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Beside Quiet Waters | Waterfront | Lake Bellaire

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Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Beach

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

6 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Clam Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the area

Bellaire

With a stay at this vacation home in Bellaire, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Torch Lake and Lake Bellaire. .This vacation home is 25 mi (40.3 km) from Lake Michigan and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Clam Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Lake Bellaire - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Clam Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Torch Lake - 10 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 46 min drive - 61.3 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 54 min drive - 65.3 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Blue Water Bistro & Pizzeria - Torch Lake Pizza - ‬21 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.

Beside Quiet Waters | Waterfront | Lake Bellaire

Summary:

Located on the southern end of Lake Bellaire, Beside Quiet Waters is a spacious, private waterfront retreat offering classic Up North living with access to Northern Michigan’s Lower Chain of Lakes. With 200 feet of private frontage, peaceful nature preserve surroundings, and room for large groups, this home is ideal for family gatherings, boating adventures, and lakeside memories—all with direct access to Torch Lake and beyond.



The Space:

- 6 bedrooms | 9 beds | Sleeps up to 14 | 4 Kings, 2 Queens, 1 Double bed, 2 Single beds.

- 3.5 bathrooms

- Multiple sleeping areas including a separate summer garage apartment

- Main home with open living spaces and lake views

- Great room with stone fireplace and two-story vaulted ceilings

- Fully equipped kitchen with two refrigerators

- Recreation room with temperature-controlled lap pool and ping pong table

- Separate summer apartment over the garage with sleeping areas, full bath, and kitchenette

- Lakeside deck for relaxing and dining

- Firepit for evening gatherings

- 100-foot private dock for boating

- Mini-split air conditioning in each bedroom and living area

- High-speed internet and streaming TV



Guest Access:

- Entire waterfront property

- Main home and garage apartment

- Private beach and lake access

- Private dock

- Lakeside deck and firepit

- Free parking on premises



The Neighborhood:

- Situated on Lake Bellaire within the Lower Chain of Lakes

- Boat access to Torch Lake, Clam Lake, Grass River, Lake Skegemog, and Elk Lake

- Minutes from Alden, Bellaire, and Elk Rapids

- Close to shopping, dining, and local marinas

- Near fruit orchards, flower gardens, and scenic drives

- Close to wineries, including Torch Lake Cellars

- Nearby craft breweries, including Shorts Brewing and Mammoth Distillery

- Surrounded by nature preserves and quiet residential roads



Getting Around:

- Free parking available on site

- Easy boating access throughout the Chain of Lakes

- Short drives to nearby towns and attractions

- Day trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Mackinac Island, and Northern Michigan highlights



Other Things to Note:

- Rental agreement required

- Photo ID + copy of ID required for reservation confirmation

- Primary renters must be 25+

- No smoking or vaping

- No pets

- No parties

- No fireworks or firearms

- Check-in required at our nearby office

- Check-in: 3 PM

- Check-out: 9 AM

- Waterfront property—children should be supervised

- Summer apartment available seasonally



Interaction with Guests:

- Our local team is just a phone call away and available to assist throughout your stay.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a hot tub or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 6 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 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 not allowed (service animals welcome)

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 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

Lake Bellaire Private Setting Sleeps 12

Lake Bellaire - Private Setting Sleeps 12 Bellaire

Lake Bellaire - Private Setting Sleeps 12 Private vacation home

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Beside Quiet Waters | Waterfront | Lake Bellaire Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

bonny w.

Liked: Cleanliness
only 2 people stayed due to illness in family. seemed a little high priced for property. Water was pretty weedy for swimming. Would try somewhere else next time
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sparrows Nest 2024

We had a large family vacation and Sparrows Nest held us all comfortably! We found it very clean and well appointed. The location is beautiful and area super fun. The swim spa was a hit with the kids though a bit more connection to the lake - beach area and/or kayak/paddle board/canoe - would make the stay even better. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful stay

Positives- great location, spacious, lots of nature, great deck, waterfront, comfortable beds. Negatives- indoor hot tub very loud when trying to sleep, not easy to dock a boat, not great for swimming very weedy.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denise L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family fun vacation

Would love to plan another trip there....time went to fast...it was amazing..everyone had a great time..thanks again for having us..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Decked out

My family of 5, my sister and niece and a couple of boyfriends rounded out our group of 9. We had a wonderful time. The deck was great. We enjoyed the view and the location at the end of the lake. Great space for lawn games. Cool fire pit. Air conditioning units in bedrooms were awesome. We had one minor issue and it was resolved promptly. We were able to secure our jet skis on the dock. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

mark v.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sparrows nest stay

The property was beautiful... just as advertised. The checkin checkout process was archaic.. and a waste of time. Is it too much to ask that the check in and check out process be managed by electronic keys/locks?
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious

Plenty of room to play volleyball, Bocce ball, Frisbee, hang hammocks and slack lines. The only improvement would be a beach…hint, hint. Love Lake Bellaire.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious!

Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Decatur

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Lake house!

We enjoyed our stay. Plenty of room for two or more families. Very quiet and private. Lake is beautiful with lots of wildlife nearby to enjoy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very spacious- inside and out.

Everything needed and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Timothy Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Time

Our family had a great time. We enjoyed exploring the chain of lakes. The house was nice, there are some great sunsets from the deck.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rachael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house for families!

We just loved it! We came here with my daughter husband and my parents to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Secluded. Clean. Spacious.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kristin A., Milford, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and house

We had a great time staying at Sparrows Nest. Beautiful location and really pretty private for it being lakefront. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

Property was everything advertised and more, just wish the fishing had been a bit better.

10/10 Excellent

Maggie O.

Liked: Cleanliness

What you look for in a vacation home

My family was super pleased with the property and had a great time.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joan E.

Beautiful Location

The property was absolutely gorgeous!!! The house was ok but it did fulfill our needs. It was very hot, so the house was very warm even with the air conditioner on. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Beautiful location and very clean!

Our family had a reunion and we went to Lake Bellaire, the lake where several of us spent the summers growing up. Sparrow’s Nest was a wonderful house on beautiful private grounds. We would stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Elizabeth B., Madison, WI

Great place for outdoor living!

We stayed at this property for a week with several families and had a great time. Plenty of beds for all of us and a separate apartment over the garage for one of our older couples who liked to be able to go bed a little early. Well stocked kitchen - with small appliances and plenty of kitchen tools. The two refrigerators were really helpful to cut down on the need to go to the grocery store more than once. The real highlight was an amazing multi-level deck with lots of comfortable chairs, perfect for morning coffee and watching sunsets. Beds were very comfortable and while the main living area is not large, it is well laid out with plenty of seating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Marian R.

Perfect House

The house was perfect for the 10 of us. Granddaughters stayed in the apartment and really liked having their " own" place. Really liked the 2. Refrigerators. Could have used a listing of the TV stations. Only criticism were the fact that several beds did not have top sheets on the them. Think we used every aspect of the place...loved the large deck....think the edge of the steps should be painted yellow as they blend with all the wood and I almost missteped and came close to falling. Hopefully the house was left in a clean condition. Housekeeping was still there when we arrived so we had to wait almost an hour to get in. Would recommend the house highly! MJB
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joan B.

The home and surrounding property is very clean and well maintained.

The home and surrounding property is very clean and well maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018