Bellaire Bed & Breakfast


  • Inn Details

    Recently voted the 12th Best Overall Bed & Breakfast in North America, Bellaire Bed & Breakfast sits at the top of a hill at the end of a tree lined drive. Located in a tranquil setting with delightful gardens, hammock and shuffle board court, yet the village is only a short walk away with quaint shops, movie theater, brew pub and fine dining. In the morning we serve a hearty breakfast that features a hot main dish, fresh homemade breads and muffins, fresh fruit, juices, and gourmet coffee, teas & hot chocolates. The cherry-paneled library is filled with hundreds of books, a blazing fireplace in winter and chairs to sink into, hiding away, dreaming of distant lands and adventure. Discover the sunken garden and enjoy a private sunny afternoon. The main house has 5 rooms all with private bath, queen size bed, air conditioning, in-room WIFI and wired high speed access in the Sitting room. Our carriage house features four luxury rooms all with private bath, king size bed, gas fireplace, TV/DVD, air conditioning, high speed WIFI and wired Internet access. Each afternoon, we gather on one of the wonderful porches or parlors and wind down or share stories over a glass or two of wine. After breakfast, our guests enjoy the convenient location of the inn and are off on adventures that may include golfing, skiing, boating, kayaking, art galleries, antiquing, wine tasting or hot-air ballooning. Come and let us positively spoil you!


    Innkeeper Information

    Innkeepers Description:

    David's hobbies include wood working, cooking, computers and learning foreign languages (He is pretty fluent in German). Jim likes reading, gardening and cooking. Both like to cross-country ski and bicycle ride.

    The innkeepers speak:

    • English

    • German


    Number of Cats: 1

    Number of Dogs: 2


    Features

    Type:

    • Other

    • Bed and Breakfast

    Property Noted For:

    • Antiquing

    • Village

    • Wine Tasting

    • Antiques/decor

    • Business travel

    • Christian Travel

    • Family Travel

    • Gay / Lesbian Travel

    • Group events

    • Honeymoons

    • Luxury

    • Nature

    • Peaceful getaway

    • Romantic escape


    Amenities

    Guest Room:

    • Air conditioning

    • Alarm clock

    • Amenities Basket

    • CD player

    • Ceiling fans

    • DVD Player

    • In-room internet

    • Desk

    • Fireplace

    • Hairdryer

    • Hot tub/whirlpool tub

    • Internet Service

    • Radio

    • Satellite/Cable TV

    • TV

    • Turndown Service

    • Wi-Fi

    On Site:

    • Board games

    • Fax Machine

    • Library

    • Telephone

    • VCR

    • Wedding Facilities

    • Wet bar

    Other Amenities:

    • Guest refrigerator in guest common rooms

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  • Eastlake

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $170/$170

    Elegant and stately defines this spacious Victorian-era room. You will enjoy a queen-size sleigh bed, Victorian furniture and a private bath, with shower. Open your French doors to a private second-story porch overlooking the grounds.

    Empire

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$125

    Step back in time to the days of British Colonial rule in the West Pacific. This beautifully detailed room with delightful exotic touches that will please your eyes features a Queen-size sleigh bed.

    Vintage

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $110/$110

    Reminiscent of old world charm, this delightful room features a Queen-size brass bed and private bath with clawfoot bathtub - ideal for a private relaxing bubble bath.

    Homespun

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $90/$90

    This spacious guest room has a Shaker influence. It provides you with a Queen-size pencil poster bed with homemade quilts and a quiet and comfortable reading area.

    Garden

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 Queen

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $125/$125

    Here you'll get a refreshing bedroom full of Northern Michigan wildflower prints and an eclectic mix of Victorian family heirlooms.

    Tuscany

    Suite maximum capacity: 3

    • Beds

      1 King

      1 Twin

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $245/$245

    Located in the carriage house, you will relax in a soothing rural Italian retreat lounging in the king-sized bed gazing at the fireplace, or in the oversized armchair watching a movie Maybe you would rather open the French doors and sip some wine on your own private balcony. Or better yet, soak in your own private 2 person jacuzzi tub complete with sensuous bath salts. Amenities include a TV/DVD, gas fireplace and desk space equipped with a high speed data port.

    Savannah

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $245/$245

    Located in the carriage house, treat yourself to historic Southern comfort in this luxurious Georgian charmer. This elegantly appointed room features a king-size canopy bed, mahogany writing desk and a fainting couch for you to curl up with a good book by the fire or to catch a few winks. Enter the regal private bath and pamper yourself in a two-person jacuzzi tub complete with sensuous bath salts. Amenities include a TV/DVD, gas fireplace and desk space equipped with a high speed data port.

    Brighton

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Bathtub

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $195/$195

    Located in the carriage house, delight yourself with our novel interpretation of an English seaside cottage. Chocked full of whimsical details; this room features an ornate brass king bed and seating area by the fireplace where you can take your afternoon tea or catch a show on the Telly. The period bath features a claw foot tub with a rain pan shower head. You will find it just the right spot to soak your cares away amongst the bubbles. Amenities include a TV/DVD, gas fireplace and desk space equipped with a high speed data port.

    Mackinac

    Suite maximum capacity: 2

    • Beds

      1 King

    • Bathroom

      Private Bath

      Shower

    • Nightly Rate

      (high/low season) $195/$195

    Located in the carriage house, watch the deer amble down through the pines from your window in this Northern Michigan hide-a-way. From the rustic stone fireplace, to the king-size antique brass bed, we are sure you will find this is an ideal "Up North" retreat. The woodland theme bath featues a seated shower. Amenities include a TV/DVD, gas fireplace and desk space equipped with a high speed data port.

    Policy

    Reservation Policy

    • Check in: 3 to 5 PM    Check out: by 11am

    • Deposit amount required: 1st nights stay

    • Cancellations: Your deposit will be refunded if we receive cancellation notice at least 7 days prior to your stay. If cancellation is received less than 7 days, you will be billed for the first night stay and will receive a gift certificate for future use for a one night stay.

    • Open all year round: Y


    General Policies

    • Smoking allowed: Limited

    • Guest pets allowed: No

    • Drinking allowed: Yes

    • Drinking description: may bring your own (served at Murder Mystery dinners)

    • Drinks available: L

    • Children allowed: over 12 years old

    • Suitable for children: Limited

    • Childcare provided: No


    Discount type

    • Multiple Nights
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 3

    • Reserving 3 or more rooms
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 1

    • Single Occupancy
      Percent off: 10% Days required: 1

  • Breakfast

    • Type: Full

    • Time Served: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

    • Serving location: Game Room, Dining Room


    Complimentary Perks

    • Afternoon Tea

    • Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Wine/Cheese Plate


    Signature Dish

    Peaches & Pecan French Toast
    Southern-style peaches & pecan French toast served with choice of warmed peach syrup or real Michigan maple syrup.


    Special meal options

    • Low fat

    • Restrictive

    • Vegetarian

    • Atkins Diet

    • low chloesterol


    Additional food services

    • snacks

    • soft drinks and bottled water


    Recipes

    Breakfast-Brunch

    Raspberry Almond Stuffed French Toast
    Serves: 8
    Prep time: 30 minutes

  • Location Type

    • Village

    • Wine country


    City

    • Traverse City

    • Distance to city: 35 miles

    • Directions to property:


    Airport

    • Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Kent County Intl.) 180 miles

    • Directions to property:
      (Time 3 to 3 1/2 hours) Take US-131 North to Mancelona. Turn left at the traffic signal (M-88 west). Stay on M-88 approximately 13 miles until you reach Bellaire. Stay on M-88 as you go through the village's business district. After you cross the bridge, turn left on Antrim St. and go 1 short block. At the blinking yellow light, turn left. We're the first drive on the right.


    Area Attractions

    • Antique Shopping

    • Art Galleries

    • Beach

    • Casino

    • Gourmet/Fine Dining

    • Historical interests

    • Lake

    • Movie Theater

    • Museum

    • National/State parks

    • Nature area

    • Fall Color Tours

    • Bellaire & Farm Golf Clubs

    • Lake Michigan

    • Riverside Marina

    • Intermediate River & Lake

    • Legend at Shanty Creek

    • Picnic area

    • Religious Services

    • River

    • Ski area

    • Vineyard

    • Winery

    • Bicycle riding trails

    • Bicycles

    • Bird watching

    • Boating

    • Canoeing

    • Cross-country ski trails

    • Downhill Skiing

    • Fishing

    • Golfing

    • Hiking trails

    • Horseback riding

    • Hunting

    • Kayaking

    • Art Galleries

    • Fall Color Tours

    • Waterskiing

    • Boat rental

    • Murder Mystery Weekends

    • Sailing

    • Shopping

    • Sight-seeing

    • Ski rentals

    • Snow shoe trails

    • Swimming

    • Tennis courts

    • Water sports

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    Write a review

    wonderful weekend getaway

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    the innkeepers make you feel so welcome and comfortable. there was even a bottle of champagne waiting for us to help celebrate our anniversary.


    comfortable

    About the reviewer

    • Between 45-55 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in budget lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    This was the most comfortable, relaxing and beautiful place I've ever stayed in Michigan. The attention to detail was excellent. The entire stay was outstanding! I will definitely go back.


    Surpassed all Expectations

    About the reviewer

    • Between 36-45 years old

    • Stays at B&Bs once a year

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    This was the most fabulous weekend get away I have ever had the privilege of experiencing! While there are great adventures abounding right outside the door in the delightful town of Bellaire - you won't want to leave the luxurious comfort and hospitality Jim and Dave have created in their bed and breakfast. We couldn't stop marveling at all the careful details and thoughtful amenities that seemed never ending. DO NOT MISS BREAKFAST - amazing, delicious and if I could find a way to sneak out those recipes I would - Baked Oatmeal, Tollhouse Scones, Raspberry Danish, Banana Bread, delicious house blend coffee, cherry juice, etc..!! We also had the chance to join our hosts during their "Manager's Hour" for a little conversation and drinks; delightful, interesting wines and a whitefish pate I'll be dreaming about for a while!! We stayed in the Brighton Room in the carriage house and it was so perfect I almost hate to spread the word for fear it won't be available!! King sized brass bed, oversized claw-foot tub (with an assortment of bubble baths), overstuffed chairs, fireplace, softest throw blankets, dvd player, books and all gorgeously appointed and squeeky clean!! A quick jaunt downstairs to a common living room afforded more books, games, newspapers, snacks, sodas, glass and plateware - anything you could think of! And did I mention homebaked, hot out of the oven cookies at turn down service?!?! You absolutely MUST stay at the Bellaire Bed and Breakfast!


    Highly impressed with Bellaire B and B

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Frequently stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in luxury lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    Outstanding from start to finish! My wife and I have stayed at numerous bed and breakfasts, and this one was the most comfortable. Warm and inviting- would highly reccomend. The food was amazing, but come hungry! You will leave with leftovers..


    DELUXE!

    About the reviewer

    • Between 26-35 years old

    • Almost never stays at B&Bs

    • Typically stays in moderate lodging

    • Was travelling for a weekend getaway


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    I recently spent a couple nights here with my boyfriend for his 30th birthday. It was fabulous! We stayed in the tuscany room and it was supremely clean and relaxing. The bed was deluxe with a beautiful gas fireplace at its feet. The jetted tub was huge and clean and they provided bath salts, amongst many other things (i.e., fresh baked cookies every morning!, water soda and snacks, the list goes on...) The hosts are wonderful and very knowledgeable about the area. The property is GORGEOUS! I can't say enough wonderful things about this B&B. We will be planning a trip back! (p.s.... a 0.3 mile, 5 minute, walk to Short's Brewery... PERFECT!)


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