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Cottage on Lake Bellaire

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A clear pond with a stone border, surrounded by trees and a house with a porch.
A single-story house with a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and tall trees.
A spacious living area with a dining table, chairs, a flat-screen TV, and a kitchen area with a window.
A house with a porch, a dining area, and a visible kitchen.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel microwave, oven, and sink.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
This vacation home accommodates 5 guests with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It features a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Explore Lake Bellaire and Clam Lake, both offering a variety of recreational activities.

Highlights

  • No surprises here

    Top-rated for accuracy — guests say it's just as pictured.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the 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 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Clam Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Cottage on Lake Bellaire

Lovely cottage on Lake Bellaire with 2 bedrooms and 2 baths is available for up to 5 people. It is located on the southwest side of the lake. The sun rises over the Grass River Natural Area, directly across the lake. The master bedroom has a queen bed and attached bathroom with 4’ walk-in shower. The guest bedroom has a new twin over queen bunk. The adjacent bathroom was renovated in 2020 with new cabinets and sink base. It has a 3’ walk-in shower. The kitchen was renovated in 2016 with all new appliances and granite counter tops. It is open to the dining room, which seats 6 at a dining room table. The dining room is open to the great room with a vaulted ceiling, all overlooking the lake. The wall mounted 50" flat screen smart TV can be viewed from the great room, dining and kitchen areas. There is a 7 ft. wide slider that opens to the deck with 4 comfortable chairs around a propane fire table. There is also a 25 ft. screened porch overlooking the lake with comfortable seating and a small table for dining. There are blinds in the screened porch area for more privacy. The utility room has a washer and dryer, 100 ft. of lake frontage is steps away. You will be able to secure a boat alongside the dock or on a lake bottom anchor. You will also enjoy a new sandy beach, 2 kayaks and campfires at the lakefront.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 11:00 AM

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Children

Adults only

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Events

No events allowed

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Pets

No pets allowed

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1506637vb
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 first aid kit
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

Bellaire is home to this holiday home. Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bellaire - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Clam Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 11 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 47 min drive - 62.0 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 53 min drive - 64.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bar - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage on Lake Bellaire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cottage on Lake Bellaire?

As of 20 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cottage on Lake Bellaire on 18 December 2026 start from NZ$3,361, 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 Cottage on Lake Bellaire?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage on Lake Bellaire?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage on Lake Bellaire?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage on Lake Bellaire located?

Situated in Bellaire, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Lake Bellaire and Clam Lake. Torch Lake and Clam River are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nice, clean property with everything you need to enjoy the stay
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cannot say enough positive things about this cottage! Cottage was very clean and well stocked with any necessity one might need. Wonderful views of the beautiful lake! Sue was an amazing host and went above and beyond to assist us with a vehicle issue that occurred during our stay. Would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2026
Thank you for the great review, Katie. I’m happy that your family had a nice stay and hope you will return next year. Sue
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Simply the best!!

We had an amazing time at our beloved Lake Bellaire, renting Dave & Sue's beautiful cottage!! It was clean and exactly as listed. Dave & Sue were super amazing hosts in every way!!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 April 2025
Thank you Jennifer, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent cottage

The cottage was everything we expected judging from the pictures in the listing. The view was amazing from the yard and in the cottage. Fires on the shore, catching walleye, boat rides down the river, great week in a great location. Must go to the Bellaire smokehouse, great fish and jerky. The owners were very nice and met us at the cottage, we did a walk through and got familiar with the place. The lake was very quiet and peaceful. Overall it was a perfect relaxing week in awesome location
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay, Stan. We hope you will return again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, convenient, amazing!!

What a great getaway! Perfect location. Every morning, coffee on the covered porch, listening to the Loons call each other. Water was like glass almost all the time. Beautiful house. Owners really know how to make you feel welcome. All the details were taken care of. Amazing place, amazing people. Love the area. What’s not to like!!??
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2021
Thank you for the great review, Rob! We are happy that you enjoyed your stay at our cottage. You’re welcome back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Just what we needed

We had a wonderful, relaxing vacation during our week here. The home is very clean, the hosts are extremely kind/welcoming, and the location is perfect! The screened porch was our favorite place to spend our mornings and evenings, listening to nature and enjoying the beautiful view. The location of this home is perfect for our day trips to Charlevoix, Traverse City, and the wineries along Old Mission Peninsula. We had such a wonderful time here and hope to return again next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 July 2021
Your kind and thoughtful review is appreciated, Cindy! We are happy you stayed at our cottage and look forward to seeing you next year! Sue and Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect quiet spot for a fall getaway

This house was perfect, plenty of room for 4, maybe 5, and gorgeous views of the lake from the living room, deck, or screened porch. Comfortable beds, excellent towels and kitchen is fully equipped for any needs. The owners were very responsive and helpful and I wouldn’t hesitate to go back or recommend this house for a friend.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent lake rental

This is a wonderful, extremely clean, and relaxing home to rent. Dave and Sue have anticipated any need that one might have in a stay, with attention to every detail. We have stayed in a lot of other places , and this was by far the most well equipped and stocked home. Dave and Sue met us and made us feel very welcome. The kayaks were an added plus as we had beautiful weather to use them multiple times. We hope to be able to stay again next fall, if not sooner!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An Amazing Getaway

My family and I had had an absolutely wonderful time during our week stay in August! Sue and Dave are great across the board. The cottage was spotless and very clean when we arrived. We loved the location as the cottage sits back off the main road at least 100 yards, with neighbors on one side and woods on the other. Dave and Sue have set a new standard for what a vacation cottage should be. They had everything covered from beach chairs, kayaks, board games, gas and wood fire pits, they even had new marshmallow/hotdog pokers for the kids! Thanks again for an amazing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful and relaxing!

This cottage has been completely remodeled and is delightful!
Response from VrboOwner on 17 November 2020
Thank you, Jim! We’re glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

a wonderful stay

everything was wonderful . the owners were sweet and friendly.the home was very clean and comfortable. We had a great time.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Hi Scot, we are glad your family enjoyed the cottage and that your mom was comfortable while celebrating her milestone birthday.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lakeside cottage

My fiance and I enjoyed our stay at M&M cottage with another couple. The home was very clean, roomy and comfortable. We made many of our meals in the home and found the kitchen to be very well stocked. The backyard features a large lawn, view of Lake Bellaire, open patio with propane fire pit and a screened in porch. We used the kayaks every day. The south end of the lake was warm and fairly quiet the entire week. The dock is in excellent condition. During the fourth of July weekend, we were able to see fireworks in every direction. There is also a fire pit and plenty of wood to burn. We were all very impressed with how nice, new and clean the entire property is. The artwork in the home ties everything together so nicely. I would highly recommend this rental to my family and friends. We hated leaving at the end of our stay and hope to return someday!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you for a wonderful review, Erica! We’re happy you enjoyed your stay and we look forward to future visits. Sending best wishes for your upcoming marriage! Sue and Dave
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cozy , lake-front getaway packed with amenities

The cozy, lake-front property is a perfect place for a family of five to enjoy some relaxation and fun together. The cottage is beautifully decorated and remodeled and has everything you will need for a relaxing and enjoyable stay. Our family has played many hours of games on the screened in porch overlooking the picturesque view of Lake Bellaire. We also enjoy the kayaks, beach front, fire pit, and dock that are available with this property. Only a short drive away is the quaint town of Bellaire where my family loves to shop, eat, and spend the afternoon together. The owners of the property are wonderful people and have put in a lot of time and thought to make this place one of our family favorite places to stay.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 March 2020
Thank you Sheila for the very nice comments about our cottage. Your family is always welcome to enjoy our home on Lake Bellaire.

About the host

Hosted by Sue Maus and Dave Mack

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M&M cottage has been in my family since 1982. I am retired from GM with over 30 years service and have spent the past 14 years renovating and enjoying the cottage as a second home. I live near Lansing, MI and keep it open for three seasons. Bellaire is a lively town and Antrim County seat. Activities in and around the area include swimming, Glacier Hills hiking and biking trails golfing, boating and skiing.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is located in a wooded area at the south end of Lake Bellaire, it’s beautiful and very quiet.
Loons nest across the lake in the Grass River Natural Area

What makes this property unique

The home is located on Cottage Drive where the trees create a tunnel over the road. The home is situated 400’ off the road near the south end of the Lake Bellaire, which generally has calm water and perfect for water sports. Loons are often heard as their nesting area is directly across the lake in the Grass River Natural Area. The area has many restaurants, activities and the Village of Bellaire is a vibrant community.

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