Birchway Breeze
Welcome to Birchway Breeze, a spacious family friendly home with 200 ft of waterfront on the sunset side of Big Glen Lake. Enjoy the extensive yard and beach area, perfect for playing yard games and relaxing lakeside. The interior of the home is spacious, open, and comfortable with clean furniture, light wood paneling on the walls, a charming kitchen, stocked with appliances, and plenty of beds to fit up to twelve.
Birchway Breeze’s vacation rental is nestled in one of the most perfect spots. With the amazing see-through water and the fire pit close by, enjoy the natural beauty this rental has to offer. Take a drive to Glen Arbor, visit The Sleeping Bears Dunes National Lakeshore, or venture on some of the hiking trails there are close by. No matter where you go, every place welcomes joyful and meaningful experiences for all.
Living Spaces
The bright, open living room is expansive and the place to relax in. Sit on the comfortable couches or lie back in the cozy recliners. Stream your favorite TV show or movie, read a good book, or warm up to the nice fireplace – perfect for cooler nights. There are also window seats for extra company and a small table behind one of the couches, perfect for playing board games with.
On the other side of the kitchen is a smaller, cozy living space with another fireplace and YouTube TV and access to the back patio.
Kitchen and Dining
On the opposite side of the living room is this simply pleasant kitchen stocked with all the basic essentials. These beautiful creamy neutral cabinets and countertops hold ample space and storage for all extra necessities. From the small things like making a cup of coffee or having a quick snack to making grand meals for the family or group, let this delightful kitchen allure you with its charm and character.
On the opposite side of the living room space is this simple but beautiful hardwood table with seats for eight people, plus two stools from the kitchen counter and three seats from the living room table to seat more. This table sits under lighting as well as in front of the wide-open patio entrance and windows, flooding the house with extra natural light and views for fantastic mealtimes.
Bedrooms and Bath
You don’t have to worry about room for everyone to sleep in here at Birchway Breeze. The first floor houses its very own queen room with its private up-close view of the lake and four unique bedrooms on the second floor. Both the king and queen bedrooms have their own en-suites. The second floor also has a loft with two twins, two rooms with two twins, and another bedroom housing another king bed. The home also provides guests with a washer and dryer for laundry needs.
Bedroom 1: Queen bed, backyard access, en-suite with walk-in shower
Bedroom 2: King bed, entertainment area, en-suite with bathtub/shower
Bedroom 3: King bed, two twins
Bedroom 4: Two twin beds
Bedroom 5: Two twin beds
Loft Bedroom: Two twin beds
Bathroom 1: Bedroom 1’s en-suite, walk-in shower
Bathroom 2: Bedroom 2’s en-suite, bathtub/shower
Bathroom 3: First floor bath, walk-in shower
Bathroom 4: Walk-in shower
Outdoor Amenities
Immerse yourself in this sweet slice of paradise with the outdoor dining tables and seats perfect for basking in the sun’s radiant warmth. If you really want a spectacular view, relax at the end of the deck surrounded by beautiful water and fresh air in solitude. A canoe and kayak are provided for a fun ride around the lake. Go for a swim, fish, make delicious food on the grill, or spend quality time around the fire telling stories. The fun is limitless at Birchway Breeze!
Location
You're also conveniently located a short drive away from Glen Arbor for your grocery, dining, and shopping needs. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, Dune Climb, and numerous hiking trails are also nearby. Nature enthusiasts will also be happy to know the paved Sleeping Bear Trail is easily accessible for you to bike on, go for a jog, or even leisurely strolls. This area has everything you could want for a vacation!
Please note we don’t have a mooring and temporary mooring are not allowed. Not allowed to tie boats to docks.
Garage is owners use only.
By booking this reservation, you agree to the additional policies, terms, and conditions below.
Must sign rental agreement upon booking and upload a copy of your driver license and put card in file within 48 hours of booking.
Must submit a $2000 off-platform security hold that will be placed 2 days prior to arrival and released 7 days after departure, if no damages are reported.
Must follow all house rules!
Minimum age of 25 years old to book.
Smoking and pets are not allowed.
Missing or damaged towels, sheets, quilts, blankets, pillows will be charged to guest at replacement cost.
Quiet time is from 11pm-7am daily.
No unapproved parties or events.
No fireworks.
Please park on the cement or gravel area only. No parking or driving on grass or edges is allowed due to possible irrigation and septic damage.
Due to local laws or HOA requirements, guests must be at least 25 years of age to book. Guests under 25 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian for the duration of the reservation.
The property shall not be used by more than the number of adults and children listed in your reservation.
Property Lines - This property is almost 200 feet wide, which is quite large by Glen Lake standards and is marked on both sides at the tree line with pine stakes. Our property does not include a raft. Please do not use our neighbor’s property or rafts. Feel free to reach out to Crystal River Outfitters for kayak and canoe rentals.
Garage - Is strictly off limits to guests
Absolutely no boat or jet ski access. Owners have cameras on the docks. No temporary moorings allowed. Absolutely no boats tied to docks.
We have a kayak and canoe available for you to use. Please make sure to bring up on the beach when not in use. Do not tie to the dock.
Plumbing - This house runs on a septic system. It is important to the health of this system that NOTHING OTHER THAN TOILET PAPER is flushed down toilets. Flushed hygiene products, wipes and even tissues can result in the system backing up into the house. In addition, please do not use bleach if you do laundry. Bleach is harmful to the natural bacteria that makes septic work.
HVAC - We recommend closing the blinds on hot days to keep the house more comfortable. Especially on the big picture windows. Sometimes in the downstairs bedrooms, the excessive heat and humidity can cause that floor to sweat. If you feel any moisture on that floor, please run the AC to bring the humidity down and it should dry up.
Wi-Fi/TV’s - Wifi information is on the fridge. All TV’s are either smart or equipped with a Roku streaming stick. YouTube TV is provided.
Trash - A trash compactor is located just to the right of the sink. Just step down on the foot pedal to open. It is very noisy if/when you compact it, but it is very effective. There are two trash containers outside. Wednesday is trash day. Please roll trash out for pickup on Tuesday night. If you would like to collect recycling, it needs to be dropped off at the Leelanau School recycling station, conveniently located right next to town. A recycling drop off is your responsibility and will not be handled by the rental agency after you leave.
Food, Kitchen, Cooking - The grill on the deck is available for your use. Please make sure the propane tanks get turned off after each use (turn the handles on the tank to the right until it stops) to conserve propane for your next outing. Grilling tools are in the kitchen. Small appliances are there for your use as well and are located throughout the kitchen as well as in the pantry in the front hall.
Lake Info - It can be very windy on Glen Lake, which is why we don’t allow boats to be secured to the dock - especially overnight. If you use the canoe or kayak please make sure they are fully pulled on the shores so the wind and waves don’t blow them away. Due to winds please do not take any deck furniture out to the end of the dock and use the bench bench that is there instead. Please always stay off the boats in the lifts.
Brooks Lake - Our property includes the wooded lots across the street from the main house. This gives you direct access to Brooks Lake. The canoe cane be used over there to fish or look for snapping turtles on Brooks. Please refrain from climbing on, or throwing rocks, around the bridge where the main road is. Those rocks are critical part of the bridge’s structure.
Fireplace and Outdoor Pit - All are in good working order. The three stacks of firewood on the north side of the house are available to you to use. Please remember to open the flues before lighting a fire indoors and replace any wood you use indoors to the next occupants have dry wood.
