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Terrace/patio
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books
Game room
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Schuss Mountain
    6 min drive
  • The Legend
    10 min drive
  • Hawk's Eye Golf Course
    12 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    56 min drive

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About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this vacation home is on a lake, within a 15-minute drive of Schuss Mountain and The Legend. .This family-friendly vacation home is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Torch Lake and 27.9 mi (45 km) from Lake Michigan.
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What's nearby

  • Schuss Mountain - 6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • The Legend - 10 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 12 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Short's Brewing Company - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Torch Lake - 22 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Iron Skillet - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Shanty Creek Treehouse

Welcome to the Shanty Creek Treehouse!

Located within the fabulous Shanty Creek/Schuss Mountain resort area, the Treehouse is perfectly located to take advantage of four seasons of Northern Michigan splendor!  Sitting in the hardwood forest, the Treehouse is only minutes from skiing, pools, golf, lakes and outstanding restaurants.  This Austrian inspired chalet has just been completely renovated with 3 comfy bedrooms,  a custom recreation room and a wrap- around deck.  With an open, airy layout and a treehouse view of the woods, it’s the perfect place to spread out and relax with family and friends.  You’re right in the middle of all the amenities and fun you expect in the beautiful Shanty Creek area!

In the milder months, there's plenty to do here. Drive the kids a couple minutes over to the Lakeview hotel to swim in the outdoor pool at the top of the ski hill (with a great view of Lake Bellaire a couple miles away!)  Put in a few holes at the most picturesque golf courses in the state.  Take a 15-minute drive out to gorgeous Torch Lake.  Hike, bike and play on some of Michigan's most beautiful and well-kept trails.  Climb to the top of Schuss Mountain. Thehouse is located in a beautiful, wooded neighborhood full of paved, gently rolling streets and paths and is great for bike riding.  There are many mountain biking trails around the area as well - the beautiful Glacial Hills bike trail system is only 10 minutes away. Or maybe just sit out on the deck with your morning coffee; high up in the trees, you'll hear only the whispering hardwoods and occasional chickadee. 

For the colder months, the family friendly Schuss Mountain (or the "Kingdom of Schuss" as we call it) offers the very best skiing and snowboarding around.  Trails for cross country skiing and snowshoeing are within minutes of the Treehouse, as are trails for riding your Fat Mountain Bikes. We have membership access to two indoor pools and hot tubs at Schuss and Summit villages, also only a few minutes' drive.  When the day is done, curl up in front of the fireplace with a good book and good company. 

The Treehouse sleeps 8+ comfortably and offers a full kitchen, two full bathrooms, large, comfy bedrooms, and a spacious rec room with a pool table.  Wi-Fi, cable TV, in-house laundry facilities, and a pack n play type crib are also included.

The Bellaire area offers access to hundreds of attractions. Shanty Creek boasts four championship golf courses: Cedar River (Weiskopf), The Legend (Palmer), Schuss Mountain Course, and Summit Course. In addition, other excellent courses are conveniently located nearby. Take a short trip to Lake Bellaire, Torch Lake, or Grand Traverse Bay on Lake Michigan for swimming or boating, or enjoy a nice, relaxing canoe ride down the Jordan river.

We look forward to hosting you, your family, and friends at the Shanty Creek Treehouse - your comfortable home base for an incredible up-north experience!

*** SEE OUR OTHER SHANTY / SCHUSS VACATION RENTALS ON VRBO *** Mountainview Townhouse: https://www.vrbo.com/1501927
Valley View Lodge: https://www.vrbo.com/1879307
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a water park, or other amenities including an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jim Meloche

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Shared/communal pool

Internet

  • Free Wi-Fi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Combined shower/bath
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Games room
  • Video games
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1496.2 sq ft (139 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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, a first aid kit, 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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Shanty Creek Treehouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 185 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 185 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip
We had a great stay at this property. The property manager was easy to work with. Responded quickly when I had any questions. Plenty of space for all of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey T., Berkley MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey T., Berkley MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Woodsy Getaway
We enjoyed the property and wish we had stayed longer to utilize all they had to offer. Would love to stay again as the place was clean, great location, and lots to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Vacation
The house did not disappoint- we had everything and more than we needed at the Tree House! A great location to visit lots of fun places in Northern Michigan We would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W., Fishers

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing.
Our stay was very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

charity c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun Family Getaway
This property accommodated our family getaway perfectly! Great location. Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Great stay! Had a great time and everything was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property!
The Treehouse is a fantastic space to gather! We were there for nearly a week and loved the location, the space itself, the patio and fire pit, and the pool table. Easy check-in and check-out and great communication from the hosts made this one a winner and we will definitely be back! The only this that could make this spot better is a drying rack and pad for dishes with some more kitchen linens! 10/10 would recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

James T.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great time
The Treehouse was a great place to stay for 2 couples and our sons. We love the Bellaire area and the house was in a very quiet setting. The house is well kept, everything worked. We enjoyed a few games of billiards and a chilly evening on the deck with a nice fire.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
My husband and I stayed here for 3 nights in April. It was lovely - we loved the house/atmosphere. I am a clean freak and it was clean enough - not perfect, but clean enough that I was very comfortable. 😊 The decor and design of the place was great - cozy, restful, quiet. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam N., Grant, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Set Up for Big Families
We had a great time staying at the tree house. We have 7 kids. The room with the bunkbeds has an extra trundle bed, so 5 of them could fit comfortably in one room. We had all of our meals at the cabin. The kitchen is set up well for cooking. Everyone enjoyed the tv /game room with the pool table. Finally, thanks to our host Joe for going the extra mile to make sure we could swim at the Lakeview hotel. He was very responsive whenever I texted a question. One tip - bring extra towels to swim. Lakeview hotel (which you have access to through the condo association) no longer provides towels at the pool itself. Thanks again!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

April M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful stay at the Tree House
The Tree house was exactly as described. It was extremely clean and felt so cozy and comfortable. We really enjoyed that the kitchen was open to the dining/living room. The view from the huge windows overlooking the deck was beautiful and peaceful. You truly felt you were up in the trees! The communication with our hosts before arriving was very clear and helpful. We didn’t need to reach out during our stay because everything was wonderful! We’d love to return perhaps in the fall when the leaves are all changing colors. 😊 Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ski Weekend at Schuss
Beautiful ski cabin in the woods, right on the shanty creek property. Large enough for a big family, but cozy enough for a small group. Open floor plan with retro fireplace. Game room in lower level with pool table and old-school Atari!! Five minute drive to Schuss, Summit and Short's Brewery. We will be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brant R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
We had a great stay for a skiing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place
This was the second time we stayed in this house. Only issue was a problem with the mini-split heaters but backup baseboard heaters did the job. Will stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property and amenities were ok...
The house itself was decent and clean but was very poorly lit. Being there in the dark fall/winter months, any time I entered a room I tried to turn on more lights but there weren't any more to turn on. (Several of the lights would strobe so you'd have to keep them off). When I asked the owner about it, he said it was an old house and that is just the way it is. Since we were there around Thanksgiving. All of the activities at the resort were shut down, including one of the indoor pools. That was a bummer and I wish date ranges for activities would have been in the description for the property. Probably would not stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Corinne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property and great communication with hosts!
Incredible experience staying at your gorgeous chalet! We visited in the fall and felt like we were truly living amongst the trees! The place was immaculately clean and had all needed amenities! Loved cozying up in the evenings with the fireplace and looking out at the fall colors surrounding us! Thank you!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bellaire Stay
My husband and I had a very nice stay at this Bellaire chalet. It was exactly as described and as the pictures depicted. It was a central location for a trip to Traverse City one day and Boyne City another day which was especially beautiful with the fall colors. The house was comfortable and homey.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and Magical
My childhood friends and I plan an annual girls trip each year, always picking something different somewhere in Michigan. We’re in our 30’s now and take this weekend very seriously. I’m not sure that we will pick a different location next year, we loved this beautiful cozy cabin so much! To begin, Joe is absolutely amazing. He is incredibly welcoming and has really ironed out every detail you would need to have an unforgettable trip. He is a great communicator and makes himself available should you need anything. Although we did not need to reach out to him, because everything was already so organized and well communicated, I am confident that had we needed to, he would be there. The cabin was perfect. It’s designed to actually feel like you’re in a Northern MI ski lodge but still offers beautiful modern amenities. Cleanliness was a 10/10 too, and with a house full of ladies, we would have noticed otherwise. The surrounding area has so much to offer! Cute shops, and a perfect downtown area. Restaurant choices were great too! If you want something quick like fast food, those options are there. However, I recommend taking advantage of all the other restaurants that are in the area. We ate at Shanty Creek Bar and Grill which was very small but very impressive. We also visited Shorts, and were so impressed. This truly was a great stay. We wish we would have booked for at least a day or two longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

tina m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tree house
It was a little hard to find because my GPS had me going in circles. Once you do find it, it’s like a hidden gem. Very cosy, big and spacious. It was close to where we was going on torch lake. We spent a lot of time on the back patio with the fire pit. Played games and just enjoyed our time. It was very quiet. Everyone loved the house and enjoyed our time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela S., Grand Rapids, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding Experience
We were able to book a short stay during Spring Break. Description and reviews were spot on! Communication with owner was fast, and helpful if we had any questions. The cleanest vacation place we have ever stayed at. Offered all the necessary conveniences and supplies:) From a fully stocked kitchen with coffee pot, pans, dishes, glassware, cooking utensils and appliances, to a variety of games, blankets, a wonderful pool table to play. I have a little reservation about coming in April. This is a ski resort/ golf paradise when season are in place, but we were between seasons and wasn't sure if there would be much to do, but there was. We were able to relax inside, grill out on the porch, takes walks, eat at nearby restaurants, shop, and do some sightseeing. We enjoyed ourselves immensely, and plan to return again! Thank you for a wonderful experience:)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy treehouse getaway
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Host was very accommodating. Would love to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael K., Naperville, Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness
Lost in the forest
Ground floor entrance was the ultimate man cave. With a master bedroom and bunks for the kids. Upper level master bedroom, kitchen outdoor desk with a clean gas grill. Grandparents traveling with our children and their children. They had their own private space, lower level, and we had the upper. Very clean residence and quiet neighborhood. Haven't slept so well in quite a long time. On the deck, s'mores for the children and wine for the rest of us. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Treehouse launchpad
Very nice, 2 good size living areas, 2 full bathrooms. Adult children enjoyed pool table. Ate dinners in - kitchen was adequate. I usually bring my own disposables for kitchen (foil, baggies, cling wrap) - which we used here. Any missing supplies- grocery store 10 minutes away. Enjoyed many hikes, lake hoping and card games. Best day was a kayak/paddle boards on torch lake. Access to community heated pool was a plus.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023