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Beautiful Big Glen Lake Beach Home

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On the beach, sun loungers
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Property grounds
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Glen Lake, MI
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Glen Arbor

When you stay at this vacation home in Glen Arbor, you'll be on the beach, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. .This beach vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Glen Lake and 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Crystal River.

What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near Downtown Glen Arbor - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Crystal River - 3 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 10 min drive - 4.3 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Beautiful Big Glen Lake Beach Home

Comfortable year around home with beautiful lake view and beach. All the conveniences of home: fireplace, full kitchen, vaulted ceiling, central heat, double car garage, and washer/dryer. Beautiful lake view living room and kitchen. Morning sun rise and evening moon rise views. A very large sugar sand beach with gentle slope. The beach is shared with two small cottages. Two full baths, wash room, garage, and 3 bedrooms - king size bed, two twins, and queen bedrooms. Maximum of 6 guests.

The home is clean ready and open the day your vacation begins. On site manager responds quickly and efficiently to any needs or problems. A paved driveway entrance extends from Northwood Drive to a secluded property within walking distance to Glen Arbor (0.8 miles). The location is often considered the best on Big Glen Lake.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as a sauna or take in the view from a garden.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 1 accessible parking space
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Jet skis not allowed on beach or swim area but can be trailered on the back lot for use at other locations.
Maximum number of guest 6 including visitors.
Boat moorings overnight are not allowed. Marina spaces available next door or trailer the boat and park it on premises on the back lot.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Ideal for building family memories.

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Beautiful Big Glen Lake Beach Home Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4 out of 5 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 5 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 5 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 5 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

lori s.

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

Nice place

Very nice location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin R.

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

Glen Lake Family Vacation

Amazing stay with our family! Beautiful house settled in the perfect location of Glen Lake. Beach was clean and shared good times with great families!
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Vintage cottage

Wonderful stay on Big Glen. The cottage was well equipped, beach was wonderful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian S.

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

Family vacation

It was a great stay in the Shipmate villa. Chris was very friendly, attentive and generous. The beach was great for young kids. I feel part of Glen craft villa family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kasey O.

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

Great Lake cottage

Great Lake cottage, shared beach was amazing place for kids! Chris was very attentive and great to visit with.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022