Location: Glen Arbor, Northwest, Michigan, USA (Lakeshore)
Accommodations: Lodge, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 5-7)
Keywords: Waterfront Lodge - CompleteFully Equipped Suites. 2 available
Located adjacent to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, the suites at "bluewater house" occupy the lakeshore level of the owners' home on beautiful Big Glen Lake. They are available for lodging year-round and have private entrances, fully equipped kitchens, living/dining area with sofa couch (sleeper), two bedrooms - one with a queen-sized bed and one with a single and a double bunk, full bath, and a patio. The interconnecting "Cottage Room" is available to rent and has an additional sofa couch. A maximum of four adults is preferred without prearrangement. Children welcome. Rentals are by the week in the Summer. Daily lodging (two night minimum) accomodations in Fall, Winter, and Spring.
The waters of Glen Lake are crystal clear. The sand bottom and very gradual descent make it very safe for families with small children. The lake is great for all types of activities, including boating, swimming, and fishing. A boat launch and a marina are very close by. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore surrounds our area and the world-famous dune climb is just two miles away. Both suites are located facing Big Glen Lake with walk-outs to the beach.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Linens Provided : Bedding and kitchen towels provided. Bathroom and beach towels not provided for Summer rentals. Fall. Winter, Spring rentals include bathroom towels.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen : Full size appliances. Fully equipped.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio : Table and chairs on patio. Picnic table, fire pit. Additional seating on dock, lawn, and at fire pit.
- View/Location
- Lakefront
- Communications
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- DVD player/VCR, Bed Linens Provided, Picnic Table, Fire Pit on the Beach, No Smoking on Property, No Pets, Towels Not Provided During Summer Rentals
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Summer (each suite) . *$1350/week, Sat-Sat
Interconnecting "Cottage Room" w/summer suite .. $ 165/week
Fall,Winter,Spring (each suite,2 night min.) $115/night (Couple)**
Fall, Winter, Spring Bed & Breakfast (Opt.) .. $145/night (Couple)**
Extra $15 charge/night: each added person in Fall, Winter, Spring
*Wks starting Saturday: first 2 in June, last 1 in Aug..$1150/week
**Extra one-time $15 fee for couples using two beds
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2005
Owners Bill and Nancy Batterson built "bluewater house" in 2005, replacing their summer cottage on Big Glen Lake. They had retired from General Motors and had previously lived on Williams Lake in Waterford, Michigan. Bill had been an Engineering Director in Flint and Nancy had been a Technical Education Manager at the GM Technical Center in Warren.
Why the Owner Chose Glen Arbor
Blil's parents started vacationing at Glen Lake when he was eight years old. It quickly became his favorite place to be and in 1971 he was fortunate to acquire the property on which the original cottage stood. The cottage was used for Summer and weekend vacations for over thirty years. Bill and Nancy began construction of bluewater house in 2004 and have made it their home since May of 2005.
The Unique Benefits of this Lodge
Guests at bluewater house will find friendly hosts, a spectacular lakefront location, stunning views of Big Glen Lake, and much to enjoy and do, both there and in the surrounding Sleeping Bear Dunes Lakeshore area.
Property Photos
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- bluewater house - Shown facing East toward the Lake - Glen Arbor Rental on Big Glen Lake
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- Looking East from the Cottage Room - Glen Arbor Rental on Big Glen Lake
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- Looking Northeast - Glen Arbor Rental on Big Glen Lake
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- South Manitou Suite living/dining area
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- North Manitou Suite kitchen area
Traveler Reviews (1)
Nice Units But No Privacy
Guest: Kyle
(Shelby Twp, MI)
Date of Stay: 08/20/11
Review Submitted: 09/27/11
This is the 11th place that I have rented on VRBO. I have been happy with all the units condition. This unit was the first that had an owner on the property. Based on our rental here, we will make sure to avoid owner occupied properties in the future. The units are very nice for Glen Lake. However, this was negated by the owners living in the house above. They are very particular and you certainly have the feeling you are always being watched. On a few occasions the owners scolded our young children for throwing rocks into the lake. They should never be addressing our 2, 3 and 4 year old children directly. I had a big problem with this. This rental is a wonderful bed and breakfast style rental, but does not offer the privacy of a summer lake house with the family.
Owner response:We appreciate the reviewers having taken time to share their concerns. We take great care to provide a clean, relaxing, and pleasant place for our guests...trying to accommodate their needs in as many ways as possible. Yes, this is an owner occupied property, as are many others on Glen Lake. Our guests have private entrances and exclusive use of the facilities along the beachfront and we try very hard to assure their privacy, but we do live here. We know that children like to throw rocks into the water, but to protect the integrity of our seawall, we ask that they do not do so along the shoreline. That request is included in the information and guidelines provided to our guests in each suite. Upon returning from a boat ride, we noted the children throwing rocks from the seawall into the lake and politely asked them not to do so. Speaking to the young children was not meant to cause them (or their parents) consternation, but to address the concerns about the seawall. We agree that it would have been better to address the issue with the parents, who were there with them. We have offered our rentals for over seven years and we attempt to provide a beautiful, tranquil spot for our guests to relax and enjoy. Many families return year after year. Testimony of their positive experiences have been recorded in the journals in the suites. We try to assure that our guests have their privacy and it is unfortunate that these folks felt that our presence on the property resulted in them feeling uncomfortable. bluewater house owners and hosts
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