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3rd Night Free Oct 31-April 1: Clam Lake Cottage w/Torch Lake Access

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Beach
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
  • Kitchen
    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.

3rd Night Free Oct 31-April 1: Clam Lake Cottage w/Torch Lake Access

We are currently offering one free night during your next booking of 2 nights or more from October 31st, 2023 until March 29th, 2024, excluding dates that include federal holidays. Book any two nights, 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.

The cottage is on Clam Lake, between Torch Lake and Lake Bellaire on the Elk River Chain of Lakes, with quick and easy access by boat or by land to Torch Lake and the rest of the Chain of Lakes. Dockside bar and restaurant and the adjacent public beach on Torch Lake are a ten minute walk or boat ride from the cottage, and Torch Lake sandbar is also a short boat ride away. The golf courses and ski slopes at Shanty Creek and Schuss Mountain, and also the restaurants and shops of Bellaire and Alden are all within 15 minutes’ drive. Day trips to all of the beautiful northern Michigan towns are all around you, including Traverse City (30 miles), Charlevoix (30 miles), Petoskey (45 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes (55 miles) and more.

The long slender shape of Clam Lake, with its calm and warmer water, is ideal for boating and water sports. Bring your boat or rent one from one of four rental locations on Clam Lake and tie up to our permanent dock. The public boat ramp on Clam Lake is five minutes (1.5 miles) away. Enjoy fun and safe swimming and fishing right off the dock, which is situated at the start of the Clam River no-wake zone. Grass River is less than ten minutes by boat for superb fishing, and nature lovers will really enjoy the walking trails of the Grass River Natural Area, accessible by boat or car. An ideal half-day for a paddler is launching from Bellaire and paddling 8.5 miles down Intermediate River, across Lake Bellaire, through Grass River, and across Clam Lake back to the cottage. Or continue on the last half mile to Torch Lake and Dockside bar and restaurant for drinks and a great meal. The small public beach adjacent to Dockside is a great place to pull your kayak or canoe out if you continue past the cottage. Mountain biking, hiking, running, cross-country skiing, and sledding are 15 minutes away at Glacial Hills, or explore northern Michigan wine tasting - Torch Lake Cellars winery is 5 minutes from the cottage.

One of the best parts of the cottage is the deck above the boat house over-looking Clam Lake. The deck is perfect for outdoor meals, watching the boats, kayaks, and swans float by, and taking in sunsets over the marina and Clam River bridge. The cottage has a large living room and kitchen and two full bathrooms to accommodate groups. It sleeps 8 comfortably with 2 queen beds, 1 full bed, and 3 twins. The main bedroom has 1 queen bed, sleeping 2. The second bedroom that faces the lake has 1 queen bed, 1 full bed, and 2 twin loft beds, sleeping 5 or 6. There is also a bed with a twin mattress in the living room for additional sleeping. If the size of your group is slightly larger than 8, please contact us to discuss options. The large living room is ideal for entertaining and family gatherings around the fireplace. With cathedral ceilings, a 65” wifi-enabled HDTV to watch your favorite sports and movies, and plenty of comfortable seating on two couches, two arm chairs, and several director’s chairs that can be moved around as needed, your family and friends will have plenty of space to enjoy a memorable and relaxing vacation. We gave the living room and second bedroom fresh paint and updated the furniture in the living room and second bedroom to give the cottage a fresh new look. The garage and driveway can hold up to 4 vehicles or 3 vehicles plus your boat trailer.

Outdoor (ONLY) Security: There are 2 outdoor ONLY security cameras. Front exterior of the home. Back exterior of the home.

We have worked hard to create a home that is welcoming and comfortable for our guests, and we hope you’ll love the memories you make staying at the Cottage on Clam Lake as much as we do.

Property manager

Dave and Natalie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 30

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: Strict no-pet policy due to severe family allergy

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Property is also known as

3rd Night Free Clam Lake Cottage W/torch Lake Access
3rd Night Free: Clam Lake Cottage w/Torch Lake Access Bellaire

About the area

Map
Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Clam Lake - 1 min walk
  • Clam River - 7 min walk
  • Torch Lake - 8 min walk
  • Lake Bellaire - 9 min drive
  • Torch Lake Park - 12 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬27 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3rd Night Free Oct 31-April 1: Clam Lake Cottage w/Torch Lake Access pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3rd Night Free Oct 31-April 1: Clam Lake Cottage w/Torch Lake Access?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3rd Night Free Oct 31-April 1: Clam Lake Cottage w/Torch Lake Access?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3rd Night Free Oct 31-April 1: Clam Lake Cottage w/Torch Lake Access located?

This family-friendly Bellaire holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Clam Lake and Torch Lake. Clam River is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) away.

3rd Night Free Oct 31-April 1: Clam Lake Cottage w/Torch Lake Access Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 110 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 110 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joe M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay!
The home was perfect for five adults! Plenty of kitchen and great room space. Loved the full bathroom in the garage too. The view inside of the house was great with the large windows. Loved the outdoor seating, firepit, paddleboard, and kayak! I don't want to rave too much or this lovely home may not be available for us next year :)
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Could not have asked for a better 3 day stay. Spacious home, very clean with no detail missed. Beds were comfy. Lake is just steps away. Very quiet lake with a float up reaturamt just minites away. We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski Weekend
We were happy with the attention to detail that the host had at this property. It seems they had something available for everyone of all ages. We visited for a ski weekend and would love to return during summer months to take advantage of the lake life. The host was very responsive to any questions and accommodating to our group.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip 2023
Beautiful home. We had a great time. Only problem we wished there were more than one towel per person. We had to do laundry everyday because we needed towels for showers.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellen C., Hot Springs Village, Arkansas

Liked: Cleanliness
Clam Lake heaven
Just spent a week at a comfortable cottage on Clam Lake near Alden, Michigan. The deck, alone, overlooking the water, was enough to bring us back again, but the entire experience was exceptional. The cottage was clean and well equipped. The location was perfect, close to some of our favorite places, the Dockside on Torch Lake and the restaurants in Bellaire. We enjoyed every moment of our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Property
Great property and view. Owners were very responsive and welcoming. Everything was as described and would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liza V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Heaven!
Such a great little cottage! Perfect location with dock for boat. Kayaks/SUP included as well. On Clam, close to Torch, just the best! Beds were comfortable and the home was clean. Definitely booking again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
The house was just as described in the listing and was a great location that was not too busy, but close enough to a lot of thing to do. Definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friends weekend
Great place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Respite
Comfortable, clean and lovely lake view…
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wendy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
We loved our stay and looking forward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patty M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
House was exactly as advertised. Everything was clean and the location was amazing. We enjoyed fishing from the dock caught a couple nice size small mouth bass. And to end the night my husband caught himself a nice size northern pike. Loved being so close to Torch Lake. We rented a jet ski from dockside amazing people as well. We just loved the calm relaxing lake view of Clam Lake. Sitting outside on the deck watching the boats and the sunset. This was by far the most relaxing vacation ever. Hope to be back next year. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and serene getaway
We had such an amazing time staying on clam lake with our two toddlers. Everything exceeded our expectations, from the wonderful property to a pontoon outing on Torch Lake. Absolutely will return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Retreat!
Three nights was simply not enough! The cottage was amazing. Cute and cozy! Private dock was great. LOCATION was perfect…super easy access to Torch Lake, but the calm waters of Clam Lake was ideal. It was also warmer at the house and on Clam Lake. Temps seemed to drop about 5-10 degrees when we went out on the big lake. The bunk room with the loft beds was a huge hit for our little girl and our niece! The views of the lake from the home were picture perfect and the deck on top of the boat house was a great spot for coffee with the sunrise and watching sunsets. We got to meet the owners of the properties on both sides during our visit. Such friendly/helpful neighbors. Heidi even helped us repair something on our boat motor so we wouldn’t miss out on the full lake experience! Natalie was always super responsive! And we loved the “artwork” that all the previous guests have done on the walls in the garage with sidewalk chalk. So fun and creative! We will definitely be saving this property on our list for return visits!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Gertrude

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bryan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a beautiful, well appointed property. Great sunset views. I would rent it again exclamation.
My father lives on clam lake, and I had to come visit due to a health crisis. I wanted a place that I could entertain him, friends and family while I was in town. We cooked, played cards, had miraculous Michigan weather! This gave my father the opportunity to get out of the house and have fun with his sons. Thank you I would recommend this property to my friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
The house was perfect for our family of 5. The location was ideal for us: We stayed here to ski at nearby Schuss Mtn/Shanty Creek. We also went to the water park at Boyne (40 min drive). And of course we love going to Short’s whenever we are in this area. The house itself was just as pictured in the VRBO listing. Plenty of room for our family to hang out, and many nice touches throughout the home. I would think that it would also be a great spot for summer vacations, since it is right on what looks like a nice lake and very close to Torch Lake as well. They host was excellent with communication. I had a few quick questions, and the responses came very quickly. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for a getaway!
Lovely home in a great location for an up north getaway! The property owners were responsive and very nice. Would certainly stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Justin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice home, liked the location, and very reasonable rates!
We really enjoyed our stay at the clam lake cottage, it was a nice location and was a very reasonable price. Would recommend to anyone
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joyce W., Holland, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Lovely Stay
We experienced lovely weather for November in Michigan. The cottage is located on a quiet inland lake and has a wonderful view. We relaxed and enjoyed watching the swans and ducks swim by each day. Nicely located for exploring the other nearby lakes and northern Michigan towns as well. Our host Natalie was great to communicate with making sure our questions were answered.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S., Parma, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall colors
great location to enjoy the fall colors!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay ... great location ... property owners very responsive.
Property was a great location, private and quite calming.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Allen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent lake home
Very nice home on beautiful lake. Second time renting this home and enjoyed every thing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Great clean house off of torch lake
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022