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Hurry One Week Left Summer 2025 ! Water View .Boat TORCH LAKE ! 2 dock spaces

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Running Bear Cabin sign out front by road
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 18315.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Lake Bellaire
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Clam Lake
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 18)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed, 1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Single Futon

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Hurry One Week Left Summer 2025 ! Water View .Boat TORCH LAKE ! 2 dock spaces

This home offers a true up north experience. During the summer, step outside onto a wide, wrap around deck. Overlook the forest or take a walk down to the waters edge to relax on the Adirondack chairs in the tranquil setting. This house sits on 2 acres and is private with Grass river surrounding it . Venture out on your boat to 5 different lakes including beautiful Torch Lake to enjoy some fun in the sun. After a day of boating, relax around a cozy fire in the pit or the large outdoor fireplace. Enjoy our brick oven and make pizza's with family and friends . Take a quick drive into Bellaire for wonderful shopping and some fun at Short's Brewery. Fireside Lounge is a hip wine and cocktail bar or Mammoth Cocktail Bar . The town of Bellaire is booming with new dining experiences. The Corner Bistro is a French style restaurant with craft cocktails and small plates. We also have new restaurant Chloe's Chop house offering high end Dining . We have Dockside in the summer with outdoor dining on beautiful Torch Lake . Take a short drive to Blue Water Bistro located in Alden great service fantastic food and one of the Best margarita's made with Niki's special house mix.

Wine tasting only minutes from the cabin. Torch Lake Cellars sitting above Lake Bellaire has a beautiful view. Also, Vista Ridge, located in downtown Alden. Shop and enjoy a glass of wine.

If golf is your choice of activity, the area offers many golf courses to choose from. Quite a few are located in the Shanty Creek area, The Chief, Summit, The Legend, and Cedar River. Antrim Dells golf course is about 35 minutes away, with beautiful views.

During the winter months, enjoy downhill or cross country skiing within minutes at Schuss Mountain and Shanty Creek Resorts. There are also hundreds of miles of groomed snowmobile trails in the area as well as snowmobile rentals.

This home offers central air, gas fireplace, built-in appliances, etc. Among the 7 bedrooms there are 3 with direct access to full baths. (Great for multi-family use) The upstairs loft has a room designed like a tiny home with two built in twin beds and flat screen tv . In the basement a day bed/Futon, and pull out single ottoman. Room for airmattress if needed in the living area.

Amenities include cable, internet, 8 tv's total in various rooms. Sizes range from 32" to 70". There are also 2 DVD players in various bedrooms. The kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, garbage disposal, coffee pot, toaster, toaster oven, kitchen aid mixer, pots and pans, dishes, utensils, and glassware. Home is also equipped with washer and dryer, full size pool table, gas barbecue grill, as well as a flat top grill , and lower patio has wood fire grill and pizza oven, and as well as a granite counter prep area . Plenty of comfortable outdoor furniture, as well towels, bed linens for beds, covered bar area located next to 7 person Hot Tub .

Any time of year is a good time to visit activities for everything you can think of
Boating, Golfing, Shopping , Snow Skiing , Biking, Apple Orchards, Casino, Wine Tasting, Culinary experiences, and always a festival.

Stay with us! I promise you will not be disappointed !

*** Website has Incorrect Distances ***
Dock on Property to Boat to Torch in 10 min ! Four minutes by car to DOCKSIDE
Location: Within minutes to downtown Alden, Bellaire, Shanty Creek and Schuss Mountain. Approximately 30 minutes to Traverse City, 20 minutes to Turtle Creek Casino, 45 minutes to Boyne Falls and 45 minutes to Charlevoix.

Property manager

Alicia Meldrum
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 27
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside only
Signed rental agreement and driver's license required

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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended 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 Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead, while Twisted Fish Gallery and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are cultural highlights. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bellaire - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Clam Lake - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Torch Lake - 23 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Grass River Natural Area - 24 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Schuss Mountain - 36 min drive - 28.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Hurry One Week Left Summer 2025 ! Water View .Boat TORCH LAKE ! 2 dock spaces pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Hurry One Week Left Summer 2025 ! Water View .Boat TORCH LAKE ! 2 dock spaces?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Hurry One Week Left Summer 2025 ! Water View .Boat TORCH LAKE ! 2 dock spaces?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Hurry One Week Left Summer 2025 ! Water View .Boat TORCH LAKE ! 2 dock spaces located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Bellaire and Clam Lake. Torch Lake and Clam River are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barb L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini Family Reunion
We had 3 generations of family this weekend. The house held all 15 of us pretty well. It was almost a perfect weekend, weather was just a little too cool to eat outside. Inside table held 10. Beds very comfortable, had plenty of dishes and appliances to work with. Everything inside house was very well labeled with instructions. Overall very nice place, will return when it’s warmer.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter wonderland
We had a group of 16 including adults and children. It was the perfect space for all of us! Plenty of sleeping room, large gathering spaces and plenty for the kids to do indoors because there was so much snow! It’s nice a secluded and not a bad drive to Shanty for skiing or tubing. We loved the open concept on the first floor so we could all be together for meals or just hanging out. The beds were very comfortable and the house is very quiet! Everything was labeled nicely so it made check out very easy. Our large group is planning on a summer trip and hopefully this property will be available because we would love to enjoy all the summer amenities ! Highly recommended this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location for any time of year!
Booked this location for our annual ski trip and our group was blown away! Exactly as advertised and then some! The cabin was luxurious, spacious, clean, and well thought out for hosting large groups. There was no shortage of comfortable sleeping arrangements. Loads of extra blankets, towels... TV's in every room. One point a friend made was how it was easy to both spend time with friends or peel off to relax on your own at any given time.We definitely relaxed plenty in the large and well maintained hot tub! Perfect place to unwind after a long day of skiing! The setting was particularly beautiful with all the snowfall.Every meal we planned was seamless thanks to the overabundance of options with the cookware and appliances.It was alll the good and none of the bad about staying in a VRBO location. All instructions were clear, laid out in multiple ways, and easy to follow regarding check in and check out procedures. The owner was a joy to work with generous offers, quick responses to questions, and an friendly demeanor.One warning I will give is that this area can be challenging to navigate in inclement weather. Thankfully Antrim County and the owner are very good about staying on top of the roads. It is very clear that this location is even more majestic in the summer but don't write this place off as a winter get away! Thank you Alicia for making our trip a very special one. The grace and professionalism on display for this rental is at the top of the pack!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jody H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a group
The house was as described. It was perfect for a group getaway, with activities and a separate space for the kids to play. Communication was great, including recommendations for local activities. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house!
We have stayed before and will definitely go back. Great location, hot tub, pizza oven and fire place are great!Plan to go back next year too!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Teresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Christmas
Amazing stay! It had everything we needed. So much for the whole family to enjoy! Communication was excellent. We hope tobe back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
Amazing place, host great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Business Wilderness Retreat
Our company had a really nice retreat at Running Bear. Its amenities and layout was perfect for this. Group pizza cooking night was awesome out in the back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Deer Camp
I rent a home each year for a non hunting deer camp. We cook and play games! This place was so much fun, love the pizza oven. Very well kept, and Alicia is the bomb! Thank You, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday
Birthday
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Vacation
We were unhappy the hot tub was not working our entire stay. The owner was aware and had service company out to check it. Problem was not resolved during our time there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marck S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
30th Annual Golf Outing
Everything was as advertised and a perfect home for our group. Especially enjoyed the backyard spa and fireplace. The house was clean, beds were comfy and all communication with owner timely and helpful…we will be back in the future!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Private paradise
Our stay at Running Bear Cabin was wonderful. We had a large party of 13 adults and 2 children, but we never felt overcrowded! The backyard is private and is maintained for any activity you wish to enjoy. Parking was ample as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heidi H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristyn T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you’re looking for!
What an amazing property! We’ve rented vacation homes regularly, and it’s not often that I’m pleasantly surprised. It feels like a little resort, our family crew all commented that the many indoor and outdoor seating areas, yard games, beautiful woods and river made it feel like we were never once crowded or bored. Lots to do in the surrounding area as well. Highly recommend! Thanks for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Complete package
Everyone had a blast.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We love this place!
This is our third or fourth time staying in this lovely home with our extended family group. We absolutely love this home and everything it has to offer. There’s plenty of room for everyone to spread out, yet enough room to have meals and play games together. We spend a lot of time outside at the outdoor living area, fireplace and hot tub. We always bring our fishing boat and tie up at the dock for easy access to the lakes. Amazing home and highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for reunion
Property as advertised and was great for a group of 8 for a long weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for a family gathering
We all had a great time and enjoy this beautiful, well equipped house! We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay!
Family friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaimee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing house and property
Did a multi-family and friend trip to ski! Had an amazing time and just enjoyed our time at the house. It was cozy with lots of entertainment . Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F., Troy Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter break
Rented your beautiful home for a Christmas family gathering for skiing / sledding. Home was large with alot of great areas. With the various ages, it was loud at times in the upstairs and first floor, but wouldn’t be a problem if same bed times. The town and winery were really nice! Could have used some deep cleaning but that really is the only con. Loved the basement and Galaga Game, hot tub was awesome!!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent vacation rental in any season!
Running Bear Cabin is a lovely rental for large or multi-families no matter the season. We stayed in the winter but would love to come back in the summer or fall season to utilize all the outdoor amenities. The kitchen is fully stocked with all you need for cooking and entertaining and then some! The little town of Bellaire is quaint, great, close place to visit to get out of the house for a bit. The cabin was perfect for our vacation and we enjoyed the cabin as much as we enjoyed each others company.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Friends Getaway
We really enjoyed our stay here! 6 couple and we all had our own room which we liked! We really enjoyed making pizzas and hanging out by the fire outside. The updates were nice that they have made, the only thing is the carpet is quite outdated and could be replaced. But we enjoyed our stay, hopefully we will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alicia Meldrum

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My family and I have been visiting the area for the past 20 years, sometimes a few times a year. Out of everywhere we stayed we have chosen to make this our second home. This area is beautiful and centrally located , with all the lakes that surround us including Torch Lake ! Fantastic too because we are still close enough to enjoy a night out in Traverse City if we want or Charlevoix , even Elk Rapids . Honestly if your a foodie there are some unbelievable restaurants up here!

Why they chose this property

As a previous renter I knew that the layout of the home and the property it self was perfect for my family. Privacy Privacy ! I always wanted Two things out of my future cabin . First it had to be in the woods type of private. Secondly I needed to be able to boat on Torch Lake ! I got that and so much more ! We have made many upgrades to accommodate what your looking for on a vacation! I can tell you that you will not find anything else that compare's ! Any Season this is the place you want to be at..

What makes this property unique

The beautiful wrap around porch makes for a relaxing retreat to take in all that nature has to offer. We built a large lower patio that has a 20 foot tall Outdoor fireplace with large sitting area. If that wasn't enough there is also a fire pit on the property. The lower patio also has a large Pizza Oven and wood fire grill perfect for outdoor entertaining . There is dinning table also on the lower patio. We also added a Hot Tub . We have a Covered outdoor bar area with bar stools. Seating, Seating tons of it all over to enjoy the outdoors! The boardwalk to the river is like having your own nature trail and it is lighted to enjoy in the evenings for star gazing some even enjoy moonlight kayaking! Lastly we are centrally located for all outdoor activities, Boating , Ski, Golfing, Biking !

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