The local's guide to Bellaire, Michigan
Where to swim, ski, eat and stay in one of Northern Michigan's best small towns, from hosts who live and work here.
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Where to stay in Bellaire
Vacation rentals in Bellaire, near Schuss Mountain, Torch Lake and the Chain of Lakes. Book direct with local hosts for the best rate.
Things to do in Bellaire
Trails, rainy-day plans, things to do with kids, and the local favorites worth building a trip around.
Lakes & beaches
Torch Lake, the sandbar, the Chain of Lakes and the beaches around Bellaire.
Ski & winter
Schuss Mountain, cross-country trails, snowshoeing and everything else that makes Bellaire a winter town.
Golf
Shanty Creek's courses and the rest of the Northern Michigan golf scene, plus how to plan a group golf trip.
Eat & drink
Where to eat, drink and grab coffee in Bellaire, starting with Short's Brewing Company.
Events
Festivals, holidays and the dates worth planning a Bellaire trip around.
Plan your trip
When to come, how to get here, day trips and what the weather is like each month.
Book direct from local owner-operators
Homes run by experienced local owner-operators who are focused on guest experience. Book on their own sites for the best rate, with no platform fees.
Overlook Bellaire
A 2021 modern home on 10 private acres above Bellaire, looking out over Intermediate Lake. Sauna, cold plunge, hot tub and a game room.
Das Himmel Haus
A hilltop retreat within walking distance of Schuss Mountain, with five king bedrooms, a hot tub and cedar sauna overlooking the valley, and an arcade game room.
Alm Haus
A renovated Northwoods chalet 5 minutes from Schuss Mountain, with a hot tub under the pines, triple-queen bunk room, game room and stargazing dome.
Bellaire Extraordinaire
A big family home inside Shanty Creek with its own par-3 golf hole and putting green, a hot tub, a barrel sauna, a playground and a game room full of arcades.
Northwoods Treehaus
A 1960s A-frame in the pines at Schuss Mountain Resort, with three kings, a stone fireplace, a bunk room with arcade and a treetop hot tub.
White Birch Cabin
A newly built log cabin on 100 feet of private Lake Michigan shoreline, with a barrel sauna, kayaks and a paddleboard, and a big lakefront deck.
Fresh from the guide
Bellaire, MI Vacation Rentals: The Best Places to Stay
A local host's guide to Bellaire, Michigan vacation rentals: which homes suit ski trips, big groups and families, how close they are to Torch Lake and Schuss Mountain, and how to book direct.
Read the guide →Vacation Rentals Near Schuss Mountain
The best vacation rentals near Schuss Mountain and Shanty Creek in Bellaire, Michigan, with hot tubs, ski storage and room for the whole crew.
Read the guide →Large Group Rentals in Bellaire, MI (Sleeps 12 to 16+)
Vacation rentals in Bellaire, Michigan that sleep 12, 16 or more, for family reunions, ski groups, golf trips and multi-family getaways.
Read the guide →Bellaire Cabins & Chalets with Hot Tubs
Bellaire, Michigan cabins and chalets with private hot tubs, from a treetop tub at Schuss Mountain to a hot tub, sauna and cold plunge overlooking Intermediate Lake.
Read the guide →Vacation Rentals Near Torch Lake, Michigan
Where to stay near Torch Lake, Michigan: vacation rentals in Bellaire and Ellsworth within a short drive of Torch Lake, the sandbar and the Chain of Lakes.
Read the guide →Family-Friendly Vacation Rentals in Bellaire, MI
Kid-friendly vacation rentals in Bellaire, Michigan with bunk rooms, game rooms, arcades and pool access, near Schuss Mountain, Torch Lake and Lake Michigan.
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