Welcome to Tranquility place. This is an ideal location for vacationing with friends and family, working remotely, a long weekend or extended stay. Centrally located in a serene setting, this beautiful mountain chalet is nestled in the heart of the 5000-acre Shanty Creek - Schuss Mountain resort area. You will find yourself immersed in nature. It is surrounded by rolling hills, dense forest, crystal clear lakes and an abundance of wildlife. You are only minutes away from the fun and excitement. The surrounding area is Ideal for hikers, bikers, backpackers, wildlife enthusiasts, fishing, hunting, skiing, snowmobiling, cross- county skiing, watersports, golfing (over 7 courses) or just kicking back.
We offer you a private 2 story, 1100sq./ft. residence that can sleep 7+ guests. It is nestled in a woodsy setting on 2.5 acres of land about 100ft. off of the main road. Guests pulling a boat trailer, RV, camper, boat or jet ski will appreciate the 100ft. circular drive w/ parking for 8+ vehicles. This Chalet style home is very warm and cozy. Our home is pleasingly furnished throughout. This is not where grandma's furniture was sent to die. On the first floor you have the living room (w/ gas fireplace), dining room, cook's kitchen, separate laundry room a full bathroom and private bedroom w/ 1 queen bed and closet. The spiral staircase (steep) will provide access to a spacious 2nd floor lofted space with a beautiful modern full bathroom. The lofted space is subdivided into two separate sleeping areas. At one end of the loft space, you have (3) twin beds. At the opposite end is a queen memory foam bed w/ privacy curtain that divides the room. When hosting larger groups we can provide additional sleeping accommodations (1) folding single bed, (2) single size auto inflatable air mattresses.
Neighboring Communities
Grayling – 37 miles / 47 mins (M-72 E)
Mancelona Village - 6.0 miles / 10 mins (M-88)
Bellaire Village - 6.0 miles / 9 min (M-88)
Alden Village (marina, watercraft rentals, beech) – 15 miles / 20 mins
Central Lake Village – 14 miles / 21 min
Gaylord – (all things shopping) 31 miles / 38 mins (Alba Rd,)
Boyne City – 34 miles / 41 mins (US 131N)
Charlevoix MI. - 36 miles / 47 mins (M-66)
Petoskey MI. 45 miles / 56 mins
Traverse City MI. - 37 miles / 53 mins
Mackinaw City 89 miles / 1.30 hrs.
Lakes
Lake Charlevoix - 21.5 miles
Lake Bellaire (public access) - 3.0 miles / 5 mins
Lake Charlevoix - 21.5 miles
Torch Lake (beach) - 15 miles / 20 mins
Clam Lake (inlet/outlet to Torch Lake) - 7.0 miles / 12mins
Grand Traverse Bay - 25.6 mi
Richardi Park Bellaire (beach) – 6 miles / 9 mins
Hiking – Backpacking – Biking Trails
Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead – 6 miles
Grass River Natural Area - 7.1 miles
Cedar River Natural Area – 6.2 miles / 10 mins
Golfing
The Chief GC (Shanty Creek) - 0.7 miles
Legend GC (Shanty Creek) – 3.4 miles / 7 mins
Hawk’s Eye GC (Shanty Creek) – 4.1. miles / 7 mins
Summit GC (Shanty Creek) – 3.2 miles / 7 mins
Schuss Mt. GC - .9 miles / 2 mins
Grandview GC - 20.1 mi
Black Forest GC - 24.6 mi
Elk Rapids GC - 24.6 mi
Attractions
Sleeping Bear Dunes – 65 miles / 1hr. 30min
Petoskey Tunnel of Trees M119 (Fall season) – 58 mins / 47.2 miles
Bellaire Central Short's Brewing Company – 9 mins / 4.8 miles
Schuss Mt. Resort - 0.7 miles / 2 mins
Shanty Creek Resort - 3.2 miles / 5 mins
Boyne Mountain Resort – 28 miles / 33 mins
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