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Waterfront log home on Lake Bellaire. Pet friendly. Fireplace, dock. Dog ok

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A cabin surrounded by dense forest, accessible by a wooden pathway.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden walls, a dining area, and a kitchen with green cabinets.
A log cabin with a porch, two chairs, and a door.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden ceiling, a television, a sofa, and a window with curtains.
A wooden-paneled dining room with a large table and chairs, a hanging light fixture, and a wreath on the wall.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Laundry made easy
    One of the few properties with an in-unit washing machine and dryer.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Bellaire

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access
  • Washer/dryer
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪50 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead. Looking to get your feet wet? Fishing and swimming adventures can be found near the property.
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Map
Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bellaire - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 43 min drive - 58.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 45 min drive - 56.3 km
  • Front Street - 49 min drive - 64.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bar - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront log home on Lake Bellaire. Pet friendly. Fireplace, dock. Dog ok pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Waterfront log home on Lake Bellaire. Pet friendly. Fireplace, dock. Dog ok?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront log home on Lake Bellaire. Pet friendly. Fireplace, dock. Dog ok?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront log home on Lake Bellaire. Pet friendly. Fireplace, dock. Dog ok?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront log home on Lake Bellaire. Pet friendly. Fireplace, dock. Dog ok located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Lake Bellaire and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Torch Lake. Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead and Short's Brewing Company are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 70 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

8.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Description of the property was very appropriate. We enjoyed our stay. Only drawbacks were the step into the house was a little steep and tilted and the water pressure in the kitchen and shower was a little bit low. We enjoyed the fire pit and slept well with peace and quiet
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2026
Thank you for reviewing this property. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay at this lakeside retreat. We will follow up on items you mentioned.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience with quiet neighbors, dogs absolutely loved it and the cabin was very clean! Lake access was accessible and sturdy, enjoyed a lot of fishing and the canoe that was available. Driveway tight for big vehicle- only complaint was there was an old BMW that sat and blocked the main turnaround point. Loved the wildlife- the loons, deer, and toads of all sizes were adorable. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you! We look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very lovely stay. The home is exactly like it is pictured. Comfortable beds. We had great communication from the host. The highlight for us was the dock. We spent nights fishing and even caught two 5-7 lb small mouth bass. My son also caught is very first fish here so this place will always have a piece of our heart. Thank you! We look forward to coming back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Wonderful! We are thrilled to know that we played a small part in your son's first catch! We look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lock box worked perfectly!Walked into a beautiful, clean, open concept kitchen dining living room area- 3 bedrooms, 1 bath - all clean and nicely decorated. Felt warm and cozy in the cabin. The walk to the lake along the little boardwalk was great with the wetland areas on both sides (larch, ferns, pines, native wildflowers )The view was gorgeous- with 2 chairs to sit and relax and a dock to walk out into the water a bit. We arrived in time for a stunning sunset and amazing starry sky when night fell. The bed was comfortable and good sleeping!The next morning, we went out to explore trails and got a check in call from Visit Up North just to see how our arrival was. Which we thought was very nice. The cabin had everything we needed - All in all in was a great stay! We would love to come back again! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 September 2026
Thank you for your 5-Star review of this home! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

House in the woods

Had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great trip

Nice quaint location, although we thought we would be walking distance to Bellaire. Loved the cabin and it was close to trails in the area. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Awesome location! Cozy cabin and wonderful beds.I would just add driveway pictures so people know it’s tucked in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 September 2025
Thank you for your review and suggestions.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Disappointed Vacation

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: TV didn't work for entire vacation. Dock was a safety issue. Grill & fire pit filthy never cleaned. Cupboard door falling off hinge. No place to park my Truck&Boat to unload. Enough said.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing lake house

This was a beautiful little cabin. My son and I enjoyed this very much. So peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2024
So glad you enjoyed this peaceful home lakefront home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 August 2025
Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Bed comfortable. Linens and towels spotless. Cabin was perfect, we had a lovely time. Communication with host was very straightforward. We would definitely go back or rent from the same host again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Very nice cottage

Cottage was great. Parking was a little tricky with a boat and trailer
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful cozy cabin by the lake

Cute, clean, cozy, quiet and very comfortable cabin. The cabin has everything one might need. We enjoyed the lake, reading on the porch and visiting Bellaire and Alden. Great communication with the property management co. Definitely reccommend..
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cute Cabin in the Woods!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location - wooded with easy access to the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 5 October 2024
So glad you enjoyed this cute cabin in the woods!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin

The cabin was cute and my family enjoyed the dock and having access to the lake from the property. Water pressure a little low in the shower but wasn't a big deal. We will definitely book again if ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 August 2023
Thank you for reviewing this home. We are pleased to know that you will stay with us again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Fire, family and beer

Cabin was very beautiful ❤️ the table busted and the walk way was a bit scary to walk on. We did have so much fun! We will be back again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
We have replaced the picinic table. We do apologize for this over sight.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We loved having our dog and boat with us on vacation! We ventured out to Torch Lake, which was about an hour's boat ride, but it was totally worth it!! Having a dock at the house was great. The house felt and smelled like a cabin, but it completely served its purpose. I would have loved to be able to see the water from the house, but not a long walk to the dock to sit and watch the sunrise. For the price the place is great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Stay in Cottage in Bellaire Michigan

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great relaxing time in a cottage in the woods, with access to Lake Bellaire. Close to many northern Michigan towns, boat rentals, and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 September 2024
So glad you enjoyed this relaxing cottage on the lake.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Based on last years reviews I was expecting this to not be very clean but liked that we could bring our dog. We had zero complaints about how clean it was so were pleasantly surprised. Maybe new housekeeping since last year. Other reviews really helped with understanding the dock area and boardwalk so that was as expected. We had a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2023
Thank you, so glad you could enjoy with your dog!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

All good. Plenty of amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Tranquil

Very nice location and cabin. In the wood and on the water. Perfect place for quite and relaxation and close enough to town for fun and good food. Our stay would have been better if the dock had been put out. Only complaint is that the water pressure in the shower was so low it barely rinsed the soap off.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Pure Michigan!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a great stay. It did happen to be one of the hottest weeks of the summer, so it was a little tough without a window ac unit...but it was stated in the description that we wouldn't have one.The setting was beautiful. The house was very clean. Would stay again.
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2025
So glad you enjoyed a slice of Pure Michigan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cute and cozy cabin. Only issue was that the door should have a keypad for easier access. Door box with key was difficult to get open. Outdated. Was quiet and peaceful and very comfortable. Would recommend having mirrors in each room as there is only one bathroom. Was decorated nicely in cabin decor! Communication was excellent and would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

October weekend

We spent the weekend with 2 other couples to relax, visit the brewery, see the colors, and visit the area. The cabin was a great location and was comfortable overall. The walk to the lake was beautiful and it was a nice quiet area. The beds were a little soft for our group but might be great for others. The coffee pot was a bit slow brewing for us....we were all coffee drinkers and needed our morning java. Overall, we would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thank you! We will look at that coffee pot.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed out stay!

Overall the cabin was exactly what I expected and the photos matched the cabin. The interior/exterior was a little dusty. The kitchen and bathroom were very clean. Kitchen was well stocked. Several of the light bulbs were burned out but property was prompted in bringing more. The path to the lake was a bit of a hike, but the new dock was nice to take in the pretty view of the lake. I would stay again, as it was a restful and peaceful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Thank you! We will follow up with the housekeeper.
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