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Your Year-Round Northern Michigan Getaway NEAR Torch Lake!

House in Bellaire, MI

12 guests·3 bedrooms·2 bathrooms
4.5 · 14 reviews

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Huge outdoor space with yard games, fire pit, and playscape.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Directly across Torch Lake with convenient street-side parking nearby.

Style & Comfort

Style & Comfort

Cozy living room with large TV for family movie nights.

Property details

Your Year-Round Northern Michigan Getaway Near Torch Lake! Escape to Northern Michigan and enjoy the perfect combination of outdoor adventure, relaxation, and family fun! Located across the street from Torch Lake, this inviting 3-bedroom, 2-bath home accommodates up to 12 guests and offers a wonderful setting for making memories in every season. Please Note: While Torch Lake is located across the street from the property, there is no direct lake access from the home. A public lake access area is approximately ¼ mile down the road, with a public boat launch and sandy swimming beach approximately 1 mile away. Beyond the lake, you'll find plenty of space to spread out, explore the wooded surroundings, and enjoy the fresh Northern Michigan air. Kids will love the outdoor playscape, while adults can unwind around the fire pit, roast marshmallows, and enjoy peaceful evenings under the stars. Whether you're spending summer days boating and swimming on Torch Lake, exploring colorful fall scenery, hitting the slopes in winter, or enjoying a quiet spring getaway, this home makes a comfortable home base for all your Northern Michigan adventures. Come for the lake, stay for the memories, and enjoy everything Up North has to offer! Pets: Not allowed. Smoking: Not allowed. Events: Not allowed. Suitable for: children and infants. Additional rules: All guests must be 25 years age and older to rent. Step inside to a bright, spacious living area with a large TV, cozy sectional sofa, and room for the whole family to unwind. A coffee bar will be the perfect place to start your mornings before heading out on Torch Lake. The home features: • 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms • Sleeps up to 12 comfortably • Large living room designed for family gatherings • Fully equipped kitchen for easy meals • Coffee bar for your morning brew • High-speed WiFi for remote work or streaming • Enclosed bonus game room coming in Spring 2026 for added entertainment Torch Lake Adventures & Family Fun! Enjoy being just across the street from beautiful Torch Lake! While the home does not have direct lake access, a public lake access area is located approximately ¼ mile down the road, where guests can park and walk to the water. Looking for a place to swim and enjoy a day at the lake? A public swimming area near Dockside Restaurant is approximately 1 mile away, along with nearby public boat launch access. Pack your beach towels, paddleboards, kayaks, or boating gear and enjoy everything Torch Lake has to offer! Game Room Fun for Everyone! Our enclosed game room is now complete and ready for guests to enjoy! Whether you're looking for some friendly competition or a fun way to spend a rainy afternoon, there's something for everyone! Enjoy a variety of games and activities, including: 🏀 Basketball hoop arcade game 🏓 Ping pong 🎯 Darts 🏐 Bocce ball 🌿 Croquet With plenty of outdoor space to explore, a fun-filled game room, a children's playscape, and a cozy fire pit, this property offers entertainment for the whole family, both indoors and outdoors. Easy, Private Check-In Enjoy a convenient and stress-free arrival with private keyless entry, allowing you to check in easily at your scheduled arrival time. Guests have full access to the entire home, including all three bedrooms, two bathrooms, fully equipped kitchen, comfortable living areas, and completed game room. Enjoy the spacious backyard, children's playscape, fire pit, outdoor seating, and plenty of room to explore. The garage is available for accessing the two complimentary kayaks, life jackets, and kayak cart. Driveway parking is provided for multiple vehicles. Guests can also enjoy nearby public access to Torch Lake, as described in the listing. Private keyless entry allows for easy, convenient check-in. Property Manager is local and available 24/7 for any needs that may occur. Location: Torch Lake & Beyond This home sits in one of the most coveted areas of Northern Michigan You’re close to: • Torch Lake lake access with parking — minutes away • Public boat launch & sandy swimming beach — 1 mile • Alden, Bellaire, Central Lake, and Elk Rapids — all easy to get to • Traverse City & wineries — 30–45 minutes • Shanty Creek Resort skiing & golfing — 15–20 minutes From boating and paddle boarding to skiing and snowmobiling, this home gives you true four-season adventure. Year-Round Appeal • Summer: Torch Lake boating, beach days, trails, sunsets • Fall: Color tours, wineries, hiking • Winter: Skiing at Shanty Creek, snowmobiling, cozy fires • Spring: Quiet retreats, great rates, scenic drives This home is truly designed for every season. Kayaks Available for Guest Use! Ready to explore the beautiful waters of Torch Lake? We provide 2 kayaks, a kayak cart, and life jackets for our guests to enjoy during their stay! The kayaks are stored in the garage and can be transported to the public lake access area approximately ¼ mile down the road using the provided kayak cart. Guests may also choose to load the kayaks into their own vehicle and transport them to a public launch area. Please Note: The property does not have direct lake access, and guests are responsible for transporting the kayaks to and from the water and returning all equipment to the garage after use. Kayak Safety & Liability: Use of the kayaks and related equipment is entirely voluntary and at the guest's own risk. Guests are responsible for determining whether weather and water conditions are safe, properly using the equipment, and wearing appropriate life jackets. Children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Property Owner and Bellaire Property Management are not responsible for injuries, accidents, loss, or damage arising from guest use of the kayaks or related equipment, except where liability cannot legally be excluded. Guests are responsible for damage to or loss of equipment resulting from misuse or negligence. Why You'll Love This Home Near Beautiful Torch Lake! Public lake access approximately ¼ mile down the road. Please note there is no direct lake access from the property. Swimming & Boating Nearby! Enjoy a public swimming area near Dockside Restaurant approximately 1 mile away, with public boat launch access nearby. 2 Kayaks Included! Guests can enjoy two kayaks, life jackets, and a kayak cart. Simply transport the kayaks to the public access area using the cart or your own vehicle. Kayak use is at guests' own risk. Comfortable One-Level Living! A convenient layout for families, multigenerational groups, and guests who prefer to avoid stairs in the main living areas. Room for the Whole Crew! Sleeps up to 12 guests with comfortable gathering spaces for spending time together. Plenty of Space to Explore! Enjoy the peaceful wooded surroundings, outdoor space, and room to stretch your legs and take in the fresh Northern Michigan air. Outdoor Fun & Relaxation! Spend your days playing yard games, grilling, or gathering around the fire pit for marshmallows and stories under the stars. Fun for the Kids! The outdoor playscape provides entertainment for younger guests. Game Room Is NOW OPEN! No need to wait! Enjoy ping pong, a basketball hoop game, darts, bocce ball, and croquet. Perfect for friendly competition and rainy-day entertainment! Cozy Family Gatherings! Relax in the comfortable living room with a spacious sectional and big-screen TV for movie nights. Coffee Lovers Welcome! Start your mornings at the coffee bar before heading out for a day of Northern Michigan adventures. A Four-Season Destination! Enjoy summer lake days, beautiful fall colors, winter skiing, and peaceful spring getaways. Great Northern Michigan Location! Conveniently located for exploring Alden, Bellaire, Elk Rapids, local wineries, charming shops, restaurants, and year-round attractions. Whether you're planning a family vacation, a getaway with friends, or a relaxing escape Up North, this home offers plenty of space, activities, and opportunities to make lasting memories—all just a short distance from the beautiful waters of Torch Lake!

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

2 Single Beds

What’s included

  • Self check-in

    Self check-in

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Fireplace

    Fireplace

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

Guest reviews

Star icon 4.5 | 14 reviews
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Marlene

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October 2026

Excellent place, very beautiful

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Renn

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September 2026

We loved the backyard and the playground for the kids. We enjoyed the fire pit as well. Plenty of space for three couples and three kids to enjoy. Will stay again!

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Jeannette

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September 2026

We loved the area and peaceful woods. The fire pit and outdoor space were especially inviting. My family loved the playground and game room. Easy to check in, fast internet, comfortable beds. Spacious kitchen to cook meals. We even liked that they had a washer and dryer to wash dirty clothes. Bellaire is beautiful. Just a mile away from Dockside and a few miles from downtown Bellaire and Short's brewery. We loved seeing deer outside our window!

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Enea

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September 2026

My family loved this home. Torch lake public access points are nearby and the backyard offered us a ton of privacy and space to enjoy our barbecue and sit around a wooded fireplace. The stars were very pretty at night and the surrounding nature offered a peaceful calm. 10/10 would recommend to any family for their Labor Day weekend!

Know before you go

Self check-in

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

No pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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