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Experience Lake Bellaire Sunsets and Fall Colors at Enchanting Lakefront Cottage

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A lakeside cabin with a covered porch, a stone wall, and a sign reading "LAH-WA-GA".
A living room with two grey armchairs, a sofa, and a large window overlooking a lake.
A living room with a wooden table, two sofas, and a ceiling fan.
A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of a body of water.
Two Adirondack chairs with a table and two wine glasses on a wooden deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Lake Bellaire

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cottage is in the city centre and on the beach. Elk Rapids District Library and Historic Elk Rapids Town Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at The Chief Golf Course and Short's Brewing Company. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bellaire - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Short's Brewing Company - 5 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Torch Lake - 10 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 40 min drive - 64.6 km
  • Front Street - 45 min drive - 64.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bar - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Experience Lake Bellaire Sunsets and Fall Colors at Enchanting Lakefront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Experience Lake Bellaire Sunsets and Fall Colors at Enchanting Lakefront Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Experience Lake Bellaire Sunsets and Fall Colors at Enchanting Lakefront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Experience Lake Bellaire Sunsets and Fall Colors at Enchanting Lakefront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Experience Lake Bellaire Sunsets and Fall Colors at Enchanting Lakefront Cottage located?

Located in Bellaire, this beachfront cottage is in the city centre and within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Bellaire, The Chief Golf Course and The Legend. Short's Brewing Company is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 85 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
100% a special place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage was beautiful and relaxing! Jen was wonderful to work with!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My husband and I returned to this property 7-8 years between visits for our anniversary. It was just as clean, relaxing, beautiful and magical as we remembered it to be. We also enjoyed the town of Bellaire even more this time. We are hoping to return next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was supper clean and comfortable. Beautiful views of the lake. We would rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very helpful and responded quickly to my questions. The home is adorable and well maintained. Very clean and has lots of seating outside for the view of the sunset. Perfect for a couple's getaway. Close to Torch Lake and Golf Resorts and restaurants are just a couple miles away in the downtown area. Very quiet and peaceful and we would definitely go back!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our vacation was a great experience from the booking, the communication with Jen, to the stay in this great cottage. We enjoyed the extras like kajaks and paddleboards. The shallow sandy water was great for the kids. We rented a boat and the boat lift worked out perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, great porch and close to the water. Had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage on very nice lake! Owner was very responsive! We very much enjoyed our stay and would definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and newly updated, secluded right on the water and only 5 minutes from Bellaire. Perfect sunsets.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house overwhelmingly exceeded our expectations! Other reviewers are right - the views from inside the house can’t be captured in phone pictures. We brought our own Whaler and tied it to the pier out front. We used the kayaks and/or paddleboards every morning before sunrise to go down either of the two rivers - Grass River or the river into town for morning coffee and muffins. It’s the right distance to do long road bike rides around the surrounding lakes as well as launch your trailers boat to endlessly explore. The house is MORE than stocked with just about everything you can think of. We travel Up North every year and look for very specific things to enjoy the area, and this house was amazing :)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Vacation

Extremely quiet and great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was clean, comfortable, and nicely decorated. Jen was available if we needed anything. The view of the lake was beautiful. The kitchen was well supplied.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful experience!

This was our second stay at The Ah-Wa-Ga. We love it there! Jen is a fantastic host and the home is always clean and inviting upon arrival.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cottage

Great location! Relaxing stay on Bellaire Lake. Cottage had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again. Good communication with our host, Jen.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was just as described! It was a quiet and relaxing weekend on Lake Bellaire. You can tell the love they put into renovating this old cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place is special!

The Ah Wa Ga is amazing! My wife and I enjoyed our stay and the stress-free booking process orchestrated by Jen made all the difference. The home was clean, the lake was beautiful, and we will plan on returning one day.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely fabulous! One of the best cabins we’ve ever stayed at. Spotless inside and out! Charming and inviting with an awesome history. So important is the comfort of the front room furniture and it was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful cottage and location

Everything as described. Clean and comfortable. Nice quiet spot on the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Absolutely Amazing!!!! We could not ask for more from the views of the lake, the location and amenities. This was exactly what we needed to get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Another Great Stay

This was our second stay at AhWaGa. Beautiful. This time we rented a pontoon boat from a local place and kept it overnight. Perfect since there is a wonderful dock at the cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Just perfect

We couldn’t have asked for more lovely accommodations with the absolutely most picturesque view of the lake and sunsets. The owners were so kind and thoughtful... really, just the perfect place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place is amazing!

We have stayed here multiple times and could not ask for a better location to unwind and relax. The location is an easy drive to Charlevoix or Traverse City, and Bellaire itself has many cool spots to check out. The host takes great pride in the cleanliness of the home and it is well stocked with kitchen items for preparing your own meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Honeymoon

The lake was beautiful and the cottage was lovely in every way. We had everything we needed to enjoy our honeymoon up north—gorgeous sunsets, cozy fireplace and a well appointed kitchen for cooking. The cottage is lovingly restored with every detail carefully thought out.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location

Everything we expected! Very close to the water and with a boat ramp. Best sunsets ever. So private and good area to walk. Everything was there that we needed and more. The owners took very good care during our long stay.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Belair

Great place right on water! Clean
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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