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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Spa pool on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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bellaire, MI
  • Place, The Legend
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, The Chief Golf Course
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2nd Bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Timber Ridge Retreat

Timber Ridge Retreat is the perfect family escape nestled within Shanty Creek Resort—close to everything Northern Michigan has to offer. Whether you're here to ski Schuss Mountain, golf scenic fairways, or relax on Torch Lake, this 2-bedroom, 3-bath condo is designed for comfort, convenience, and connection.

The spacious layout includes a full kitchen, in-unit laundry, and TVs in each bedroom, making it ideal for families or friends traveling together. Enjoy your morning coffee on the peaceful balcony—private yet overlooking the lush greens of the golf course. Guests rave about the condo’s spotless cleanliness, comfortable beds, and thoughtful touches that make it feel like a true home away from home.

You’ll have access to resort pools year-round and a private beach club in summer, where you can swim, paddleboard, or simply relax by the water. When you’re ready to explore, downtown Bellaire’s restaurants and shops are just minutes away, and Traverse City or Petoskey are easy day trips.

Timber Ridge Retreat offers the perfect balance—quiet and relaxing, yet close to all the action. With its welcoming atmosphere, beautiful views, and responsive hosts, it’s no wonder families say their kids didn’t want to leave. Come experience your own Northern Michigan adventure—comfort, charm, and convenience await at Timber Ridge Retreat.

Guests have pool access all year round and Beach Club access during the summer

All guests must be 25 or older, unless families with small children. A refundable $500 security deposit is required and will be refunded after departure, if there are no issues.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Must get prior approval pet fee is $20 per night
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All renters must be at least 25 years of age, except families with small children.
A Security Deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will automatically be released 14 days after check out unless there are damages or other issu
All guests must sign a rental agreement for every reservation.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9762499
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 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 fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Bellaire

Bellaire is home to this condo. 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.
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bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • The Legend - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • The Chief Golf Course - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Torch Lake - 15 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 41 min drive - 61.7 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 45 min drive - 63.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Toonies Fish & Steakhouse - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Timber Ridge Retreat pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Timber Ridge Retreat?

As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Timber Ridge Retreat on 9 August 2026 start from NZ$449, 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 Timber Ridge Retreat?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Timber Ridge Retreat?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Timber Ridge Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Timber Ridge Retreat located?

Situated in Bellaire, this condo building is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Legend and The Chief Golf Course. Hawk's Eye Golf Course and Lake Bellaire are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melody W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very well equipped and spacious.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

GREAT STAY

NICE PLACE
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John C.

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

Spacious condo @ Shanty Creek

Lots of room, nice balcony with view of golf green thru the trees.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa C.

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

Ski trio

Great family getaway. Very large and comfortable. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg R.

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

Great view and location

Beautiful, clean, and easy. Close to golf and conference center.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Great Getaway!

Very spacious, clean, and comfortable. Loved the wooded setting and walking around the area. Would definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

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

Ski weekend

Everything was great
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Clean, comfy and spacious!

We were amazed at how spacious the rooms were. Everything was very clean, just the right amount of necessities provided and very clear instructions on how to get around and enjoy the property. Will definitely book again!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vickie G.

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

Awesome!!!!

This place is huge……and gorgeous! Everything you need for perfect comfort.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maryann R.

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

Great space for the price

We were shocked at how much space there is in this unit. It had a lovely view of the woods, a well stocked kitchen, and plenty of space for our family. We utilized the pools and hot tub and really enjoyed our stay. This was alot of great space for the price. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

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

Bellaire / Golf Trip

Property was minutes from several golf courses; close to several restaurants in Bellaire. We enjoyed Short’s Brewery for dinner. Other highlights were Mammoth Distillery;Torch Lake Cellars; Dockside on Torch Lake. The pass for the hotel pool - overlooking Lake Bellaire and the pass for the beach on Lake Bellaire were a plus.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy C.

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

Wedding weekend

Spacious condo with privacy for 2couples and 1 adult child, the 3full baths were a plus. Enjoyed a very relaxing afternoon at the Beach Club on Bellaire lake before the wedding and exploring Fishermen’s Island beach 30 miles north the next day. Maps of the resort are very poor quality; impossible to read.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Fall Weekend Getaway

Timber Ridge Retreat was an incredible place to recharge and enjoy the surrounding color of the area! Shanty Creek/Schuss and Upnorth were in full color! The real wood fireplace was the perfect touch to enjoy the evening and the condo had everything we needed. There was a firepit behind the main hotel at Shanty for anyone to use ... and we did!! We even saw the comet after sunset Friday evening under a crisp, fall, star-filled evening! Stellar weekend getaway! The condo had everything we needed...
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Linda M.

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

Spring/winter Ski weekend

The beds were very comfy. Overall, the place was clean when we arrived. The carpet however appeared very dirty, maybe that as from a winter of rentals, but it had spots and we were glad we had slippers to wear. Wish there were hooks inside the door and bedrooms for hanging jackets, etc. Also, the rug inside the door appeared dirty still- like it needed to be shook or vacuumed. A longer rug on the floor would be helpful with shoes, boots, ski boots, etc. The place is set up very nicely and had many pots and pans and dishes available for our own cooking. We would stay here again. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication
We stayed Aug 15-18. The condo was fine, as expected, and appointed with furnishings for a comfortable stay. Property manager was flexible allowing us to check in a couple hours earlier than posted. Upon checking in, we noticed the private beach pass available with the stay was missing. We immediately contacted the Property Manager to report and was informed we would have it for the weekend. The pass was never received, which was disappointing considering the weather was beautiful all weekend except for Saturday evening rains. A higher rating would have been given as excellent if we could have used the advertised amenities. The property manager did reach out Monday morning and apologized.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candie L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tressia was a super responsive host, no matter the hour. Very awesome. The place itself is very spacious. I thought it was clean overall, other than a couple of stains on the carpet as another reviewer had noted, but the bathrooms were clean etc. Nice amenities, cute resort area with restaurants within a two minute walk. This is a lower unit, which I didn't realize until after booking, so if you have problems with stairs, this is probably not the place for you. If stairs are no issue, then by all means, book it. It's not that many stairs, but still .. I think that for the amount of space you get and for the amenities provided, this is an excellent value. We almost always VRBO when we travel, and I can say that this is one of the more spacious and convenient (in terms of bathrooms, laundry, available sleeping arrangements) places that we've stayed, especially for the price. I would book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great condo, would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tuesday R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Appreciated the walking distance to the Shanty Creek restaurant/speakeasy location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane S.

Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Margene R.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

About the host

Hosted by Tressia Mooney

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All guests must be 25 or older, unless families with small children. A refundable $500 security deposit is required and will be refunded after departure, if there are no issues.

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