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Playing Hookie at Schuss

Condo near Schuss Mountain in Bellaire

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire condo

1 bedroom1 bathroom450 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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mancelona, MI
  • Place, The Legend
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, The Chief Golf Course
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bellaire

In Bellaire .At this Bellaire condo, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Schuss Mountain and 6 miles (10 km) of The Legend. The Chief Golf Course and Hawk's Eye Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • The Legend - 10 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • The Chief Golf Course - 10 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Lake Bellaire - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Grass River Natural Area - 11 min drive - 8.1 miles
  • Torch Lake - 15 min drive - 12.2 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Hens Den - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bo Jacks Bakery and Deli - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire condo to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Playing Hookie at Schuss

Escape to Playing Hookie, a charming one-bedroom condo perfectly located at Schuss Mountain in Shanty Creek Resort. Whether you’re planning a weekend ski trip, a golf getaway, or a peaceful retreat, this well-equipped and inviting space offers everything you need to relax and recharge.

Guests love the unbeatable location—you’re just steps from the slopes in winter and right on the Schuss Golf Course in summer. Enjoy your morning coffee or an evening glass of wine on the private patio overlooking the greens, listening to the sounds of birds and frogs as you unwind from your day’s adventures.

Inside, the condo is thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience, featuring a comfortable queen bed, full bath, and a cozy living area with a small sofa bed for extra sleeping space. The updated kitchenette includes a cooktop, microwave, dishwasher, and small fridge—everything you need for a quick breakfast before hitting the slopes or a simple dinner after a day on the course.

Guests consistently describe the condo as clean, comfortable, and perfectly maintained, with easy check-in/out and a responsive, welcoming host. The first-floor location makes unloading easy, and you’re within walking distance to the resort bar and restaurant, as well as just a short drive to downtown Bellaire and beautiful Torch Lake.

Whether you’re skiing, golfing, exploring northern Michigan, or simply sneaking away for a few days of “Playing Hookie,” this delightful condo offers the perfect blend of coziness, location, and value—a place you’ll want to return to year after year.

Please note: If not a family with kids, all guests must be 25 or older

Please Note: a refundable security deposit is required on all rentals ranging from $100 to $500 based on the place. This is refunded upon departure as long as no damages. If an Airbnb reservation, Airbnb will charge this fee when necessary.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the condo: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Fishing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 450 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

All renters must be at least 25 years of age, except families with small children.
A Security Deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will automatically be released 14 days after check out unless there are damages or other issu
All guests must sign a rental agreement for every reservation.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Playing Hookie at Schuss to the airport?

This condo is 36.5 mi (57-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Playing Hookie at Schuss have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this condo.

Does Playing Hookie at Schuss offer free breakfast?

This condo does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Playing Hookie at Schuss?

No, there is no casino at this condo.

What time is check-in at Playing Hookie at Schuss?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Playing Hookie at Schuss?

Free parking is not available at this condo.

Does Playing Hookie at Schuss have a pool?

This condo does not have a pool.

Does Playing Hookie at Schuss have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this condo.

How close is Playing Hookie at Schuss to downtown Bellaire?

This condo is 4.6 mi away from Bellaire.

Playing Hookie at Schuss Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 68 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 68 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 68 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 68 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 68 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mitch W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Prefect location for a ski weekend, unit was stocked with all the essentials. Host was friendly and easy to communicate. Overall a great place!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Stay

Convenient for golfing and visiting nearby attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

don S.

Amazing!

The place was great. Right by the hills and exactly as advertised! Super easy booking and no issues. Would certainly recommend!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Vacation Spot

Very nice unit in a great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and great location

Location was clean and well stocked with amenities to make our stay welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location near the slopes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This condo is small but it has all the necesities. The location is good, the golf course is nice. We enjoyed spending a weekend there and visiting the area. Communication with the owner was easy.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family stay

It was just as advertised… i recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristi T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Clean well kept property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant Stay

Nice property. It isn't huge but plenty of room for the three of us. Good location close to the ski slopes. The owner was great at communication. Would definitely recommend and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at Play Hookie at Schuss for the Ride Around Torch, a bike tour going thru Alden, Bellaire, Rapid City and Elk Rapids. It was the perfect location. Condo was cute and clean. I wish I would have brought my golf clubs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gordon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful property clean and easy communication

Very easy, as advertised and would rent again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Albert K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable

We enjoyed our stay. Property was adequate for our needs. It was conveniently near family that we visited. Property manager was excellent and made the process very easy. Property was reasonably priced.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cute Bungelow!

Exactly as described. Fit the needs of a family of 4 perfectly! Thanks!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Manne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up North

Very pleasant
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheri L.

PERFECTLY COZY

Very clean and spacious 'home away from home' condo that is close to all the action Schuss has to offer. As a leukemia survivor, we especially appreciated how well maintained the owners keep this property. Also, although we only used the kitchenette to prepare coffee, it is well stocked for cooking. Thank you for sharing your property. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quick weekend

Was just a place to lay our heads as we were attending a bachelor party my son and their party was 1 minute down the road. Worked fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short stay

Property was fine , only issue was the smell of this place was that of something that never gets used or stays closed up for very long periods , the bathroom had a Oder of urine for some reason,
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Condo with frog songs...

Very cute and clean 1 bedroom condo - on the golf course and listen to swampy frogs at night. Adorable features and all the needs of home for great price at schuss mountain. Access to 4 pools - we tried the 2 outdoor! Recommend. Minifridge nice but no freezer rack was my only surprise - for my ice packs - so bring own ice if want.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trent E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good value for the price

The only negative I could possibly say about our stay would be the fact there was no exhaust fan in the bathroom which caused the room to fog up. That made it difficult to get ready for my daughter and wife. We also could’ve used four towels for the amount of people we reserved the listing for. They only gave us 3 towels to use for 4 people. Other than that, it was clean and stocked w the essentials for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Location

We chose this location because we have visited this area many times. Parents once owned a Condo just like this. We a comfortable in the area and enjoyed our relaxing getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

KRISTEN B.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disappointed

I was told all my findings and opinions on this property were untrue ! But ants all in kitchen up walls etc. has to toss food! Staff didn’t know where I goto for medicine after my daughter was stung by wasp! Smells of musty water. Wasn’t clean when walking in sinks etc. just wasn’t a fan at all!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leonard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good experience

Nice clean condo.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beth D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location

While we didn't spend much time at the property, it was a nice place to stay the night while spending the weekend in the area for a wedding. The place was clean and as described. If we are in the area in the future, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet condo

Nice place. Would stay here again. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022