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Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill.

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A spacious living room with a fireplace, large windows, and a dining area.
Exterior
A kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, wooden cabinets, and bar stools.
A spacious living area with a large leather sofa, wooden ceiling, and large windows offering views of the surrounding forest.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Crystal River

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Deck or patio
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Queen Beds

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area
Price is avg per night

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About this property

Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill.

Skippers Woods is a beautiful, spacious lodge-style home at The Homestead in Glen Arbor that sleeps 10 with 3-bedrooms and a sleeper sofa. You will love spending time at this peaceful retreat tucked in the woods and located only minutes from Lake Michigan and the Crystal River.

This home has a huge living room/dining room combination with a wood-burning fireplace and tall windows throughout that provide gorgeous views of the woods. Off of the living room, step out onto the huge deck with a grill and seating. Depending on the season, there can be views of wildflowers and wildlife from the deck.

If you're looking for things to do, the Sleeping Bear Dunes, Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive, and the Heritage Trail are just a few of the natural treasures in our area. There is also canoeing on the Crystal River and shopping in the many towns and villages in Leelanau County.

No pets allowed. Homestead amenities are not included.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 10.

Bedroom 1: king bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Bedroom 3: two queen beds || Family room: sleeper sofa

OUTDOORS: deck, gas grill, outdoor dining table & chairs

INDOORS: wood-burning fireplace, WIFI, smart TV, DVD player, board games

KITCHEN: fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: washer & dryer, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, mini-split A/C in living room & upstairs bedroom

MISC: living space on three levels, Homestead amenities not included

PARKING: space for up to 3 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- No pets allowed

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional rental agreement required

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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 # 9469728
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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill. located?

Situated in Glen Arbor, this lodge is within 1 mi (2 km) of Crystal River, Lake Michigan, and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Glen Lake is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

Lodge-style multi-level home at the Homestead in Glen Arbor. Deck with grill. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 58 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

From a partner site

8/10 Good

Curt-Alyson P.

Great place, as long as your inside

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We enjoyed our stay at Skippers Woods, as long as we were inside. The one thing we were disappointed about was the deck. The sliding door was broken, so we could not excess the deck easily. There was another entrance to the deck, but since it was uneven terrain, it was difficult for our elderly parents to access. Also, there was no glass in the outdoor table, so even if you wanted to enjoy the deck, don't plan on using it for meals. This was a big bummer since this was the only outside area. When we talked to the vacation rental company at the beginning of our trip, they were aware of the door situation, but had no plans on coming out to fix it. I would not recommend this place if you are looking to spend your time outdoors. Otherwise, the house was large and had room for our party of 7.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

William S.

Winter Wonderland in the hilly woods

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Beautiful wooded, hilly setting ! Able to enjoy all the snow and daily sightings of deer who had made the surrounding area their bedded down location for the length of our stay ! All the windows made our stay spectacular !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So beautiful to stay in the fall and wake up to full winter surrounding us!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a fantastic time! Place was beautiful nestled in the woods. Enjoyed easy access to the beach and close proximity to Glen Arbor!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Emily R.

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

Great location

We had a great stay! We had 2 families, 4 adults and 3 kids total. Plenty of room. No access to pools which is a bummer, but access to beaches and restaurants on the property. Great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Whitney V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was clean, comfortable, and just as described. We appreciated how tidy everything was. Unfortunately, the driveway hadn’t been plowed when we arrived, and we got stuck several times. We were told it would be taken care of after reaching out to the host, but no one ever came. Also, the lower level heat wasn’t working, making it quite cold downstairs. With better snow removal and the heating issue fixed, this would be a great rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jennifer v.

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

Family trip

Very nice place and location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

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

Glen Arbor

Enjoyed our stay. Located in a great area, close to everything. Very clean property and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

A guest from Northville, MI

HOMESTEAD VACATION

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was more than happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: DISHWASHER BROKEN, MUSTY SMELL IN HOUSE.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffs J.

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

Great stay

Very cool layout. Most everything was in great shape. Beautiful location. Lots of windows....felt like we were in the middle of the woods
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheri V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My sisters and I stayed during a beautiful week in September. The house was perfect, other than some ants, but we’ve come to expect them in the middle of the woods, so no big deal. My family was the original builders and owners of this house, so it was just as we remembered it, along with some amazing new renovations. The Homestead, and more specifically, this house, holds a special place in our hearts! Thank you for allowing us to stay and relive some childhood memories. It was just as magical as we remembered.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Perfect location, comfortable accommodations!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The kitchen was well-equipped to prepare meals for 10 and space for people to help or watch. The home had space for people to escape and the location and setting served as a great central location to get out and explore or stay behind and read and relax amongst the trees.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sugandhi S.

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

Gem in the woods

Awesome place. Loved the interiors and exterior. Spacious and well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Therese G.

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

Favorite

This has been one of my most favorite fall vacations mostly because of this place where we stayed in! Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

June 2024 stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very clean and the kitchen was well-stocked.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

A guest from Northville, MI

Skippers Woods

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very nice home in the woods.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jeff J.

Summer '23 Skippers Woods Rental

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall we had a great experience at Skipper's Woods.
From a partner site

4/10 Poor

Linda M.

vaca 2025

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was very unhappy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: awesome
Verified

8/10 Good

Nancy A.

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

Beautiful views - surrounded by trees

Nestled just off the road surrounded by trees the living room has massive windows on each side to enjoy the view. Master bedroom suite upstairs with views looking down into the valley. The kitchen was adequately equipped for cooking and a nice grill to use.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas L.

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

wedding weekend

nice
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Karla V.

Weekend in the woods...

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: What a beautiful place... would love to go back.... this cabin is like a treehouse... just gorgeous!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia C.

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

Lodge in the Woods

The lodge was well-prepared for our stay including propane for the grill. We would book this house again and highly recommend it as a rental facility. No communication with the property manager was necessary.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

scott s.

Skippers Woods

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Would recommend. Clean and well-maintained. Had deer right at the window one morning.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Joe B.

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

Nice Homestead Property

We had a great time, overall. Accessible place. Roomy. Minor glitches: BBQ ran out of fuel and badly needed cleaning. Temperature hard to control with programmable thermostats. Could use some extra blankets in the bedrooms for cold weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Kelsey L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway but needs more upkeep

Overall, we had a wonderful stay. Enjoyed the location and feeling of being in the middle of the woods. Would have been better with more comfortable furniture in the living room to read, relax and settle down with a movie. The kitchen and grill for breakfast and dinner were great, as well as the updated washer / dryer! Would have been nice to sit on the deck but the patio & furniture needed a good cleaning. Upon arrival we noticed the cleanliness was mediocre, dirty counters, sinks, plates and utensils. Very convenient location, close enough to go for a nice walk, drive into town, drive to a new beach daily and check out so many areas outside of glen arbor. We took plenty of beach trips but all of the beach chairs were not usable so had to purchase our own. Overall great house and location for a family on the go!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

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