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Family Escape at Shanty Creek

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A lakeside park with picnic tables, a walking path, and boats on the water.
A beach with several lounge chairs and a person sunbathing.
A golf course with a red-lettered 'The Lodge' sign in the center.
A spacious living area with a wooden reception desk, a fireplace, and a patio with outdoor furniture.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a black refrigerator, a wooden island with stools, and a hanging light fixture.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathrooms1200 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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bellaire, MI
  • Place, The Chief Golf Course
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, The Legend
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bellaire

This vacation home places you within a 10-minute stroll of The Legend and The Chief Golf Course. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.
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What's nearby

  • The Chief Golf Course - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • The Legend - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Lake Bellaire - 4 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Torch Lake - 12 min drive - 12.1 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 42 min drive - 38.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Coffee Bar - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Family Escape at Shanty Creek

This lovely 2 bedroom home is the perfect place for you and your family to spend your vacation. With a full kitchen, laundry, big deck and yard, beach club (in summer), close to restaurants, theaters, and more - what more could you need?!
This home is located in the Summit area of Shanty Creek and offers you the opportunity to enjoy the resort and area during the day and privacy and comfort every evening. The owners have provided not only a beautiful home, but comfortable furniture, a great location and everything you need for your stay.
Close to the golf courses, slopes at Schuss Mountain, and boating on Torch Lake.

Please note: If not a family with kids, all guests must be 25 and older.

Please Note: a refundable security deposit is required on all rentals $500. This is refunded upon departure as long as no damages. If an Airbnb reservation, Airbnb will charge this fee when necessary.
The vacation home is heated and features a kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a private yard.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio
  • Yard

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Fishing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

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

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,200 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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

Rules

All renters must be at least 25 years of age, except families with small children.
A Security Deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will automatically be released 14 days after check out unless there are damages or other issu
All guests must sign a rental agreement for every reservation.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock.

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this vacation home?

This vacation home in Bellaire is within a 10-minute walk of The Legend and The Chief Golf Course. You'll also find Lake Bellaire and Schuss Mountain within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Family Escape at Shanty Creek?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer parking.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Family Escape at Shanty Creek?

Couples staying at this vacation home will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as tennis.

Does Family Escape at Shanty Creek have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Does Family Escape at Shanty Creek have connecting rooms available?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is about 24.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Family Escape at Shanty Creek?

Yes, every house at Family Escape at Shanty Creek comes with a patio.

Family Escape at Shanty Creek Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 77 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

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

Nice place to stay!

Nice place, convenient location, great deck and outside seating areas. Close to resort and quick drive to downtown it nature areas
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Greg C.

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

Relaxing Stay

Clean and pleasant.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cookie N.

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

Vacation

Location was great
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jaquenette A.

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

Beautiful home!

Great sunset from the restaurant!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

A great holiday weekend getaway

This was a great holiday weekend getaway. A small cozy cottage across from a golf course. Close to town and anything you need. Very quiet and private.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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

Family getaway

This is our second visit to this wonderful property. We had a wonderful relaxing stay. Just what we needed! Great communication from the owner and great amenities. Will stay there again for sure!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

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

Love this place

We have stayed here once before and will look to return again. It is a clean, comfortable and well kept space.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Good location

Loved the area, pool pass and house. It had everything we needed with ample space for a toddler.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

wendy m.

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

Fall Color Weekend

This property is exactly how you see it on VRBO. Very nice, clean and spacious. I agree with a previous review on the lack of shades or curtains if you have a guest sleeping on the futon the sun will wake them up if the aroma of coffee doesn't get to them first. We hope to enjoy this property again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tegan S.

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

Quiet & relaxing

Clean, quiet, cute, & comfy. House was equipped with anything you needed & things you didnt think you needed. Host always responded to messages & very friendly. We stayed for over a week, so we brought our own toiletries. But if you are only staying a few days, there was enough for that. Totally not an issue because i bring my own toiletries on every trip hotel or vacation home. Stayed during 4th of July. Area was very quiet. Beautiful nature. Amazing food close by. Would most definitely stay here again when we come back to visit family. 10/10!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry P.

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

Weekend Fall Getaway

My husband and I rented this house and we were so pleased. It had every convenience of home. We lacked for nothing. House is secluded enough for privacy but not far from town. Tressie & Mike thank you so much. We would definitely rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth K.

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

Shanty Creek area

Overall it a very nice and very clean house..1 thing that needs addressed is a carpet fray that tack strip is exposed. Stepped on it in bare feet. Overall, very happy with our stay. Thanks so much
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chris G.

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

Weekend Getaway

Everything was as listed. Unfortunately to no fault of anyone, the heat was not working. The property manager was very responsive and got someone out to fix it right away. Again, unfortunately we woke up to no heat and the property manager promptly moved us to different property and all was well for the rest of the weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle E.

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

Cabin in the woods.

Place was very nice. Quiet. Plenty if space. Air conditioner didn't seem to be working but we were gone all day and after opening windows in the evening, it cooled off pretty quick. Only text with manager but she didn't seem too friendly. Hard to tell on a texting app. My son cut his foot on a nail sticking out of the floor. Manager didn't even apologize. She did come over and pull out the nail though. Coffee maker had mold growing inside where filter and used coffee had not been thrown out, which meant it wasn't cleaned. So we bought a coffee machine. Trying to figure out what light switch worked for what light was definitely a challenge. The 2 bedrooms didn't have much lighting at all. The pools in pic are part of a huge resort. It was so packed we couldn't even find a place to sit. So we tried the indoor pool... it was packed and water was cold. Hot tub had about a dozen men in it so we didn't get to use that either. But the place is mostly clean, quiet, quaint cabin for small family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

James G.

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

Stuff Happens!

Our stay was certainly an interesting one. Upon arrival we detected the aroma of a skunk. Luckily when we went inside, that smell didn't persist. It was a clean, well-kept cozy cottage that we were excited to have for a few days. But we didn't. Turns out the septic system was obstructed or backing up. This could have been the smell, but much more impactful was that toilets were not flushing and overflowed our first morning there. A hole in the side yard would fill with pungent smelling sewer water. After contacting the manager, Tressia, she was very responsive and found another property for us to stay at for the balance of our trip. It turns out that property was a greater cost, but we were not on the hook for the difference - which was a classy move we really appreciated! Other comments on the property - we wanted to use the fire pit, but there was no cut firewood available. There were many felled trees that could have been turned into firewood, but sat on the ground as large as they were when they were living trees. The kitchen was terrific - well stocked, clean, easy to find what we were looking for - but the crock pot did not work. There is no a/c, but the attic fan does a nice job of evacuating hot air and creating some air movement - but it's LOUD. Overall, this could have been a terrible trip, but Tressia's responsiveness earns a lot of extra credit! Thanks!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Michael B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Safe-Great Location-Easy Access

The property was good, it “checked the box” & met our needs, but not expectations. It 's the little things that mattered to our group. We were 4 adults. All in our late 40’s & early 50’s in age. Pros: -Easy to find. -Safe. -Decently appointed kitchen. Met our needs. -Pretty good internet. -Loved having coffee on the deck in the early morning watching golfers tee off. -Propane provided for grill -Outdoor space lighting by fire pit & grill. What would make it better: -VERY dark @ Night. Could use some motion exterior lighting. No lights were left on for us. -They still use physical keys, not too convenient. -Stale/Hot air upon arrival. It was very stinky the whole weekend. -Bird Nests in the front porch -Burned out lightbulbs in chandelier of front porch -Livingroom Couches were VERY used, & your knees will be above your hips as you sink when you sit down. They also sag toward the middle. -Beds are not very comfortable. -Uneven & crumbling portions of the driveway. -There is a trunk on the front porch that you CANNOT SEE & it will get your chins badly if you show up after dark! -No Ceiling Fan in the Bunk Bed room. -Cobb Webs here & there in the living room and both bedrooms. As a Short Term Rental owner myself, I know things happen..It is just life, but it's the little things that make a difference, & if I didn't manage it myself, I would be having a serious convo with the property manager/or company. All in all I would give 3 out of 5. it worked for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Colleen G.

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

Delightful property

This property was spacious, clean and comfortable. It is close to the town but still quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Devon S.

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

We enjoyed the stay

Nice resort but private home...a little musty smelling but otherwise good
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kendra H.

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

Great gateway and property

We traveled around to Traverse City and Harbor Springs and loved the central location as well as the Shanty Creek amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sheril M.

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

Location was great. Home just as described

Centrally located to all major attractions in Northern Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vahdet A.

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

Great place to spend weekend with family and friends

The cabin was so clean I really wasn’t expecting that. We enjoyed staying there! Cant wait to come again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler W.

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

Great stay

This house was a great place for our short weekend at Shanty Creek. Had a wedding at the hotel and this was a very short drive (or 10 minute walk) which was super nice. Comfortable accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

m h.

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

Enjoyed stay

House is very clean and open. Plenty of linens and dishes. View of sunrise and golf course were great. Plenty of games-parts missing but ...TV worked great but we are not app TV people so finding what we like/use to a bit difficult. Cable for us. I liked it!
Stayed 12 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brenda D.

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

Exactly as shown--nice place and perfect location!

This was the perfect place for us as we attended a wedding right at the Shanty Creek resort and needed 2 rooms now that we have adult (17-24) aged sons! The only thing I would note: is that we really needed A/C given it was 90 the entire weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Randy B.

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

Cabin was just right for a 3-day getaway close to town and lots of things to see and do.

Owner of the property was friendly and very responsive to our needs. Great location very clean comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021