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Murphy's Glen- Big Glen Lake Waterfront

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A deck with a table and chairs, overlooking a lake with a dock.
A bedroom with a large window, wooden flooring, and a bed with a blue and white quilt.
A residential area with a house, a deck, and a small building with a glass door.
A brick house with a front door, two potted plants, and a stone step leading to the door.
A living room with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, a blue sofa, and a glass coffee table.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Scenic water view
    Relax and unwind with top-rated water views, offering a scenic experience.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Glen Lake

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Little Glen Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this holiday home is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Travelling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and ice skating.
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Little Glen Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 2 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Crystal River - 4 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 10 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪River Club Glen Arbor - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Murphy's Glen- Big Glen Lake Waterfront pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Murphy's Glen- Big Glen Lake Waterfront?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Murphy's Glen- Big Glen Lake Waterfront?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Murphy's Glen- Big Glen Lake Waterfront?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Murphy's Glen- Big Glen Lake Waterfront located?

This family-friendly Glen Arbor holiday home is located on the waterfront, within a 10-minute walk of Glen Lake and Little Glen Lake. Lake Michigan is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) away.

Reviews

10

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 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall great stay! Nice and clean and beautiful private views of the lake. Really enjoyed this peaceful setting in the woods, yet plenty of open space near the water. Great communication from host!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Lake Getway.

Ed's property is exactly as advertised. Easy access on Big Glen Lake, tastefully decorated in Mid Century Modern, and well appointed, with every detail you will need for your stay. Had an amazing family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay on Big Glen!

Fabulous house on the west side of Big Glen. The house has everything for a relaxing family vacation and is clean and comfortable. Ed was wonderful and great with communication. We will definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

June 2023

Loved the privacy of the property and the clean shallow water...the deck/yard was also very comfortable. Hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family vacationing

Murphy's Glen is the perfect place for a family vacation. There are plenty of games for kids and kids at heart. The swimming and water sports were outstanding. Plenty of space to eat in and the kitchen was well-stocked with every appliance and utensil imaginable. Plus the whole house was immaculate!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

water front vacation

Ed was very responsive to my inquiries before and after booking. House and room were founded as listed, everything was clean and in great working order. We enjoyed the basement entertainment and kayaks every day. If you consider staying with a larger group, be aware that the room with the three kids bed is not closed off from the kitchen/living room and that the master is large and gets all the view, while the other two rooms are small and no view. Location is great, literally minutes to go on a hike, mins to run to the store, and yet totally peaceful!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great getaway!

Wonderful long weekend with friends! The property was awesome, clean and plenty of room. Days spent biking, swimming and laying on the dock. Evenings on the deck. Couldn't be happier with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing views!

This was a perfect property for a relaxing weekend. The home was super clean and perfect. Plenty of space and the deck was perfect for outdoor meals!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Terrific Fun

The house is in immaculate condition and worked out well for our family. Ed Murphy couldn’t have been more helpful making sure we had everything we needed. The basement was amazing and provided fun for everyone. We can’t wait to rent again next year! It’s a wonderful place on a great lot!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glen Lake Gem

Met all our expectations. Large, fully stocked kitchen, nice eating area for 6 adults and 2 babies, great downstairs area with pool table and ping pong. Loved the large backyard with the fire pit area. Dock and lake were great. Thoroughly enjoyed our week at Murphy’s Glen.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great spot

Lovely lawn extends to the beach/lakefront. Comfortable beautiful spot.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Perfect house and setting

Great, comfortable, well-appointed house with mid-century style and lots of room for the entire family. Rec room offered perfect diversions for a rainy day. Sandy.lake bottom and shallow depth extending well out from the shore made for safe splashing by the kids. We hope to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Getaway!

Murphy's Glen was perfect! The house was immaculate! Our family of four had a blast playing ping pong, kayaking, grilling and sitting by the water. Awesome hikes were just a few miles away, Glen Arbor down the street and the old fashion drive in movie theatre just 20 minutes away. You will not be disappointed renting Murphy's Glen. Ed, the owner, aims to please. He sent a packet of info beforehand and was even around to greet us when we arrived. This home is a true gem.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A Gem On Glen Lake

My family of four (two young adult children) stayed at Murphy's Glen and had a wonderful time! We were personally greeted upon arrival and shown around the home. The house was immaculate to say the least. The location is simply beautiful! Glen Lake is crystal clear and we commented several times during the week that, if we didn't know better, we would swear we were staying in the Caribbean. The downstairs "fun center" is a blast. We rented bikes right in Glen Arbor and rode over to Glen Haven and the Sand Dunes. The weather was a little cold but we did have a chance to try out the kayaks on site a few times and couldn't believe how tranquil the lake was. The two swans that feed out near the dock daily add to the beauty. So much to do and see we cannot wait to return to Murphy's Glen on beautiful Glen Lake.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Labor Day stay

Ed has a wonderful house that is impeccably maintained. We very much enjoyed our stay at Murphy's Glen. There were plenty of things to do indoors and out. Glen Lake is our favorite lake up here. The water is beautiful and the lake is never crowded. Murphy's Glen is ideally situated close to everything. Overall, we give it an A+.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Summer 2012 at Murphy's Glen

Just spent 2 weeks in July at this great spot. I can't say enough about how much we enjoyed all of the fun things to do at the house much less the ones located close by ... I think we did it all ...pontoon boats to rent, lots of kayaking, hit the Dunes, shopping in a lovely little town, discovered the great meat and wine store in Cedar, the spa at the Homestead (2x!!), King salmon charter out of Fishtown, Farmers Markets, Art Fair, Dinners at Blu, Labecasse and Funestrada. Loved sunning by the water and floating in it. Enjoyed cooking on the grill and in the large kitchen. The house is peaceful, comfortable and spacious. We only had one rainy day to play in the giant downstairs! The owner is really nice and easy to work with. Add some more outside chairs ... we'll be back with friends! Thanks so very much, P and D
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