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Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 20302 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • 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.

Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings

Relax and enjoy over 3,000 square feet of living space plus almost 1,000 sq. ft. of deck, with dramatic views of the surrounding countryside. It's as close to a mountain view as you can get in Michigan! This home is secluded (almost 1/2 mile off the road) but only 2 miles from downtown Bellaire. It's mere minutes from Short's Brewery, Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire Lake and Torch Lake.

The large, open great room is perfect for family gatherings. A second kitchen, living room and dining room downstairs, plus a den off the main living area provide lots of space for privacy, even for multiple families. You'll love the open, airy feel and rustic decor throughout. Lots of knotty pine and hardwood floors.

The expansive deck with several tables and chairs provides plenty of room for outdoor entertaining. A large, stainless steel propane grill is available for grilling.

Enjoy the beauty of the night sky while you gather around the fire pit for conversation and S'mores! We provide the firewood, roasting sticks, and several camp chairs, you bring the food and laughter. And speaking of laughter, you can be as loud as you want, since there are no neighbors to disturb.

Glacial Hills trails are literally right out the back door; no commute required to experience this fabulous trail system.

**IMPORTANT** For winter rental, 4WD or AWD vehicles are REQUIRED to access the house! The driveway is no joke! It's long and steep, but there's a parking area about halfway in where you can park two-wheel-drive vehicles if some of your group aren't cool enough to have SUVs, haha.

We have two other houses that share our 45 acres at "Glacier Hills." If you have a really large group, you may want to consider those additional spaces. The "Guest House" sleeps 5 and can be seen at https://www.vrbo.com/927123 and "The Cottage" sleeps 12, and can be seen at https://www.vrbo.com/2018818

Property manager

Bob Felton

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage
  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Ice maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking inside the house.

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 3250 sq ft (302 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please, no pets on the furniture.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
Note from host: Extra fee required for events over 20 people.
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Large Family Home Perfect Entertaining/gathering House Bellaire
Large Family Home Perfect Entertaining/gathering House
Large Family Home Perfect Entertaining/gathering Bellaire
Large Family Home Perfect Entertaining/gathering
Large Family Home, Perfect for Entertaining/gathering Bellaire
Large Family Home, Perfect for Entertaining/gathering Bellaire
Large Family Home Perfect for Entertaining/gathering

About the neighborhood

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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Short's Brewing Company - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead - 14 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 15 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Schuss Mountain - 21 min drive - 18.1 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Short's Brewing Company and within 6 mi (10 km) of Torch Lake and Lake Bellaire. Intermediate Lake and The Chief Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Large family home, perfect for extended family gatherings Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 155 out of 156 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 156 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 156 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 156 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Something for Everyone!
Great place for an extended family trip! Ages 70-3 were on the trip with us and all had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty W., Indianapolis

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another great stay!!!
Another amazing trip. We love staying in this house as they have all the comforts of home! The location of this house makes it easily accessible to several different ski resorts!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family gathering
Excellent property. We have stayed at this location several times & it has always been perfect! Multiple generations staying together while visiting other relatives in the area. We love being able to prepare meals here for all of us to enjoy. We plan on staying here again.
Stayed 11 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
House is tucked away in the woods, very private. The house accommodates a large group that was exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski at Schuss Getaway
Property was amazing. Great communication and response. Would recommend for large groups!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bellaire
Beautiful location and wonderfully supplied home. Wonderful owners who are quick to respond and offer help. Our family enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house & wonderful location
Really enjoyed the property with all the amenities. Great for family & friends getting together. All that spent time with us commented how great the views are as well as all the things provided. Thanks again to Bob & Amy for a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 23 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended Friends & Family Get Together
Great property. Plenty of room for all that were able to make the trip. Perfect location to get everybody together. Really enjoyed our stay & will look to book this location again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beyond expectations.
Large living area. Loved all the amenities. Well stocked. Beautiful views and good location. Second time coming to this property and looking forward to a third time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alec T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Weekend
This place was great for a large group to stay. Very well stocked house with everything you could need. Large area by the fire pit for lawn games as well as plenty of outdoor seating on the deck. The pictures of this posting don’t do it justice, but the view was great. The garage had some fun games which was a nice plus when it was raining. I would definitely come back to this place again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe W., Evart Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome rental
Everything was better than the listing indicated the host provided many many wonderful amenities for this rental, everything about is top of the line!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family reunion
We were having a family reunion. This house accommodated us wonderfully. They were stocked with everything you could possibly need in regards to toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, laundry products. We had ample towels, etc… We enjoyed the pool table, basket ball game and foosball in the garage. Ample seating and parking, They provided pack n plays and high chairs. Beautiful views. Responsive owners. We would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf Trip
Excellent as always.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marissa L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing view !
We really enjoyed all experience, this place has everything to have a great time. My husband and his friend enjoyed the cycling trail of Glacial Park that is just behind of the house.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael R., WOODSTOCK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great base camp for our adventures!
Our family enjoyed this vacation property - it had plenty of space so everyone could have their own bit of solitude when needed. there were plenty of items in all the cupboards and closets to satisfy our needs and the location was central to activities like hiking biking, going to the beach, even going to Mackinaw Island. and the town of Bellaire had great restaurants when we didn’t want to cook!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Todd G., Macomb Township, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EAGLES NEST
Just a wonderful piece of property and a great house for my group. Everyone had a great time and the dwelling has perfect setting. Love watching the sunrise and set. The owner of the house works with his guest to make sure their stay in enjoyable.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Barbara B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
This house had it all! Enough bathrooms, dining table large enough for our whole group, and space enough for alone time. The kitchen was so well stocked, there was nothing we needed or could have thought of wanting. The view was spectacular. The property was dog friendly, not just that we could bring them, but there was space for them to play.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shelly M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Winter Get Away
This place was everything we were looking for in a place for our entire family to stay and hang together. This home had everything we needed and more to prepare meals, sleep and play. We all enjoyed a wonderful weekend gathering inside the home and the ski hill was near enough for many to enjoy time at Schuss Mountain. The space was nice that everyone had room to do their own thing or cones together as a family. Love this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extended family vacation
We had a wonderful time! The house was exactly what we needed. The host was very accommodating and even came to the house within 5 minutes of the propane tank dying on the grill with a new one so we could finish grilling our dinner! Would definitely be back. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a big group.
Great place for a big group. We were looking for a place the whole family could meet and stay at for a week in the summer. It was perfect! Lots of places to sleep and enough bathrooms no one had to wait. There are two gathering areas so people are free to do what they like. Close to so many things to do and see. My favorite part was that the Glacial Hills Trail was accessible from behind the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great for large ski group
We have an annual ski trip at Shanty Creek every winter for about 20 friends. This house has been awesome to accommodate us for the last two years. It’s close to downtown and about 15 min from the ski hill. Management has always been easy to get in touch with for requests and questions. We highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Above & Beyond Expectation
We shared this property with 3 other couples for a boating vacation. Our home away from home was located close to several lakes we wanted to cruise and enjoy, as well as being part of a cute small community. Couldn't have been happier with our choice.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house with a gorgeous view
AWESOME!! Absolutely gorgeous house with a spectacular view!!! So many amenities-there was nothing we needed. Bob made us feel like we were family. We had fires every night, made s’mores and watched the moon rise. Many activities nearby-boating, hiking, wine tours, shopping, golfing. Perfect for large families. Fantastic trip!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski Trip
This house has everything that you need and very close to the ski hills. We had 20 people and it didn’t feel like it because the house is so spacious. Robert is wonderful and responds very timely to anything that you need. I would come back here every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation with Extended Family
After staying here every year for the past several years, we continue to very pleased and impressed with 'The Lodge.' The location is perfect. It allows us to host meals for all of us staying here plus relatives who live in the area. Everything is very well maintained. The owners continue to update and improve the property. The kitchen is very well equipment. Another in our party says "Excellent accommodations, all the necessities and then some. Clean and great for hosting large family gatherings."
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023