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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Bellaire, MI

Clam Lake1 min walk
Torch Lake5 min drive
Lake Bellaire14 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)47 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

House provided us with everything we needed. Only thing we had to bring was food, toiletries, and clothes. Easy to find ...

Jo J.

Aug 1, 2023

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Hiawatha Creek Camp / sleeps 4-6 / ON Clam Lake/Near Torch Lake -5 min. by boat

This modern, stylish 2-bedroom cottage will become an annual vacation destination for you! Relax on the deck, the dock or around the fire while you take in the serene sights and sounds of Northern Michigan wildlife. Say good morning to Frank and Jane (our local mallard duck couple) as they make their morning commute up the small Hiawatha Creek. Bring your boat and dock it at the house for quick access to Torch Lake, Lake Bellaire and all the Lower Chain of Lakes has to offer. The cottage is just 2.5 miles by land or 5 minutes by boat to Torch Lake. Dock your boat at “The Dockside Torch Lake” and enjoy food and drinks on the deck overlooking Clam River and Torch Lake. It is a calm 30 minute cruise through the beautiful Grass River to Lake Bellaire.

At night enjoy a bonfire and grilling out, all under the beauty of a northern Michigan star-filled sky. Inside the house, the well-stocked kitchen, healthy collection of board games and 4K TV will keep everyone fed and entertained while the gas fireplace will keep everyone warm on those cool Up-North evenings. After an active day in the sun, curl up on the Tuft & Needle mattresses under premium linens while getting ready for another day on the lake.

Bellaire offers great destinations like Short’s Brewery, Glacial Hills (30 miles of hiking and biking) , access to the Antrim County Chain of Lakes, bike/kayak rentals, Shanty Creek Golf and Ski Resort, a bowling alley, a movie theater and so much more! The quaint village of Alden is also a few miles away and offers unique shops, a weekly (summer) farmers market and live outdoor music event. Traverse City is a quick 40 minute drive and offers access to world class dining, picturesque wineries and terrific breweries.

If you’re looking to balance all that great eating and drinking with some physical activity, the owner has curated a handful of active challenges for our visitors. We invite you to share your times in our record book and compete with guests who came before. Maybe you’ll set a record while enjoying your stay! A true up North gem with easy access to all Northern Michigan has to offer.! We look forward to hosting you!

* The cottage is "Up North" and there may be swans, other waterfowl and wildlife present at the property during your stay. Please respect them, don’t feed them and stay a safe distance.

*The lake is very weedy and not conducive to swimming at this location. There are public beaches nearby.

Property manager

Kristi Poel

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

Clam Lake - 1 min walk
Torch Lake - 5 min drive
Torch Lake Park - 10 min drive
Lake Bellaire - 14 min drive
Schuss Mountain - 18 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬25 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪Dockside-Torch Lake - ‬5 min drive
‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬18 min drive
‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hiawatha Creek Camp / sleeps 4-6 / ON Clam Lake/Near Torch Lake -5 min. by boat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hiawatha Creek Camp / sleeps 4-6 / ON Clam Lake/Near Torch Lake -5 min. by boat ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hiawatha Creek Camp / sleeps 4-6 / ON Clam Lake/Near Torch Lake -5 min. by boat ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Hiawatha Creek Camp / sleeps 4-6 / ON Clam Lake/Near Torch Lake -5 min. by boat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Clam Lake and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Torch Lake. Clam River is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) away.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jo J.

1 Aug 2023

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

Nice Lake House

House provided us with everything we needed. Only thing we had to bring was food, toiletries, and clothes. Easy to find and property manager was easy to get into contact with. Nice time spending with friends and was a great place to just hang out at.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

18 July 2023

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

Perfect lakefront getaway

This was our second time staying at the property and, again, it did not disappoint. Adorable, clean and well stocked cottage. Clam like is a perfect calm lake to dock the boat while being a fast cruise into torch lake. Great communication with the property manager, very quick to respond. We have stayed before with our young kids and then came back for an adult trip, perfect for either occasion. Definitely plan to book again. HIGHLY recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CLARK S.

1 Sept 2022

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

Great place

Clean/ great location

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

24 Aug 2022

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

Hiawatha Creek Camp

This property is located on Clam Lake, and located in great proximity to the local attractions. The management folks were very helpful with suggestions for restaurants and activities. The property itself is very comfortable, and had everything we needed to enjoy our time there. We even enjoyed a nightly visit from a beaver which we named “Buddy”. If you enjoy a quiet getaway, we highly recommend this property. Thank you to the owners for sharing it with us.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christie M.

14 Aug 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

The cottage was the perfect location. My family enjoyed having a dock to keep the boat and a fully stocked kitchen to make our meals daily. We had family in town with us down the road, so it was a beautiful time sharing meals out at the picnic table overlooking the water. The shed was fully stocked with wood to accommodate. We had morning bonfires with coffee and evening fires with s’mores. My family throughly enjoyed playing Clue on a cloudy day. The village market was a convenient store in town for all our needs. * only hiccup was the toilet is easily clogged. The property manager Kristi is top notch and assisted us fast and all was well. * We definitely would stay again and again !

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

14 July 2022

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

Beautiful setting

Everything was great! It was convenient to be able to dock our boat there also.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua G.

8 July 2022

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

Perfect Spot!

Amazing location, host was in communication and very helpful. Everything you want in a lake house.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig H.

29 Aug 2021

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

Great!

5 stars

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

kristine D.

17 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Weather snafoos impacted stay

Due to inclement weather, the septics through the streets were going to have to be opened and drained 1/2 through our stay and we were told that those employees may be entering the cottage as well 1/2 way through our vacation. . Also, there was initially no papertowels, laundry soap, and toilet paper that was sooo thin it couldn't be used so we had to go purchase those items but the manager eventually stated she dropped them off, but we didn't get some of the items that she dropped off. The vacuum was entirely full and I had to empty it to ensure that I could properly keep the cottage clean. However, Cottage was very clean upon entry, bedding was comfortable. I hope we are reimbursed for the days that we weren't there due to septic issues. I am not entirely clear on that either. So there were some great things, and some ok things, and some things were unprepared.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steve O., Battle Creek

1 Aug 2021

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

Summer getaway

This was the 3rd year we have rented this property. The new owners did a great job updating the decor. The views over Clam Lake did not disappoint again this year. The location has easy access to everything we wanted to do. Hope to stay here again next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

24 July 2021

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

Great place for a couple wanting to have Torch Lake vacation.

Great small place with everything you need.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

20 July 2021

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

Second Time - Twice as Nice!

This was our second year of staying at this property. The new owners did a great job redecorating. Kristi is great to work with. We look forward to coming back next year!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay R.

23 Oct 2020

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

Wonderful weekend getaway

We had a wonderful time in Bellaire. We wanted to remain socially distant as best we could so we ended up making all of our meals at the house and we had everything we needed to do that. We hiked and did a ton of biking (check out the TART trail and Little Traverse Wheelway) and you can’t beat the view of Clam Lake at the house. We will definitely be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Barbara S.

13 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Nice quiet getaway.

I would come back if wasn't so expensive. Room rate and cleaning fees, that fee and tax. Over 300 night.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Aaron W.

1 Oct 2020

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

Great stay near Torch Lake

We had a very nice weekend at this property. It is a very cozy cottage and has everything you could need. With Kristi's recommendation we rented a boat from a nearby marina and were able to dock it at the property. We were able to have a fire each night and look out onto Clam Lake. I would recommend this property to anyone looking to go to Northern Michigan.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

8/10 Good

Teresa D.

31 Aug 2020

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

This was a great experience.

Our experience staying there was very good the house is super cute and clean. The owners take great care in having everything at your fingertips if you want to cook in the kitchen, grill out or just chill. I definitely would stay there again.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

24 Aug 2020

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

Perfect family cottage

Cottage was very nice. and location was perfect. Family enjoyed the stay on the water!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

23 Aug 2020

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

Great cottage

Great place to stay. Very nice cottage for a family. Dock available for your boat. Good location and easy access to the other area lakes and attractions.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

22 Aug 2020

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

Cute and Clean

Perfect spot on the lake. Easy access to Torch lake. Clean and well maintained.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W., Russiaville, IN

22 Aug 2020

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

Perfect location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The location was perfect. It was so relaxing sitting on the porch listening to wild life. Fishing was great on Clam Lake. Just a short boat ride to Torch Lake. We also enjoyed boating down the Grass River to Lake Bellaire.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve O., Battle Creek

5 Aug 2020

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

Another great week on the lake

This is our second year renting this property. It still impressed us this year. We felt like we were home... The cottage has just about everything we could need for cooking meals - other than food :-) The owners/management were very quick to respond to cleaning up the yard after a storm had passed through - without us even asking. Being right off Clam Lake is perfect if you have a boat to dock at the guest slip in front. Easy access to both Torch Lake and Lake Bellaire. The property is a quick drive to all the locations we wanted as well. We will definately look to rent this again next year and are already looking forward to it. Thanks!!! Steve & Steph Olsen

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian P., Indianapolis,IN

19 July 2020

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

Perfect lake cottage

We loved everything about this place. The location on Clam lake is unbeatable. We came on a hot week (for N Michigan) and we were completely comfortable with the small A/C window units. We were expecting to sweat a little so it was a nice surprise. The host was great and met us at check in. It was clean and well appointed.

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2020

4/10 Poor

Melissa G.

6 July 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Great location to dock a boat close to Torch Lake

The location of the property is great. The beds are small, not queens as listed, doubles. Sm old air unit in kitchen window and 1 unit in 1 bed room, other bedroom gets very hot. Not recommended for a family with kids in my opinion

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

26 June 2020

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

Awesome

Great location.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Candy H.

11 June 2020

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

Very calming

The cottage was cute and well taken care of. We enjoyed the fishing. Would recommend to family and friends

Stayed 8 nights in May 2020

About the host

Hosted by Kristi Poel

Why they chose this property

This cottage is located on Clam Lake with a serene view across the lake where you can appreciate the nature of Northern Michigan without any houses in view. The quiet road where the cottage is located is perfect for taking a walk anytime of the day.

What makes this property unique

Clam lake is located between Torch Lake (5 min. Boat ride) and Lake Bellaire. Beautiful Grass River is protected by Grass River Natural Area and will take you from Clam Lake to Lake Bellaire. You can take a boat ride through Lake Bellaire and Intermediate River to the village of Bellaire to dine and shop.