Welcome to the Clam Lake Retreat located just minutes from Bellaire by car and minutes from Torch Lake by boat. This 4 bedroom, 3 and 1/2 bath home boasts an amazing view and an incredible vacation experience. The dock has room to park your own boat up to 25ft or you can rent the new 2024 Bentley 22ft pontoon with 200hp Mercury along with the covered electric boat lift. The boat features 15 person capacity, ski tow bar, and blue tooth stereo system.
With sleeping for 10, this immaculate home features a lake side main floor master bedroom with king bed, smart TV, dual closets and in suite bathroom with whirlpool tub, shower, and dual sinks.
On the second floor is one bedroom with king bed, smart TV, and large closet. Another bedroom includes (2) double beds and smart TV. There is a full bath upstairs that services these bedrooms. Also on the second floor is a large loft bedroom that features (2) king beds, smart TV, and in suite full bath. The main floor living room features a gas fireplace and smart TV and amazing view of the patio and lake. Access the patio and fire pit area from the living room or kitchen.
The dining room table has seating for 8. The kitchen island has bar height seating for 3 and there’s a breakfast table in the kitchen that seats 2. The large kitchen island has lots of space for prep or meal service and also features a Viking gas range with griddle. The kitchen is fully appointed. There’s a Keurig and standard coffee maker, blender, toaster, and necessary kitchen-ware. Also located in the kitchen island is an ice machine.
Outdoors on the patio is a large Weber gas grill. Also on the patio area is a table and chairs as well as lots of chairs and Adirondacks for lounging and hanging out by a fire. Halfway between the house and lake is a deck with sofa set and table.
The finished garage has been converted to a fantastic game room with sofa, smart TV, ping pong table, shuffle board table, and dart board.
The home is located approximately 40 minutes from Traverse City and from Boyne Mountain, and located in the heart of the chain of lakes making it a perfect destination for wine and brewery touring, skiing, boating, and golfing trips.
The Antrim County area has wide variety of hiking and mountain biking trails. There are over a dozen amazing golf courses within 20 minutes. In the chain of lakes (Bellaire, Clam, Torch, Skegemog, and Elk) is some of the most incredible fishing in Michigan, known for monster small mouth bass, northern pike, muskie, and white fish, and virtually all Michigan fish species. Fall colors are absolutely stunning. In the winter there’s ice fishing, snowmobiling, downhill and cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing. There is no shortage of fun things to do in this area!
From our dock you are 2-3 minutes by boat to Dockside Restaurant, Butch’s Marina, and Torch Lake (and beyond into Lake Skegemog, Elk Lake, and Traverse Bay). Going the opposite direction, boaters will also enjoy the 10 minute boat ride to the mouth of the Grass River. A 30 minute ride up the Grass River takes you into Lake Bellaire. From there, you can travel up the Intermediate River and right into the town of Bellaire.
Please note: This is house is designed for family rentals and is not a party house and not in a rental district. This home is located in an upscale area where our neighbors are homeowners and protective of their area. We ask that those using our home be respectful and courteous to our neighbors and be aware of noise.
Highlights:
• (4) King beds
• (2) Double beds
• Smart TVs in all bedrooms
• Bring your own boat with mooring at our dock
• High speed internet
• Large kitchen
• Washer & Dryer
• Large patio and deck area
• Game room in finished garage
Boat rental:
Daily rate: $390
Weekly rate: $1790
Please note: There are outdoor only security cameras located at: Ring doorbell, garage front, patio area, and dock area.