Grande Vista at Highpointe Lake Bellaire

If its panoramic views privacy and nature that you want, then High Pointe Bellaire is a wonderful option.

Our home with lower level apartment is perfect for large families or two smaller families to reunite!

The space(s) – Two separate levels - two separate prices

1 - Main Level $500 per night. Three bedrooms with four beds. 1 king, 2 Queen, 1 full. Maximum capacity 8 persons.

2 - Main level plus the Lower level Flat add $150 per night for total nightly charge $650.00 plus $100 additional cleaning fee . Lower-level flat has 1 Queen and 1 King bed in same room.

Both levels have kitchens and full baths.

For an additional $150 per night, you have access to the entire 3400 SF home (both main and lower level). See below for further description of the lower level. We never rent the lower level to other guests if you have reserved our home main (upper) level. We often accommodate our main level guests requesting to rent the additional lower unit space. We do reserve the lower flat for our personal use if you do not add it to your reservation. You will always have exclusive use of the decks, gazebo and fire pit.

You can pay the additional $150 per night charge for the lower unit through the website as an additional service. There is also an additional $100 dollar cleaning fee for lower level. Many guests choose to add the lower level as it provides almost double the space. Having said that, our main level home with deck and Gazebo is the principle guest attraction. Our main level provides ample space for sleeping of 8 persons and under. From the main level we have a better view of Lake Bellaire than from the Shanty Creek Lake View Restaurant & Bar. If you have more than 8 persons then you must request to add and rent the lower level flat.

During the summer months June - August and the Winter season December 15 - March 15 we require minimum 4 day stay.

We use hospital grade disinfectants in cleaning our entire home before guest arrival. All beds have duvet covers for comforters which are washed and bleached before every guest arrival.

Feel free to contact us with any other questions including modification of our four-night minimum stay.

Main Level

From the moment you enter, you’ll be captivated by the panoramic views & feel at home with the warmth of the natural materials. A blend of tongue & groove cedar wood on the walls & ceilings, along with touches of drywall, create a welcoming & warm environment.

The wall of windows & the grand natural stone fireplace invites you to step into the sunken living room to relax and take in the panorama overlooking Lake Bellaire. Spring, Summer Winter or Fall this incredible Lakescape picture will keep you coming back. The stone fireplace extends to the vaulted ceilings & is a handsome accent to both the living and dining rooms.

Whether prepping a meal in the kitchen, entertaining guests in the dining room, living room, or lower level, your attention will always be captured by the vistas. The kitchen enjoys cabinetry that was hand-crafted by a local artisan. People might even offer to help with the dishes as the views are just as stunning from there. There is plenty of space for more than one cook, & a side door allows convenient access to the surrounding multi-level deck.

The main floor offers three bedrooms, and two full bathrooms, large laundry room w/washer, dryer, wash tub & plenty of storage.

Bedroom One has queen size bed and one large window with amazing view overlooking a dramatic elevation drop of the surrounding forest.

Bedroom Two has both queen and full-size beds with two large windows one overlooking the lake and the other window showing valleys and woods that surround our home.

The Master Bedroom (Bedroom Three) enjoys plentiful closet space, en suite full bathroom & window door wall access to the deck so you can step out for a breath of fresh air. The views from both windows have extraordinary panoramic lake and forest views.

Lower level

On the lower level, you will find a sizeable family room with TV. The large sectional sofa has built recliner chair for the TV and a sleeper foam mattress fold out bed. It has a full kitchen, a 13 x 18 ft sleeping room area with side by side king and queen size beds. Vertical blinds can be used to privatize the bed area from the kitchen/ living room area. There is a full bath and even a sauna. This lower level is separate suite. It can be used as additional guest quarters. The massive stone fireplace also accents the lower-level family room. Step outside to a lawn area with outdoor furniture to sit and enjoy the panoramic views of Lake Bellaire. The evenings are a good time to gather around the outdoor fire pit located nearby.

There is a separate entrance to the lower apartment. Myy wife and I access if guests staying upstairs. Don’t worry if we happen to be there, we will leave you alone. The two units are completely separated by a locked door at the bottom of the stairway. This door is kept deadbolt locked for privacy between the main level and lower aprtments unless the guest has rented both the upper and lower levels.


Outdoor space

Imagine kicking back on 1400 SF of deck where you can peacefully relax while taking in the breath-taking views and panorama. Wildlife frequents the property. Bald Eagles, red hawks, deer, foxes abound …. a view that you’ll never grow tired of. Summit and Schuss Mountains in the distance east and the Torch Lake Cellars winery settled on a mountain top across the Lake from our home to the west. There is a 20 x 12 foot gazebo on our deck which is our favorite place in the house. It’s an outdoor living room with the same spectacular views we’ve been talking about. We have both living and dining furniture under this covered porch which has the most remarkable views of Lake Bellaire!

Many updates have been made within the last four years, to include a new gazebo, deck stain, water boiler, A/C, carpet & bathroom flooring.

Our second home is a perfect family getaway anytime of the year. Since it is our second home, you’ll find all the creature comforts that make for relaxed and comfortable living.

Things to do

Of course, there is lots to do in this exceptional part of northern Michigan and very close by. Swimming and boating in Lake Bellaire in Central Intermediate Chain of Lakes and Torch Lake all are just minutes away and these are just to name a few. Antrim county has more lakes than any other county in Michigan.

This is a wonderful place to spend the winter holidays It’s a most beautiful time of the year here. BUT ONLY IF you have FOUR-WHEEL or ALL WHEEL DRIVE. And have good tires as well. Most of the time snow is not an issue but you never know with mother nature. We use a reliable snow removal company but with this house you should have All wheel or 4 Wheel Drive to navigate the drive up and down the hill just in case of an ice storm. We have salt and sand barrels strategically located along our private drive for this situation.

The views during the winter are Icelandic which I find more beautiful than during the summer. You see the snow-covered lake under the moon and stairs night. Other than that, it’s almost pitch dark out there which is so cool because there is hardly any house lights around the lake during the winter. This is especially true on our side of the lake which is comprised mostly of wetlands preventing residential development along the lake waterfront. My absolute favorite time is Autumn when the enveloping forest literally explodes with yellows, reds and orange. Our home is positioned on top a hill which boasts the most breathtaking views of Lake Bellaire which are astounding all year round. It’s one of the most unique panoramic views that you will ever see.

The main ski areas in Bellaire are the ski resorts Shanty Creek Resorts – Summit Mountain and Shanty Creek Resorts – Schuss Mountain. These ski resorts are located 8 and 15 minutes away. Check out the other places around below.

Shorts Brewery – .9 mile - 2 minutes
Bee Well Mead & Cider – 2 minutes
Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - 2 minutes
Lake Bellaire Beach – 5 miles – 8 minutes
Grass River Natural Area – 7 miles – 12 minutes
Torch Lake Nature Preserve – 3.7 miles – 5 minutes
Torch Lake Sand Bar (The Dockside) – 5.5 miles – 8 minutes
Torch Lake Cellars – 3.5 miles – 6 minutes
Torch Lake Beach – 16 miles – 26 minutes
Craven Park - 3.9 miles – 4 minutes
Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead 2.1 miles – 6 minutes
Toonie's Fish & Steak House – 1.1 miles – 3 minutes
Shanty Creek Resort – 5.5 miles - 11 minutes
Summit Mountain 3.9 miles - 8 minutes
Schuss Mountain – 7.9 miles – 15 minutes
Traverse City – 30 miles / 45 minutes
Elk Rapids – 25 miles – 35 minutes
Old Mission Point Lighthouse– 53 miles – 1:04 hour
Sleeping Bear Dunes – 60 miles – 1:15 hour
Petoskey – 46 miles – 56 minutes
Nubs Knob – 55 miles – 1 hour 8 minutes
Charlevoix – 28 miles – 40 minutes
Mackinaw Island – 89 miles – 1:29 hour
Munising – 207 miles – 3:33 hours

Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy one of the finest most secluded and private properties in the Bellaire area.