Area Guide
Northern Michigan,
at your door.
The Bellaire Treehouse sits at the center of Antrim County — a rare crossroads of lakes, trails, ski hills, wineries, and small-town main streets. This guide organizes the region so buyers can see, at a glance, exactly what a weekend, a week, or a year here looks like.
01 — Water
Nearby Lakes & Waterways.
Direct access to Michigan's Chain of Lakes — one of the most scenic interconnected freshwater systems in the state.
- 5 minLake Bellaire
- 8 minIntermediate Lake
- 15 minTorch Lake
- 15 minClam Lake
- 15 minGrass River Natural Area
- 25 minElk Lake
- 30 minLake Skegemog
- 35 minJordan River
- 35–40 minGrand Traverse Bay
- 40–45 minLake Michigan Shoreline
- 40–45 minLake Charlevoix
- 50 minWalloon Lake
Chain of Lakes Water Trail — Intermediate, Bellaire, Clam, Torch, Elk, and Skegemog, connected end to end.
02 — Places
Nearby Towns & Destinations.
From walkable Bellaire to the ferries at Mackinaw, the property sits inside a network of Northern Michigan's most photographed towns.
- 5 minDowntown Bellaire
- 15 minAlden
- 30 minElk Rapids
- 30 minEast Jordan
- 35 minBoyne City
- 45 minCharlevoix
- 50 minTraverse City
- 50 MINPetoskey
- 1 hr 10 minHarbor Springs
- 1 HR 25 MINMackinaw City
03 — Trails
Outdoor Recreation.
Miles of trails, natural areas, and paddling routes begin within a short drive of the property line.
- 10 minShanty Creek Resort
- 15 minGlacial Hills Pathway & Natural Area30+ miles of hike & bike
- 15 minGrass River Natural Area
- 20 minTorch Lake SandbarBy vehicle or boat
- 35 minAntrim Creek Natural AreaLake Michigan
Paddle Antrim Water Trail — one of Michigan's premier paddling destinations.
04 — Fairways
Golf Courses.
Six championship-caliber courses within the county and neighboring resort corridor.
- Shanty Creek Resort
- Cedar River Golf Course
- The Legend Golf Course
- Hawks Eye Golf Resort
- A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
- Antrim Dells Golf Club
05 — Winter
Ski Resorts.
Three of Michigan's most established alpine resorts inside an hour's drive.
- 10 minShanty Creek Resort
- 35 minBoyne Mountain Resort
- 1 hrBoyne Highlands Resort
06 — Taste
Wineries, Breweries & Dining.
A short drive delivers craft beer, Michigan-grown spirits, and two of the country's most awarded wine trails.
- Short's Brewing CompanyDowntown Bellaire
- Mammoth Distilling
- Torch Lake Cellars
- Elk Rapids Wineries
- Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail
- ~1 hrLeelanau Peninsula Wine Trail
07 — Access
Nearby Airports.
Two regional airports for guests, second-home owners, and short-term-rental turnover.
- 50 minCherry Capital Airport (TVC)Traverse City
- 1 hr 15 minPellston Regional Airport (PLN)
The Property
One address. A whole region.
The Bellaire Treehouse turns Northern Michigan into a backyard — 10 private wooded acres, minutes from water, trails, resorts, and some of the best small towns in the Midwest.