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Shanty Creek Retreat!

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A living room with a stone wall, a fireplace, a television, and a balcony with outdoor furniture.
A sign for Shanty Creek Resorts with a logo, name, and location details.
A hallway with a blue door, a wooden staircase, and a bed with patterned bedding.
A hallway with wooden doors, a grey sofa, and a view to a balcony.
A wooden staircase with a handrail, carpeted steps, and a white wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Relax in the indoor pool
    A rare find in this area - enjoy a swim, whatever the weather.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to The Legend
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Swimming pool
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, The Legend
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, The Chief Golf Course
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Queen Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony

About this property

Shanty Creek Retreat!

Summary:

Escape to this luxurious, 1,700 sqft. condo with striking views. This newly remodeled 3-bedroom haven is centrally situated in the heart of the Shanty Creek Resort, just a quick walk to snow tubing, 2 pools (including outdoor seasonal pool), restaurants, nightlife, Starbucks, tennis and golf. Enjoy the private beach club with 200 feet of sandy beach on Lake Bellaire in the summertime. It's the ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and recreation—book your stay today!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed, service animals permitted
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4266013vb
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 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
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 apartment 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • The Legend - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • The Chief Golf Course - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 15 min drive - 20.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 41 min drive - 61.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bar - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Shanty Creek Retreat! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Shanty Creek Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Shanty Creek Retreat!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shanty Creek Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shanty Creek Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shanty Creek Retreat! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this apartment building is within 1 mile (2 km) of The Legend and The Chief Golf Course. Hawk's Eye Golf Course and Lake Bellaire are also within 3 miles (5 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. 7 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was very clean and well-appointed. We had a great stay and would love to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely loved our stay! The property is beautiful, very clean, and was the perfect place for our large group. We loved all the updates and truly enjoyed our time here. The host was wonderful and communicated quickly whenever we had any questions. We would definitely stay again and hope to be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect from start of vacation to the end! The condo had everything we needed. The weather and view from the balcony was beautiful! Walking distance to both pools and the restaurants and Starbucks was wonderful!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2026
Thanks for the kind review. i am so glad the view was amazing for you. We would love to have you back again soon!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location with lots of amenities of the resort!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was great! Plenty of room for the 5 of us. The inside was very clean. The upstairs bedrooms were a tad too warm for the guests staying up there. Loved the location, just steps from the Shanty , Sarduci’s, the other bar, the hotel coffee bar and pool. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The condo was well stocked and clean. We also appreciated that it was pet friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Shanty Creek - Schuss Weekend with Family

This was a great place to stay that met the need of our family, had a great location for skiing/snowboarding and was in a good budget range for price. We had 7 people between our family and kids friends. The place had plenty of beds to meet our needs. The recent updates to the kitchen and bathrooms are very nice and made it more current and fresh compared to other places we've stayed. The single bed (parent's) room sharing the upstairs smaller bathroom and lack of a pasta pot for the kitchen are the only very minor suggestions that keep this from being a 5 star across the board for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

About the host

Hosted by Suzanne Palmisano

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