Thanksgiving Day Special at Waterfront 5 Star Private Retreat in Bellaire.

Looking for a cozy holiday getaway?

Celebrate Thanksgiving at Blue Haven Pointe

Book a Thanksgiving stay at Blue Haven Pointe and enjoy a complimentary
Thanksgiving Day feast for six at Shanty Creek's Lakeview Buffet!


Blue Haven Pointe is a luxury rental home located minutes from Shanty Creek Golf and Ski Resort, Schuss Mountain, Torch Lake, and Grass River Natural Area. Turtle Creek Casino and Flintfields Horse Park are a 30 minute drive. Five wooded acres with over 800 feet of private shoreline and beach on Lake of the Woods, a 150 acre, all-sports, but peaceful lake provide a serene setting for your next getaway.
Blue Haven Pointe is a very well-appointed home, with over 600 feet of covered second story deck for entertaining and dining, and equal amount of patio underneath. The home comes with 5 bedrooms, 4 full and 1 half bath, and sleeping for 18 guests in beds, (6 Queen and 6 single). Windows on three sides of the upstairs and downstairs living areas greet guests with stunning water views. Every bedroom has a water view, and the large master suite has a private balcony and sunrise view.
Brand new ductless heating and air conditioning provide comfort throughout the house. Modern furnishings grace the house with a touch of class. The dining room table seats 10, with additional inside and outside seating. Two magnificent fireplaces take center stage in the upstairs and downstairs living areas, as well as an outdoor fire pit for those endless summer evenings. Two 65” 4k Roku TV with YouTube streaming services are available and include all major networks. Guests can also access their personal streaming channels. Large game table for family game night!
Blue Haven Pointe comes with two full kitchens complete with both indoor and outdoor cooking grills, and a large electric griddle for those family pancake breakfasts or evening hamburgers. The kitchens provide two microwaves, two large refrigerators, two dishwashers, two cooktops, a wine cooler, coffee makers and Keurig, with plenty of dishes in both kitchens.
New amenities for 2022 include a beautifully renovated outdoor fire pit and gathering area complete with seating for larger groups and large stone steps to the dock.
Blue Haven Pointe comes with free use of 4 kayaks, and a pedal boat, with a private dock for fishing and swimming pleasure. There is a private beach in an isolated cove (The Blue Lagoon), complete with a new lounging patio to watch the children play in the pure Michigan water. Lake of the Woods has a public boat launch for smaller boats. If you prefer larger water, the Lake Bellaire boat launch is just 5 minutes away with full access to Torch Lake and the lower chain of lakes. When ready to relax for the evening, return to Blue Haven Pointe and listen to the loons and watch the resident eagles around the lake.
With its large paved parking area, the home will easily accommodate 8 vehicles, with boat turnaround and RV parking available as well.
Blue Haven Pointe has a wireless network throughout the home, however the maximum speed presently available is 50 MBPS, which allows for those necessary video streaming meetings, but will have some limitations when multiple devices are in use.
Blue Haven Pointe is in close proximity to the following attractions.
- 10 minutes from 108 holes of amazing golf courses, including the Arnold Palmer “Legend” course, as well as Hawk’s Eye, and the Chief. It is a golfer’s paradise!
- Less than 10 minutes from Schuss Mountain Ski Resort and Shanty Creek Resort.
- 30 minutes to Flintfields Horse Park, home of the Traverse City Horse Shows and Lakes Equestrian Festival.
- 30 minutes to Turtle Creek Casino.
- Five minutes to quaint downtown Bellaire, complete with the famous Shorts Brewing Company and other shops and restaurants.
- 10 minutes to lovely Alden, and the shops along Torch Lake.
- Five minutes to the hiking trails of Grass River recreational area for nature hiking.
- 15 minutes to Glacier Springs recreational area for mountain biking and fat tire winter bike trails.
- 15 minutes to snowmobile trail access.
- 40 minutes to Traverse City, Charlevoix, or Boyne City for those pure Michigan day trips.
- 10 minutes to the Bellaire municipal airport.
No fireworks allowed.
Pets are not allowed.
No off-road motorized vehicles allowed.
Minimum age to rent is 27, and photo ID may be required.
During the winter months, 4wd vehicles are strongly recommended in order to guarantee access to the home. The private driveway is over 1 mile long.