Schuss Mountain, part of Shanty Creek Resorts just outside Bellaire, is the reason a lot of people find Bellaire in the first place. If skiing is the plan, staying close to the hill means more runs, less driving on snowy roads, and an easy trip back for lunch or a nap.
Here are the homes we host closest to Schuss, and what makes each one good for a ski trip.
Northwoods Treehaus: at Schuss Mountain Resort
The Treehaus is right at Schuss Mountain Resort, in the woods about five minutes from the slopes. It's a 1960s A-frame with an original stone fireplace and a hot tub on an elevated deck in the trees, which is exactly where you want to be after a cold day on the hill.
Ski-trip details: a mudroom with a live-edge bench and ski hooks, three king bedrooms, a bunk room with an arcade for the kids, and access to the Shanty Creek indoor and outdoor pools. It sleeps 9.
Alm Haus: five minutes from the lifts
Alm Haus is a renovated chalet about five minutes from Schuss. It was set up with ski weekends in mind: a ski drop zone, boot warmers, a wood-burning stove, and a six-person hot tub right outside the game room's sliding doors.
It sleeps 12, with a king suite, a triple-queen bunk room and a kids' floor, so it's a great fit for two families skiing together. Guests also get Shanty Creek pool access.
Overlook Bellaire: for big ski groups
If your group is bigger than 12, Overlook Bellaire sleeps 16 and is a short drive from Shanty Creek and Schuss. After skiing there's a sauna, cold plunge and hot tub, and an oversized heated garage that's a real help in winter.
Ski-trip comparison
| Home | Sleeps | To Schuss Mountain | Ski-friendly extras |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwoods Treehaus | 9 | About 5 minutes, at the resort | Mudroom with ski hooks, treetop hot tub |
| Alm Haus | 12 | About 5 minutes | Ski drop zone, boot warmers, hot tub |
| Overlook Bellaire | 16 | Short drive | Sauna, cold plunge, heated garage |
Tips for a Schuss Mountain ski trip
- Book early for holidays. Christmas week, New Year's and Presidents' Day weekend fill up first.
- Check the hill's schedule. Lift hours, night skiing and terrain change through the season, so check Shanty Creek's site before you go, or read our Schuss Mountain ski guide for this season's dates and hours.
- Ski more than one hill. Boyne Mountain is about 30 miles away. See ski resorts near Bellaire.
- Plan an après spot. Short's Brewing Company in downtown Bellaire is about ten minutes from the hill.
Frequently asked questions
What is the closest rental to Schuss Mountain?
Northwoods Treehaus is at Schuss Mountain Resort, about five minutes from the slopes. Alm Haus is also about five minutes away.
Do these rentals have hot tubs?
Yes. The Treehaus has a treetop hot tub, Alm Haus has a hot tub under the pines, and Overlook Bellaire has a hot tub, sauna and cold plunge.
Is Schuss Mountain in Bellaire?
Yes. Schuss Mountain is part of Shanty Creek Resorts in Bellaire, Michigan.