Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8, bonfires, grilling, boating - Antrim County

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Bellaire, MI

Clam Lake1 min walk
Lake Bellaire15 min walk
Torch Lake23 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)62 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining Area

About this property

Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8, bonfires, grilling, boating

Indian Gold retreat (sleeps 8 - strict) is a serene, relaxing beautiful cottage located at the mouth of Grass River. This property has 3 bedrooms plus a sofa bed in the living room. Bring your boat because you are directly in front of a waterway (short canal to river) that has access to the famous Chain of Lakes. A MAXIMUM of 2 boats/trailers can be parked at the property as well as a MAXIMUM of 3 vehicles at anytime. Tents and campers aren’t allowed at the cottage. Inboard motors are not recommended because the short canal To Clam Lake is weedy. The canal near the dock is shallow and most boats 24’ or less can use the covered boathouse in front of the cottage. A public access for boats is 3 miles from the cottage. You can use the 2 canoes, 3 kayaks and 6 life jackets (3adult/3 child) provided to go across the river and walk the Grass River Natural Area and enjoy the summer activities. A 10 minute boat ride to Torch Lake and a 20 minute ride to Lake Bellaire down Grass River will be filled with beautiful scenery. The up north decor and a gas fireplace (not available during all seasons) make this cottage a cozy stay for your family and friends. You will want to bring your favorite book so you can enjoy the cozy enclosed porch with a lake/River view while sipping your morning coffee. You may catch a glimpse of a swans, loons, geese, ducks, beavers and an eagle during your stay. You will be amazed at the starry sky as you enjoy a nighttime bonfire (wood provided) and s'mores to enhance your stay. A lower level walk out with a large concrete patio includes a table and gas grill for your outdoor meals. The cottage has 2 large flat screen TVs, 2 coffee makers, cable and wifi. Due to vegetation at the dock area it is not conducive to swimming. Local public beaches are nearby. You need to visit to discover why the cottage is known as "Indian Gold." Your family and friends will want to be your annual vacation!

Property manager

Kristi Poel

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Outside only - leave no trace

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cottage is on a lake. 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 - 15 min walk
Torch Lake - 23 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 26 min drive
Schuss Mountain - 36 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 23 min drive
Dockside-Torch Lake - 15 min drive
Shanty Creek Resorts - 29 min drive
Short's Brewing Company - 21 min drive
M88 Morning Grind - 22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8, bonfires, grilling, boating pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8, bonfires, grilling, boating ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8, bonfires, grilling, boating ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8, bonfires, grilling, boating located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Clam Lake and Lake Bellaire. Torch Lake and Clam River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Joy E.

20 Sept 2023

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

Family trip

The house and yard are lovely. In fact I don’t think the pictures do it justice. It’s cozy, clean, comfortable and well equipped with everything that we needed. The location is great. We hiked and biked the local trails and kayaked the Grass river right from the house. We only had 5 in our group and had more than enough space. It could comfortably accommodate the 8 that it lists. The property manager was extremely helpful. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J., Delton, Michigan

21 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful - Relaxing Vacation Get-A-Way - Clam Lake / Torch Lake

Property is located on a quite street tucked into the base of the Grass River (just off Clam Lake). Home is clean, spacious kitchen / living room area and big rec area down stairs. Beautiful yard w/ a hammock - nice yard to play cornhole or have a campfire and enjoy sunsets. Covered boat slip was a real bonus for your 24' pontoon with some off and on rain. Property description was right on and property manager was very responsive to any questions. Great Torch vacation! We will be back - Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark and jenny h.

6 Aug 2023

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

Very nice place.

My son and his friends rented this for a golf outing. They had a great time. The property manager, Kristi was a pleasure to work with. She made it so easy.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trent F.

4 Aug 2023

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

Great location. Quiet and comfortable.

A group of friends stayed here this last weekend for a day on Torch Lake. The location is great and host communicated well. We almost had an issue with having new appliances delivered during our stay but the owners came and resolved it for us. Would stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

13 July 2023

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

We had a GREAT week!!

Indian Gold was exactly what our family needed! Everything was exactly as the listing shows. We enjoyed meals around the large table and kayaked down the grass river each morning. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. We look forward to coming back next summer!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023