Shanty Creek Resorts
Five-course resort in Bellaire with Arnold Palmer's Legend layout, ski infrastructure, beach club, and the most accessible stay-and-play pricing in the corridor.
- Nightly rate
- From USD 120–USD 220
- Distance to courses
- On-site (The Legend by Arnold Palmer)
Shanty Creek operates five golf courses across its Bellaire property, making it the highest-volume golf resort in the Northern Michigan corridor. The Legend, an Arnold Palmer design set in the hills above Lake Bellaire, is the headline course and uses significant elevation change to create a mountain-golf atmosphere unusual for Michigan. The remaining four courses fill out the multi-day stay with variety across different difficulty levels.
The approximately 400 rooms span a mix of hotel accommodations, condominiums, and rental units, providing flexibility for groups of varying sizes and budgets. The beach club, pools, and multiple restaurants handle non-golf hours. Ski infrastructure converts to summer activities including hiking and mountain biking. The resort's position in Bellaire, 30 miles and 40 minutes northeast of Traverse City, keeps the Traverse City dining scene and Old Mission Peninsula wineries within reach.
At $120 to $220 per night with stay-and-play packages available, Shanty Creek delivers more golf at a lower per-round cost than any comparable property in the region. It is the natural base for groups prioritizing volume and value over architectural distinction.