Course - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Torch Lake - 10 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Clam Lake - 10 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 40 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Dockside - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Now Booking Summer Vacations at Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Now Booking Summer Vacations at Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Now Booking Summer Vacations at Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Now Booking Summer Vacations at Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Now Booking Summer Vacations at Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire located?

Located in Bellaire, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Bellaire, The Chief Golf Course and The Legend. Short's Brewing Company is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

About the host

Hosted by Jen

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Bellaire native, historian by trade, fan of Northern Michigan.

Why they chose this property

I saw The AhWaGa for the first time while boating on Lake Bellaire. The historic cottage, the first built on Lake Bellaire, called to me. It was in desperate need of renovation, and begged for revitalization. We are only the second owners of The AhWaGa - purchasing the cottage from the original family who built the cottage in the 1890's. The restoration of the cottage has been an incredible experience.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with the quaintness of the cottage, from the wrap around porch, to being so close to the shoreline. The sunsets are stunning, and second to none. The AhWaGa is an authentic experience of an old Northern Michigan cottage, loved by families and friends for generations. To the north, views of unspoiled shoreline. We share the cottage with the Eagle who flies overhead from the nest at the river's mouth, and the loons who swim our shoreline.

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