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Murphy's Glen- Big Glen Lake Waterfront
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 91800 sq ft
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Explore the area

Glen Arbor, MI
- Place, Glen Lake1 min walk
- Place, Little Glen Lake8 min walk
- Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore2 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)42 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
About this property
Murphy's Glen- Big Glen Lake Waterfront
Sleeping Bear Dunes recently received the title of 'Most Beautiful Place in America' from Good Morning America! Glen Lake is highly regarded as one of the most spectacular lakes in the Great Lakes region.
This is a unique mid-century contemporary ranch style vacation home with a finished walk out basement. Our home is a spacious 2,900 sq ft. We have 100 feet of private waterfront on a deep 300 ft. lot. There is a 150 foot long dock with sunning section and a mooring for boats. Water is crystal clear, perfect for swimming, with a sandy lake bottom. Two full-sized decks and a nice bonfire pit along the shore. Many picture windows and sliding glass doors allow a phenomenal view of the lake from indoors. Newly finished basement includes ping-pong, card, and pool tables. The nautical-themed basement also has a cozy fireplace and a sound-system.
Our home is a walk, bike ride, or drive from the lovely shops and restaurants of downtown Glen Arbor. We are in very close proximity to the beautiful Empire Bluffs, Crystal River, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Lake Michigan.
3 Bedrooms (plus additional room with 3 twin beds)
3 Bathrooms (2 showers total)
We kindly ask for no smoking or pets in our home. Thank you.
Note: We have a strict cancellation policy for prime summer weeks from Memorial Day to Labor Day. If a cancellation is made during the prime summer time period less than 60 days in advance, a refund will only be provided if another guest rents this time period for the same rate.
This is a unique mid-century contemporary ranch style vacation home with a finished walk out basement. Our home is a spacious 2,900 sq ft. We have 100 feet of private waterfront on a deep 300 ft. lot. There is a 150 foot long dock with sunning section and a mooring for boats. Water is crystal clear, perfect for swimming, with a sandy lake bottom. Two full-sized decks and a nice bonfire pit along the shore. Many picture windows and sliding glass doors allow a phenomenal view of the lake from indoors. Newly finished basement includes ping-pong, card, and pool tables. The nautical-themed basement also has a cozy fireplace and a sound-system.
Our home is a walk, bike ride, or drive from the lovely shops and restaurants of downtown Glen Arbor. We are in very close proximity to the beautiful Empire Bluffs, Crystal River, Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Lake Michigan.
3 Bedrooms (plus additional room with 3 twin beds)
3 Bathrooms (2 showers total)
We kindly ask for no smoking or pets in our home. Thank you.
Note: We have a strict cancellation policy for prime summer weeks from Memorial Day to Labor Day. If a cancellation is made during the prime summer time period less than 60 days in advance, a refund will only be provided if another guest rents this time period for the same rate.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Strip the bed sheets and used towels and put in the laundry room.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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
Restaurants
- Cherry Republic - 3 min drive
- The Mill - 5 min drive
- The Foothills Cafe - 11 min drive
- Art's Tavern - 3 min drive
- River Club Glen Arbor - 4 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
17 Sept, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jerry G.
14 Jul, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Lake Getway.
Jerry G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Mary M.
2 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay on Big Glen!
Mary M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly H.
1 Jul, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
June 2023
Kelly H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Flora M.
23 Jun, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect family vacationing
Flora M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Markus G.
14 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
water front vacation
Markus G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Rick R.
17 Oct, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway!
Rick R.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth W.
2 Oct, 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing views!
Elizabeth W.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Janice G.
22 Jul, 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Terrific Fun
Janice G.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Brad A.
9 Sept, 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Glen Lake Gem
Brad A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Thomas S.
11 Sept, 2017
Great spot
Thomas S.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Peggy M.
16 Jul, 2017
Perfect house and setting
Peggy M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Barbra A.
20 Aug, 2015
The Perfect Getaway!
Barbra A.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Anne H.
25 Jun, 2014
A Gem On Glen Lake
Anne H.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Inga C.
15 Sept, 2013
Labor Day stay
Inga C.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
4 Aug, 2012
Summer 2012 at Murphy's Glen
About the host
Hosted by Edward S Murphy
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