Enjoy Northern Michigan

Getaway to Northern Michigan! Although this 1 bedroom (queen bedroom plus a double sofa bed in the living room) A-frame for up to 4 people is in a wooded setting you are minutes away from Lake Bellaire, Torch Lake and Clam Lake. The quaint little villages of Bellaire and Alden are within 10 minutes. Everything you need including a washer and dryer are located on 1 floor with no steps. Central air conditioning, heat and a gas fireplace guarantees comfort always. A lovely deck with furniture and a propane grill await you. There is a fire pit along with free firewood to enjoy the evening with some smores. A short walk on a boardwalk will lead you to a dock (property and dock are owned by Grass River) on Grass River where you can sit and enjoy a cup of coffee, read a book, relax and watch boats go by. There is a canoe for you to enjoy at the river. Enjoy watching wildlife, passing boats, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, relaxing, taking pictures, picnicking, and reading. Chairs are provided at the dock area. The 1 bedroom A-frame includes a sofa bed and a bathroom with a shower only. All you need to bring is food, toiletries and clothing. Everything else is provided (linens, dishes, pots/pans, all kitchen needs, towels, etc..) A flat ROKU TV and wifi are included with this getaway. A quiet winding paved road allows for safe walking and bike riding. This location is ideal for canoeing and kayaking as water access is within 5 minutes. 5 minutes away is Glacial Hills - 31 miles of hiking and biking. Fat tire bikes and kayaks are available for rent at Paddles and Pedals. Area activities include downhill and cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, morel mushroom hunting, golfing, swimming, boating, scenic drives, photography opportunities, antique shops, restaurants, brewery, unique shopping, consignment shops, day trips, local festivals and much, much more! Day trips could include: Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Traverse City, Leelanau Peninsula, Old Mission Peninsula (wine tours/tasting), Hartwick Pines, Lake Michigan towns (Elk Rapids Charlevoix, Petoskey), state and township parks, Mackinaw City, Mackinac Island would be full day trips. Grass River Natural Area is a great place to visit and about 15 minutes away from the cabin. Short's Brewery in downtown Bellaire attracts thousands annually. Shanty Creek and Schuss Mountain provide visitors with skiing, golfing, and other activities. Boats, jet skis, canoes, kayaks, stand up paddle boards, and other outdoor activity equipment are available to rent in the area. Fishing is a popular activity with licenses, bait, and equipment available locally. There are many scenic drives you can take to explore the area. There are too many golf courses in the area to list! You can be as private as you want to be or as social as you choose with this rental.About pets:No pets allowed.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About customRules:No marijuana smoking marijuana vaping anywhere inside / outside the property..About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Non smoking only.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 21.About events:No events allowed.