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Discover Up North & Torch Lake @ the Cabin on Clam

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An aerial view of a coastal area with clear waters, boats, and a sandy beach.
A bunk bed room with a wooden ladder, a desk, and a window with curtains.
A dock with chairs and a small boat, surrounded by trees and a house in the background.
A cozy room with a patterned ceiling, wooden walls, a sofa, a chair, and a table.
A small wooden cabin with a door and windows, situated by a lake with a grassy area in front.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Clam Lake
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Discover Up North & Torch Lake @ the Cabin on Clam

Come relax and enjoy the lake front views of Clam Lake; you can see the sunset each night from anywhere on the property! Enjoy the panoramic views from the grassy yard or while sitting around the fire pit with family.

A rustic 1950s log cabin that has been tastefully updated with today’s modern finishes and amenities. Water is the backdrop of life in Bellaire. Swimming, boating, fishing and beach-combing are summer activities that give way in the fall to driving tours along some of Michigan’s most scenic back roads. Centrally located allowing access to activities all year long.

Check-in time: 4 pm
Check-out time: 11 am

The space:
This is an original log cabin that uses a well for water and has a septic system. We ask that you please be mindful of what goes down the drain. Most of the cabin was recently refurbished; however, it still maintains its original charm and some of the original fixtures. It is well kept and clean but it is on the lake so please do not be surprised to see an occasional bug inside.

There is one 30-foot dock that is available during the stay for personal or rental boats. Kayaks are also available for use with lifejackets provided.

This is a dog friendly cabin and even though we do a thorough job cleaning, if you are allergic to dogs this may not be the best option for you.

The cabin sits on a double lot, so there is room for parking both vehicles and trailers in the yard next to the cabin. The cabin is located about a mile east of Torch Lake and provides access via water.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 11:00 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: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2995031vb
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 indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cabin is on the waterfront. 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 Grass River Natural Area.
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Map
Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Clam Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 36 min drive - 50.8 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 43 min drive - 69.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Discover Up North & Torch Lake @ the Cabin on Clam pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Discover Up North & Torch Lake @ the Cabin on Clam?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Discover Up North & Torch Lake @ the Cabin on Clam?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discover Up North & Torch Lake @ the Cabin on Clam?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Discover Up North & Torch Lake @ the Cabin on Clam located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Clam Lake and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Torch Lake. Thayer lake and Clam River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Location
We were very pleased with our stay. The location and access to clam lake was excellent. The host gave great communication and the cabin had everything we needed. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
This was our second stay in this cabin. The host has thought about anything you may want to do during your stay by providing kayaks, row boat, hammock, etc. They have a nice swim area for getting into the water and a dock so you can bring your own boat, which is what we love about the cabin. I only wish it wasn't booked up for next year because we would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exactly as described, Great communication, clean. Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable tiny cabin with a great yard and a Beautiful view. There is a fire pit right by the water, a row boat, kayaks and a boat dock. We would rent this cabin again:)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin

Loved it
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Clam lake cabin

Cute, clean, nice lot, excellant location. Water and dock ideal. Lots of fun.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Very clean , cute little vintage cottage in the perfect location. Host was amazing, responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful week

We had a great stay in the Cabin on clam. The location is perfect because you are close to Torch, yet you can also take the channel into Lake Bellaire if the weather is too windy or cool. We love that we can dock our boat on ther water! The cabin has several lovely areas to just relax and watch the boats go by. We booked it again for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Lake Front Property

Although the cabin is tiny, I have to say it is very well maintained, organized with just enough essentials and clean which I am picky about. The outdoor property is beautiful as well and made our weekend the property is well groomed and again clean and well maintain. We are a family of 4 and my husbands and sons are over 6ft tall cabin was still comfortable. We did spend the majority of our time outdoors and on the boat that we rented at the Marina down the road. Great place for a long weekend.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Yard

Property is amazing and the reason we chose this rental. Sandy beach, multi level yard with lots of chairs, tables, benches and hammock. Dock available to use for our boat along with room to store the trailer on the property. Very close to restaurants in Alden and Bellaire including Dockside right up the road. Downsides were the size of the bathroom and lack of air conditioning. We actually left 1 day early, it had been in the 90's all week and even with the available fans we just couldn't cool the place down to sleep comfortably at night. Not even a decent breeze off the water. Overall nice stay during the day when outside on the beach and water.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2023
Thank you for your feedback on the cabin and we are glad that you enjoyed most of your stay. We understand that the weather can affect the temperature in the cabin, but with it being an original build we are limited in some of the amenities we are able to provide. We currently do not list air conditioning as an amenity since there is not a safe way to currently provide that to our guests. We are always researching ways to bring additional amenities & comfort to our guests when they stay. Thank you again for your feedback.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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