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BESIDE QUIET WATERS on beautiful Lake Bellaire

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Terrace/patio
Interior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Lake Bellaire
    1 min walk
  • Sarducci's Creekside
    21 min drive
  • Downtown Hall Street Transfer Station
    59 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    63 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

BESIDE QUIET WATERS on beautiful Lake Bellaire

Northern Michigan lakeside vacations don't get any better than this! BESIDE QUIET WATERS offers 200 feet of lakefront on beautiful Lake Bellaire, part of the Lower Chain of Lakes in Antrim County Northern Michigan. Lake Bellaire is part of 60 miles of navigable waterway (including Torch Lake). Lake Bellaire is great for swimming, fishing, boating, tubing and more.

This fine home has a huge outdoor, lakeside deck for relaxing family fun. There is also a firepit for evening S'mores and fireside memories. Your family gathering place is the great room inside this home featuring a stone hearth fireplace and a two-story vaulted ceiling with 20-foot windows that overlook Lake Bellaire. This home offers 6 comfortable bedrooms, which includes a separate summertime only apartment, and 3 1/2 baths. This home will accommodate larger families. It sleeps up to 14 people. The rec room in the home has a temperature-controlled lap pool and a ping pong table for more family fun. The self-contained summer apartment (over the garage) offers two sleeping areas, a full bath and kitchen area. This home sits on the southern end of Lake Bellaire adjacent to a nature preserve and offers plenty of privacy at the end of a quiet lane.

There is a 100-foot dock that you can tie your boat to. Bring your boat or rent one at a local marina and enjoy all that the Lower Chain of Lakes has to offer. The Lower Chain of Lakes consists of Lake Bellaire, Grass River, Clam Lake, Clam River, Torch Lake, Torch River, Lake Skegemog, and Elk Lake providing 61 miles of waterways to enjoy. The lower chain of lakes are boat accessible from your BESIDE QUIET WATERS lake house rental.

Additional Amenities include: a 65” TV (for streaming channels only), high speed internet, landline phone, heat and AC, TWO refrigerators in the main house to fill with your food and drinks. The kitchen is equipped with dinnerware, drinkware, and flatware for up to 14 people. Linens and towels are provided in the home for your use during your stay. There is a washer and dryer in the home. This home has mini split air conditioners in each bedroom and living area so guests can control their comfort.
The only thing this home is missing is you, and the only thing this property overlooks is Lake Bellaire!

If you would like to take some time to explore the area, Alden, Bellaire and Elk Rapids offer unique shops and great dining options. There are fruit orchards for picking a variety of fruits in season, a cutting flower garden located in Alden, and multiple world class golf courses in Bellaire and the surrounding areas. If you enjoy wines, the area has an abundance of wineries and tasting rooms to visit. The closest winery, Torch Lake Cellars, is just a couple of miles from your door. If wine is not your first choice, the area also has many craft breweries including award-winning Short's Brewery in both Bellaire and Elk Rapids. Mammoth Distillery is also located in Bellaire. Want to venture out a little further? Check out the Sleeping Bear Dunes in Empire or head north to Mackinaw City. There, you can cross the bridge and explore some of the upper peninsula or take a ferry over to Mackinac Island and enjoy the peaceful island where no cars are allowed. Rent a bike, or take a horse-drawn carriage around the 8-mile perimeter of the island, while enjoying beautiful lake vistas. Fort Mackinac on Mackinac Island is rich in Michigan history. Empire and Mackinaw City are just over an hour's drive in different directions. Whatever your pleasure, this home is a great place to stay and be able to enjoy all that northern Michigan has to offer.

Weekly rentals Saturday to Saturday during June, July and August. Shorter 3-day rentals may be available during May, September and October. Just ask!
We require the primary contracted renter to be at least 25 years old.
NO SMOKING & NO PETS
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Bellaire. You'll find features like a spa tub. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Steps from Lake Bellaire and a 3-minute drive from Clam Lake
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Paradise Properties USA

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • Internet access

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Ping pong table
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near coin laundry

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Lake Bellaire Private Setting Sleeps 12
Lake Bellaire - Private Setting Sleeps 12 Bellaire
Lake Bellaire - Private Setting Sleeps 12 Private vacation home
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BESIDE QUIET WATERS on beautiful Lake Bellaire Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jeff Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sparrows Nest 2024
We had a large family vacation and Sparrows Nest held us all comfortably! We found it very clean and well appointed. The location is beautiful and area super fun. The swim spa was a hit with the kids though a bit more connection to the lake - beach area and/or kayak/paddle board/canoe - would make the stay even better. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
Positives- great location, spacious, lots of nature, great deck, waterfront, comfortable beds. Negatives- indoor hot tub very loud when trying to sleep, not easy to dock a boat, not great for swimming very weedy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family fun vacation
Would love to plan another trip there....time went to fast...it was amazing..everyone had a great time..thanks again for having us..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Decked out
My family of 5, my sister and niece and a couple of boyfriends rounded out our group of 9. We had a wonderful time. The deck was great. We enjoyed the view and the location at the end of the lake. Great space for lawn games. Cool fire pit. Air conditioning units in bedrooms were awesome. We had one minor issue and it was resolved promptly. We were able to secure our jet skis on the dock. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark v.

Liked: Cleanliness
Sparrows nest stay
The property was beautiful... just as advertised. The checkin checkout process was archaic.. and a waste of time. Is it too much to ask that the check in and check out process be managed by electronic keys/locks?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious
Plenty of room to play volleyball, Bocce ball, Frisbee, hang hammocks and slack lines. The only improvement would be a beach…hint, hint. Love Lake Bellaire.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious!
Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Decatur

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Lake house!
We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for two or more families. Very quiet and private. Lake is beautiful with lots of wildlife nearby to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very spacious- inside and out.
Everything needed and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Time
Our family had a great time. We enjoyed exploring the chain of lakes. The house was nice, there are some great sunsets from the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachael P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house for families!
We just loved it! We came here with my daughter husband and my parents to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Secluded. Clean. Spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A., Milford, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and house
We had a great time staying at Sparrows Nest. Beautiful location and really pretty private for it being lakefront. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Property was everything advertised and more, just wish the fishing had been a bit better.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
What you look for in a vacation home
My family was super pleased with the property and had a great time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joan E.

Beautiful Location
The property was absolutely gorgeous!!! The house was ok but it did fulfill our needs. It was very hot, so the house was very warm even with the air conditioner on. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Beautiful location and very clean!
Our family had a reunion and we went to Lake Bellaire, the lake where several of us spent the summers growing up. Sparrow’s Nest was a wonderful house on beautiful private grounds. We would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B., Madison, WI

Great place for outdoor living!
We stayed at this property for a week with several families and had a great time. Plenty of beds for all of us and a separate apartment over the garage for one of our older couples who liked to be able to go bed a little early. Well stocked kitchen - with small appliances and plenty of kitchen tools. The two refrigerators were really helpful to cut down on the need to go to the grocery store more than once. The real highlight was an amazing multi-level deck with lots of comfortable chairs, perfect for morning coffee and watching sunsets. Beds were very comfortable and while the main living area is not large, it is well laid out with plenty of seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marian R.

Perfect House
The house was perfect for the 10 of us. Granddaughters stayed in the apartment and really liked having their " own" place. Really liked the 2. Refrigerators. Could have used a listing of the TV stations. Only criticism were the fact that several beds did not have top sheets on the them. Think we used every aspect of the place...loved the large deck....think the edge of the steps should be painted yellow as they blend with all the wood and I almost missteped and came close to falling. Hopefully the house was left in a clean condition. Housekeeping was still there when we arrived so we had to wait almost an hour to get in. Would recommend the house highly! MJB
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

The home and surrounding property is very clean and well maintained.
The home and surrounding property is very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018