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Shanty Creek Treehouse

Escape into nature's splendor in your comfortable home base at Shanty Creek Treehouse where every season offers new adventures.

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Terrace/patio
Game room
Snow and ski sports
Exterior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9139 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill

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

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.  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!
- NO SMOKING OR VAPING INDOORS
- Pets are not allowed on furniture or on beds
- Renters must be 25 years of age or older
- Noise (decibel) monitors on site - quiet hours are enforced

Property manager

Jim Meloche

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Indoor pool
  • Heated pool
  • Shared/communal pool
  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • In the city center
  • In the mountains
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Marina nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1496 sq ft (139 sq m)

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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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Schuss Mountain - 6 min drive
  • The Legend - 10 min drive
  • Lake Bellaire - 12 min drive
  • Hawk's Eye Golf Course - 12 min drive
  • Short's Brewing Company - 14 min drive

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Shanty Creek Treehouse have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Shanty Creek Treehouse pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shanty Creek Treehouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shanty Creek Treehouse?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shanty Creek Treehouse located?

This family-friendly Bellaire vacation home is located on a lake, within 3 mi (5 km) of Schuss Mountain and Hawk's Eye Golf Course. Lake Bellaire and The Legend are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Shanty Creek Treehouse Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 183 out of 191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 191 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property is perfect for a family with teens or young adults. With a family room, pool table, and 2 bedrooms on one floor for the kids. Then another family room, dining room, kitchen, and one bedroom. Very close to the ski hill with a nice pool and hot tub.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great stay! Had a great time and everything was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle P.

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

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing.
Our stay was very relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Brant R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
We had a great stay for a skiing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay! Close to mountain and enough room and space for our family.
Loved our stay! Cant wait to come again and would love to stay longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

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

10/10 Excellent

Jodie B.

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

David W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place near everything
Clean, quiet property for a nice getaway for the family or friends
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn V.

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

Harold D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good place to unwind
Well kept excellent location.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tarek H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite and nice getaway
Place was very clean and as described. Beautiful outdoors and easy access to Traverse City
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great ski trip location
Thanks for a great location for our family ski trip. Great communication from owners both before and during our stay. House was very clean and provided for all our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

10/10 Excellent

robert h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin in the woods for whole family with room to spare
Great location to ski hills and town for fun and eats. Very well kept with amenities to spare. Plenty to do outdoors and indoors whether it’s cold, hot, snowy, or rainy.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana H., Ann Arbor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy and spacious! We had a great ski trip at Shuss!
Great for our family, clean, spacious, and private. We loved the wood burner, games, resort, skiing, and enjoyed being able to bring our dog. I would totally recommend and come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming chalet
This property was just perfect for our family getaway. Close to the slopes and Bellaire for fun but a wonderful house to come back to and rest up! We really loved the indoor and outdoor fire pits!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brad O., Haslett, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property
Extremely clean and well taken care of property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kelly A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great family get away
What a great home! Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Crystal lake Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome treehouse
One of the nicest places I stayed at in bellaire. I highly recommend this place to everyone that visit bellaire
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Anniversary trip success
We had a wonderful time celebrating our first anniversary as a married couple! The treehouse was in such a wonderful location and we had a blast.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Great location among the trees! Fun house with a pool table and fire pit. Very comfortable, excellent communication with owners
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend get away
The house was perfect for our family of 4 for a relaxing and cozy weekend getaway. It was very clean, and had all the essentials. We loved the fireplace, pool table and Atari. Great hiking and carry-out options nearby as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erik M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent experience
Highly recommend. We had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023