Situated in Bellaire, this lovely house for $283 per night is a fantastic choice for your next trip. River side hilltop home with decks, a dock for your boat, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards all located in downtown Bellaire! The Tara is one of the few homes on "The Terrace", in the heart of Bellaire Michigan, with access to the Intermediate River and the Southern Chain of Lakes. Built in 1887, this historic home is blessed with access to the entire chain of lakes, including beautiful Lake Bellaire, Clam Lake, Torch Lake with its famous "Sand Bar", Lake Skegemog's renowned bass fishing, The Grass River Nature Reserve and more! The Tara is conveniently located, and perfectly situated, for you to enjoy everything the Chain of Lakes has to offer. Come relax at The Tara to get away and unwind. You are only a few blocks from downtown but will feel like you're miles away from everything. Watch the deer walk past your window and down to the river in the early evening. Catch a glimpse of otters playing by the river. You will also likely see one of the nesting Bald Eagles soaring high overhead on a pretty sunny day! You're just steps away from memory making family adventures. Walk down to your private river front area on the Intermediate River where you can dock your own boat, or use one of the kayaks or paddle board to explore the waterways. There are miles and miles of gorgeous waterways to explore. Mountain biking your thing? From your door you can bike to Glacier Hills for hours of trail riding. Golf? Try the Legend at Shanty Creek one of many fantastic course just minutes away in all directions. Do you enjoy fishing? The area has an abundance of trout streams with great fishing. In fact, you can drop your fishing line in the river right at the dock enjoying the sounds of naturewhile you test your luck. After all that adventuring you may want to vist famous Shorts Brewery for one of their handcraftes beers, custom sandwiches or specialty pizzas. This charming three bedroom one bath home is walking distance to all the attractions of a bustling resort town with a quaint small town vibe. Golf/Hiking/Mountain Biking/Fishing/Restaurants/Shopping all just minutes away. WHAT TO DO?? NEARBY SKI AREAS: Shanty Creek Resort (3.3 miles), Cedar River Ski Area (6.8 miles), Schuss Ski Area (7.2 miles), Boyne Mountain Resort (27.5 miles) THINGS TO DO: Torch Lake (~1 hour boat ride from the home), Short's Brewing Company Bellaire Pub (0.4 miles), Downtown Bellaire (0.6 miles), Lake Bellaire - boating, marinas, swimming, fishing, public beach (2.8 miles), Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead - hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross country skiing (2.9 miles), Torch Lake Cellars (4.0 miles), Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark (27.5 miles), Traverse City (36.8 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (64.1 miles) HIT THE LINKS: The Chief Golf Course (3.0 miles), Shanty Creek - The Legend (3.1 miles), Shanty Creek - Summit (3.3 miles), Hawk's Eye Golf Course (4.6 miles), Shanty Creek - Cedar River (6.8 miles), Shanty Creek Resort - Schuss Mountain Golf Course (7.2 miles) LAKE BELLAIRE (2.8 miles): Summit Village Association Beach Club, boating, boat ramps/marinas, swimming, fishing, public beach access AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (35.1 miles)