Riverfront in Downtown Bellaire - Year Round Fun! Boat/Golf/Bike/Ski/Fish/Hike

Top rated by guests
Summer Fun: Golf, Boat, Mountain Bike, Hike, Fish, Swim, Canoe and more!
Interior
Private kitchen
Built in 1887, The Tara was remodeled and opened for renting in 2022
Property grounds
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10.0Outstanding
(32 Ratings)
"Extremely happy with our stay, the house was clean, kitchen was spacious and well appointed, the owners attentive and responsive. The location was fantastic as we enjoyed downtown Bellaire often, and..."
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10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(32 Ratings)

House in Bellaire, MI

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

About this house rental

Website: bellairetara.com
River side hilltop home located in Downtown Bellaire, with decks, a dock for your boat, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards! The Tara is one of the few homes on "The Terrace", the hillside neighborhood in the heart of Bellaire Michigan, overlooking the Intermediate River and with boating access to the Southern Chain of Lakes, including, Torch Lake.

Built in 1887, this historic home is blessed with access to the entire chain of lakes, including beautiful Lake Bellaire, Clam Lake, Torch Lake with its famous "Sand Bar", Lake Skegemog's renowned bass fishing, The Grass River Nature Reserve and more! The Tara is conveniently located, and perfectly situated, for you to enjoy everything the Chain of Lakes has to offer.

Come relax at The Tara to get away and unwind. You are only a few blocks from downtown but will feel like you're miles away from everything. Watch the deer walk past your window and down to the river in the early evening. Catch a glimpse of otters playing by the river. You will also likely see one of the nesting Bald Eagles soaring high overhead on a pretty sunny day!

You're just steps away from memory making family adventures. Walk down to your private river front area on the Intermediate River where you can dock your own boat, or use one of the kayaks or paddle board to explore the waterways. There are miles and miles of gorgeous waterways to explore.

Mountain biking your thing? From your door you can bike to Glacier Hills for hours of trail riding. Golf? Try the Legend at Shanty Creek one of many fantastic course just minutes away in all directions. Do you enjoy fishing? The area has an abundance of trout streams with great fishing. In fact, you can drop your fishing line in the river right at the dock enjoying the sounds of nature while you test your luck.

After all that adventuring you may want to vist famous Shorts Brewery for one of their handcrafted beers, custom sandwiches or specialty pizzas.

This charming three bedroom one bath home is walking distance to all the attractions of a bustling resort town with a quaint small town vibe. Golf/Hiking/Mountain Biking/Fishing/Restaurants/Shopping all just minutes away.


WHAT TO DO??

NEARBY SKI AREAS: Shanty Creek Resort (3.3 miles), Cedar River Ski Area (6.8 miles), Schuss Ski Area (7.2 miles), Boyne Mountain Resort (27.5 miles)

THINGS TO DO: Torch Lake (~1 hour boat ride from the home), Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub (0.4 miles), Downtown Bellaire (0.6 miles), Lake Bellaire - boating, marinas, swimming, fishing, public beach (2.8 miles), Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead - hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing (2.9 miles), Torch Lake Cellars (4.0 miles), Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark (27.5 miles), Traverse City (36.8 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (64.1 miles)

HIT THE LINKS: The Chief Golf Course (3.0 miles), Shanty Creek - The Legend (3.1 miles), Shanty Creek - Summit (3.3 miles), Hawk's Eye Golf Course (4.6 miles), Shanty Creek - Cedar River (6.8 miles), Shanty Creek Resort - Schuss Mountain Golf Course (7.2 miles)

LAKE BELLAIRE (2.8 miles): Summit Village Association Beach Club, boating, boat ramps/marinas, swimming, fishing, public beach access

AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (35.1 miles)

Amenities at Riverfront in Downtown Bellaire - Year Round Fun! Boat/Golf/Bike/Ski/Fish/Hike

Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer

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Ratings and reviews

10.0 / 10.0
Outstanding(32 Ratings)
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
Extremely happy with our stay, the house was clean, kitchen was spacious and well appointed, the owners attentive and responsive. The location was fantastic as we enjoyed downtown Bellaire often, and the proximity to Torch Lake was a huge plus. We brought our boat with us, was awesome to be able to drop it in the water across the street and keep it moored at the property’s riverside landing. We saw plenty of deer roaming the neighborhood nightly, very cool experience. It’s a historic home that’s been tastefully updated, lots of character and charm, which I appreciate. I, as well as my guests, didn’t mind it at all, again, it’s a historic home built during a different era, but for older guests or those with mobility issues, the stairs to the second floor are a little tight and could be tricky. Also keep it mind, there’s only one bathroom, which can get interesting with larger groups, but our group of 2 adults and 6 teens made it work just fine. In sum, it’s a great property with tons of positives, owners are accessible and responsive, and I would 100% stay again.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
Wonderful place to stay! Exactly as described. Easy walking distance to town. Would definitely stay again.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
Everything was as advertised. very nice.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
We only stayed for once night but enjoyed our time at the house. It is very clean and well appointed and comfortable. It was too hot outside so we enjoyed hanging out indoors. We walked to Bellaire, which was close by.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Riverfront in Downtown Bellaire - Year Round Fun! Boat/Golf/Bike/Ski/Fish/Hike. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Riverfront in Downtown Bellaire - Year Round Fun! Boat/Golf/Bike/Ski/Fish/Hike pet friendly?

Yes! This house is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Riverfront in Downtown Bellaire - Year Round Fun! Boat/Golf/Bike/Ski/Fish/Hike?

We found 20 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, air conditioning, non-smoking, pets allowed, and tv.


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