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Brooks Lake Retreat

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
Terrace/patio
Covered front porch with perennial garden.
Living area
Living room with dining room table and bar, with views of the lake.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, Glen Lake
  • Place, Crystal River
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

guest 1

1 King Bed

guest 2 & Loft

1 King Bed and 2 Double Beds

master

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

guest

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

master

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Brooks Lake Retreat

Ready for 2026 Rentals
June, July and August are weekly rentals only Saturday to Saturday.
Check-in time: 4:00PM
Check-out time: 10:00AM
No pet policy

Surround yourself by all that Leelanau has to offer in this lovely home situated just outside Glen Arbor on Brooks Lake (no motorized boats allowed) with a sprawling deck, crackling fire pit, and views of Glen Lake. The home is equipped with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a loft, and the Highest speed internet for all of your streaming and business needs.
Located near Sleeping Bear Dunes National park and The Heritage Bike Trail, This home is perfect for families, groups and year round fun! Come relax and enjoy all that Leelanau County has to offer!
Whether you seek pristine beaches, water sports, hiking, art and music, majestic sunsets, golf, wine tours, local breweries, boutique shopping,, award winning restaurants or just an overall perfect place for a vacation get-away, our unique Up North locale offers something for everyone. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail, stretching 22 miles from Empire to Good Harbor Bay, is a fantastic way to take in the scenery by foot, bike, snowshoe or ski with convenient rentals right out of Glen Arbor village. Rent a boat or jet ski (we have no boats for rent) for a fun-filled day on nearby Little and Big Glen Lakes boasting brilliant blue water, sand bars with views of the dunes and Alligator Hill....or grab a charter and catch fresh salmon out of Lake Michigan for dinner!

Just 4 miles to charming Glen Arbor Village which hosts several restaurants, art galleries, boutique shopping, grocery store, post office, gas station, hardware store and public park with tennis courts, basketball court and playground. Kayak rentals are available in Glen Arbor and we are very close to Crystal River for a fun day. Hop onto the famous M-22 highway dotted with quaint villages, wineries, Lake Michigan beaches and National Park Trails or head into Traverse City for "urban" amenities.



The last two weeks of June, month of July and first two weeks of August will be weekly rentals only, Saturday to Saturday.
Check-in time: 4:00PM
Check-out time: 10:00AM

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No more then 8 people are allowed at the rental unless prior consent has been given by owner. No parties, weddings, events.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Maple City

Located in Maple City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Maple City, MI

What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Crystal River - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 14 min drive - 19.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 15 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Pegtown Station - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brooks Lake Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Brooks Lake Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brooks Lake Retreat?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brooks Lake Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Glen Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Crystal River. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lime Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Rhonda S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean! Very nice! Good location. One recommendation would be curtains in the master bedroom and bathroom.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Great place with AMAZING back deck

Great place with an amazing back deck. We just used to sleep there but would be great place for a large group and entertaining
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Great House

We loved this house! Some of the furniture has been updated since the photos were taken which was a nice surprise. The location was perfect for us. Would love to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely time enjoyed the location so much. We are paddle boarders ( brought our own) and there was also one kayak at the house we could use. I specifically booked this home because I saw there was a channel that lead us into Glen Lake. Even better it is directly across from the real of the house. The home is really well stocked for cooking meals. Great space to hang out. Primary bedroom is huge. Great kitchen and deck and fire pit area. We would definitely recommend some window treatments at the front door at least for a bit of privacy. There’s only one window treatment in the front bedroom somewhat odd but we went with it! Check in was super easy. If you want whokr home AC it doesn’t have it but we used the bedrooms units at night and we were fine even when it was pretty warm out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Pam N.

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

Stay close to Glen Arbor

Great location to the dunes, easy check-in, nice house for the most part. The master bedroom windows facing the lake have no shades & it’s a bit creepy & being on vacation we didn’t want to wake up with the sun. The lighting in Master has bright spotlights that shine directly in your eyes. We were disappointed that the small lake is actually a bog.No instructions, except for WiFi written on a napkin. Overall it was ok, but we thought it might feel a bit more high end as we had hoped for, on our wedding anniversary.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home! Comfortable and clean!Would definitely recommend it for a getaway!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa e.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome property! Couldn't have been any better. Pictures don't do it justice. Perfect kitchen is well stocked with top of the line cookware, dishes and utensils. Plenty of comfortable space inside and outdoors for everyone. Owner was excellent. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We just returned home and are already missing this peaceful slice of paradise. Our family has been vacationing in the Glen Lake area since the 1980s, and we all agreed—Wally and Jane’s home is our absolute favorite. The location is perfect: quiet, scenic, and right on the water. Our family loved heading out every morning in the kayaks to fish and explore, including seeing a family of otters!The home itself is spacious, incredibly well cared for, and comfortably accommodated everyone in our group. We especially enjoyed cooking meals together each evening, enjoying the spacious decks and fire pit.Thank you again for your wonderful hospitality and for sharing your beautiful home with us. We’re already looking forward to coming back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

I love this house!

This is such a great place to stay. Dave is such a nice guy and very down-to-earth. The home has everything you need. Such a beautiful spot to wake up to see deer roaming around, walk to the water, and see turtles, beavers, and fish.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Judy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Beautiful place

Overall our experience was very nice. It's a very beautiful place and setting. We enjoyed ourselves despite the fact that we were there for a wedding which we needed an iron, it was listed but we couldn't find one. When I contacted the host I was told there wasn't one. It's a very expensive area and I was told that the hardware store might have one. Luckily they did. When we contacted the host about the incovenience of having to purchase an iron there was no response. On Sunday night I sent a message to the host asking for reimbursement for the cost of the iron and offered to leave the iron. Finally on Monday morning, after not hearing back from the host since Friday morning, I was told to leave my address with them and they would mail me a check. I left the iron in good faith and it's been over 2 weeks and I have not received a check from them.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Leslie G.

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

Lovely property

It is a lovely and comfortable property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Laurie D.

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

Nice

Nice location to launch day trips from
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John S.

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

AC not whole house

Although it was listed as having A/C only the bedrooms had individual AC units. One of the units needed repairs to the vent tube, which I did with foil. House was big and comfortable otherwise. The kitchen amenities were nice. The house included some toilet paper and washing machine supplies and dishwasher supplies. The bed were really nice. The last houseguest left a high-quality butcher knife in the dishwasher, which rusted. Bummer!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne M.

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

Wally’s and Jane’s

Our stay was great. We enjoyed spending time hanging out in the backyard. You might want to update the pictures of the house, we were pleasantly surprised. Nice job and a lovely house for people to have a fun get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

A little piece of heaven

There's a part of me that doesn't want to give this a good review because this could always be a secret place. However, I have much respect for Dave. This place was absolutely amazing. It was so quiet and relaxing. My favorite part was going to the water's edge with my coffee in the morning and just sitting there, enjoying nature. So calm, so peaceful, absolutely amazing. This house is perfect for anyone who just wants to get away and relax. It has a full kitchen with everything you could ever need. There's so much space that you will never feel "on top" of each other. I truly highly recommend this rental; it's truly a needle in a haystack.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Y.

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

Peaceful…

This is our second time staying here and we love it! Great amenities and beautiful views, we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig B., Ave Maria, Florida

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

Better than expected

Very comfortable and well stocked. Lots of room. Quiet and saw lots of wildlife. Would stay again for sure
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Great house near Glen Arbor

The house was fully loaded with everything you need to cook at the house. It's backyard was amazing and we saw all sorts of animals. It's close to Glen Arbor and all the dune trails. Great communication with owners!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Great Place to stay close to Glenn Arbor and the Dunes!

We enjoyed our stay at this property. It was spacious and very clean. The three beds in the loft definitely helps give more sleeping space for six adults.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aimee Y.

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

Memorial weekend in Glen Arbor!!

We had a wonderful time! The location is amazing, close to town and on the water. The house is very comfortable and well equipped. We would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky T.

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

Carefree retreat

This property is delightful. The back deck is beautiful and huge. The house is lovely and was perfect for three couples. We each had a room with a king size bed. There is a staircase to a loft from one of the bedrooms with 2 double beds and 1 queen size bed. We did not use them, but could be great for kids. Our bed in the master bedroom was very comfortable. The owners were just up the hill and very nice and responsive. They did not leave a huge list of rules like so many other rentals do. It was nice to be trusted to behave. The kitchen was very well equipped. I would definitely stay there again! The location is great being close to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Lake Michigan, rivers for kayaking, hiking, wineries, Glen Arbor and Traverse City.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

julie l.

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

Impressive place

Enjoyed our stay Plenty of space for everyone Would rebook when traveling this area again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan & Betsie M.

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

Great Family Escape

We stayed here with 3 generations and all loved this property. The deck and yard were our favorite places to be. My kids were enamored with the loft with 3 beds (not pictured so they were pleasantly surprised upon arrival). The loft up from the bedroom could be strange but Grandma enjoyed sharing that space with the kids. The kitchen was nicely stocked and a nice place for breakfast. The beds were comfy and there was lots of closet/storage space. The giant TV's were super handy on our rainy day or late at night. By far our favorite was putting our kayaks in the lake that connects to Big Glen Lake. Made the trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Family vacation

We had a great time at this property. Plenty of room for 8 of us. We enjoyed playing board games by the fire pit. A wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

nice

nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

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