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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 10139 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Washer

Kitchen

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Bellaire, MI

Schuss Mountain4 min drive
Lake Bellaire10 min drive
Clam Lake33 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)54 min drive

Most relevant reviews

8/10 Good

We enjoyed our stay. Upon arrival there were a few bugs here and there which is typical for a house in the woods. It did...

Bethany K.

Aug 14, 2023

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Lower Level Bunk Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Main Level Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Main Level Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Upper Level

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level Bathroom

Shower only

Main Level Bathroom

Bathtub or shower

Upper Level

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

About this property

Merlin Hütte... a MAGICAL a-frame at Schuss Mountain/Shanty Creek Resort

Merlin Hütte offers 4 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, a renovated kitchen with new appliances, wood burning fireplace, washer and dryer, and a magical A-frame of windows with a view of the woods.

At Merlin Hütte there is a season for everyone.

Shanty Creek has a portfolio of five 18-hole championship courses at one propery. Hawk’s Eye (Robinson) , Schuss Mountain Course (Bowen), Cedar River (Weiskopf), The Legend (Palmer), and Summit Course (Diddel). In addition, other excellent courses are located nearby.

Winter sports are covered too. Schuss Mountain offers 42 runs and 8 lifts and includes 3 terrain parks. Summit Mountain offers 11 runs and 3 lifts and includes an Alpine tubing park. There are plenty of trails for cross country skiing, fat biking, and snowshoeing . Those who love snowmobiling the Jordan Valley Trail System is just minutes away from Schuss Village.

Fifteen minutes away are the crystal clear waters of Torch Lake and in our opinion the best mountain bike/hiking trail in Michigan, Glacial Hills.

Bellaire is a 10 minute drive and is an awesome little town with the famous Shorts brewery and Mammoth Distillery as well as many other great restaurants and shops.

Property manager

Lindsey and Nathan Williams

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Absolutely no fireworks on the property.

Shoes off before entering the chalet please.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Bellaire

This chalet is located in Bellaire. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby swimming, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking.

Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

Schuss Mountain - 4 min drive
The Legend - 9 min drive
Lake Bellaire - 10 min drive
Hawk's Eye Golf Course - 11 min drive
Clam Lake - 33 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
‪The Iron Skillet - ‬13 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬9 min drive
‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Merlin Hütte... a MAGICAL a-frame at Schuss Mountain/Shanty Creek Resort pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Merlin Hütte... a MAGICAL a-frame at Schuss Mountain/Shanty Creek Resort?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Merlin Hütte... a MAGICAL a-frame at Schuss Mountain/Shanty Creek Resort?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Merlin Hütte... a MAGICAL a-frame at Schuss Mountain/Shanty Creek Resort located?

Situated in Bellaire, this chalet is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Schuss Mountain and within 3 miles (5 km) of Hawk's Eye Golf Course and The Legend. The Chief Golf Course and Lake Bellaire are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Bethany K.

14 Aug 2023

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

Nice place

We enjoyed our stay. Upon arrival there were a few bugs here and there which is typical for a house in the woods. It didn’t deter us, we just took care of them. Everything else was clean and easy to use. Could have used a vacuum cleaner just to help keep the upstairs vacuumed. There was a push non electric vacuum but it was full of rice from previous use. The beds were very comfortable which was a plus! The rest of the place was nice and we enjoyed our time!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

21 July 2023

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

Michigan vacation

We had a wonderful time staying at this location with our family. The place was an open layout, clean, provided basic household needs and welcoming. The host was extremely easy to work with and friendly. We would recommend this place and location to others. Even though it is out of the owner’s control, our only hiccup was the pool at Lakeview was extremely dirty and outdated. We decided instead to stick to the beach which is a close drive. Overall, it was a great trip!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Gordon S.

17 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, location

A frame

Was nice

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Harley F.

5 July 2023

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

Golf perfect

We came up to golf. The location of the property was perfect. Five to ten minute drive to several of the courses in the area. We played two rounds each day and this allowed us to go back fix lunch and freshen up in between rounds.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

1 July 2023

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

Cute Chalet

Our family enjoyed our stay at Merlin Hutte. The property owners were very kind and helpful. The Chalet has a rustic and cozy feel. It was in a quiet location close to the local attractions. It’s also in a nice central location for day trips to popular Northern Michigan cities such as Traverse City, Chalevoix, Petoskey, etc. We have small children, so the pool access was a nice perk as well. Overall, we enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

27 June 2023

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

Fabulous

Lovely chalet, great location. Enjoyed the nearby beaches, access to the heated pool. Campfires in the evenings. We had a wonderful time.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

matt m.

13 Mar 2023

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

Magical chalet ideal for skiing Schuss

I had this trip planned in October for my family to ski the end of the season and could not be happier with how things worked out. We had a couple of friends join us since there was enough room for 8 easily and had great meals, skiing and memories. Very well provisioned with modern appliances and updates. The fireplace is incredible, with an additional lounging area down stairs for entertainment. Cable/satellite was listed on VRBO but was not available for college basketball games over the weekend, so make sure you have subscriptions for the entertainment you require from TV. Cable internet and Wi-Fi was sufficient for our group. Thank you Lindsey for sharing and great communication. Would definitely return if possible.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

23 Jan 2023

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

Ski Trip

My family of 5 recently stayed at this property for a few nights. It's definitely “as advertised.” Overall great location to Schuss Mt for skiing & plenty of room for our family. We appreciated that the property had a variety of cooking supplies & bathroom toiletries (so many places forget about those!)

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eugene L.

30 Nov 2022

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

Great Cabin in a Nice Area!

My group and I really enjoyed our stay at the Merlin Hütte! There were tons of things to do in the area and the Cabin was very accommodating having everything we need. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

chad h., little chute wi

23 Sept 2022

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

Wedding Weekend

We really enjoyed our stay. The property had all the amenities. Plenty of room! Everyone enjoyed the stay. Thank you for making it a great weekend!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Edwin C.

17 Sept 2022

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

OUR MINI VACATION WITH FRIENDS

We really enjoyed staying in this property. It was well located to our destination and other attractions that we visited. It is a lovely rental house and we will recommend it to our friends and family who may want to stay in the Bellaire, MI area. It is very comfortable and in a beautiful setting of trees. The owners were super nice and answered all of our questions quickly!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

14 Sept 2022

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

Very nice property

No problems with this rental. Everything was clean and comfortable.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

25 Aug 2022

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

Cozy A frame cottage

Great 4 bedroom cottage. Awesome deck, firepit and location. Beds were comfortable. Fully stocked, cleaning company didn't restock toilet paper so I would make sure to bring some. Overall great rental. Loved the decor inside and the two separate family rooms.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina E., Spring Hill, US

8 Aug 2022

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

Family reunion trip

Nice house for family to stay in to go to a family reunion.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S., Davison

1 Aug 2022

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

Awesome house in the woods near Torch & Shorts!

The location of the house was perfect for our Torch Lake getaway. We fit 10 adults comfortably. We hauled a pontoon and dropped it in at Butch's Tackle and Marine every day (free). We visited downtown Bellaire to hit up Shorts, Mammoth Distillery, & Bee Well Mead. We had a bonfire every night. The house was beautiful. Our only small issues were we needed toilet paper right away, there was only 1.5 rolls in the house and the walk out basement needs the dehumidifier running probably 24/7. I had to empty the tank every day. I would definitely stay here again and Lindsey seems like a great rental owner!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas K.

1 Aug 2022

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

Would definitely stay again!!

Seven girls stayed at the property for a bachelorette party and it was great!! Plenty of room and great accommodations.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brett S.

25 July 2022

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

Summer Weekend

Everything was great. Other than outside furniture/deck needing to be wiped down, zero complaints.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Priscilla (Patty) B.

23 July 2022

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

We loved being there!

It would be helpful to have a handrail at the steps areas. Some boards were loose as one person tried to grab onto something and just had 2 partial knee replacements and I fell down 3 steps with no major injuries. Hand rail is really needed. New air conditioner was being fixed. We would do it again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael F.

5 July 2022

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

Antrim A Frame

Great property with excellent owners. 5/5 would recommend.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rengpeng Y.

30 June 2022

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

Excellent experience

It has been a great experience for the family. Kids loved it!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denise G.

21 Apr 2022

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

Beautiful, spacious cabin

The kids were really impressed with this cabin. They loved the layout and rooms. The kitchen was very well stocked. We enjoyed the games that were available, too. This fit our family of 6 very well with good space to spread out.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura S., Grand Rapids

3 Apr 2022

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

Relaxing, spacious and convenient vacation home

This is a beautiful home with many amenities, and the owners were very helpful and responsive . Very clean and comfortable. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

19 Feb 2022

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

Nice winter get away

This was a cozy place to stay for our ski trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcy D.

17 Jan 2022

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

Cute house for ski weekend near Shanty Creek

House was great for our 2 families to enjoy. Close to ski resort & close to Bellaire for convenience. House is very cute and rustic. Good sleeping accommodations for 2 families with kids.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022