Pinecone Cottage on The Chief Golf Course @ Shanty

Entire rental unit in Bellaire, Michigan

  1. 8 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 2 baths
Hosted by Vacation Properties
  1. 9 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Peace and quiet

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At-home coffee

Start your morning right with the drip coffee maker.
Welcome to Pinecone Cottage at Shanty Creek 🌲

Spend your Northern Michigan getaway at Pinecone Cottage, a comfortable two-bedroom condo perfectly situated on The Chief Golf Course, right on the border of Shanty Creek’s Summit Village. Surrounded by world-class golf, beautiful lakes, and endless outdoor adventure, this is the ideal place to relax and explore Up North!

The space
Welcome to Pinecone Cottage at Shanty Creek 🌲

Spend your Northern Michigan getaway at Pinecone Cottage, a comfortable two-bedroom condo perfectly situated on The Chief Golf Course, right on the border of Shanty Creek’s Summit Village. Surrounded by world-class golf, beautiful lakes, and endless outdoor adventure, this is the ideal place to relax and explore Up North!

🏡 The Space

Spacious & Comfortable: 1,200 sq ft condo that sleeps up to 8 guests in four cozy beds

Relaxing Views: Private deck overlooking The Chief Golf Course

Cozy Interior: Inviting living area with a gas fireplace, flat-screen TV, and dining area

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Stocked with cookware, utensils, dishes, stemware, coffee maker, and common appliances — everything you need for a home-cooked meal

Convenient Amenities: All linens provided, central A/C and heat, and in-unit washer/dryer

Pool pass included for the indoor/outdoor heated pools at The Lakeview Hotel, a short drive away.

🌳 Outdoor Adventures

You’re just a short drive from some of Northern Michigan’s best outdoor destinations:

Lake Bellaire – 5.5 miles

Grass River Natural Area – 7 miles

Glacial Hills Pathway – 6 miles

Torch Lake – 10 miles

Michigan Beach Park (Charlevoix) – 30 miles

⛳ Golf Paradise

With so many premier golf courses nearby, Pinecone Cottage is a golfer’s dream:

The Chief Golf Course – right outside your door!

Summit Golf Course – 0.2 miles

The Legend – 0.2 miles

Cedar River – 3 miles

Schuss Mountain – 4 miles

Hawk’s Eye – 2 miles

Bellaire Centennial – 6 miles

A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort – 25 miles

🚗 Getting Here

Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City): 33 miles

Antrim County Airport (Bellaire): 3.4 miles

Parking: Convenient parking close to the condo

🧼 Clean & Cared For

All of our properties are professionally cleaned and maintained by our in-house team using Ecolab cleaning products. Linens and towels are laundered in commercial-grade machines to ensure the highest level of cleanliness and comfort.

🏠 About VPN Property Management

VPN is a locally owned company serving Northern Michigan since 1992. Our office, housekeeping, and maintenance teams are all located right at Summit Village — so we’re nearby and ready to help whenever you need us. We take pride in offering friendly, attentive service and helping guests plan unforgettable Up North getaways.

✅ Guest Guidelines

No smoking or vaping

No pets (service animals welcome with documentation)

No parties or large gatherings

Must be 25+ to book

Maximum occupancy: 8 guests

Guest access
Guests will have access to the entire condo with complete privacy.

Other things to note
Check-in details will be provided before arrival. Please note: no pets, smoking, or parties. We appreciate your help in caring for our home as if it were your own.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Golf course view
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Shared outdoor pool - available all year, open specific hours, heated
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 14 reviews.

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This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Bellaire, Michigan, United States

Neighborhood highlights

Pine Cone Cottage is a short drive to downtown Bellaire, & is centrally located between Charlevoix, Petoskey, Gaylord, and Traverse City. Northern Michigan offers great opportunity for adventure; finding a new spot for rock hunting, discovering a hidden lake to boat, or watching a beautiful sunset that seems like it was custom made for you. While on your adventures, don't forget to look for new and exciting places to have dinner or lunch; or find the perfect treasure at a local shop. As you vacation in northern Michigan, relax and take in all the beauty this area has to offer.

Meet your host

Host
820 reviews
4.55 out of 5 average rating
9 years of hosting
Lives in Bellaire, Michigan
Your stay is professionally managed by Vacation Properties Network (VPN), a trusted local company helping guests discover and enjoy Northern Michigan vacations since 1992. Our team is based right at Summit Village, just minutes from all of the properties we manage. Because we’re local, we’re always close by if you need assistance. Our on-site team includes reservations, maintenance, and professional housekeeping, allowing us to provide quick service and support throughout your stay.

Co-hosts

  • Gayle

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
To help protect your payment, always use Airbnb to send money and communicate with hosts.

Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 10:00 AM
8 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs