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Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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bellaire, MI
  • Place, The Legend
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, The Chief Golf Course
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪50 min drive‬

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About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this vacation home is within a 15-minute drive of Schuss Mountain and The Legend. .This vacation home is 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Torch Lake and 26.3 mi (42.4 km) from Lake Michigan.
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What's nearby

  • The Legend - 8 min drive - 5.1 km
  • The Chief Golf Course - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 9 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Grass River Natural Area - 9 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Torch Lake - 13 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Bo Jacks Bakery and Deli - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Hens Den - ‬13 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.

Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss

Welcome to Hillside Chalet, your cozy home-away-from-home nestled in the hills of Schuss Mountain! This spacious 4-bedroom, 3-bath chalet sleeps up to 14 guests—perfect for large families or groups looking for a fun, relaxing Northern Michigan getaway.

Guests rave about the breathtaking hillside views, adorable décor, and the unbeatable location—just a short walk to the ski pathway for easy slope access. In winter, enjoy skiing or even a bit of night sledding right outside the back porch. In summer, explore golf, boating, and peaceful morning walks through Shanty Creek’s scenic neighborhood.

Inside, the chalet feels homey and comfortable, with two living areas, a wood-burning fireplace, and plenty of cozy spots to gather, play games, or watch a movie. The well-stocked, cozy kitchen has everything from crockpots to blenders, making family meals a breeze. Step onto the large deck for your morning coffee or evening stargazing by the fire pit.

You’ll also enjoy high-speed internet, a gas grill, washer/dryer

Families love the space, comfort, and nostalgic charm—many say it brings back “memories of skiing as a kid at Schuss Mountain.” Come make new ones at Hillside Chalet, where views, comfort, and connection come naturally.

All guests must be 25 or older, unless families with small children. A refundable $500 security deposit is required and will be refunded after departure, if there are no issues.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free vacation home offers games.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 2,500 square feet

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 10:00 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 allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Note from host: pet fee is $15 per night

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 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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

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Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss Mountain Bellaire

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Hillside Chalet at top of Schuss Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy W., Kalamazoo, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place in a perfect location. One of our favorite visits to Schuss.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great proximity to skiing, can walk to Belles Bottom run. Cool house with a great view.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melissa F., Wallaceburg, ON, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location for a family fun ski trip!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

James R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved this property it was a great place to stay for sking at shanty, we had to walk down the road a little to access the slope at bells bottom but it was no biggy at all! The house was perfect for the group we had plenty of beds and the kids loved the bunk beds! Thanks much to the host for giving us your home for a few days!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

matt m.

Liked: Cleanliness
A wonderful space with great communication and direction from property managers. Location is excellent for downhill skiing, just a short walk to drop in to reach the Pink lift. Clean and well equipped. Thanks for sharing!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great layout and views. Very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James F., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

It's a fun little chalet in the woods!

We thoroughly enjoyed our long weekend with family. We were able to walk to the Mountain with our skis. Tressia and company are always very attentive to facilitate our accommodations.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Evan L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bellaire stay

Stay was great! Place was a tad smaller than expected but overall no issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Maureen T.

Hillside Chalet - Bday ski weekend

Convenience and ease of checking in was wonderful. Host is very responsive. The space and layout was ideal for our group of 8. access to Shuss was good and the view was fantastic! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hope T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location for skiing

Unit was clean and in a great location for skiing. Very retro feel as if you are stepping back into the 70's but we enjoyed it. Beautiful view off the deck. Kitchen pots and pans are Teflon and all scratched up so they could use replacements and could use new bath towels.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun House

Easy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cpls getaway

House was perfect size for our group of cpls had a great time even put a puzzle together had great stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Ski Weekend.

Great little cabin. Great location. Good access to slopes. Perfect kitchen, dining area, living space. Hope to come back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael E., Kalamazoo, Michigan U.S.A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Mike

Great place - beautiful vista!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ahmed A N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great

Great location and very communicative host. The property is in the woods so keep in mind that bugs and critters are around and you may have some 6-8 legged friends sneak in.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place

All our kids fit in the loft with ther sleeping bags (9) 😆; Leaving the walkout basement to the dads. Easy skate up the road to the ski hill. Fire places on both floors work great!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

Golf trip

Perfect spot for a group of guys on a weekend golf trip. Views were incredible. Grill worked out great.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Ann M.

Weekend stay for skiing

Very comfortable stay. Needs a deep cleaning. Lots of spider webs Took garage to end of driveway but no room as the bins were full. Could not find spare key just the one in lock box and informed property manager who responded to concerns of garbage but not key issue. Heat register on floor by single door wall became so hot 2 family members burned themselves Kitchen well equipped bathrooms very clean. Ski in and ski out was really a 2-3 block hike but easier then hauling ski equipment by car. Will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike B., Galesburg, MI.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun ski days

It worked out great for us
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Heidi K.

Weekend Getaway

Despite being outdated, this home was very cozy and had a beautiful view! The place was in a great location not too far from Bellaire and perfect for our friends getaway weekend. The concerns we had are as follows: one of the rooms smelled like dog, a window was left open so it got really cold one night and we didn’t know why, the fridge had sticky spills from who knows how long, and we found old moldy food in the oven. It was pretty expensive for the lack of cleanliness. But cozy nonetheless! We probably wouldn’t stay here again but it was a great option for last-minute booking this weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rental House

House was well equipped and the check-in process was simple and contact free.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great lodge for our group ski outing

The lodge was great for the price we paid. The deck and view out the main windows is beautiful. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

brian q.

Liked: Cleanliness

opening ski weekend

Comfortable home, sized for large group (4 adults, 1 teen, 3 children and 1 infant) with outstanding view. Friendly property management. Came in a couple nights before opening ski, giving time with family at fantastic resort sledding hill. Overall great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020