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3 night minimum Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
TV, fireplace
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Popular LocationClam Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationLake Bellaire15 min walk
  • Popular LocationTorch Lake23 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)62 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.

3 night minimum Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8

Indian Gold retreat (sleeps 8 - strict) is a serene, relaxing beautiful cottage located at the mouth of Grass River. This property has 3 bedrooms plus a sofa bed in the living room. Bring your boat because you are directly in front of a waterway (short canal to river) that has access to the famous Chain of Lakes. A MAXIMUM of 2 boats/trailers can be parked at the property as well as a MAXIMUM of 3 vehicles at anytime. Tents and campers aren’t allowed at the cottage. Inboard motors are not recommended because the short canal To Clam Lake is weedy. The canal near the dock is shallow and most boats 24’ or less can use the covered boathouse in front of the cottage. A public access for boats is 3 miles from the cottage. You can use the 2 canoes, 3 kayaks and 6 life jackets (3adult/3 child) provided to go across the river and walk the Grass River Natural Area and enjoy the summer activities. A 10 minute boat ride to Torch Lake and a 20 minute ride to Lake Bellaire down Grass River will be filled with beautiful scenery. The up north decor and a gas fireplace (not available during all seasons) make this cottage a cozy stay for your family and friends. You will want to bring your favorite book so you can enjoy the cozy enclosed porch with a lake/River view while sipping your morning coffee. You may catch a glimpse of a swans, loons, geese, ducks, beavers and an eagle during your stay. You will be amazed at the starry sky as you enjoy a nighttime bonfire (wood provided) and s'mores to enhance your stay. A lower level walk out with a large concrete patio includes a table and gas grill for your outdoor meals. The cottage has 2 large flat screen TVs, 2 coffee makers, cable and wifi. Due to vegetation at the dock area it is not conducive to swimming. Local public beaches are nearby. You need to visit to discover why the cottage is known as "Indian Gold." Your family and friends will want to be your annual vacation!

Property manager

Kristi Poel

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Outside only - leave no trace

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Basketball nearby

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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

Similar properties

Property grounds
Footsteps to Beautiful Torch Lake/ Torch Lake Sandbar/ Skiing at Shanty Creek
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (40)
The price is AED 1,319
AED 2,408 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Jul - 11 Jul
Footsteps to Beautiful Torch Lake/ Torch Lake Sandbar/ Skiing at Shanty Creek

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 not indicated whether 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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cottage is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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What's nearby

  • Clam Lake - 1 min walk
  • Lake Bellaire - 15 min walk
  • Torch Lake - 23 min drive
  • Torch Lake Park - 26 min drive
  • Schuss Mountain - 36 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Dockside-Torch Lake - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬29 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 night minimum Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 night minimum Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 night minimum Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 3 night minimum Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8 located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Clam Lake and Lake Bellaire. Torch Lake and Clam River are also within 9 mi (15 km).

3 night minimum Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8 Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 48 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joy E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
The house and yard are lovely. In fact I don’t think the pictures do it justice. It’s cozy, clean, comfortable and well equipped with everything that we needed. The location is great. We hiked and biked the local trails and kayaked the Grass river right from the house. We only had 5 in our group and had more than enough space. It could comfortably accommodate the 8 that it lists. The property manager was extremely helpful. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David J., Delton, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful - Relaxing Vacation Get-A-Way - Clam Lake / Torch Lake
Property is located on a quite street tucked into the base of the Grass River (just off Clam Lake). Home is clean, spacious kitchen / living room area and big rec area down stairs. Beautiful yard w/ a hammock - nice yard to play cornhole or have a campfire and enjoy sunsets. Covered boat slip was a real bonus for your 24' pontoon with some off and on rain. Property description was right on and property manager was very responsive to any questions. Great Torch vacation! We will be back - Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark and jenny h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place.
My son and his friends rented this for a golf outing. They had a great time. The property manager, Kristi was a pleasure to work with. She made it so easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Trent F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location. Quiet and comfortable.
A group of friends stayed here this last weekend for a day on Torch Lake. The location is great and host communicated well. We almost had an issue with having new appliances delivered during our stay but the owners came and resolved it for us. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a GREAT week!!
Indian Gold was exactly what our family needed! Everything was exactly as the listing shows. We enjoyed meals around the large table and kayaked down the grass river each morning. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your home. We look forward to coming back next summer!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Michigan Trip June 13-18, 2023 - Cottage on Grass River/Clam Lame
In short, our Cottage stay was PERFECT. Kristi Poel was WONDERFUL. One of my best vacations in ever. Highlights of our stay was the cottage location on Grass River. beautiful scenery, boat dock with canoe, kayaks, fire pit, outdoor grill, etc. Spectacular wildlife scenes….we saw nesting loons, a Merganser with ducklings, Trumpeter swans with young, rabbits with babies, A sandhill crane with babies, snapping turtles laying eggs nightly just feet from our cottage door! I could go on. Loved the accommodations inside and cottage layout. Very comfortable. Our only problem was there was so much to do and fun to be had, we just didn’t have enough time there 😁. We were all sad to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Cabin!
This little cabin has it all! There was room for everyone and the basement space was perfect for evening game nights and it's so cozy. It was a little warm sleeping with only one window air conditioner for the place and we had to sleep with our doors open, but overall we would stay there again with no problem!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Crystal M.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Swans House
Fishing off dock, kayaking was a blast, star gazing & camp fires. We loved all of this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect place!
This property was perfect for my family! My husband and I, plus our 2 young adult kids and 3 of their friends, had plenty of space to sleep. 2 bathrooms plus laundry is so helpful for a crew of our size. The house is on the most tranquil, gorgeous spot, and the boat slip was just right for our 21 foot boat. We grilled out, had bonfires, kayaked and canoed every day! This was our second year at the house, and we all hope to make it an annual tradition! The house is immaculate, and the hosts are fantastic!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Laura L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictures are not as nice as the house
House was nice and the property and river tranquil
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022