Title: Clam Lake Access - sleeps 12. Close to Torch Lake. Between Bellaire and Alden Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=68218590&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Clam Lake Access - sleeps 12\. Close to Torch Lake. Between Bellaire and Alden Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Clam Lake Access - sleeps 12\. Close to Torch Lake. Between Bellaire and Alden ![Property grounds - Clam Lake Access - sleeps 12. Close to Torch Lake. Between Bellaire and Alden (Bellaire)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68220000/68218600/68218590/6da8a736.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV - Clam Lake Access - sleeps 12. Close to Torch Lake. 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Across from Clam Lake and only 250 feet away from a shared dock for your boat, this house offers the ideal retreat for two families or friends to share. Take advantage of the large patio for meals and conversation, propane grill on hand to prepare summer favorites, big backyard perfect for games like catch or bean bags. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 121600 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Clam Lake Access - sleeps 12\. Close to Torch Lake. Between Bellaire and Alden LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This Clam Lake House is located across the street (no view of the lake) from Clam Lake but only 250' away from a shared dock that you can leave 1 pontoon or 1 small fishing boat during your stay. Please email the manager to see if your boat will fit at the dock. It is conducive to swimming at the dock. Public swimming beaches are located within a few miles. The dock is a partial floating dock and a partial fixed dock (see pictures). A large metal wagon is available to transport your cooler, fishing gear, life jackets, etc….to the dock. Two public boat launches are less than 5 minutes away. There are 3 bedrooms (plus a front room with a Murphy bed and a pull out sofa). The house sleeps 12 people and is great for 2 families or a group friends to share a vacation. Step outside the sliding glass door from the living room to the large patio to enjoy meals and conversation. Jump in your boat and head to breathtaking Torch Lake (less than 5 minutes) or travel to the famous sandbar at the south end of the lake. A propane grill is available on the patio to prepare your summer favorites. The big back yard is ideal for playing catch, bean bags or any other games you bring to enjoy. Bring your favorite books and inside games too. In addition, the Clam Lake Access (shared dock 250’ away) house is perfectly located 6 miles between the quaint villages of Bellaire and Alden. You will be amazed at the diverse activities, shops and restaurants that are available in these villages. After a day on the lake, you can enjoy smores around the campfire and watch the stars come out and if you are lucky see a falling star. Take your boat (5 minutes) and dock it at The “Dockside Torch Lake” to enjoy food and drinks or drive just 1.3 miles to get there. There is a small public beach next to “The Dockside Torch Lake.” You can see some of the best sunsets Northern Michigan has to offer from the dock or beach. You can also see beautiful sunsets and a panoramic view from Torch Lake Cellars Winery (2.3 miles). The winery also has outdoor seating areas (1 under a roof), play area and disc home. Try your luck from a golf tee located onthe outdoor seating area. You might land a golf ball in the bucket in the valley. Glacial Hills (30 miles of hiking and biking) is located 5 minutes away. Primary guest must be at least 25 years old. We look forward to your visit and hope you can experience this “Up North” location every year! Lakes/Rivers: You can boat through Clam Lake to the serene Grass River and enjoy a 30 minute no-wake ride to Lake Bellaire. Lake Bellaire will take you to Intermediate River that you can take to downtown Bellaire and park your boat to enjoy the Village of Bellaire. You can also travel to Elk Lake and Skegemog Lake from Torch Lake. BELLAIRE: Short’s Brewery, Glacial Hills (30 miles of hiking and fat tire biking), multiple restaurants, cute shops, bowling alley (bowling, video games, food, laser tag), theater, a seasonal weekly farm market, fun festivals throughout the year, several area golf courses, ice cream, kayak and fat tire bike rentals, Shanty Creek/Schuss Mountain resorts, 2 playgrounds, basketball court, picnic area, tennis court, small public beach, Family Fare grocery store, public library, public boat launch on Intermediate River ALDEN: Wine tasting room, ice cream, picnic area with a playground and tennis court, Torch Lake public boat launch, Alden Bar (bar/restaurant), Blue Water Bistro (restaurant – 1.5 miles from Alden), cute shops, beach on Torch Lake at the Alden Depot Park & Museum, seasonal weekly farm market with live music, fun festivals throughout the year Need to RENT WATER TOYS or other fun things? Butch’s Tackle and Marine is located 1.3 miles away on Clam River at the mouth of Torch Lake. You can rent a variety of water toys (jet skis, stand up paddle boards, tri-toons, kayaks, tubes for boating, wake boards, water skis, speed boats) on their website butchstorchlake.com They also have hot and cold take out food (best broasted chicken in the area), snacks, drinks, Torch Lake souvenirs and clothing, tackle and much more. If you use their boat ramp, they ask that you step inside and check out what they have to offer. Pontoon Rentals-Dockside Torch Lake is located 1.3 miles away - rents tri-toons and wave runners. You can reserve online dockside-watersports.com Paddles and Pedals (downtown Bellaire) rents fat tire bikes and kayaks. You can reserve online bellairepaddleandpedals.com IMPORTANT INFORMATION: 1\. The contract attached to the listing must be signed by the primary guest who is 25 years are older. The primary guest must make sure that all guests read the contract. 2\. The lake bottom at the dock is too mucky for swimming. 3\. The water is shallow at the dock and will only accommodate a pontoon, a wave runner or a small fishing boat. However, 2 public boat launches (Clam Lake and Torch Lake) are less than 5 minutes away for larger boats 4\. Please see the pictures and read the descriptions in this listing for specific information. 5\. The house is air conditioned with individual controls located in all areas 6\. There are neighbors on 1 side of the cottage and across the road directly in front of the house on the lake. 7\. The fireplace in the living room is NOT for guest use. 8\. Property lines are marked with stakes. Please do not move these as we need to respect surrounding property owners. 9\. In order to receive 100% of security deposit all check out items (in contract) must be completed. \*Security cameras are turned off during guest stays. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided - Sofa bed ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Designated smoking areas ### Location highlights - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Basketball nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Snorkelling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,600 square feet ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25180000/25175800/25175743/232595da.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cottage On River - close to Torch Lake, sleeps 8 Bellaire - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 58 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-26&endDate=2025-12-27&selected=25175743&PinnedHotelID=25175743&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Smart TV, fireplace, Netflix, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/22000000/21680000/21676800/21676745/aee254ff.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront log home on Lake Bellaire. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Great location! Access to Clam Lake! Close to Torch Lake ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.93647%2C-85.26211&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=CMDFSPlys4UERV29UH9mpkkomgY=) Bellaire, MI #### What's nearby - Clam Lake \- 3 min walk \- 0.2 miles - Torch Lake \- 2 min drive \- 1.2 miles - Clam River \- 2 min drive \- 1.4 miles - Front Street \- 49 min drive \- 35.2 miles - Boyne Mountain \- 51 min drive \- 45.7 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 51 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oasis Tavern - ‬30 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Dockside - ‬3 min drive - ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Clam Lake Access - sleeps 12. Close to Torch Lake. 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