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Welcome to Pinecone Cottage at Shanty Creek

Spend your Northern Michigan getaway at Pinecone Cottage, a comfortable two-bedroom condo perfectly situated on The Chief Golf Course, right on the border of Shanty Creek’s Summit Village. Surrounded by world-class golf, beautiful lakes, and endless outdoor adventure, this is the ideal place to relax and explore Up North!

The Space

Spacious & Comfortable: 1,200 sq ft condo that sleeps up to 8 guests in four cozy beds

Relaxing Views: Private deck overlooking The Chief Golf Course

Cozy Interior: Inviting living area with a gas fireplace, flat-screen TV, and dining area

Fully Equipped Kitchen: Stocked with cookware, utensils, dishes, stemware, coffee maker, and common appliances — everything you need for a home-cooked meal

Convenient Amenities: All linens provided, central A/C and heat, and in-unit washer/dryer

Outdoor Adventures

You’re just a short drive from some of Northern Michigan’s best outdoor destinations:

Lake Bellaire – 5.5 miles

Grass River Natural Area – 7 miles

Glacial Hills Pathway – 6 miles

Torch Lake – 10 miles

Michigan Beach Park (Charlevoix) – 30 miles

Golf Paradise

With so many premier golf courses nearby, Pinecone Cottage is a golfer’s dream:

The Chief Golf Course – right outside your door!

Summit Golf Course – 0.2 miles

The Legend – 0.2 miles

Cedar River – 3 miles

Schuss Mountain – 4 miles

Hawk’s Eye – 2 miles

Bellaire Centennial – 6 miles

A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort – 25 miles

Getting Here

Cherry Capital Airport (Traverse City): 33 miles

Antrim County Airport (Bellaire): 3.4 miles

Parking: Convenient parking close to the condo

Clean & Cared For

All of our properties are professionally cleaned and maintained by our in-house team using Ecolab cleaning products. Linens and towels are laundered in commercial-grade machines to ensure the highest level of cleanliness and comfort.

About VPN Property Management

VPN is a locally owned company serving Northern Michigan since 1992. Our office, housekeeping, and maintenance teams are all located right at Summit Village — so we’re nearby and ready to help whenever you need us. We take pride in offering friendly, attentive service and helping guests plan unforgettable Up North getaways.

Guest Guidelines

No smoking or vaping

No pets (service animals welcome with documentation)

No parties or large gatherings

Must be 25+ to book

Maximum occupancy: 8 guests