
Hidden Gem | Near Ski & Golf
Find your Hidden Gem in Bellaire! Tucked among the trees just off M-88 and close to Shanty Creek, this private retreat sleeps 10 -12 with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and additional lower-level bunk sleeping and pull out sleeper. Enjoy bright, open living spaces, cozy fireplaces, a full kitchen, and a large deck with dining and a grill. A separate lower-level TV lounge makes it easy to spread out after skiing, golfing, or exploring. Winter guests: 4-wheel drive is strongly recommended for the hilly, plowed driveway.
About the Home
A day on the slopes. A round with friends. Dinner together and an evening with nowhere else to be. Hidden Gem gives you space to enjoy it all. Surrounded by trees in a private setting just off M-88 in Bellaire, this spacious home is a welcoming base for ski weekends, golf trips, family vacations, and relaxing getaways with friends. ROOM TO GATHER The main gathering spaces feel bright and inviting, with vaulted ceilings, large windows, and wooded views. Settle into the comfortable living area, enjoy the cozy fireplaces, or gather around the dining table for a shared meal and conversation. A FULL KITCHEN FOR YOUR STAY The well-equipped kitchen includes a refrigerator, range and oven, microwave, dishwasher, and cooking essentials. From breakfast before your tee time to dinner after a day outdoors, you’ll have room to prepare meals and enjoy time together. A SECOND SPACE TO UNWIND The lower level offers an additional hangout area with a large-screen TV, comfortable seating, games, and full bunk sleeping. Put on a movie, enjoy a little friendly competition, or give part of the group a place to relax while others visit upstairs. BEDROOMS & SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS • The Lakes — Primary bedroom with a king bed and lake-themed bedding. • The Slopes — Queen bedroom with ski-inspired décor and coordinating bedding. • The Greens — Golf-themed bedroom with a twin-over-full bunk bed and an in-room putting green. •Lower-Level Bunk & Lounge Area — Two twin-over-full bunk beds (four mattresses total), a queen sleeper sofa, and two air mattresses available for your use. Comfortable seating and a large-screen TV make this a great spot for movie nights and relaxing together. The lower-level sleeping area shares an open space with the TV lounge and is not a separate enclosed bedroom. Although the home offers several sleeping options, the maximum overnight occupancy is 10-12 guests. DECK TIME Step outside onto the large deck, where trees surround your outdoor gathering space. Enjoy morning coffee, fire up the grill, and share a meal at the outdoor table during the warmer months. A HOME BASE FOR EVERY SEASON Spend winter days skiing at nearby Shanty Creek, plan a golf getaway when the courses open, or come for Northern Michigan’s summer adventures and fall colors. Whatever brings you to Bellaire, Hidden Gem gives your group a private place to come back together.
Good to know
WINTER DRIVEWAY ACCESS The driveway includes a hill and is plowed during winter. Four-wheel drive is strongly recommended, as plowing does not eliminate slippery conditions caused by snow and ice. MULTILEVEL LAYOUT The home has several levels, and guests should be comfortable using stairs. LOWER-LEVEL SLEEPING The additional bunk sleeping is located in the shared lower-level TV and hangout area, rather than a separate enclosed bedroom. OCCUPANCY The maximum overnight occupancy is 10 guests.
The Neighborhood
Hidden Gem offers a private, wooded setting just off M-88 in Bellaire, close to Shanty Creek. It’s a convenient base for guests coming to ski, golf, explore the area, or spend time together in Northern Michigan. Enjoy a day out, then return to the trees, a comfortable gathering space, and the slower pace of your own retreat. This home is located 1.1 miles to a public boat launch called Fishermans Paradise on Lake Bellaire. YOUR HOME BASE FOR NORTHERN MICHIGAN DAY TRIPS Hidden Gem’s central Bellaire location makes it easy to mix relaxing days at the house with adventures around Northern Michigan. Stay close for skiing and golf at Shanty Creek, explore downtown Bellaire, or head out toward Torch Lake, Traverse City, Charlevoix, and Petoskey for a day of sightseeing, shopping, and dining. With convenient access to M-88, you can explore a different direction each day, then return to your private wooded retreat for dinner and a relaxing evening together.
Guest Access
Guests have private use of the home’s living areas, three bedrooms, lower-level bunk and TV lounge, kitchen, and deck. Please note that the home has multiple levels, with stairs between living and sleeping areas.
What this place offers
Booking and price
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- the host's own site (bellairepm.guestybookings.com). CielStay links you there and charges no fee.
- Nightly rate
- Close to the typical rate for the 54 homes we list in Bellaire
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