Family-friendly vacation rentals in Lake Bellaire

LakeFront, Sep 2-5, 20-25, Sep 29-Oct 5, Oct 7-9

Introducing 'Memory Maker' on beautiful Elk Lake 3 bed, 2 bath cottage, 1680 sqft King size in loft bedroom Queen bed main floor bedroom 2 bunk beds, sofa sleeper in finished basement Sleeps 10 Hard sandy 40ft of shallow crystal clear Elk Lake frontage Central air Washer/Dryer Wifi/Cable/3 TV Mooring for boats Huge deck, grill, patio, fire pit Kitchen, dining for 6 and 3 bar stools Keurig Coffee Maker Stocked Pantry 2 Paddle boards/Kayaks Great fishing Pickleball Close to Golf/Ski/Wineries

Barn Studio Suite

Reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. Once a barn for tack and hay, now a peaceful studio suite with all of the modern amenities, including a full bath, kitchen, and laundry. Play with goats or relax on the swing to watch cows & horses graze. Our animals are also pets and we welcome yours! Choose your adventure! Saddlewood Ranch is surrounded by trails, between 2 lakes (5 minutes), yet close to town and Camp Grayling. Whether you seek serenity or adventure, your get away awaits!

Riverside Retreat—Kayaks included!

Lovely peaceful retreat on Intermediate River. Steps to downtown Bellaire: Short’s beer, unique stores, restaurants and movie theatre. This tranquil space is the perfect romantic getaway for 2 In the heart of Michigan’s prime recreation area, minutes away from championship golf courses, ski runs, hiking, biking trails and beautiful Torch Lake. Enjoy wine tasting, craft beer, Mammoth Craft Distillery and Bee Well Cider and Meadery, or just select a book from our library and relax on the dock!

The Twig, near Lake Bellaire

This cottage is unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues. The Twig is a tiny, comfortable 480-square foot cottage on an artist's property on Lake Bellaire. Living room/kitchen down, bedroom/bath up. Sofa bed in living room. Very private and an easy 5-minute walk to the lake. The cottage, again, is tiny, and best suited for a single person, a couple, or a couple with children. Two couples might find it awkward. Well-behaved dogs are welcome for $15. There is a two-night minimum stay.

Hygge Up North Bungalow

Cozy 2-bedroom, 1-bath bungalow w/loft near Schuss Mountain, Torch Lake & and Bellaire, MI. We are a short walk to the Cedar River. It's inspired by Scandinavia and the Danish concept of Hygge (roughly translates to Cozy) and sits on a private wooded lot. This is a place to cook, grill, relax, be cozy, explore, play games, read, take day trips, make memories and be inspired by all Northern Michigan has to offer. Hygge is about living in the moment and enjoying life's simple pleasures.

Lakeview 🌅 Fireplace, Walk to Summit GC & Pools ⛳️

This 1 bedroom, 2 bed, 1 bath 605 sq. ft. condo sleeps 4 and is located in Summit Village. The condo features a full kitchen, wood burning fireplace, queen sleeper sofa, and private deck for stunning Lake Bellaire sunsets. Your stay includes access to the resort’s multiple indoor and outdoor pools and the indoor hot tub. Our condo is a short walk to the Summit Golf Course, Shanty Town and the Lakeview Restaurant. Staying here means you're right in the heart of Shanty Creek Resort!

Tiny Home Industrial/Brewery Themed w/ Hot Tub

Custom crafted tiny home! It’s a industrial/rustic style home and equipped with everything you’ll need for a great stay including your own private hot tub! Please make note of the spiral staircase as it is steep. It’s located in a private corner of our property with its own drive so you will feel completely on your own. It’s located about 7 miles from Bellaire and Shorts brewery as well as torch lake. It’s about 45 minutes from traverse city, Charlevoix and Petoskey.

The Granary Northport . Rustic Modern Seclusion

Voted one of the top 85 Airbnbs by Conde Nast Traveler. The Granary is a lovingly restored two bed + one bath cabin located on 12 wooded acres with a secluded Lake Michigan beach nearby. A short drive to town will give you access to restaurants, groceries, breweries and wineries. Dogs are welcome! Please message us to discuss bringing more than 1. Absolutely no cats or other pets are allowed. We do not have a TV, but we do have fiber optic high speed internet.

Dream Vacay: Clam Lake Cottage w Torch Lake Access

Fall/Winter Season Special: 3rd Night Free! We are currently offering one free night during your next booking of 2 nights or more from Oct 31st 2025 until March 31st 2026, and again from Nov 1st 2026 until Apr 1st, 2027, excluding dates that include federal holidays. Book any two nights within these date ranges, excluding holidays, and you can stay a third night for free! Send us your booking request and we will adjust the rate to reflect the 3rd free night.