We had a great weekend in Bellaire at the cottage! We were welcomed with a bottle of wine and found a very clean and welcoming place with ample space. We felt at home and comfortable, It was a perfect size to share with another couple. Walking distance to Shorts is a huge plus! The hosts were easy to communicate with and answered all questions. Great spot!

Great place, very comfortable and a great location.

Everything about this house was perfect. The place had plenty of space for everyone. The master bedroom was cozy and comfortable with its own huge bathroom and dressing room. Walking distance to downtown and a short drive to schuss mountain makes this place perfect for a ski trip, plus the house has a mud room for all the gear! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and are already planning a trip for this summer.

We had an incredible time at the cottage. It's hard to imagine that with a group of our size (8), the house still felt roomy. Great spot in town, very private.

We loved staying at the Bellaire Cottage! It had old house charm with updated bathroom and kitchen. Everything was clean and ready to use. Within easy walking distance of Short's Brewery and easy driving distance to Schuss mountain. John was very accommodating and easy to get in touch with. I hope to stay here again in the future. I really appreciated the affordability as well!

The house is a good place to stay in overall and John was very responsive. I would suggest to fix some doors because they could not be fully closed easily.

My family stayed at John's house in Bellaire for Labor Day weekend. The house comfortably fit the 5 of us with lots of extra room to spare. We loved having the full kitchen and definitely made use of it. The neighborhood was very walkable with some good places for dinner and dessert just down the street. I had a few questions for John while we were there and he always responded quickly to text. Overall our stay was great and I'd definitely recommend the Sassafras Lodge!

Excellent house in a great location with walking distance to town. John was very easy to work with. We will definitely be staying here again on our next visit to Bellaire.

First time using Airbnb...very good experience. We reserved at the last minute and Pam was able to accommodate us.

Wonderful, Pam made me feel very welcome and the space was so cozy!

The Hyacinth House is a perfect place to stay; it's a very comfortable home with everything one might need. Bellaire and the surrounding area is a gorgeous spot for cross-country skiing, hiking, visiting lakes, and more. And Pam is a lovely and generous host with an affinity for artists.

Great place in a great little town. Pam greeted us and made us feel very welcome and at home. We are anxious to return in the winter!

The Hyacinth House (HyHo) was a perfect base of operations for our various up north adventures and exploring. The neighborhood was really quiet and the setting was very relaxing. Pam was really responsive and replied quickly to any questions that we had. We loved the furniture, rugs, decor and especially the fancy washer and dryer. We came from camping and it was nice to freshen a few things up. We had a great experience and would definitely come back.

The hyacinth house is a beautiful little home located right on the river and downtown in Bellaire. The house is whimsically painted and decorated and really lovely. There's a big yard with a fire pit and small private garden that you should enjoy for sure. Close to tons of beaches and outdoor activities, and a ten minutes walk to the world-class Short's Brewery. Pam was a perfectly communicative and welcoming host who gave us great recommendations for sunset spots, food, and more.

Cute little house, great proximity to hiking, biking and kayaking, not to mention Short's and the Starlite Lounge. Very comfortable bed. Pam was super easy to work with.

My Fiancee and I had a great weekend staying in Bellaire at the Hyacinth House. Pam did a great job communicating with me leading up to our visit and we were greeted by her son, Elliott who was very friendly and showed us around. The house was clean, in a great neighborhood, and was a short walk to town, just as advertised! We hope to visit Bellaire again soon and stay in Pam's beautiful home. Thank you for the great weekend!

Nice place close enough to ski hills but still in town within walking distance of food or drinks. Host was always within contact, and able to be reached. Everything was as described.

Great little house just blocks from downtown Bellaire. Everything you need for a trip to beautiful Northern Michigan.

Diana was a great host! She was accessible and helpful in our planning of our weekend getaway. The home had all the furnishings one could want. Being close to Shorts Brewery was a plus!

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Wow!! What can I say. My stay at "The River House" was PERFECT. Diane thought of absolutely everything and had everything my group and I could ever need. Not only did she have a ton of amenities like a sauna, workout equipment, kayaks and a hot tub-she also was very responsive to any questions we may have had. She also left a laminated packet with instructions on how things work and how to leave the house when our stay was over. We hadn't even gotten home before my group began to discuss planing a trip back! Thanks again Diane!

We visited the River House for a weekend winter getaway and ski trip. It was absolutely idyllic. It's walking distance from downtown shops and Shorts Brewing, and a quick drive to Shanty Creek/Schuss Mountain. The place was beautiful and comfortable. The kitchen has everything you could possibly need and more. It's even more beautiful in person. Diana was extremely accommodating and easy to communicate with. We definitely would love to book this place again in the summer, as it is located right on the river.

My friends and I had a great time at the River House. The house was beautiful, very well kept and had everything that we could have needed. Diana was also very accommodating and even let us check out several hours late so we could enjoy the weather our last day. Shorts Brewery is also a 5 min walk away which was very cool. I would highly recommend staying here if you are in Bellaire.

Our stay at the river house was truley amazing! First off i would like to say our host diana is great very friendly and caring she checked up on us through out the stay to make sure everything was okay. The house itself was very clean and organized there is soo much to do just at the house itself we were able to use the kayaks and canoes to enjoy the lake we also got to relax in the jacuzzi and lay out on the hamicks! I would deffintley reccomend diana and her home to friends and family we had a terrific vacation thank you diana!

Diana was a very gracious host! The River House is perfectly lovely. The kitchen and living room are a perfect gathering room for our group of 9> SO CLEAN AND COMFORTABLE!!!! LOVED IT!!!

What an amazing home and experience! If you are traveling to the Bellaire area, you must consider staying here! I was sold on the property by looking at the photos, but once we walked in we quickly learned the photos didn't do it justice. The house very comfortably slept 13 guests and provided a perfect setting for us to relax and enjoy the outdoors in backyard by the water. Highly recommended!!! Diana is a very welcoming host and made everything so easy for us! You will not regret booking your next vacation at the river house!!

Perfect get-a-away! Secluded with a great view but close to downtown Bellaire.

Both the Host and Care taker were Great. The cabin was clean and comfortable. We came in the fall so the curve roads, two track drive, waterfront all in color was Great too. Ad total privacy.. Wonderful.. Quite wild, not sure its for every one, but was perfect for us and our dogs. Thanks for sharing Gracia.

My stay at this cottage was fantastic. And extremely charming small-town USA, kind people, wonderful little shops and stores, everyone and everything about it was warm and welcoming. The cottage was a wonderful retreat away from crazy hectic life!

Great stay! Heather was very responsive + easy to work with. We arrived on Thursday afternoon for a late summer long weekend. We are four adults, but this would be a great spot for kids...huge grassy yard + shallow water all the way out to the end of the dock. We enjoyed just lounging on the huge deck + enjoying the view of the lake. We rented a pontoon boat right down the road and spent the whole day on the boat...cruising from the cottage to Grass River to Clam Lake to Torch Lake + back again. We went into Traverse City for a few hours one day to do a little shopping, but found ourselves eager to get back to the cottage + go for a swim. Spent Sunday morning back on that deck wishing this was our cottage + we didn't have to leave...LOL. The place is well stocked with everything you need...just show up + have a great time! Thanks, Heather!

This house and our stay was absolutely amazing. Perfect weekend get away situated on sand bottom Lake Bellaire, our kids and dog had an amazing time out on the private beach and shallow waters and my wife and I enjoyed the big back yard and hammock. It is a swimmers and boaters paradise. The dock was about 25 yards long but our 3 year old could still touch the bottom which made for long days of cannonballs. Amazing star light sky and fire pit pit by the water made nights just as great. Within 5 miles, in either direction of crystal clear torch lake and Shorts brewery there was never a shortage of activities for the family. Would definitely return, next time with a bigger party.

Heather our host was great to work with and took care of all our needs. We loved the outdoor area with a great dock and firepit. The deck was well furnished with comfortable chairs and a nice grill to cook on.Our family enjoyed the whole Bellaire lake experience.

Heather was terrific in our planning process and incredibly responsive. We loved staying at her lake house and would absolutely go back! The front lawn and the living room space were outstanding for our group.

Everything was perfect, great house, great lake and great time had by all. Perfect spot for a group!

Bill was a great host and my parents and I really enjoyed staying in his Guest House. His property was beautiful and provided an amazing view of the stars at night. The lodging was comfortable, clean, and inviting. Bill welcomed us when we arrived and gave us some directions and ideas for things to do in the area. He also built us a campfire on our second night and spent time chatting around the fire with us - thanks, Bill! He is fun to talk with and we liked spending time with him and his adorable dog. Bellaire is just a couple of miles away, so definitely check out Short's Brewery while you are in town. I recommend heading up to Fisherman's Island State Park for a quiet beach or down to the public beach in Elk Rapids for a beautiful place to swim. As my first AirBnB experience, this was a great one and I hope to go back sometime!

We immediately felt at home at the ranch. Our family of four (two young sons) was perfectly comfortable in the bunkhouse. It was just as described. The boys loved knowing that Bill had built it himself! It would have been great to stay longer - we had a nice hike, a campfire, time with the friendly horses and lots of time with our host. And the evening stars were really incredible. He even taught us how to lasso (a hay bale). Bell arise is tiny but we had fun going to Shorts and the Dairy Bar. Great, fun stop on our way over to Sleeping Bear. Highly recommend!

Bill is an excellent host, offering a clean and tidy ranch suite to his guests. He is kind, generous and helpful to his guests, both young and old. Making fires in the pit, star gazing with us, sharing fresh laid eggs, allowing the kids to feed apples to the horses, welcoming our dog, giving advice on good places to eat and fun things to do - these are just a few of the ways Bill made our stay perfect. The ranch property itself is amazing and the history it holds is rich - Bill will happily tell you about it if you are interested. We were very comfortable living in the bunk house with our two boys (13 and 10) for five days. There weren't bunk beds as pictured but two twin beds for the boys and a good sized double for us. There is a window air conditioner in the loft with the beds, but we liked to sleep with the windows open, listening to the natural sounds on the ranch (including waking to horses "talking" in the morning. There are enough kitchen utensils, plates, glasses, and appliances (coffee maker, toaster, microwave, small fridge, hot plate, blender) to prepare and eat nearly anything inside, plus a gas grill and fire pit outside. The surrounding area is full of typical MI lake town activities on and off the water: beaches, boating, fishing, golf, wineries, etc. We enjoyed them all - amplified by the friendliness of all the restaurant workers and other people we encountered.

We had a wonderful time staying at the ranch lodge last weekend. The accommodations were clean, comfortable, and cozy. The grounds are just beautiful, and truly a nature-lover's dream. Bill is an excellent host, very friendly and knowledgeable about the area. We had a great time sitting around the fire pit with Bill and his dog in the evenings, and the canopy of stars overhead was nothing short of amazing. It was a real treat to stay here, and I am sure we will be back.

Comfortable rustic space with lots of country charm. Loved the horses, pond, stream and hiking trail.

The accommodations were perfect for a long weekend. We loved the proximity to area attractions. Bill is a great host. We look forward to returning, but next time with our dogs. Thanks again!

We had a unforgettable time a Bill's ranch! The bunkhouse has lots of character, is very clean and suited 2 adults and 2 teens perfectly. Bill gladly showed us the grill and the fire pit and helped us getting the camp fire going. We looked at the stars together with the camp fire going in the back ground. The children loved the horses and Bills stories (so did we!). Bellaire is a small and cute town with nice restaurants and little shops. Bill is a very friendly and generous host. We hope to see Bill and David again soon. We can recommend Bill's ranch!

We had a wonderful time at the Lodge. The trees were in full fall color - perfect for hiking, trail running and lots of pictures. We enjoyed poking around the little towns and Traverse City was close enough to have dinner. Bill was a very welcoming host and fun to talk to.

Smooth check in and check out. Nice room with lots of light and anything you need, it was bigger than I thought and queen size beds. We were lucky to get lake view :) There's a small coquette village near by but we drove to Traverse for more entertainment. Thank you!

As our first Air BnB experience, we were thankful that it was exactly what we expected! Very clean, cozy, and a BEAUTIFUL view! Thank you so much, it was exactly what we needed!

Just posted up here for the night while traveling across the state, place was super clean and perfect location for a quick visit to Shorts Brewery. Kevin and Jadey were super responsive to any questions or needs, thank you for everything!

We appreciated the list of things to do in the area that was left for us.

Listing was just as described. Beautiful lake view from balcony.

The place was great, super clean, great location and just enough for a weekend getaway. Downtown Bellaire is only a couple minutes away, the Shanty Creek resort grounds and beautiful, and you have access to the clean and well maintained private beach. I would definitely recommend.

We enjoyed our stay. View was great. Beds were good. It was as it showed.

Great place, nothing fancy, but had everything we needed for a weekend of skiing and location cannot be beat. Would definitely come back.

I would stay here again.

Great value in the land of over priced rooms at Shanty Creek!

Very close and beautiful scenic area. Room was comfortable and well equipped. Grant was pleasant and a lot of help

Great accom on very nice resort. Good value for money x

Great place, tv a little out dated but all in all a great quite place.

This turned out to be a great last minute spot to spend the night. It's basic and everything was as expected. The room was clean and warm. 5 minutes from Short's and 5 minutes from Schuss.

Very nice place, close to Shorts (why we booked). The room was a bit dated but perfectly adequate and very clean. We had a small problem with the room keys not working that seems to of corrected itself after about 15 minutes of trying. I wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.

I called before we arrived just to be sure we knew how to get in and Skip took time to give us some local tips around the area that were very useful!

It's a nice, cozy room with a great view. Convenient and simple. Skip and Kathy made it easy to have an enjoyable stay.

Within walking distance to hill and hot tub!

Great place, great hosts! Everything very clean and worked well.

Great location and value

We didn't have time to explore the resort much, but the room was clean and cozy and the view was great. Would stay again.

What a comfortable, relaxing place to stay! The accommodations were clean & perfect for our weekend get-away. We would definitely consider staying again!

Great place to stay! So close to the resort and you get to use their amenities such as the shuttle to downtown bellaire, pool and fitness center.

Had a great time at the big twig! Lynn was a great host and I would definitely be coming back next season :-)

The Big Twig is such a charming place to stay. Our group loved the house and the area its located. Its on a large area of property which is great for just walking around. Since its in a more remote area, you may want to bring a flash light for walking around at night since it can get really dark. The weekend we came up to the Big Twig was a rather cold and snowy weekend, however, we loved it. There are plenty of books to read in the house and the fireplace keeps the house warm and cozy. We traveled with 2 dogs and they loved the fields and beach area to sniff around. The beach area has an amazing view, sadly we didn't get to use the fire pit; we're putting that on our list of things to do next time we come up. Overall great place to stay, can't wait to go back!

Great place!! 5 of us slept very comfortably and the Big Twig was stocked with everything we needed!Lynn was very welcoming. The area was very quiet. We absolutely loved the access to the private beach and using the kayaks to explore. We'd be happy to visit the Big Twig again!

Lynn went beyond her duty to make my family and I welcomed and ensured we have a great mini-vacation. From the moment we arrived she welcomed us to the Big Twig located on her large family property connected to the Bellaire lake front beach area. The cottage is cozy, comfortable, clean, tastefully decorated, well appointed kitchen, there is even a grill outside. Lynn was kind to provide a nice bottle of wine and charcoal. There are plenty of fresh towels and toiletries. The best surprise was the path through the property that took us to the lake. Lynn allowed us to use her lake kayaks and fishing paddle boats! Water is crystal clear and great for swimming. We enjoyed the area, took trips to the Torch lake, Bellaire downtown, Charlevoix and had a great time on the lakes, eating out, exploring and relaxing. We enjoyed getting to know Lynn and her artist lifestyle and would definitely return and recommend her place to anyone looking for a piece of paradise in the woods and fresh air by the beautiful lake.

I would recommend staying here. It was clean and convenient for our trip. The host was responsive to questions. Good price.

Very nice apartment, quiet with beautiful view. Very cozy, everything is well kept and clean. Our family had a great time - no issues at all.

The location was perfect. We were able to take day trips to the surrounding larger cities in just under an hour's drive. Everything was clean and orderly.

I extended my stay and continued to have a great experience!

This is an incredibly furbished apartment with nearly every amenity you would need for a stay of any length. The bed is also one of the most comfortable beds I've ever slept in - certainly more comfortable than any hotel in the area. The apartment is lived in most of the year so Kameron's clothes and personal items are there, but they are nicely put away so there are still drawers, shelves, and hanger space for all of your stuff. There's a large, full-sized fridge as well. The apartment is exactly as described and shown in the pictures. Bellaire is a nice little town and the apartment and resort property is under 5 minutes away from a dollar store, laundromat, grocery store, post office, and a bunch of restaurants. (There isn't a washer or dryer in the unit, but the laundromat is extremely close and very large and modern.) There is also plenty of parking directly in front of the unit, so you won't have to walk far or have trouble finding a spot. Kameron is very helpful and responsive and any question that I had before/during the stay, he responded very quickly. Other things to note: the apartment is on the second floor of the unit so you'll have to manage your bags yourself. Also the internet is the open public resort wifi so it can be really slow or unresponsive at times. However, when it works, it's fast enough to stream Netflix without problems. The television has very few channels, but there is a game system with which you can watch DVDs, play games, or just connect an HDMI cord and use your computer. I stayed here for 5 weeks and had everything that I needed and really enjoyed my time in Bellaire.

The condo was perfect for what we needed. Pictures and description were accurate and it's close to Torch Lake, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix etc. It took a minute to find but wasn't too hard. Would go again!

The condo was exactly as described. Very clean and cozy! It was perfect for the two of us. We visited during a "down season" at the resort so it was very quiet. We didn't see anyone in any of the surrounding condos while we were there. The views were beautiful!! We loved the big windows and it helped us to be up early to get our day started. Wifi isn't super strong but we could still stream Netflix to our computer at night although it was more fun to go for a walk. :-) The only downside was that we ran out of toilet paper on the first day but that is a very minor trouble. Thanks for everything, Kameron!

We had a great time. Cozy and well decorated.

Marc's Place was perfect! My girlfriends and I visit the area each year to volunteer with the Special Olympics Winter Games. The home was close to all the events, quiet and so spacious! Everything was clean and tidy too! We had a great time and can't wait to return!

Fantastic stay at Marc's condo! Very clean and in a great location!

The condo is spacious, clean, and well-appointed. Plenty of room for our group of eight. While half of us went skiing each day, the other half stayed in and enjoyed the condo's amenities and made use of the tubing hill just yards away. We also found the kitchen to be well equipped for cooking for our large group, and there were plenty of blankets and towels to go around. Absolutely great communication from our hosts as well. We will definitely stay here again if we make another trip up to Shanty Creek Resorts!

Great location. Updated decor. Very clean. Great hosts.

This condo was fantastic! It is even more beautiful than the pictures. My friends and I absolutely enjoyed our stay. We appreciated the pool and hot tub passes as well! There are 3 bathrooms which made our stay with 8 people much easier! The dishwasher and washer/dryer was also a wonderful amenity as well. Marc was a great host and even though he was out of the country during our stay, he was always quick to respond to any questions! Don't hesitate to stay here! You will certainly enjoy it.

Great full condo for rent with Ski-in, ski-out access on Summit Mtn and tubing. Extremely convenient, just a 2 minute walk to Hotel at Summit Village. You can grab the free shuttle at Summit Village to take you to Schuss and Cedar Village. 3 full bathrooms are a nice perk, along with 3 balconies overlooking the countryside. Cable HDTV, nice linens, and comfortable beds make this an excellent place to stay on your next holiday.

The place was clean and central to everything

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This was absolutely perfect! The amount of space there was so lovely. We had a group of 12 people there, and not once did we feel clustered. There was access to a private beach and indoor/outdoor pool, so it is perfect for any season! Everything was so organized and clear. There was never any sense of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of any of the guest. We made all of our meals in the office, was able to play lawn games, and enjoyed a nice bon fire at night.

I got a very nice email with all the information I needed. I was able to pass that along to the group to minimize confusion. There was lots of room to spread out. The fire pit was very nice and we got lots of use out of it. The wifi provided excellent coverage. Access to the Shanty Creek pools was a great bonus. I definitely recommend this home!

Our host, Madhu, was very responsive to our inquiries up to and during our visit to the Fairway Green Home. The home is very accommodating for two and even three families or groups. There are separate living areas that are far enough apart that the sounds do not distract others. One group may want a quiet time playing board games in the living room while the other group or groups can sequester themselves in the family room watching a movie. The exterior of the home is very well kept and allows for a wonderful campfire and/or barbecue activities. The access to the golf course green through the back of the home was also a bonus for our family. Access to the nearby Shanty Creek Resort was an excellent amenity that we took advantage of during our stay. The neighbourhood is very private and allows for a good night's sleep every evening. Travel distance is a convenient one hour each to both Petosky/Charlevoix area as well as Traverse City. I also can imagine that this home would be very convenient for traveling to the Boyne Highlands for winter skiing. Although we did not travel this way, it is also a possible base location to travel to the Mackinaw City and Mackinac Island attractions. Local conveniences and grocery shopping is a five minute drive away in Bellaire. I highly recommend a visit to this location for all your interests as well as to catch up in a restful atmosphere with your friends and loved ones.

We had a loved our stay. Our large family had PLENTY of space. We enjoyed gathering around the fireplace. We also had fun playing games in the Great Room. The views are picturesque. The swimming at the resort was included. We utilized the free transportation to downtown Bellaire several times during our stay. I highly recommend this airbnb. Madhu is a fantastic host. Can't wait to come back!

My family and I had a great weekend at Madhu's place! We entered to a neat, clean, and tidy home with plenty of space for the eight of us. We were in town for my cousin's wedding so we had a few families staying under one roof. Had no issues with check-in or out. Madhu even allowed us to enter a little before our check-in time because we made our 8 hour drive a little quicker than expected! I would definitely recommend this place if you are in the Torch Lake/Traverse City area!

Clean room,nice location. I had good vacation!

Great northern Michigan stay!

We had a group of thirteen girls and had more then enough room for all of us. We all absolutely loved this place and enjoyed all the amenities. We loved the fire pit outside and had a great fire one night. We would recommend this place for a large group for sure.