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Playing Hookie at Schuss

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A lakeside restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of the water.
A golf course with a red-lettered 'The Lodge' sign in the center.
A two-story wooden house with a balcony, a covered patio, and a stone wall.
A lakeside view of a lodge with two wooden cabins, a grassy area, and a pond.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a microwave, and a dishwasher. There is a dining area with a table and chairs.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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mancelona, MI
  • Place, The Legend
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Chief Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette

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About the area

Bellaire

Bellaire is home to this condo. The Legend and The Chief Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Torch Lake and Grass River Natural Area. Looking to get your feet wet? Parasailing and fishing adventures can be found near the property.
Map
mancelona, MI

What's nearby

  • The Legend - 10 min drive - 5.8 km
  • The Chief Golf Course - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 11 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Grass River Natural Area - 11 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Torch Lake - 15 min drive - 19.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hens Den - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bo Jacks Bakery and Deli - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Playing Hookie at Schuss pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Playing Hookie at Schuss?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Playing Hookie at Schuss?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Playing Hookie at Schuss located?

Situated in Bellaire, this condo building is steps from Schuss Mountain and within 6 mi (10 km) of The Legend and Lake of the Woods. The Chief Golf Course and Hawk's Eye Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place!

Perfect little place for a home base for two when exploring the beautiful area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good location, close to beaches, shops and dinning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Responsive host and convenient location to our activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean. Excellent host communication. Will return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Stay

Convenient for golfing and visiting nearby attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great place and great location

Location was clean and well stocked with amenities to make our stay welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation Spot

Very nice unit in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prefect location for a ski weekend, unit was stocked with all the essentials. Host was friendly and easy to communicate. Overall a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar 2026
Great guest to work with. Recommended and would host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location near the slopes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Good Clean Place, Clearly Laid Out Essential Details

The place was clean and well maintained. The instructions on how to get in were clear, and the other written material prepared for us was very clear and helpful, including what activities were available at Schuss Mountain and nearby. Would definitely recommend Northern Lights for lodging.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Very convenient to many of the things we like to do. Torch Lake and Bellaire and golf.The biggest downside was the musty smell and dampness in the condo. Could use a full size dehumidifier running constantly.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amazing!

The place was great. Right by the hills and exactly as advertised! Super easy booking and no issues. Would certainly recommend!
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Feb 2026
Thanks so much, hope to see you again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay

It was just as advertised… i recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Clean well kept property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo is small but it has all the necesities. The location is good, the golf course is nice. We enjoyed spending a weekend there and visiting the area. Communication with the owner was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant Stay

Nice property. It isn't huge but plenty of room for the three of us. Good location close to the ski slopes. The owner was great at communication. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property clean and easy communication

Very easy, as advertised and would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable

We enjoyed our stay. Property was adequate for our needs. It was conveniently near family that we visited. Property manager was excellent and made the process very easy. Property was reasonably priced.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Play Hookie at Schuss for the Ride Around Torch, a bike tour going thru Alden, Bellaire, Rapid City and Elk Rapids. It was the perfect location. Condo was cute and clean. I wish I would have brought my golf clubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute Bungelow!

Exactly as described. Fit the needs of a family of 4 perfectly! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up North

Very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PERFECTLY COZY

Very clean and spacious 'home away from home' condo that is close to all the action Schuss has to offer. As a leukemia survivor, we especially appreciated how well maintained the owners keep this property. Also, although we only used the kitchenette to prepare coffee, it is well stocked for cooking. Thank you for sharing your property. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
This is awesome! I am glad you enjoyed your stay and please come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick weekend

Was just a place to lay our heads as we were attending a bachelor party my son and their party was 1 minute down the road. Worked fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short stay

Property was fine , only issue was the smell of this place was that of something that never gets used or stays closed up for very long periods , the bathroom had a Oder of urine for some reason,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Condo with frog songs...

Very cute and clean 1 bedroom condo - on the golf course and listen to swampy frogs at night. Adorable features and all the needs of home for great price at schuss mountain. Access to 4 pools - we tried the 2 outdoor! Recommend. Minifridge nice but no freezer rack was my only surprise - for my ice packs - so bring own ice if want.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
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