Fall Special!!! Buy two nights and get the third one free, starts 9/2/24!

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The gorgeous Crystal River is right outside your door!

Quiet patio and there just woods across the river from you.

Lovely view from the living room of the woods beyond the patio.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Explore the area

Glen Arbor, MI

Crystal River

6 min walk

Glen Lake

15 min walk

Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum

6 min drive

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)

53 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

This unit was totally renovated in 2018!

A wonderful ground floor, end unit condo that has the best of both worlds with the Crystal River out your front door and a short walk to the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan just out the back door.

The Sleeping Bear Dunes and Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail are a very short distance away and there are bike and kayak rentals nearby.

You can easily walk to downtown Glen Arbor, rent boats to enjoy the Glen Lake area or kayaks for the river, enjoy many of the wonderful restaurants and shops or take Wine Tours of the Leelanau Peninsula.

This area is a wonderful spot to enjoy the serenity of the Northern Michigan woods and you can also be in Traverse City within one half hour to take advantage of all that is offered there.

We have a fully stocked kitchen and laundry room and provide all the linens that you will need to enjoy your stay.

This location is a perfect weekend getaway for only two and we'll even discount the cleaning fee if you only use the main floor! It is very private overlooking the river and the woods beyond. You can hike from here, be on the beach on Lake Michigan in under five minutes or just enjoy the peace and quiet on the deck!

***We do only take full weekly rentals in the peak summer season from Saturday to Saturday starting 6/25/22.

Property manager

Sue Nichols

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

Water view

Similar properties

Deck facing Lake Michigan right outside your door!

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this condo is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Waterskiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

Crystal River - 6 min walk
Glen Lake - 15 min walk
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 6 min drive
Little Glen Lake - 6 min drive
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 10 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

‪Cherry Republic - ‬2 min walk
‪Arts Tavern - ‬1 min walk
‪Boone Dock's - ‬2 min walk
‪Blu - ‬5 min walk
‪The Mill - ‬18 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Fall Special!!! Buy two nights and get the third one free, starts 9/2/24! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fall Special!!! Buy two nights and get the third one free, starts 9/2/24!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fall Special!!! Buy two nights and get the third one free, starts 9/2/24!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Fall Special!!! Buy two nights and get the third one free, starts 9/2/24! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this condo building is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Glen Lake and Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Pamela S.

6 Sept 2024

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

Grammy

Fantastic place to stay! So many things our family enjoyed. Looking forward to stay there again next year.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

29 July 2024

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

Perfect location to enjoy Glen Arbor and environs

The condo is very well located to allow you to experience all that the Sleeping Bear Dunes area has to offer. The condo is ideal for 4 adults (2 couples ) or a family with children. Property manager was great to deal with and made the rental process a very smooth one.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kathy m.

29 June 2024

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

Summer get a way

Great accommodations. Very clean. Easy check in. Manager answered all our questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Joy B.

1 June 2024

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

Disliked: Location

In the wilderness

On the map it looked much closer to downtown Glen Arbor- I thought we could walk to it. It is a 10 minute drive by the time you wind out of the complex to the road. However, there are paths to Lake Michigan right from the entrance and that is fabulous!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick R.

30 Dec 2023

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

Nice place

The property is nicely updated, lots of space, great location and communication with property manager was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

29 Aug 2023

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

Girls Annual Trip

Property was great. The only suggestion we would have is a full length mirror in at least one bedroom or bathroom would be nice.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mandy H.

5 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful stay at the Homestead!

We had a great stay at this condo - it’s very nicely updated, very spacious and in a great location! We liked being on the river and the very quiet setting, with just a short walk to the beach and an easy bike ride into town. This is a great spot at the Homestead!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Claudia W.

19 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

Peaceful Getaway

The property was newly renovated and had great furnishings. It was very clean and we enjoyed our stay there very much. The accessibility to the loft containing the 2 sets of bunk beds was challenging though and in addition, the wall opening on one side was a safety concern for younger children. For older children it was fine. I would definitely recommend this property and would love to stay there again. The access to the Crystal River is perfect and we enjoyed tubing it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ryan R.

21 June 2023

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

Great Homestead Condo

We enjoyed our stay at Wilderness 35! It’s location is great, right next to the Crystal River. We caught lots of fish and also enjoyed the beach. It is conveniently located near Glen Arbor, so it’s easy access to restaurants and the grocery store. Would definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth D.

21 Feb 2023

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

weekend retreat

We love Glen Arbor and were excited to show it to our friends and family in the winter! The condo offered a great location and peaceful location in the woods along the Crystal. Clean and comfortable, sleeping situation worked out well for two families.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

30 Oct 2022

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

Great location. Beautiful Condo.

Great

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nancy Y.

19 Sept 2022

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

Family Get Away

Impressed with the location. Lake Michigan was within walking distance.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maria M., Northville, MI

4 Sept 2022

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

Nicely redone condo

Had a great time. Peaceful and relaxing week with my kids. Nicely appointed condo.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura H.

30 July 2022

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

Wonderful quiet location close to all of Northern Michigan’s splendor

The condo was very clean and comfortable! There was adequate linens for all and the washer and dryer was a life saver for lots of swimming and outdoor play with little children. The loft ladder room was used by a four year old with supervision. The beds were comfortable and the updated bathrooms were very nice and clean. The kitchen was well stocked for making many of our meals. Right off the back porch we put our kayaks in the crystal river and made our way out to Lake Michigan with a few trees to duck under. There was also a walking trail, also off the back deck, along the river that hooked up with other trails throughout the Homestead resort.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

sandy B.

2 July 2022

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

Wilderness Success

We loved this property and location! Loft a bit daunting for us but would be awesome for littles! Planning to reconnect for next year!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay M.

10 June 2022

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

Home away from home

Great location, very nice home with comfortable beds. Was nice to come “home” to after a busy day of adventures. Thank you!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Christine S.

3 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice condo!

We rented this condo for a long New Year's weekend for me, my husband and our 4 adult children. It's in a great private location, newly remodeled and very clean. We could see the river out back and it was a short walk to the beautiful beach/lake (even in the winter, it was beautiful). The property manager was awesome to deal with and gave us a lot of good places to eat/visit in Glen Arbor and Traverse City (about 40 min away). Note that the bunk beds are on a 3rd floor loft and the only way to access them is to climb a ladder. It worked for my son but not us older folks. :-) Make sure you get accurate directions - it is a little confusing to find. Overall, it worked well for us and would be a great place to stay in the summer too!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Charles C.

18 Oct 2021

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

Anniversary

Great get away! Nice seclusion and privacy!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dan L.

16 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful Setting

The property had very nice furnishings and was in a great setting. Also, very clean. We would go back and stay in the same unit in a heartbeat. I guess the only thing I would say is they need to replace or maybe clean the coffee maker...it runs very slowly

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin L., Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

10 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful condo

We stayed here for my daughter’s wedding at The Homestead. Beautifully remodeled and very clean. We enjoyed the river out back and seen several nice size salmon. The guys were bummed they didn’t bring fishing gear. Thank you for sharing your wonderful home.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

20 Sept 2021

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

Directions

The only thing that I would suggest is more accurate directions to the condo, it took us a little effort to find the place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

15 Sept 2021

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

Good experience

Condo was very nice, everything that we expected. We did have difficulty with internet and cable, which was resolved after significant effort. Would highly recommend to other potential renters.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

12 June 2021

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

Great stay!

We had a very nice stay and would recommend this property. At first the location can be a bit of a maze, but there is a nice walking path to a great beach that felt private and you have the river right out back. Very short drive to town and main area of the homestead. The unit looks recently remodeled and done very well. High end bathrooms and finishes. We locked ourselves our almost immediately at the proper managers quickly rescued us and were very friendly. Great stay and hope to come back in the future!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Donald H.

10 June 2021

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

Great place!

This condo was updated and clean - perfect for our weekend needs. Excellent communication with the host. As previously reviewed, coffee pot could use an upgrade and an extra hour for check-out would have been appreciated. We would definitely stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrea C.

10 June 2021

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

Glen Arbor

The property is beautifully renovated and very clean. So close to everything in Glen Arbor and the grounds around the townhome are beautiful. Wonderful place for bike rides and walks. Would stay here again. Our kids and family loved it!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021