Clam Lake Lake Front Property, right off Torch Lake Michigan and Lake Bellaire
This delightful lake front cottage is clean, comfortable and ready for summer fun & treasured memories!
The main floor has an open floor plan and a wall of windows facing the lake.
The 2nd Floor has a wide window facing the lake and has 4 twin beds. There are privacy panels on the 2nd floor so you can divide the floor into two halves.
The comfortable kitchen has a large table for meals, and is a great place to play games or cards.
The enclosed front porch (a 'mud room') and holds plenty of your gear.
There is a small porch off the lakeside door is the perfect spot to have morning coffee or for a quiet place to read.
The bathroom is new. And Beautiful!
From the house, a tiered deck opens to the rolling, sun-splashed lawn and down to the lake. It is where you will want to watch the sun rise and hear the loon's calling; spend long days swimming, lounging, playing games, and fishing right off the huge dock, with stairs at the end of dock for easy walking up/down into lake. Kids will love these dock stairs. You will too.
Bring your boat to tie up at the amazing dock for day trips out onto breath-taking Torch Lake (5 minute Boat Ride), to the sand bar, down one of the meandering rivers to the many other lakes, great fishing - or tubing, waterboarding and other water sports!
Lake Bellaire is easily accessible if you snake through the epic Grass River.
Our location is 15 minutes from the quaint town of Bellaire and 10 minutes to picturesque Alden, where you will find excellent eateries and shopping. We are a stones throw down the road to Butch's Bait & Tackle shop, and 30 minutes away from downtown Traverse City. There are several awesome marinas in the nearby area that have speedboat, pontoon boat and kayak rentals. Shanty Creek Resort is just outside of Bellaire and features exceptional golf courses, top-rated by Golf Digest and Magazine.
If you are looking for the perfect northern Michigan experience - this is it!
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Dog only. No unfriendly or loud dogs.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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
Note from host: Family Oriented and no college type of house party
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Bellaire
Located in Bellaire, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Grass River Natural Area, while Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are cultural highlights.
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 39 min drive
Restaurants
Short's Brewing Company - 14 min drive
McDonald's - 13 min drive
M88 Morning Grind - 13 min drive
Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - 10 min drive
Oasis Tavern - 24 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Clam Lake Lake Front Property, right off Torch Lake Michigan and Lake Bellaire pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at Clam Lake Lake Front Property, right off Torch Lake Michigan and Lake Bellaire?
As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Clam Lake Lake Front Property, right off Torch Lake Michigan and Lake Bellaire on 31 December 2025 start from NZ$704, 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 Clam Lake Lake Front Property, right off Torch Lake Michigan and Lake Bellaire?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Clam Lake Lake Front Property, right off Torch Lake Michigan and Lake Bellaire?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Clam Lake Lake Front Property, right off Torch Lake Michigan and Lake Bellaire?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Clam Lake Lake Front Property, right off Torch Lake Michigan and Lake Bellaire located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Clam Lake and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Torch Lake. Clam River is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We loved Clam Lake and the opportunity to explore Torch Lake and the small towns in the area. Golf great too. Looking forward to coming back as there is so much more to see and do. Cottage perfect!
Really had a blast on our visit. The dock was awesome for our boat. Tons to do in the area too!! When the water on Torch is too rough bring the kids back to Clam Lake and pull your towable tubes or whatever! It was hot during our visit with no A.C., but bearable...
Brandon W.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified
10/10 Excellent
James C.
16 September 2018
Wonderful, special vacation.
My husband and I and our Yorkie, Finn, stayed at Mark’s cottage on Clam Lake for three wonderful nights. We were unfamiliar with the area, but found the cottage perfectly located in the center of everything. We had dinner in Bellaire at Shorty’s and explored by auto around all the lakes. It's an easy drive to Elk Rapids. We brought our pontoon boat and it was so easy to launch at the free public launch right across from Mark’s cottage. We took the boat up the Grass River to Lake Bellaire. Gorgeous! Jim is a professional photographer and took some spectacular shots. We also boated to Elk Lake down the Torch River through Lake Skegemog, as well as up and down Torch Lake. The cottage was perfect to return to each day. So comfortable, so spacious, with all we needed. Mark is very caring and concerned for his guests' comfort. A great host. It was a special getaway for us. We hope to be back!
James C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Fred B.
8 September 2018
Life is good on Clam/Torch lake
Aside from the cool front that came in midweek. We had a great time. Dock was sufficient for our 245 sundowner. No need to take it in and out. Very short ride to Torch Lake also. Cabin was well furnished and comfortable. Nice quiet area, and our labs loved jumping from the dock. Close to shopping and several nice golf courses in the area. Would definitely stay again.
Fred B.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ryan V.
21 August 2018
Clean comfortable and relaxing
We had a great time! The cottage is so spacious! We had guests one night and sleeping arrangements were not an issue. We enjoyed sitting on the deck looking over the water, and the fire pit right next to the water is nicely done. It was also very handy to have a grill already there, especially since Mark had the charcoal supplied. I appreciated the soft, clean bath towels, and all the other clean linens. The brand new dock easily accommodated our 25 foot pontoon boat. We took the boat from our dock into Bellaire for lunch, and went the other direction all the way to Elk Rapids. The weather was hot all week, but the cottage stayed cool and breezy with all the large windows. The TV is nice and the cable has a large selection of channels. The WiFi is really fast. Mark was a dream to work with! He was quick to respond to any questions we had, and offered his help for anything we needed several times. Overall, the cottage was beautiful and comfortable, and we would definitely stay again!
Ryan V.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Emily C.
22 July 2018
A peaceful retreat!
Our stay at Classic Clam Cottage was just right. The cottage was thoughtfully laid out and decorated. It was especially helpful for me to have a bedroom and bathroom on the main floor. The cottage is full of light during the day, and cool breezes off of the lake at night. The property and view are awesome! The dock had just been rebuilt before our arrival, and we rented a pontoon boat close by for a couple of days. We had everything we needed, and Mark was very responsive if any questions came up. Anyone in our family would recommend this rental for your summer vacation!
Emily C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
About the host
Hosted by Mark
Clam Lake. Torch Lake and Lake Bellaire enthusiast.
Why they chose this property
The property is waterfront on Clam Lake and will no doubt be the source of building treasured memories.
What makes this property unique
Grandfathered long Dock. This means it as long of a dock as the lake allows, and can handle 24 foot boats.