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Tamarack Lodge, Waterfront on Lake Bellaire

Lakefront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Pool
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Tamarack Lodge, nestled on beautiful Lake Bellaire, offers a serene retreat with 130 feet of private lake front and endless activities. Enjoy water sports like kayaking or paddle boating from the dock, unwind by the raised fire-pit with built-in seating or relax in the hammock.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Tamarack Lodge, Waterfront on Lake Bellaire

Tamarack Lodge has everything you want and need in a vacation home. This 2352 square-feet fully-furnished cabin is great for large families or groups. Located on beautiful Lake Bellaire, Tamarack Lodge has 130 feet of private lake front and includes a dock, raised fire-pit with built-in seating, gas grill, outdoor shower, paddleboat, hammock, canoe, and kayaks. The water is clear and shallow close to shore, with a sandy beach area for small children to play.

The cabin features 2 master bedrooms with queen-size beds and views of the lake. The open kitchen is fully equipped with a dishwasher, microwave, coffee maker, utensils and cookware. A large dining room is attached to the kitchen and seats 12 people. The log great room has a cathedral ceiling, stone gas fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows to maximize your view of the lake.

Lake Bellaire is part of the Chain of Lakes, with access to Grass River, Clam Lake and the world-renowned Torch Lake. It is close to several championship golf courses, 5 minutes from Shanty Creek Resort, 30 minutes from Lake Michigan, Charlevoix and Boyne Mountain and 40 minutes from Traverse City and Petosky. The quaint town of Bellaire offers a local coffee shop, Shorts Brewery, a movie theater, an ice cream shop and a grocery store. Also, take day trips to the magnificent Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Leelanua Peninsula or Macinac Island.

Room for 3-6 vehicles.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower/bathtub combination

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak

Safety features

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

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Property is also known as

292319

About the neighborhood

Map
Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bellaire - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Short's Brewing Company - 4 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 7 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 45 min drive - 51.6 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 48 min drive - 56.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Dockside - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Toonies Fish & Steakhouse - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tamarack Lodge, Waterfront on Lake Bellaire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tamarack Lodge, Waterfront on Lake Bellaire?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tamarack Lodge, Waterfront on Lake Bellaire?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Tamarack Lodge, Waterfront on Lake Bellaire located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Lake Bellaire, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Short's Brewing Company and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead. Intermediate Lake is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

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Tamarack Lodge, Waterfront on Lake Bellaire Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 9 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 9 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 9 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation at the lake

This was our first time hosting the family "up North". It was a great trip. The Tamarak lodge was a big hit with everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation! The property is private and yet convenient to lots of activities and towns. We were able to get back and forth to torch lake with a beautiful stroll through grass river. The house provides lots of amenities and the kids loved the kayaks and paddle boards when we were not on the boat! We would definitely consider renting this house again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

William H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Perfect house on the lake with everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tamarack Lodge winter visit

Great property - well suited for larger or multiple families. We had a great visit, good communication with host, and the property is well appointed. Close to the lake, Bellaire, Shanty Creek, etc.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely lake home

Tamarack Lodge is a beautiful home. However, the online pictures do not reflect the worn out furniture. The outdoor chairs are all very thread bare. The inside is great, very roomy and all the beds are very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

water sports galore

Home was bigger then pictured, very comfortable and allowed our small family to spread out. Kitchen was stocked with plenty for use and we did cook most meals. We were able to put a small fishing boat in the water for the week and the home had access to paddle boards and kayaks so we thoroughly enjoyed getting our fitness in on the lake. Great sandy beach for the kids to play and lots of outdoor space on the property as well. We enjoyed the access to town that we had without feeling like we were in town. the dirt road was perfect for taking quiet walks and jogs. the only thing we did off property was visit the grass river nature area which the kids loved and the charlevoix art fair was happening one day so we made that short drive. a lot is accessible. thank you for a wonderful week!jogs.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property

The house was roomy & big enough for 10 of us to stay. The lake is very peaceful & quiet. We rented a pontoon boat & kept it at the dock which was great to go out & explore the area & swim. The only “negative” was being unable to swim right at the house. The lake floor was soft and easy to sink in when walking.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022