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Chain of Lakes Escape with Hot Tub & River Access!

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Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Desk, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Chain of Lakes Escape with Hot Tub & River Access!

**New Listing Winter 2025**

Welcome to your ultimate retreat in Bellaire, Michigan, where scenic beauty meets unmatched comfort and endless activities await. Chain of Lakes Escape is nestled right on the Intermediate River and offers room for up to 17 guests, making it the perfect destination for large families, groups of friends, or multi-generational gatherings. With 5 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and 3,400 square feet of beautifully designed space, the home is thoughtfully equipped to make your stay unforgettable.

As you step inside the Chain of Lakes Escape, you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting interior designed with your comfort in mind. The living area, centered around a wood-burning fireplace, is perfect for cozy evenings after a day of exploring. The fully equipped kitchen is a dream for any chef, boasting stainless steel appliances, a Keurig and drip coffee maker, a Crockpot, and all the tools you need, down to the spices.

The sleeping arrangements are designed with flexibility and comfort to accommodate up to 17 guests with ease. The primary bedroom features a luxurious king bed, perfect for relaxing after a long day. Bedroom 2 offers two queen beds, providing plenty of space for couples or siblings to share. Bedroom 3 combines a queen bed with a twin bunk bed, ideal for families with younger children. Bedroom 4 features a twin-over-full bunk bed, and Bedroom 5 is equipped with two twin-over-twin bunk beds—perfect for kids or teens. For additional sleeping space, the game room includes two full-size sleeper sofas. Whether you're here with kids, teens, or adults, everyone will find their own comfortable space to rest and recharge.

Chain of Lakes Escape offers endless entertainment both inside and out. The game room is a haven for fun, with a pool table, foosball tables, shuffleboard, and a retro 60-game video arcade table. Each bedroom, as well as the living room, is equipped with a Smart TV, so everyone can enjoy their favorite shows and movies.

We’re excited to announce the addition of a brand-new hot tub, the perfect spot to unwind after a day of adventure. Whether you're soaking under the stars or enjoying the crisp morning air, the hot tub adds an extra layer of relaxation to your stay.

Step outside to enjoy the best of Bellaire’s natural beauty. The home features direct access to the Intermediate River, complete with a private dock where you can launch one of the seven provided kayaks. Bring your own boat or rent one from a nearby marina to fully enjoy the stunning chain of lakes, including the iconic Torch Lake. Launch your boat at one of the convenient sites just across the way and easily dock it at the property’s private dock for the duration of your stay. The spacious deck is perfect for morning coffee, while the fire pit with solar lighting creates a magical spot for evening gatherings. There's even a treehouse to delight the kids and plenty of outdoor seating to soak in the serene views.

When it’s time to explore, Bellaire has something for everyone. In the winter, hit the slopes at Schuss Mountain, just a short drive away. In the summer, bring your boat and take advantage of the Chain of Lakes or spend the day at public beach access nearby. Walk to downtown Bellaire to explore charming shops and enjoy local favorites like Short’s Brewing Company, Hello Vino, or Ruthann's Gourmet Bakery. The location also offers quick access to hiking trails, fishing spots, and other outdoor adventures.

Whether you’re looking to relax in the quiet of nature, hit the slopes, or enjoy summer on the water, Chain of Lakes Escape is your perfect destination. With room for 17 guests, unbeatable amenities, and a location that offers the best of Michigan’s outdoors, your group will make memories here that last a lifetime. Book your stay today and start your adventure!

Property manager

Shannon Hayes

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Shampoo

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Foosball table
  • Arcade/game room
  • Video games
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Things to do

  • Kayak on site

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Short's Brewing Company - 7 min walk
  • Lake Bellaire - 3 min drive
  • The Legend - 7 min drive
  • Torch Lake - 8 min drive
  • Schuss Mountain - 15 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Chain of Lakes Escape with Hot Tub & River Access! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

Where is Chain of Lakes Escape with Hot Tub & River Access! located?

This family-friendly Bellaire vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Short's Brewing Company and Lake Bellaire. Intermediate Lake and The Chief Golf Course are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Chain of Lakes Escape with Hot Tub & River Access! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Great house for ski weekend at Schuss
Clean and cozy home with nice amenities. Great location to downtown Bellaire and Schuss mountain for a ski weekend!

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Guys trip
Great house, plenty of room for everyone. Within about a 5 minute walk of Short's Brewery or downtown Bellaire. Will definitely be looking to come back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bradi B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous property for a multi family get away.
We had the best time! The house is located in a great neighborhood that is quiet and peaceful. The best part of the house is the layout and the game area on the lower level. The kids loved it and the adults really enjoyed the kitchen and living area. We would definitely stay again. BB
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Great Northern Michigan Vacation Home
I would highly recommend this house if you are looking for a spot to vacation in Northern Michigan. We had 11 adults, and had more than enough room for everyone. The pictures don't really do the house justice, it is way bigger than it looks online. Everything about the home was great, and I will be booking it again next time we are looking for a vacation home in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mathew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot for a week long trip with family
House was great and clean. Plenty of space for two families. The game room came in handy on the rainy days. The outside areas needed attention (grill, yard, fire pit). That was the only downside. Walking distance into Bellaire, and short drives to many MI destinations. Would definitely book for large group again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome ski/snowboard trip
We had a group of 10 stay at this rental and we all had an awesome time! We all stayed entertained in the basement playing pool and Foosball and of course, playing euchre. The rental is very spacious and open which was nice for our group. It only took about 13 minutes to get to Schuss Mountian which was why we came. I reached out to Mike a few times and he responded quickly everytime. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Paige E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and great location
A lovely home that can accommodate a large group. Walking distance to downtown. Lots to do on the property! My only complaints is that trash from, I'm assuming the prior guests, was left in the garage which had a strong odor that went into the house whenever the garage door was opened. Also, the refrigerator was not keeping any items cold, causing us to throw away a lot of food.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Gary B.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
1970’s quad level in Bellaire
House had adequate room for 8 adults. Kitchen was well stocked with dishes and utensils. Exterior and yard is in need of general maintenance. Interior needs some updating other than paint. For a home listed as room for 17, only two showers is inadequate. Property manager is extremely poor. Upon arrival, I phoned the contact person provided with a question about the entry code and my voice message was never replied to.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome!
Great place for our family from the 6 year old to the 72 year old. Enough room for everyone to rest comfortably and we all had an amazing time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf trip
Overall was a great place to stay. Fit all of us with comfort. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Had a group of 8-10 guys for a bachelor party. We spent most of our days out on the water. However, this house was more than enough space for all of us. Plenty of places to sleep, great kitchen, nice deck. Only a 10 min walk to downtown Bellaire. Perfect location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Family vac
We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Everything was clean and the property made for an awesome weekend with friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ann S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fall friends get away
The house is a little dated but very clean, larger than expected, lots of amenities, and great location. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rich G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome weekend and great location!
We had a decent size group and were able to easily walk to downtown (breweries etc) and the pontoon rental location was less than a block away. Very close to some great golf courses as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

suzie t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
Lots of room for a large family, there are over 50 steps to get to the water and fire pit in case you have elders with you. Nice to have Kayaks and life jackets. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kala E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for a family getaway
This location was wonderful. Beautiful property, great communication with manager. The home was clean and well stocked . We have a large family and sometimes have difficulty finding a space that will accommodate us, this was perfect. We will definitely visit again .
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeannine Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Summer Fun with family
Very comfortable rental home. Main level when you walk in contains kitchen, dining room, and living room with a walkout to the upper deck. Walk up 6 or 7 steps to main bedroom with king bed and private full bath. Across the hall is bedroom with 2 Queen beds and across the hall from that bedroom is another full bath. From main level, walk down 8-10 steps to 3 bedrooms and 1/2 bath. One bedroom has Queen bed with twin bunk beds. Next bedroom has 4 twin beds (two bunk beds) and leads to third bedroom with Queen lower bunk and twin upper bunk. All bedrooms have their own air conditioning control which makes a summer stay very comfortable. Plus there are ceiling fans everywhere. Note: 3rd bedroom on lower level with Queen/twin bunk does not have its own AC but we had a fan to help cool that bedroom with help from the AC in the double bunk bed room. Another walk down 6-8 steps brings you to the Game room with pool table and foosball tables. Laundry room is also on this lower level. Access to lower deck and stairway down to the river (37 steps - we counted). Lots of kayaks available for paddling along the river. Head north and you’ll see the dam and won’t be able to go further but head south and that will take you to Lake Bellaire (about 1 mile) - easier paddle down to Lake Bellaire than coming back. We were a family of 10 and were very comfortable. My parents are in their 70s so the low toilets and few stairs were a little difficult for them. This house could use a third full bath - especially since it sleeps up to 17. We highly recommend this property. The town of Bellaire is very nice. Both Short’s Brewing and Toonies (Wed night rib special) are very good. I also recommend picking up some steaks and/or fish to grill out from Bellaire Smokehouse. Or pick up some smoked fish. Another recommendation is to head North on 88 to Kings Orchard and fill up on sweet cherries. Keep going north on 88 to 31 North and stop at Eastport Market for their fried chicken - yum! If you want to find fossilized coral - head to Rex Beach on Lake Michigan. Cleaning crew was very helpful as well. Thank you, Tonya.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Celebration
We had 14 family members staying on the property to celebrate our parents anniversary, birthdays & father's day. There was plenty of room for everyone and many gathering spaces. We were comfortable. Extra pillows and bedding were available in the linen closets. There are many stairs in the house and down to the river. The deck railing and stairs need some attention to keep it safe.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Blerta G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun with friends
Stayed with a group of 13 friends and had a blast. The check-in process was easy, home was comfy and communication was great! Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022