Northern Michigan Summer Stay At Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire

2 bedroomsSleeps 465.0 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Check out the area

Bellaire, MI

Lake Bellaire1 min walk
Short's Brewing Company4 min drive
Schuss Mountain13 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)51 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

The AhWaGa, built in the 1890s, is a fully renovated lakefront retreat. Wake up in a bright, cheery bedroom, make coffee in a full kitchen, and ease into your day under the covered porch, while overlooking the serenity of Lake Bellaire and listening for beckoning calls of the loons.

The cottage features the original maple hardwood floors, milled by the Thomas Forman Lumber Company of Petoskey, Michigan in the early 1890s.

Kitchen/Living Room: Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher, quartz countertops, and stainless appliances, beautiful gas fireplace with TV and Blu Ray DVD player, queen-size pull out couch, and historical décor.

Master Bedroom: Queen bed, flat screen TV, windows looking over Lake Bellaire. Second Bedroom: twin trundle bed with flat screen TV. (very small room)

Bathroom: Tiled shower and floor, quartz countertop, full-size washer and dryer.

Wrap Around Covered Porch: Adds additional outdoor furnished space with eating and seating areas.

This 1890's cottage, noted as the first built on Lake Bellaire, maintains its original design and boasts updated décor that features items from The AhWaGa's founding family.
Uniquely 15 feet from the shoreline, this historical cottage invites the cool lake breeze. West-facing porch offers views of magical sunsets that paint the sky and water as a changing mural with dusk falling into quiet, star-filled nights.

Lake Bellaire is a part of the Antrim County Chain-of-Lakes waterway. Bring your watercraft and boat across Lake Bellaire to the Grass River, Clam Lake and River to the famous Dockside eatery on the shore of Torch Lake. Enjoy a variety of activities on crystal clear Lake Bellaire with provided kayaks and paddle boards. The water frontage is a firm, sandy bottom for swimming.

Property manager

Jen

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Lake view

Private lake front, beach, sand bottom and a place for your boat!

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Our cottage is cozy and best suited for couples.

Events

No events allowed

No parties or events allowed. No exceptions.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No smoking is permitted on the premises/property.

Please no wet swimsuits on wood floors or furniture. Please help protect our 130 year old wood floors. No smoking/vaping in cottage nor outside.

Cottage is best suited for couples. 2nd bedroom is very small. Please inquire prior to booking if a concern. Signed rental rules agreement required.

Please, no day or overnight guests/events on site. Fireworks not permitted on site. Cottage must be left in clean condition.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

Note from host: No parties or events allowed. No exceptions.

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, a first aid kit 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 in the city centre and on the beach. The Chief Golf Course and Short's Brewing Company are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Torch Lake and Grass River Natural Area. Schuss Mountain and Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

Lake Bellaire - 1 min walk
Short's Brewing Company - 4 min drive
The Legend - 8 min drive
Schuss Mountain - 13 min drive
Torch Lake - 14 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 3 min drive
Dockside-Torch Lake - 16 min drive
Shanty Creek Resorts - 8 min drive
Short's Brewing Company - 4 min drive
M88 Morning Grind - 3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Michigan Summer Stay At Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Northern Michigan Summer Stay At Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northern Michigan Summer Stay At Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Northern Michigan Summer Stay At Enchanting, Historic Cottage on Lake Bellaire located?

Located in the heart of Bellaire, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Bellaire and within 3 miles (5 km) of The Chief Golf Course and Short's Brewing Company. The Legend is 2.9 mi (4.7 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

21 Dec 2023

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

AH-GA-WA Cottage

The cottage was perfect. It was a quiet beutiful weekend. It was clean and upon arrival the host left the Christmas Tree on which gave the cottage and extra zing. Morning coffee on the back porch just feet from the water. We watched the fishermen fishing.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

27 Oct 2023

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

Wonderful experience!

This was our second stay at The Ah-Wa-Ga. We love it there! Jen is a fantastic host and the home is always clean and inviting upon arrival.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucinda H.

9 Oct 2023

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

Perfect Honeymoon

The lake was beautiful and the cottage was lovely in every way. We had everything we needed to enjoy our honeymoon up north—gorgeous sunsets, cozy fireplace and a well appointed kitchen for cooking. The cottage is lovingly restored with every detail carefully thought out.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Cynthia B.

23 Sept 2023

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

Vacation

Extremely quiet and great location

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

18 Sept 2023

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

Great cottage

Great location! Relaxing stay on Bellaire Lake. Cottage had everything we needed. I would definitely stay here again. Good communication with our host, Jen.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jen

Bellaire native, historian by trade, fan of Northern Michigan.

Why they chose this property

I saw The AhWaGa for the first time while boating the waters of Lake Bellaire. The historic cottage, the first built on Lake Bellaire, called to me. It was in desperate need of renovation, and begged for revitalization. We are only the second owners of The AhWaGa - purchasing the cottage from the original family who built the cottage in the 1890's. The restoration of the cottage has been an incredible experience.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with the quaintness of the cottage, from the wrap around porch, to being so close to the shoreline. The sunsets are stunning, and second to none. The AhWaGa is an authentic experience of an old Northern Michigan cottage, loved by families and friends for generations. To the north, views of unspoiled shoreline. We share the cottage with the Eagle who flies overhead from the nest at the river's mouth, and the loons who swim our shoreline.