Location: Glen Arbor, Northwest, Michigan, USA (Coveted Glen Lake location, Glen Arbor, Michigan.) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths (Sleeps 8)
FABULOUS NORTH SHORE BIG GLEN HOME. We had a fantastic 2009 season; we were full with wonderful families all summer! Can't wait for Summer, 2010! Get your inquiries in early as we are already half full with returning families and have a waiting list for certain dates. Check our Calendar!
CONTACT US EARLY AND GET ON "THE LIST" FOR DATES IN 2010! Please continue to monitor our calendar. The calendar and e-mail links are to the right and also below.
This unique, cozy, one-of-a-kind, four bedroom, two bath house/cottage (built in stages between the mid 1940's and early 1950's) was originally owned and occupied by the renowned architect, Harford Field. The house sits on a 30 foot bluff with glorious, unobstructed views of Big Glen. Private stairs take you down to over 110 feet of private frontage on one of the WORLD's (per National Geographic Magazine) most beautiful lakes. This is an all weather home with all amenities up to date. The yard is spacious and private.
Just two "doors" west of the Glen Lake Yatch Club, the house is a short one mile walk, bike ride, or drive to downtown Glen Arbor shops, restaurants, and tennis courts. The house is literally in the "center" of all that this area has to offer. The beautiful Crystal River, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Empire Bluffs, and "Big Lake" beaches are minutes from the house. The water in front of the house is shallow with a hard sand bottom, ideal for young children and adults alike. There is a brand new private dock and mooring for those who have, or wish to rent, boats or jet-skis. New roof, repairs, and all outside painting completed (fall, 2006). New lawn furniture (2007); high speed internet with WiFi, VHS/DVD/Cable, etc.(2007), new and updated yard furniture and linens (2007, 2008, 2009), and brand new Shorestation dock (June 2009)!
Yard and house care and cleaning, bed/bath linens, and full kitchen facilities, flatware, dishes, pots & pans, gadgets, etc. AND BEACH TOWELS are all provided. Just bring your food and beverages!
Our family has excitedly gathered here for decades. Call for more information. COME JOIN THE FUN!
Note: Please be aware that WE STRICTLY LIMIT OCCUPANCY TO 8 GUESTS (Lake front and septic field issues). Please: No tents or campers. No smoking. No pets. Thank you.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer: New 2003
- Dryer: New 2003
- Linens Provided
- Garage: 2 car garage
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace: Natural Stone Fireplace, wood provided.
- Beds
- King Bed
- Queen Bed
- Twin/Single Bed (2)
- Bunk Bed
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: Full Digital Cable with ON DEMAND features.
- DVD
- VCR
- Video Library: Many video tapes available on site - emphasizing children's
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided: All small appliances, utensils, dishes, flatware, etc. provided.
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- View/Location
- Lakefront: 110 feet of private lakefront footage; private dock and mooring for boat.
- Communications
- Telephone: (Guests responsible for own long distance charges)
- Broadband Internet: High speed internet and WiFi connection with available Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier for your laptop hook up.
- WiFi (Wireless Internet): On private, secure network
- Other Amenities
- Two Furnaces, Fireplace (and plenty of wood), Cable TV with Full Premium Channels (HBO, Cinemax, Etc, ), Stereo with CD Player, Full Kitchen with Microwave, All Cooking Utensils, Small Appliances, and All Dishes and Flatware, All Bed, Bath, and Beach Linens Provided, Beds Include One King-size, One Queen-size, and Four Twins (two regular, two in bunk room), Washer and Dryer, Outdoor Furniture and Beach Fire Pit, Shuffleboard Court Under Renovation, Two Car Garage, NO SMOKING, NO PETS, AND NO TENTS Please
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Kid Friendly: Shallow, hard sandy lake bottom idea for young children (under adult supervision, of course).
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Fitness Center/Gym
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Basketball Court
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Museums
- Miniature golf
- Shuffleboard
- Horseback Riding
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Other Activities
- Gym in town, Hunting and Fishing, Charter Fishing, Horseback Riding nearby, Canoeing, Downhill and Cross Country Skiing, Snowmobiling and Sledding in winter, The Crystal River, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Empire Bluffs and Lake Michigan beaches are just minutes away
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Standard: Weekly Rentals: Saturday (4pm) to Saturday (10am)
Sep, Oct ............... $2800/week .. $400/night (3 night minimum).
June through Labor Day .. $3675/week .. $525/night (5 night minimum).
Mulitple weeks, extensions or short stays may be available upon request.
Deposit 50% weekly rental to reserve and hold reservation, balance due
60 days prior to occupancy. If cancelled, receive credit for same year stay or
deposit MAY be refunded (less $200 cancellation fee) IF week can be re-rented.
A $300 security deposit (refundable if no damage) will be required.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Map & Owner's Profile
Fabulous North Shore Glen Lake Home
Year Purchased: 1967
Why the Owner Chose Glen Arbor
Our family has been coming to Glen Lake since our parents first visited in the late 1940's. They had several dear friends from Hinsdale who had owned properties here for many years. In the mid 1950's, we began renting each year in August from Harford and Mary Field who ran a small, 4 cabin property ("The Woodlands") on M-22 near the house. When the Fields decided to retire to Traverse City, our parents were fortunate to be able to buy the house directly from M/M Field.
The Unique Benefits at this House
As a family we swam, boated, water skied, sailed, biked, picnic'ed, "hung out" at the Yatch Club and goofed around Glen Lake and Glen Arbor for decades in the summer, usually August. We've seen many changes in this still quaint little "village." Our kids learned to swim, boat, water ski, etc. here as well. What a blessing in our lives! Our hearts are here, always. Mom and Dad are still with us, but, sadly, not now able to make the trip up to "The Lake" from Hinsdale. They LOVE the pictures though! A few years back, when we took over the house from Mom and Dad, never having rented the house, ever, we decided to do so in order not only to defray expenses, but to refurbish and update the property. We have done so in many, many ways, but always with one thing foremost in our minds... make as few changes as possible in order to preserve the "cottage" look and feel it has always had. We truly treasure this wonderful place, and hope you will as well. We share it with you in the hope and trust that you will also treasure your time here as a family, that you will be safe and happy here, and that you will care for our "treasured" home.
Private club. Two doors to the east. 6617 Sunset Drive Glen Arbor, MI 49636 231.334-4013 www.glenlakeyachtclub.com
Full service marina; Boat Rental and Sales. Public boat launch site. Located on the lake at the foot of Lake Street. 231.334-4556
Launch point for trips down this lovely, serene river... a 2-4 hour trip. Rentals in town at: Crystal River Outfitters 231.334-4420 www.crystalriveroutfitters.com
It is an easy 1 mile drive, bike or hike to town whether you go by way of M-22, a busier route, or by Sunset to Lake Street... a quieter route. Most of the restaurants and shops are in this area, but
Climb the dunes slowly to a spectacular view of the entire area, and then run down like a crazy person.... a kid again!
Part of the National Lakeshore so there is an entrance fee, but the views and the sunsets are spectacular.
The 4th incarnation of this bridge is now in the contsruction phase by the Michigan DOT. There may be detours around the lake in effect for the 2009 summer.
Full service marina located at the M-22 bridge. Boat & Jet Ski rentals, gas, fishing, bait,etc. 231.334-4891 www.narrows-marina.com
The "Cherry Capital Airport," which is the closest commercial airport. Has American, Delta, Northwest, United Airlines. All major car rental companies. It is about a 40 minute drive from the house to
Care for our boats, dock, morring. Boat maintenance, Repair and Rental Jeff Gardner, General Manager PO Box 344 Glen Arbor, MI 49636 231.326-5666 www.boats.com/glenlakemarine
Owner's Map of Glen Arbor
Well, here are your hosts, the Meaden siblings... from L to R, that's me, Jay, your contact; Janice, the "Baby Sister:" and Tom, the elder statesman, in the spiffy red tie. We grew up in Hinsdale, Illinois, outside Chicago. Janice, a dance major at Syracuse University, is a Certified Movement Analyst and instructor residing in Santa Barbara. Tom and I both graduated as mechanical engineers from Univ. of Michigan. Tom runs the family business in Burr Ridge, Illinois. I morphed into a lawyer and have resided in California for the past 39 years.
Property Photos
- The house from the dock - Glen Arbor, Michigan Vacation Rental
- Welcoming Front Entry Way - Glen Arbor, Michigan Vacation Rental
- Front Driveway - Glen Arbor, Michigan Vacation Rental
- Welcome to The Lake House!
- The Living room fireplace & chimney
- The "Lake Windows" - Living Room
- Dining area - Table folds out and seats 8
- Queen Bed room with Lake view
- Master Suite - King bed and sitting area with view of Lake
- Twin bed room
- Bunk room with view of Lake
- "Kitchen" bath
- One of the two side yards on the Lake side
- Other side yard - All windows incl Master Suite face the Lake
- View from house - dock (new 2009) & beach area w/ "beach fire pit"
- June 2008 - The Storm has passed!
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Our family has been coming to Glen Lake since the 1940s. This home has been a family gathering point and sanctuary since we acquired it from M/M Harford Field, the architect and builders, in 1967. The house contains many memories and treasures. We are constantly striving to update, upgrade, and improve the property and the experience. We hope you have enjoyed your stay and will share with us your thoughts and constructive comments. Most importantly, we hope you will consider returning again. Be Safe. Be well. The Meadens.