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10/10 Excellent
lori s.
30 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
lori s.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Entire home
Beautiful Big Glen Lake Beach Home
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Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
- On beach
- Garage parking available
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Barbecue grill
- Deck or patio
Explore the area
Glen Lake, MI
- Glen LakePlace, Glen Lake1 min walk
- Crystal RiverPlace, Crystal River3 min drive
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National LakeshorePlace, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore4 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)46 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Beautiful Big Glen Lake Beach Home
Comfortable year around home with beautiful lake view and beach. All the conveniences of home: fireplace, full kitchen, vaulted ceiling, central heat, double car garage, and washer/dryer. Beautiful lake view living room and kitchen. Morning sun rise and evening moon rise views. A very large sugar sand beach with gentle slope. The beach is shared with two small cottages. Two full baths, wash room, garage, and 3 bedrooms - king size bed, two twins, and queen bedrooms. Maximum of 6 guests.
The home is clean ready and open the day your vacation begins. On site manager responds quickly and efficiently to any needs or problems. A paved driveway entrance extends from Northwood Drive to a secluded property within walking distance to Glen Arbor (0.8 miles). The location is often considered the best on Big Glen Lake.
The home is clean ready and open the day your vacation begins. On site manager responds quickly and efficiently to any needs or problems. A paved driveway entrance extends from Northwood Drive to a secluded property within walking distance to Glen Arbor (0.8 miles). The location is often considered the best on Big Glen Lake.
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About the area
Glen Arbor
Located in Glen Arbor, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
Glen Lake, MI
What's nearby
- Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
- beach near Downtown Glen Arbor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
- Crystal River - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
- Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 10 min drive - 6.9 km
Getting around
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive
Restaurants
- Art's Tavern - 16 min walk
- Cherry Republic - 15 min walk
- La Becasse - 11 min drive
- Glen Arbor Wines - 17 min walk
- The Mill - 4 min drive
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you for visiting. It was a pleasure to have you visit after so many years. You have such a great history growing up here.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kaitlin R.
2 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glen Lake Family Vacation
Amazing stay with our family! Beautiful house settled in the perfect location of Glen Lake. Beach was clean and shared good times with great families!
Kaitlin R.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sara S.
9 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vintage cottage
Wonderful stay on Big Glen. The cottage was well equipped, beach was wonderful.
Sara S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
Brian S.
29 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation
It was a great stay in the Shipmate villa. Chris was very friendly, attentive and generous. The beach was great for young kids. I feel part of Glen craft villa family.
Brian S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2023
Thank you Brian. I really appreciate your families visit. Of course, I would like to know how I can achieve a 5 star visit review from you. Feel free to let me know how I can improve. Again, thanks for visiting!
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kasey O.
29 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Lake cottage
Great Lake cottage, shared beach was amazing place for kids! Chris was very attentive and great to visit with.
Kasey O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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