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A dock leading to a lock gate with a sign reading "The dockside."
A lakeside building with a red door, large windows, and hanging flower baskets.
A lakeside picnic area with a bench and flower baskets.
A room with large windows overlooking a lake, a dock, and a tree.
A marina with several boats docked, some with canopies.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Bellaire

With a stay at this cabin in Bellaire, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Torch Lake and Clam Lake. .This cabin is 20.5 mi (33 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Thayer lake.
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What's nearby

  • Clam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Torch Lake - 3 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Lake Bellaire - 9 min drive - 6.5 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 36 min drive - 31.3 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 42 min drive - 43.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬25 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Charming Cabin on Chain-of-Lakes

This cabin is available for rent May through October. In spring, summer and fall relax on the lawn at Clam Lake's edge -- 100 feet of private frontage! Park your boat in our 24-foot location covered boat slip or fish and traverse Antrim County's 67-mile long Chain-O'-Lakes. Great fishing for perch, pike, walleye, and bass. Nearby there are more features to enjoy than one vacation can accommodate, great shopping, casual and fine dining, golf on a wide range of courses, water sports, nature preserves, beautiful sunsets and the air itself --clear and clean. Three bedrooms, one with twin beds, 2 with 1 double bed. One bathroom with shower. Screened porch. Wifi, cable TV. 100' of private lawn and lakefront. For 60 years families have vacationed here, some for 4 generations. Breathe deep and sit deep. Come, enjoy!

Keywords: cabin, cottage
Make yourself comfortable in this cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. A kitchenette is outfitted with a stovetop and a microwave. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

NO fireworks at any time.

A pontoon boat is available for our guests. Our charge is $175.00 per day. No need to pre-book. Pay us directly prior to your departure.

Daytime visitor limit is 2.

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Charming Cabin on Chain-of-Lakes Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 73 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 73 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 73 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 73 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chase J.

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

Clam Lake Fun!

Awesome location, close to a variety of fun small towns, visited the nature center nearby, kids loved it and loved the cottage environment right on the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

Clam lake therapy

Another great stay on clam Lake! Good weather, beautiful, clean lake safe and private cabin. excellent and well outfitted boathouse Great beach for swimming and sunbathing and we can never forget the dockside restaurant!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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

Cute cottage on Clam Lake

Our family has stayed here twice now. The location & boat house are great! The cottage is cozy and basic and has everything we've needed. The owners are wonderful and easily accessible if needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

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

The perfect vacation

Two very enjoyable weeks watching the sun raise over the water and trees each morning and the great sunsets each night. Fun at the beach and great fishing! We can't wait until next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne R.

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

It was wonderful

Verry relaxing and comfortable! Owner is very accommodating! We really liked the availability of kayaks and pontoon boat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Nice cottage stay on Clam Lake

We made the most out of a bad weather week but the property and location are great for so many up north Michigan activities. Hopefully the weather will cooperate next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Wonderful

Very nice
Stayed 13 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Wonderful

Had a great time again. Mike is nice to work with. Already signed up for next May.
Stayed 11 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Family getaway

Been using this cabin for over 10 years. Love the location. If need anything taken care of the owner is around to help. I’m booked for the next two years.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebeka M.

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

Perfect getaway

This was the perfect up north cabin for that getaway that you or your family is looking for. You are right on Clam lake, who wouldn’t want to wake up on the beautiful water! The views are breathtaking and the cabin has everything you and or your family could need. I really enjoyed my stay and meeting the owner Mike was a delight, He was very kind and easier to talk to! I would recommend this location for anyone wanting that true up north experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

paul o.

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

The great getaway

The cabin is very very nice love love love the old Knotty Pine. Staying here before terrific location. Nice to stay on the clam River has Les winds . It has a covered. Great place to put the boat. Very calm Waters very peaceful and quiet location. Thank you Mike for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

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

6th Summer Vacation and counting!

This was our 6th year staying at this cute cottage for our summer vacation. Great location on Clam Lake. We bring our pontoon each year so we can enjoy the lakes and Grass River. My favorite part of the cottage is the screened in porch. I enjoy drinking my morning coffee every morning overlooking the lake. This cottage is also a short distance to golf in Bellaire or shopping in Alden. Make sure to checkout the sunset from Dockside just down the road, beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

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

Another great summer vacation week!

This was our 7th year staying at this cottage. We love the location…30 min boat ride to the sandbar on Torch Lake or 5 min to the Grass River for a ride up to Bellaire. My favorite is sipping coffee on the screened in porch each morning listening to the waves. Plenty of golf courses nearby to choose from. We also enjoy the local restaurants. Thank you for also allowing fur kids, our Pug loves pontoon rides so I’m happy we can bring her. Reservation is already made for next year, can’t wait!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laurie B.

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

Relaxing

Great location. Rustic cabin on water was perfect for our needs, Once the area is investigated it is a relatively close commute to accomplish / visit whatever is desired. Mike was very helpful answering questions regarding the area and providing firewood. It is a MUST to rent his boat to investigate the lakes-very relaxing!! He even went out of the way and mailed a couple of items to me when I accidently left them behind. A great host and vacation. Lots more to see when we revisit!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great summer vacation week! Hot and sunny just like we’d hoped for. This was our 8th year renting this cottage. We enjoy being centrally located between Alden and Bellaire on Clam Lake. We spend the majority of our week enjoying the lakes and can easily head out to Torch Lake or go up the Grass River into Lake Bellaire. The covered dock space works great for our 23’ pontoon. Lots of restaurants and golf courses in the area to choose from as well as some cute shops in Alden. Family vacation isn’t complete without our furkid, so we appreciate this cottage allowing dogs. Our lil pug loves boating with us. The lake view never gets old and we all enjoy having coffee on the front covered porch over looking the lake. See you next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

8/10 Good

John M.

Very nice

Overall our stay was good. The owner was very nice and helpful. Because the weather was very warm it made it somewhat uncomfortable without air conditioning. This was my fault for not inquiring before hand and no one would expect it to be almost 90% at the end of August and early in September. The boat dock was great and Mike gave us access to the pontoon boat at a great price, no charge. Thank you Mike!
Archival

8/10 Good

Cheryl C.

Great Cabin & Close to Torch Lake

The cabin is a great place to get away and relax. We brought our boat and enjoyed the boat house, fire pit, cabin and close proximity to Torch Lake. There are plenty of opportunities to explore the lakes. We took a few rides down the Torch River and into Elk Lake too. Dinner at Dockside is always a must as part of the trip. The owner is very friendly and is at the property daily. Our only suggestion is that it would be appreciated if he didn't make his visit in the early morning. We were often woken up due to noises and talking in the yard. Overall, it was a great trip. We even made friends with the guests staying at the resort next door which added to our entertainment for the week. Bellair is a great little town and we also recommend breakfast at the Lunch Box. We truly enjoyed our stay at the property and recommend it for anyone.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Sheryl S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Reliving Memories

We vacationed at Northaire Resort for about 15 years. Our last stay was in 1993. We wanted to revisit the area and reminisce about our times. Although the weather wasn’t very good, it was still worth the trip. This cottage has been separated from the other cottages in Northaire. The owner, Mike is a very nice person. He spends a lot of time at the boathouse that he erected on the property which really wasn’t a problem. The cottage itself needs some significant work and a good cleaning. Having said that, it was well equipped, the beds were comfortable, and still we had a good reunion. Remember to bring your own pillows. We didn’t realize there weren’t any in the cottage and had to use the throw pillows on the couch.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

beth w.

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

Fishing/shopping trip

Great place to stay I shopped while my son and husband fished. Very close to Traverse City for shopping and other activities. Great place to stay will definite stay again. We were about a week early for the beautiful fall colors the trees were just starting to turn.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg G.

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

Nice cabin at a reasonable price and a responsive owner.

Good location, fairly well maintained, easy to contact owner, beautiful surrounding areas and on the water.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Really enjoyed our stay

This was perfect for us, so much so we booked for 1.5 weeks in the spring. Mike is a very nice host. Loved having the boat house!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

September 2022

Such a wonderful little cabin! Mike and Helen are the perfect hosts! Thank you very much for opening your home to us.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne D.

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

Another great summer vaca in the books!

This was our 4th year renting this cottage for summer vacation and we had a great time as usual! I look forward to morning coffee in the screened in porch overlooking Clam Lake. We bring our pontoon up each year and love the great location… whether we’re headed to the Torch Lake sandbar or travel up the Grass River to Bellaire for lunch. We’re looking forward to next year already!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna K.

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

Vacation

Very relaxing. Been using this property for about 9 years and already rented for the next two years. Enjoy watching the activities on the lake. Beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Amanda H.

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

We'll be back!

Thanks so much to Mike and Helen for a wonderful week at their cabin. We had such a great time exploring the lakes and area! We truly appreciated the homey little cabin and property for our family five. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022