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Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings

Holiday home in Bellaire with kitchen and patio

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Escape to this secluded Michigan retreat, Glacier Hills, and unwind in over 3,000 square feet of living space with dramatic views of the countryside. A large deck with a stainless steel propane grill provides ample room for outdoor entertaining while a fire pit invites conversation and s'mores under the starry night sky. Glacial Hills trails are just steps away from your doorstep.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20302 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings

Relax and enjoy over 3,000 square feet of living space plus almost 1,000 sq. ft. of deck, with dramatic views of the surrounding countryside. It's as close to a mountain view as you can get in Michigan! This home is secluded (almost 1/2 mile off the road) but only 2 miles from downtown Bellaire. It's mere minutes from Short's Brewery, Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire Lake and Torch Lake.

The large, open great room is perfect for family gatherings. A second kitchen, living room and dining room downstairs, plus a den off the main living area provide lots of space for privacy, even for multiple families. You'll love the open, airy feel and rustic decor throughout. Lots of knotty pine and hardwood floors.

The expansive deck with several tables and chairs provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. A large, stainless steel propane grill is available for grilling.

Enjoy the beauty of the night sky while you gather around the fire pit for conversation and S'mores! We provide the firewood, roasting sticks, and several camp chairs, you bring the food and laughter. And speaking of laughter, you can be as loud as you want, since there are no neighbors to disturb.

Glacial Hills trails are literally right out the back door; no commute required to experience this fabulous trail system.

**IMPORTANT** For winter rental, 4WD or AWD vehicles are REQUIRED to access the house! The driveway is no joke! It's long and steep, but there's a parking area about halfway in where you can park two-wheel-drive vehicles if some of your group aren't cool enough to have SUVs, haha.

Security: Please be aware there is a doorbell camera attached to the garage that has view of the driveway and is motion activated. Feel free to say hello when you arrive and good bye when you leave!

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Kitchenette
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,250 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 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

Smoking is allowed outside. No smoking or vaping inside the house.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please, no pets on the furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Extra fee required for events over 20 people.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside the house.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Extra fee required for events over 20 people.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Large Family Home Perfect Entertaining/gathering House Bellaire
Large Family Home Perfect Entertaining/gathering House
Large Family Home Perfect Entertaining/gathering Bellaire
Large Family Home Perfect Entertaining/gathering
Large Family Home, Perfect for Entertaining/gathering Bellaire
Large Family Home, Perfect for Entertaining/gathering Bellaire
Large Family Home Perfect for Entertaining/gathering

About the area

Map
Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Short's Brewing Company - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead - 11 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 46 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 48 min drive - 56.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dockside - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Toonies Fish & Steakhouse - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Short's Brewing Company and within 6 miles (10 km) of Torch Lake and Lake Bellaire. Intermediate Lake and The Chief Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 164 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 164 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 164 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 164 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca J.

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

Excellent family spot

Excellent house for our family - 7 adults, 7 kids & a dog. Kitchen is very well equipped. Washer & dryer were a great help. Beautiful hill-top location, very roomy deck and easy access to Glacial Hills Trails. Owners are very friendly and always responded promptly to our questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

nicholas r.

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

Perfect place for a large group

Everything described is accurate. Place has an everything you would need for a large group. Fully stocked with kitchen appliances and games to keep everyone occupied and the deck is great. Open space made it feel like we weren’t on top of each other. This place is a great value.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex Z.

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

Very clean and well equipped

Great place. Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don U.

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

Amazing

Everything was amazing. The inside space. The outside space. And the view. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the second year we have stayed at this house. It is great for our large family of 16. We love that it’s private and has lots of outdoor space for the kids. Grandkids went on a bear hunt and scavenger hunt on the trails in the surrounding woods, and played a nightly wiffle ball games in the front yard. Games in the garage were a hit too with an ongoing popashot basketball competition that lasted the whole week. Owner keeps it well stocked with grocery items as well as dishes, cooking utensils and lots of towels and blankets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Z.

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

Fall Trip

This is a great property, with great hosts. The location is perfect. Very close to town (Bellaire), but very secluded at the same time. This is our second year there, and we could not be happier with this great VRBO listing.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

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

Something for Everyone!

Great place for an extended family trip! Ages 70-3 were on the trip with us and all had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty W., Indianapolis

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

Another great stay!!!

Another amazing trip. We love staying in this house as they have all the comforts of home! The location of this house makes it easily accessible to several different ski resorts!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Wonderful as usual

This was our third year coming here for our family Christmas. The house is well stocked and kid safe. The owners have always been quick to respond.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Great house & wonderful location

Really enjoyed the property with all the amenities. Great for family & friends getting together. All that spent time with us commented how great the views are as well as all the things provided. Thanks again to Bob & Amy for a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Extended Friends & Family Get Together

Great property. Plenty of room for all that were able to make the trip. Perfect location to get everybody together. Really enjoyed our stay & will look to book this location again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

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

Fantastic Place and Location

Had an absolute blast staying here with extended family and friends. There was everything we could possibly need at the house. It was very clean when we arrived. The mountain bike/hiking trails are such a great feature; thoroughly enjoyed being able to just jump on a bike whenever and enjoy the trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

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

Beautiful Bellaire

Beautiful location and wonderfully supplied home. Wonderful owners who are quick to respond and offer help. Our family enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

Family gathering

Excellent property. We have stayed at this location several times & it has always been perfect! Multiple generations staying together while visiting other relatives in the area. We love being able to prepare meals here for all of us to enjoy. We plan on staying here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

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

Perfect getaway

House is tucked away in the woods, very private. The house accommodates a large group that was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

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

Peaceful Retreat

Our family of 9 had a great time at this property. We had enough room to have our space, but also had so many things to do at the house and in the area. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe W., Evart Michigan

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

Awesome rental

Everything was better than the listing indicated the host provided many many wonderful amenities for this rental, everything about is top of the line!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Bellaire Stay

We had a good stay at this home. I apologized to the owner for the damages and we truly did not mean to cause this much of a mess for him as he was a great host. I didn't know of some of these damages that occurred and we are happy to accommodate whatever needs to be done payment wise.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marissa L.

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

Amazing view !

We really enjoyed all experience, this place has everything to have a great time. My husband and his friend enjoyed the cycling trail of Glacial Park that is just behind of the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stan G.

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

Ski at Schuss Getaway

Property was amazing. Great communication and response. Would recommend for large groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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

Golf Trip

Excellent as always.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

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

Guys golf trip

Everything was amazing. Plenty of space, clean, amazing view (pictures do not do it justice), fully equipped and great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

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

Beyond expectations.

Large living area. Loved all the amenities. Well stocked. Beautiful views and good location. Second time coming to this property and looking forward to a third time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie M.

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

Beautiful views and everything you will need

We needed a place to stay for our annual family week while our house was under renovation. This did not disappoint. Close to Bellaire and you can walk the trails from the driveway. Loved Mammoth Tasting Room and Shorts for dining. If you want to cook in, they have everything you will need. Excellent stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., WOODSTOCK

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

Great base camp for our adventures!

Our family enjoyed this vacation property - it had plenty of space so everyone could have their own bit of solitude when needed. there were plenty of items in all the cupboards and closets to satisfy our needs and the location was central to activities like hiking biking, going to the beach, even going to Mackinaw Island. and the town of Bellaire had great restaurants when we didn’t want to cook!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021