Located on the southern end of Lake Bellaire, Beside Quiet Waters is a spacious, private waterfront retreat offering classic Up North living with access to Northern Michigan’s Lower Chain of Lakes. With 200 feet of private frontage, peaceful nature preserve surroundings, and room for large groups, this home is ideal for family gatherings, boating adventures, and lakeside memories—all with direct access to Torch Lake and beyond.
The Space:
- 6 bedrooms | 9 beds | Sleeps up to 14 | 4 Kings, 2 Queens, 1 Double bed, 2 Single beds.
- 3.5 bathrooms
- Multiple sleeping areas including a separate summer garage apartment
- Main home with open living spaces and lake views
- Great room with stone fireplace and two-story vaulted ceilings
- Fully equipped kitchen with two refrigerators
- Recreation room with temperature-controlled lap pool and ping pong table
- Separate summer apartment over the garage with sleeping areas, full bath, and kitchenette
- Lakeside deck for relaxing and dining
- Firepit for evening gatherings
- 100-foot private dock for boating
- Mini-split air conditioning in each bedroom and living area
- High-speed internet and streaming TV
Guest Access:
- Entire waterfront property
- Main home and garage apartment
- Private beach and lake access
- Private dock
- Lakeside deck and firepit
- Free parking on premises
The Neighborhood:
- Situated on Lake Bellaire within the Lower Chain of Lakes
- Boat access to Torch Lake, Clam Lake, Grass River, Lake Skegemog, and Elk Lake
- Minutes from Alden, Bellaire, and Elk Rapids
- Close to shopping, dining, and local marinas
- Near fruit orchards, flower gardens, and scenic drives
- Close to wineries, including Torch Lake Cellars
- Nearby craft breweries, including Shorts Brewing and Mammoth Distillery
- Surrounded by nature preserves and quiet residential roads
Getting Around:
- Free parking available on site
- Easy boating access throughout the Chain of Lakes
- Short drives to nearby towns and attractions
- Day trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Mackinac Island, and Northern Michigan highlights
Other Things to Note:
- Rental agreement required
- Photo ID + copy of ID required for reservation confirmation
- Primary renters must be 25+
- No smoking or vaping
- No pets
- No parties
- No fireworks or firearms
- Check-in required at our nearby office
- Check-in: 3 PM
- Check-out: 9 AM
- Waterfront property—children should be supervised
- Summer apartment available seasonally
Interaction with Guests:
- Our local team is just a phone call away and available to assist throughout your stay.
Would love to plan another trip there....time went to fast...it was amazing..everyone had a great time..thanks again for having us..
Denise L.
於 2024 年 7 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
8/10 不錯
Jeff Y.
2024 年 8 月 22 日
讚好:整潔度、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Sparrows Nest 2024
We had a large family vacation and Sparrows Nest held us all comfortably! We found it very clean and well appointed. The location is beautiful and area super fun. The swim spa was a hit with the kids though a bit more connection to the lake - beach area and/or kayak/paddle board/canoe - would make the stay even better. Thanks!
Jeff Y.
於 2024 年 8 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Kelly C.
2024 年 8 月 17 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Wonderful stay
Positives- great location, spacious, lots of nature, great deck, waterfront, comfortable beds.
Negatives- indoor hot tub very loud when trying to sleep, not easy to dock a boat, not great for swimming very weedy.
Kelly C.
於 2024 年 8 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
6/10 一般
bonny w.
2025 年 8 月 3 日
讚好:整潔度、聯絡溝通和地點
only 2 people stayed due to illness in family. seemed a little high priced for property. Water was pretty weedy for swimming. Would try somewhere else next time
bonny w.
於 2025 年 7 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Nancy L.
2023 年 7 月 30 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Decked out
My family of 5, my sister and niece and a couple of boyfriends rounded out our group of 9. We had a wonderful time. The deck was great. We enjoyed the view and the location at the end of the lake. Great space for lawn games. Cool fire pit. Air conditioning units in bedrooms were awesome. We had one minor issue and it was resolved promptly. We were able to secure our jet skis on the dock. We really enjoyed ourselves.
Nancy L.
於 2023 年 7 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
mark v.
2022 年 8 月 31 日
讚好:整潔度、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
不滿:登記入住
Sparrows nest stay
The property was beautiful... just as advertised. The checkin checkout process was archaic.. and a waste of time. Is it too much to ask that the check in and check out process be managed by electronic keys/locks?
mark v.
於 2022 年 8 月住了 7 晚
真實評價
10/10 優異
Jackie S.
2022 年 8 月 27 日
讚好:整潔度、登記入住、聯絡溝通、地點和房源資料準確度
Spacious
Plenty of room to play volleyball, Bocce ball, Frisbee, hang hammocks and slack lines. The only improvement would be a beach…hint, hint. Love Lake Bellaire.