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Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings

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Exterior
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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 20301.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Short's Brewing Company
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Lake Bellaire
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 20)

Bedroom 2 lower level

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 main floor

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 main floor

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main bedroom lower level

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Sitting Room/Den on main floor

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Double Futons

Sitting room off bedroom 2 in lower level

1 Double Futon

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 2 on main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Lower Level Main Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor utility bathroom

Toilet

Master Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings

Relax and enjoy over 3,000 square feet of living space plus almost 1,000 sq. ft. of deck, with dramatic views of the surrounding countryside. It's as close to a mountain view as you can get in Michigan! This home is secluded (almost 1/2 mile off the road) but only 2 miles from downtown Bellaire. It's mere minutes from Short's Brewery, Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire Lake and Torch Lake.

The large, open great room is perfect for family gatherings. A second kitchen, living room and dining room downstairs, plus a den off the main living area provide lots of space for privacy, even for multiple families. You'll love the open, airy feel and rustic decor throughout. Lots of knotty pine and hardwood floors.

The expansive deck with several tables and chairs provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. A large, stainless steel propane grill is available for grilling.

Enjoy the beauty of the night sky while you gather around the fire pit for conversation and S'mores! We provide the firewood, roasting sticks, and several camp chairs, you bring the food and laughter. And speaking of laughter, you can be as loud as you want, since there are no neighbors to disturb.

Glacial Hills trails are literally right out the back door; no commute required to experience this fabulous trail system.

**IMPORTANT** For winter rental, 4WD or AWD vehicles are REQUIRED to access the house! The driveway is no joke! It's long and steep, but there's a parking area about halfway in where you can park two-wheel-drive vehicles if some of your group aren't cool enough to have SUVs, haha.

We have two other houses that share our 45 acres at "Glacier Hills." If you have a really large group, you may want to consider those additional spaces. The "Guest House" sleeps 5 and can be seen at https://www.vrbo.com/927123 and "The Cottage" sleeps 12, and can be seen at https://www.vrbo.com/2018818

Property manager

Bob Felton
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Extra fee required for events over 20 people.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Please, no pets on the furniture.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the house.
Smoking is allowed outside. No smoking or vaping inside the house.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Extra fee required for events over 20 people.
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. 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.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Short's Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead - 14 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 15 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Schuss Mountain - 21 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Short's Brewing Company and within 6 miles (10 km) of Torch Lake and Lake Bellaire. Intermediate Lake and The Chief Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Wonderful as usual

This was our third year coming here for our family Christmas. The house is well stocked and kid safe. The owners have always been quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Bellaire Stay

We had a good stay at this home. I apologized to the owner for the damages and we truly did not mean to cause this much of a mess for him as he was a great host. I didn't know of some of these damages that occurred and we are happy to accommodate whatever needs to be done payment wise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex Z.

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

Very clean and well equipped

Great place. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Z.

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

Fall Trip

This is a great property, with great hosts. The location is perfect. Very close to town (Bellaire), but very secluded at the same time. This is our second year there, and we could not be happier with this great VRBO listing.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Something for Everyone!

Great place for an extended family trip! Ages 70-3 were on the trip with us and all had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Fantastic Place and Location

Had an absolute blast staying here with extended family and friends. There was everything we could possibly need at the house. It was very clean when we arrived. The mountain bike/hiking trails are such a great feature; thoroughly enjoyed being able to just jump on a bike whenever and enjoy the trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia H.

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

Thanksgiving fun!

The best vacation rental we have stayed at. Plenty of space for extended family. We were wondering how equipped the kitchen would be since we were there for Thanksgiving. The kitchen lacks for nothing! They even had 2 meat thermometers. Our grandkids had a blast sledding! The Christmas decorations got us in the holiday spirit. The hosts were great and responded quickly to any requests or questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Our family of 9 had a great time at this property. We had enough room to have our space, but also had so many things to do at the house and in the area. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty W., Indianapolis

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

Another great stay!!!

Another amazing trip. We love staying in this house as they have all the comforts of home! The location of this house makes it easily accessible to several different ski resorts!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Family gathering

Excellent property. We have stayed at this location several times & it has always been perfect! Multiple generations staying together while visiting other relatives in the area. We love being able to prepare meals here for all of us to enjoy. We plan on staying here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

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

Beautiful views and everything you will need

We needed a place to stay for our annual family week while our house was under renovation. This did not disappoint. Close to Bellaire and you can walk the trails from the driveway. Loved Mammoth Tasting Room and Shorts for dining. If you want to cook in, they have everything you will need. Excellent stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

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

Perfect getaway

House is tucked away in the woods, very private. The house accommodates a large group that was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Beautiful Bellaire

Beautiful location and wonderfully supplied home. Wonderful owners who are quick to respond and offer help. Our family enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Great house & wonderful location

Really enjoyed the property with all the amenities. Great for family & friends getting together. All that spent time with us commented how great the views are as well as all the things provided. Thanks again to Bob & Amy for a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rex D.

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

Perfect spot!

We were here for a bacholoer party/golf trip and this place was the perfect spot for us! House and property were amazing. Very clean and for 15-17 guys we had more than enough room and were very comfortable here! House was fully stocked with everything we needed plus some! We will def be looking into renting this again for golf trips and family trips in the future. The hosts were very accommodating and very quick to respond anytime I reached out! I Would give it 10 stars if I could!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Beautiful view!

We had a wonderful time at this beautiful home. The owners generously go over and above to provide anything you might need or desire for your large group. The view is so peaceful and beautiful. The kids enjoyed playing with the air hockey and basketball. There was ample space for all 19 of us. Hosts are quick to respond to any questions you might have. I highly recommend this vacation rental.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stan G.

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

Ski at Schuss Getaway

Property was amazing. Great communication and response. Would recommend for large groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Extended Friends & Family Get Together

Great property. Plenty of room for all that were able to make the trip. Perfect location to get everybody together. Really enjoyed our stay & will look to book this location again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe W., Evart Michigan

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

Awesome rental

Everything was better than the listing indicated the host provided many many wonderful amenities for this rental, everything about is top of the line!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Beyond expectations.

Large living area. Loved all the amenities. Well stocked. Beautiful views and good location. Second time coming to this property and looking forward to a third time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Golf Trip

Excellent as always.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alec T.

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

Great Weekend

This place was great for a large group to stay. Very well stocked house with everything you could need. Large area by the fire pit for lawn games as well as plenty of outdoor seating on the deck. The pictures of this posting don’t do it justice, but the view was great. The garage had some fun games which was a nice plus when it was raining. I would definitely come back to this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marissa L.

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

Amazing view !

We really enjoyed all experience, this place has everything to have a great time. My husband and his friend enjoyed the cycling trail of Glacial Park that is just behind of the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah C.

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

Wonderful family reunion

We were having a family reunion. This house accommodated us wonderfully. They were stocked with everything you could possibly need in regards to toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, laundry products. We had ample towels, etc… We enjoyed the pool table, basket ball game and foosball in the garage. Ample seating and parking, They provided pack n plays and high chairs. Beautiful views. Responsive owners. We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., WOODSTOCK

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

Great base camp for our adventures!

Our family enjoyed this vacation property - it had plenty of space so everyone could have their own bit of solitude when needed. there were plenty of items in all the cupboards and closets to satisfy our needs and the location was central to activities like hiking biking, going to the beach, even going to Mackinaw Island. and the town of Bellaire had great restaurants when we didn’t want to cook!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Bob Felton

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Amy and I have been married for 34 years and have two adult children and one grandson. I'm a pastor, and Amy cleans houses for a living (mostly our three short-term rentals.) We enjoy traveling, entertaining, and of course, playing with our grandson! We spend our summers in a fifth-wheel camper on our property.

Why they chose this property

We moved to Bellaire from Grand Rapids 30 years ago. We just love the little village of Bellaire. It's great for outdoor activities, like golfing, skiing, snowshoeing, biking, hiking, swimming, boating, etc, but there are also lots of great places to eat and several recreational opportunities, like the bowling alley/laser maze/arcade, and the movie theater. For its size, there's a ton to do! And if you're into craft beverages, you'll find them in abundance with Short's Brewery, BeeWell Mead and Cider, Torch Lake Cellars, and Mammoth Distilling.

What makes this property unique

We designed this house to take advantage of the amazing views. The driveway isn't for the faint of heart, but it's a small price to pay for the breathtaking sunrises in the morning. It's a true, Up-North home with lots of knotty pine, hardwood floors, and tile. There are no neighbors, except for the abundant wildlife.

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English

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