Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!

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A lakeside view with a sunset, a row of chairs, and a tree.
A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a kitchen area with bar stools.
A hallway with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a mounted cow head, and a framed picture on the wall.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a window with curtains.
A single-story cabin with large windows, a front porch, and a small deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Glen Lake
Sleeps 73 bedrooms4 beds

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Swimming pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill

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 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!

Driftwood (Glen Craft Villas)

In a peaceful atmosphere with plenty of sunshine, Driftwood is ideally located with warm prevailing southwest breezes to our sandy beach and cooler north-westerns over our treetops. Surrounded with Michigan woods, right on the crystal clear waters of Big Glen Lake, yet located 1/2 mile from Glen Arbor and about 2 miles from Sleeping Bear National Park Dune climb this is the perfect spot to enjoy days at "home" and days out exploring the local area.

Smooth, softly sloping sand leads to Glen Lake, just outside your door. Children love it, and adults can relax alongside them. Children can even wade all the way to the anchored raft. We also have a lakeside firepit with log stools, a dry sauna, small laundry facility, tennis court, row boat, paddle boards, shuffle board court, beach chaise lounge chairs, basketball, and archery range. The very large beach is shared with two other villas but never crowded.

Driftwood features a full kitchen, combined living/dining room with wall of windows for pristine lake views, fireplace and vaulted ceilings, a full bath and three bedrooms: one with a queen size bed, one with twin bed, and one with built-in bunk beds. There is also a pull out queen size sofabed.

This listing is for our Driftwood Villa. We have additional villas available for rent listed on VRBO.

Furnished/Unfurnished Items:
Cable TV and wireless internet provided.
Gas grill and beach chaise lounge chairs.
Fully furnished kitchen is complete with range/oven, coffee maker, microwave, and toaster. Blankets and pillows are furnished. Kitchen soaps & bath soaps provided, but no shampoo. Linens and towels can be provided at an additional charge.

Reservations are confirmed only by advance deposit of 50% the total amount.

Check-In/Check-Out Check in anytime after 4 p.m. Friday, and check out is 10 a.m. Friday promptly.

Pets - In order to honor reservations, we request that all pets be left at home.
No Smoking in Driftwood or a fine of $150 will be assessed.
Must be left reasonably clean to avoid a cleaning charge of $150.
Visiting Guests are welcome for 1 or 2 daytime visits, but not daily.
Cancellations within 60 days are honored if the time of booking is re-rented.
Reservations begin January 15th every season. Available May-October.

More information and additional rentals can be viewed at the Glen Craft Villas Website at glencraftvillas.com
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Crib and high chair available upon request.
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1002325vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

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 cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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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
  • Traverse City Beach - 45 min drive - 60.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Blu - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor villa is within 2 mi (3 km) of Glen Lake, Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Crystal River and Little Glen Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

About the host

Hosted by Christian

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Driftwood is part of Glen Craft Villas, which has been family owned and operated since 1947. It is meticulously designed and maintained for guests. While my grandpa Krull purchased this property from the sawmill almost 100 years ago, the other grandpa Field was a legendary architect in the area and designed some cottages after Frank Lloyd Wright. We are the 3rd generation hosting visitors here. We have enjoyed watching families grow up summer after summer here at our villas on Big Glen Lake.

Why they chose this property

One of the finest and most unique locations on beautiful big Glen Lake.

What makes this property unique

A dry sauna, small laundry facility, swim raft, row boat, paddle boards, shuffle board court, beach chaise lounge chairs, kayaks, and archery outdoor tables/chairs.

Languages:

English

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