Lakefront Cottage on Clam Lake —access to Torch lake!

9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8161 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Bellaire, MI

Clam Lake1 min walk
Lake Bellaire5 min drive
Torch Lake19 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)59 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Downstairs Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Downstairs Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

+1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

On Clam Lake (a 5 min boat ride to Torch Lake) & a great location for water sports, spend time with family & friends Up North at this secluded cottage. Use our dock to park your boat or rent one from the nearby marina. Paddle boards & kayaks included. Visit the local winery, brewery & shops less than 10 minutes away. Enjoy a BBQ on the back patio or roast s'mores at the water's edge. Home is 3 bedroom + loft. Fast internet in case you have to work a bit

Bedroom 1: King & desk to work | Bedroom 2: Queen | Bedroom 3: Trundle bed (Twin, Double & Full) | Bedroom 4: Loft space with queen Additional Sleeping: Pack n Play, Queen air mattress and a futon in covered patio area

AMENITIES: paddle boards, kayaks, paddle boat, fishing poles, life jackets, bikes and helmets

INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, board games, electric fireplace, beer fridge, covered patio

OUTDOOR LIVING: Private flat huge yard with outdoor patio with seating and propane fireplace, fire pit by water’s edge, gas grill, 2 kayaks and 2 inflatable paddle boards

KITCHEN: Fully equipped with the cooking essentials, dishes, silverware, microwave, oven, kitchen table, coffee pot, electric hot water kettle, instapot, pots/pans and cast iron, toaster, serving trays, etc.

OTHER: Free fast wifi, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, central heating & air conditioning, washer/dryer and soaps

ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs to master bedroom and loft, everything else is on the main level

PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles or 2 vehicles and 1 trailer) and roadside parking

Guest access
Neighborhood is nice and quiet - a few streets off the "busy" main road
Great for morning or afternoon walks with the group

Other things to note
- Look out at the Natural Preserve across the lake from our spot - completely unobstructed views- very quiet but if you want action, you can take a boat to Torch from our place and join the party at the Sand bar or park the boat and eat at Dockside. Fish along the Clam River.

Property manager

Janessa Boulay

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

no docking on deck, mooring only( not recommended over night), have high winds.

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Events over 25 need to be approved by owner

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lb per pet (limit one pet total)

Please reach out to us if you have pets to confirm

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: events over 25 need to be approved by owner

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 first aid kit

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Schuss Mountain and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

Clam Lake - 1 min walk
Lake Bellaire - 5 min drive
Torch Lake - 19 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 24 min drive
Schuss Mountain - 34 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 21 min drive
Dockside-Torch Lake - 13 min drive
Shanty Creek Resorts - 27 min drive
Short's Brewing Company - 20 min drive
M88 Morning Grind - 21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on Clam Lake —access to Torch lake! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on Clam Lake —access to Torch lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on Clam Lake —access to Torch lake!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on Clam Lake —access to Torch lake! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Clam Lake and 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Lake Bellaire. Clam River and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

6/10 Okay

Sharon C.

1 Sept 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Relaxation on Clam Lake

Clam Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in MI and feeds into the magnificent Torch Lake. This home has many amenities that we enjoyed. The kayaks were some of the best we have used. The lake was calm in the early mornings, making waking up with the loons on the lake something quite special. The fire pit was prepped and ready to keep us warm in the cool evenings. Giant jenga gave us endless laughs. The kitchen was comfortable to work in and was well appointed. The outdoor deck was enjoyable for evening cocktails and dining Al fresco. The mature trees, well manicured lawn, beautiful flowers and even a herb planter were enjoyed by our party. Some disappointments: the downstairs bedroom does not have a closet, does not have a shelf or even a dresser to unpack personal items. A simple dresser with drawers would have made a big difference; the sunroom has a side door that cannot be secured for safety; the upstairs bathroom toilet leaks; the downstairs bathroom sink does not drain without rigging the stopper and the kitchen disposal did not work consistently. The premium price of this home will be justified, if these few items are addressed.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra B.

13 July 2023

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

A little slice of Heaven

We had the best family vacation with our 5 kids and 2 grandparents. House fit us well and was perfect for our needs. Large property so kids can play but still not have to worry about them running off to the water alone. My youngest enjoyed the toys at the house and older children enjoyed all of the board games. The lake was beautiful and calm. We rented a tritoon from Dockside, which I would highly recommend. We were able to dock at the house which was so convenient. We enjoyed boating on Clam Lake and Torch Lake and visiting the Sandbar on Torch. The shed had all the toys you would need to enjoy Clam Lake, my boys all went kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and Paddle boating. Clam lake is calm and not too busy especially early in the morning and in the evening so I wasn't worried about my boys while they were kayaking across the lake to enjoy the wildlife. While vacationing we also visited Sleeping Bear Dunes, Pierce Stocking scenic drive, Moomers Ice cream and went Cherry Picking at Kings Orchard. Traverse City is also a great place to visit but we just didn't have enough time to do it all. We love vacationing in Northern Michigan and can't recommend this property enough. Janessa and Tim were wonderful hosts, the house had everything you could want and they were very responsive to questions about the property and surrounding area.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie B., Powell, Ohio

31 May 2023

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

Perfection!

Our Family thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage! Peaceful with great lakefront views… huge yard with plenty of room for the little ones without the worry of being too close to the water. The grill was great and the kitchen very accommodating! The beds were comfortable making for some sweet dreams! We rented a pontoon to enjoy Clam Lake and Crystal clear Torch Lake. Docked at the cabin for easy use. Beautiful sunsets and Mother Nature was cooperative With being weather!. We would highly recommend this property to others!!!

Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

G B., CINCINNATI

11 Aug 2022

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

Aug 22

Met our expectations, amenities are very nice.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

26 July 2022

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

Great cottage on Clam Lake

Great house, great location. Private and beautiful setting. The cottage is just as described. Host was very responsive. Great set up for your boat/pontoon at the shore of the property. A very nice spot for a family get together.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022