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Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views!

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A room with a view of a lake, wicker chairs, a lamp, and a bed.
A house with a dock and beach chairs in front.
A wooden cabin bedroom with a bed, dresser, chair, and a view of the outdoors.
A cozy cabin interior with a wooden interior, a sofa, two chairs, a table, and a kitchen area visible through an open doorway.
A stone fireplace with a mantel, a yellow armchair, and a wooden staircase.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Top-rated lake views
    Relax with tranquil water views.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Glen Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Downtown Glen Arbor
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours.
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Map
Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Downtown Glen Arbor - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Crystal River - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Front Street - 38 min drive - 53.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪River Club Glen Arbor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Lakeside Villa On Big Glen Lake. Gorgeous Views! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor villa is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Glen Lake and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you’re looking for a charming cabin like feel right on the lake with kayaks, paddle boards, fire pit, etc , this is your place
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful beach. Great spot close to town. Chris does a wonderful job hosting. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect !
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Vacation

We had a wonderful stay! Awesome location near so much to do.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very pretty lake house

Very pretty, comfortable Michigan lake house. Had lots of fun amenities, and particularly enjoyed the grill. Nice collection of puzzles to pass the time. Excellent location to very cute town and great sightseeing and swimming.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jun 2022
Thank you Tiffany it was a pleasure helping your family build fond memories. You have a terrific family!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lakeside never disappoints.

Another great family trip on Glen Lake. Enjoyed some of the updates that Chris has been working on - the place is looking great.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely!

Wake up to lake views every morning in this late 1800s cottage on the shores of Glen Lake. We had a fantastic time and will definitely be back, thanks Chris! 10/10
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

This review will never be able to describe the beauty of the lake and surrounding area. This property is located perfectly on the lake and is just minutes away from almost anything you could want to do. Chris the property manager was very nice and hospitable. The only issue we had was there were no towels or sheets in the house when we arrived. I contacted Chris and he brought us what we needed. This was a very relaxing and enjoyable vacation for me and my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2024
Thank you for visiting. Good to hear you really enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wow. Great Host, Great Location, Great Stay!

We absolutely LOVED our stay at this property. We all loved being right on the water and spent way too much time just soaking up the sun and swimming. Chris also provides a bunch of boats (paddle, row, etc.) that entertained us for hours. The water is super shallow and calm, so if you have young kids, you can feel comfortable with them on their own. There's also a fire pit (wood provided) and a grill (propane provided) that we used throughout our entire stay. The house itself was older, but kept clean and tidy. Chris provided everything we needed, including coffee for the machine! We brought our own bedsheets, blankets, and a bunch of groceries - that's all we needed. Chris helped us plan out our short visit during labor day and his location is close to everything. Thank you Chris!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2022
You are so welcome Amir. Happy to help!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Uncomfortable

You know that person who invites you over but doesn’t really want you there? That was this property. There is lots to do, but only if you want someone watching over you the entire time. The owner interaction was too much and we felt like if we touched something we might get in trouble. There were no sheets on beds, no towels to be had. After the first night in which we slept on top of the beds with no sheets we ended up with a very shy stack of towels, couple of wash cloths and hand towels. We got two dish towels and no beach towels at all. The owner seemed surprised we would want to enjoy the lake and might need some extra towels. I guess the swimmers itch we all have now explains why. The house advertised there were 3 bedrooms but then the owner told us the stairs leading upstairs are dangerous for adults and better for kids eliminating the queen upstairs for my 66 year old mother. This one just misses the mark and isn’t a very relaxing situation at all. I don’t understand why you would rent a property if you really don’t want people there.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Will Visit again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need!

Loved staying here. On Glen lake with paddle boards, paddle boat, kayaks, all available for your use. Also had pickle ball, shuffle board, corn hole, basketball all available in the villas. Chris was super nice gave us tips on exciting things to do. Just minutes from Glen Arbor and Lake Michigan! My family will definitely be back
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cottage, Lake and Location

We had a great time. The property was very nice and clean. Christian was very helpful. The Lake was amazing and our three kids (age 2-7) loved swimming everyday. Having the paddle boards and boat was a very nice touch that we enjoyed. We rented a boat for a day from the marina next door which was great. The downtown area is very close and has a lot of nice restaurants and ice cream for the kids. I would highly recommend this property for a summer vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Private feel

My husband and I stayed here with our 4 kids ages 14, 10, 6 and 3 and the property worked out perfectly for us. The kids slept upstairs and we had the master downstairs with glorious views of our basically private beach on Glen Lake. The kids enjoyed the clear waters and white sandy beach, and also the basketball hoop and shuffleboard! We also enjoyed being a 2 minute drive to Glen Arbor and walked to Glen Craft Marina to rent a boat. This is our favorite area of the state and this is a great place to stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful time on Glen Lake

We thoroughly enjoyed our time in the Lakeside cottage, it was perfect for our family. And we loved the location and the lake views from the living room and the bedroom - a great way to wake up. Chris was a wonderful host - we will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect place for a family to explore Glen Arbor!

This place was perfect for exploring Glen Arbor, the Dunes and Glen Lake. Great beach, and amazing location. The cottage was very well maintained, clean and offered everything needed for a family vacation in Northern Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Superlative

We had a wonderful stay, steps from the edge of Big Glen Lake's sweet water. The cottage was clean and welcoming at our arrival. Ample space and equipment to cook and serve. And, cozy quiet spots to read and nap. Our host was delightful, informed and attentive. Hiking, bicycling, kayaking are nearby along with restaurants and shopping. Highly recommend this jewel!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2017
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