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Riverfront in Downtown Bellaire - Year Round Fun! Boat/Golf/Bike/Ski/Fish/Hike

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6167 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Short's Brewing Company
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About the area

Bellaire

With a stay at this vacation home, you'll be centrally located in Bellaire, within a 10-minute drive of Torch Lake and Short's Brewing Company. .This vacation home is 24.8 mi (39.9 km) from Lake Michigan and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Lake Bellaire.
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What's nearby

  • Short's Brewing Company - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Torch Lake - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Clam Lake - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 42 min drive - 49.8 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Dockside - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Riverfront in Downtown Bellaire - Year Round Fun! Boat/Golf/Bike/Ski/Fish/Hike

Website: bellairetara.com
River side hilltop home located in Downtown Bellaire, with decks, a dock for your boat, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards! The Tara is one of the few homes on "The Terrace", the hillside neighborhood in the heart of Bellaire Michigan, overlooking the Intermediate River and with boating access to the Southern Chain of Lakes, including, Torch Lake.

Built in 1887, this historic home is blessed with access to the entire chain of lakes, including beautiful Lake Bellaire, Clam Lake, Torch Lake with its famous "Sand Bar", Lake Skegemog's renowned bass fishing, The Grass River Nature Reserve and more! The Tara is conveniently located, and perfectly situated, for you to enjoy everything the Chain of Lakes has to offer.

Come relax at The Tara to get away and unwind. You are only a few blocks from downtown but will feel like you're miles away from everything. Watch the deer walk past your window and down to the river in the early evening. Catch a glimpse of otters playing by the river. You will also likely see one of the nesting Bald Eagles soaring high overhead on a pretty sunny day!

You're just steps away from memory making family adventures. Walk down to your private river front area on the Intermediate River where you can dock your own boat, or use one of the kayaks or paddle board to explore the waterways. There are miles and miles of gorgeous waterways to explore.

Mountain biking your thing? From your door you can bike to Glacier Hills for hours of trail riding. Golf? Try the Legend at Shanty Creek one of many fantastic course just minutes away in all directions. Do you enjoy fishing? The area has an abundance of trout streams with great fishing. In fact, you can drop your fishing line in the river right at the dock enjoying the sounds of nature while you test your luck.

After all that adventuring you may want to vist famous Shorts Brewery for one of their handcrafted beers, custom sandwiches or specialty pizzas.

This charming three bedroom one bath home is walking distance to all the attractions of a bustling resort town with a quaint small town vibe. Golf/Hiking/Mountain Biking/Fishing/Restaurants/Shopping all just minutes away.


WHAT TO DO??

NEARBY SKI AREAS: Shanty Creek Resort (3.3 miles), Cedar River Ski Area (6.8 miles), Schuss Ski Area (7.2 miles), Boyne Mountain Resort (27.5 miles)

THINGS TO DO: Torch Lake (~1 hour boat ride from the home), Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub (0.4 miles), Downtown Bellaire (0.6 miles), Lake Bellaire - boating, marinas, swimming, fishing, public beach (2.8 miles), Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead - hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing (2.9 miles), Torch Lake Cellars (4.0 miles), Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark (27.5 miles), Traverse City (36.8 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (64.1 miles)

HIT THE LINKS: The Chief Golf Course (3.0 miles), Shanty Creek - The Legend (3.1 miles), Shanty Creek - Summit (3.3 miles), Hawk's Eye Golf Course (4.6 miles), Shanty Creek - Cedar River (6.8 miles), Shanty Creek Resort - Schuss Mountain Golf Course (7.2 miles)

LAKE BELLAIRE (2.8 miles): Summit Village Association Beach Club, boating, boat ramps/marinas, swimming, fishing, public beach access

AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (35.1 miles)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,800 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

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 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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Riverfront in Downtown Bellaire - Year Round Fun! Boat/Golf/Bike/Ski/Fish/Hike Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay, the house was just as advertised if not better! Comfortable, spacious common areas, comfortable beds and most important, very clean! Location was awesome, right near downtown and very close to Schuss! We were also able to bring our 2 dogs which is important to us! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely happy with our stay, the house was clean, kitchen was spacious and well appointed, the owners attentive and responsive. The location was fantastic as we enjoyed downtown Bellaire often, and the proximity to Torch Lake was a huge plus. We brought our boat with us, was awesome to be able to drop it in the water across the street and keep it moored at the property’s riverside landing. We saw plenty of deer roaming the neighborhood nightly, very cool experience. It’s a historic home that’s been tastefully updated, lots of character and charm, which I appreciate. I, as well as my guests, didn’t mind it at all, again, it’s a historic home built during a different era, but for older guests or those with mobility issues, the stairs to the second floor are a little tight and could be tricky. Also keep it mind, there’s only one bathroom, which can get interesting with larger groups, but our group of 2 adults and 6 teens made it work just fine. In sum, it’s a great property with tons of positives, owners are accessible and responsive, and I would 100% stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucretia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful place to stay! Exactly as described. Easy walking distance to town. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reina K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything was as advertised. very nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
We only stayed for once night but enjoyed our time at the house. It is very clean and well appointed and comfortable. It was too hot outside so we enjoyed hanging out indoors. We walked to Bellaire, which was close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

Liked: Cleanliness

AMAZING

The property was amazing, the house was elegant, very clean, and the location was perfect and close to town. We felt very welcomed into the home, and it was very personable. All the amenities were so fun, we all enjoyed the corn hole and other games that were provided. We also loved watching the great streaming options on TV. The beds and couches were very comfortable to sit and sleep on.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our family had a wonderful time! Beautiful home conveniently located in walking distance of Bellaire. Definitely recommend renting the boat to enjoy all the lakes! Thanks Ann and Dave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashlei W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best stay!

We had the absolute most delightful time at the cottage! Ann and Dave were super responsive to any inquiries we had and had fantastic recommendations on what to do in the area.The cottage was quaint, clean, and so charming. Its so hard for us to go on long trips without our anxiety ridden Labrador and the fact we could bring her, made our time away more enjoyable cause we knew she was fine. She enjoyed the space thoroughly!The river and dock area were so enjoyable. For the first time in 10 yrs, i was able to cast a line in the river and just sit in silence. I dont get that often!We most definitely will be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great people..and the property was awesome. We stayed busy the whole week we were there..def wanna go back again
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barry H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Tara House was exceptionally clean, and neatly decorated, with plenty of room. There is a lot of activities to take advantage of at the house, which made it more fun.Thank you for the great time. We would totally rent this place again. Barry and Evelyn
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Truly Stunning Stay!We had the most wonderful time at this beautiful farmhouse. Every detail was thoughtfully curated — the finishes throughout the home were gorgeous, and the decor looked professionally done. (Rumor has it Anne, the owner, did it all herself — and if that’s true, she’s incredibly talented!)The flower planters lining the front porch were such a lovely welcome, and the luxury touches continued inside — plush towels, fresh pastries upon arrival, and even a fan in the master bedroom (a must-have for light sleepers like me!).One of the highlights was watching deer just 10 feet from the back door every evening — it was magical. During a stroll through town, we met Dan, who was incredibly friendly and gave us great tips on local spots.Everything about our stay was perfect. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable house, great location!

My wife and I loved staying here! Cute house, cozy and welcoming, and loved that we could bring our two dogs. The location is fantastic, quiet neighborhood, just a few minutes walk from downtown Bellaire. Anne was very friendly and communicative during our stay. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fall getaway

My husband and I had a great time staying here! There were yummy treats waiting for us from a local bakery. The house is so charming. Shirt walk into Bellaire! Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Perfect location and vintage home. Kitchen was well stocked for family meals. We enjoyed sitting on the front porch with coffee and fire pit in the evening. Close to all activities, including a boat ride to Torch Lake.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy and comfortable scenic home

We loved the house! It was so cozy and comfortable for our family and we were sad to leave it! Beautifully decorated and tastefully updated. It was nice to have the private dock with kayaks and SUP to use when we just wanted to stay around the area too. Quick walk to bars and restaurants in town, but fully stocked kitchen for preparing and eating in. Thank you for a great week Anne and Dave!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Great property and great hosts!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Tara

Great time. Great hosts!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Trip to Bellaire

Wonderful location, exceptional hosts. We had a wonderful time!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Multi-Generation Vacation

This property is beautiful and filled with charm. It has plenty of gathering spaces and 3 very nice, large bedrooms. Linens and towels were top notch. Because we gathered with family at Torch Lake, we didn't have a chance to use the kitchen much - but it's beautiful and spacious. We took a pontoon tour (guided by our host) of the river, Lake Bellaire, and Grass Lake conservation area. Next visit we will plan for a longer tour. It was great. Our hosts Anne and Dave were welcoming, friendly, and responded quickly to any questions. High ratings all around from us!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jadyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyed our stay!! Would recommend

We loved our stay at the Tara! We enjoyed the location, as it was a short walk to boat access, a peaceful, quiet neighborhood and a lovely back yard. We had two adults and a baby (we brought a pack & play) and our dog. We loved that we could let our dog hang out with us and the yard was perfect for him. We brought our own boat but the hosts had a dock. If we wanted, we could rent their pontoon as well. This location is in walking distance of uptown where you’ll find coffee, pastries, food, ice cream etc. the home was great and had all amenities that I could think of. I will say that the home isn’t baby proofed, but I didn’t expect that. If you need a baby gate I would either ask for one or bring one. The hosts checked in to make sure all was well. We enjoyed our stay and would recommend. If you want to explore you’re close to neighboring towns as well
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Late Winter stay

My husband and I stayed from March 1-4. We got lucky with 60-70 degree weater all weekend. Sitting out on the front porch in the full day of sunshine (house faces south) was glorious! The bedrooms were super coze with great bedding that kept us warm on the cool nights. The kitchen was outstanding, brand new, fully equipped with 3 coffee makers, toaster, ice machine, oven/range and all the pans you need to make a dinner. Having two separate tv spaces was really nice as well. I love the front room with the old world charm and big comfy sectional. Downtown is super close to walk or drive. Host was kind and accomodating,.everything was clean and the washer and dryer worked great. I love a functional yet charming space!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S., Galion, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness

4 days at the Tara

Great getaway!!. Beautiful yard for our dogs to enjoy. Large covered front porch was so nice to sit and relax. The personal dock was more than I imagined fishing, swimming, kayaking!! Wonderful Hosts!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

John A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bellaire in August

The Tara is a very nice property. Great front porch. Lots of outdoor space. Great location for boating. Super responsive owners. … and rubber ducks! What more could you want!?!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachel D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A great getaway!

We had a wonderful time at this cute property! The hosts were very accommodating as we checked in and throughout our stay. The house was perfect for a friends getaway with new babies and a dog. Definitely recommend this VRBO! It’s walking distance to downtown Bellaire and a short drive to other cities in Northern MI.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023