Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home

Photo gallery for Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home

A two-story house with a balcony, a covered porch, and a driveway.
A wooden dock with two chairs extending into a lake, surrounded by trees and buildings in the background.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a glass coffee table, and a blue armchair.
An aerial view of a tennis court complex surrounded by trees, with a building adjacent to the courts.
A spacious living room with a stone fireplace, large windows offering a view of trees and water, a flat-screen TV, and comfortable seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Unmatched views, unforgettable moments
    Guests like the location for the scenic views.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Glen Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Balcony
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available

Explore the area

View map
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

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

Add dates for prices

Similar properties

Outdoor dining
Big Glen Lake Estate · Beach House + Main Home · Hot Tub · Sleeps 14
Glen Arbor
  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (14 reviews)
Big Glen Lake Estate · Beach House + Main Home · Hot Tub · Sleeps 14

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby power boating, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.
View more Holiday homes in Glen ArborOpens in a new window
Map
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) - 46 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 Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Big Glen Lake - Large Waterfront Home located?

Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor holiday home is steps from Glen Lake and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Little Glen Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 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
Lovely house on Glen lake! Has lots of beach/water toys for use.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write this. So glad you enjoyed!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! Plenty of space-Gorgeous views of the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed! Josh May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you! All the best! Josh May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was perfect for our family. Plenty of space and had everything we needed! The beds were very comfortable and the rooms were nice and cool at night. There were so many beach toys and plenty of beach towels. The kitchen was fully stocked with anything you would need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you! I really appreciate the kind words and am so glad you enjoyed your vacation! Josh May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and great space for our children and grandchildren. The two large family rooms were perfect and the well equipped large kitchen worked very efficiently . We loved being close to Glen Arbor and Empire for all our hiking and appreciated the dock for renting Kayaks and a pontoon boat and the great paddleboards and toys stocked in the garage. The shaded large lawn near the dock was fantastic and just realize that you have to cross the road. We love what the owners have done to their property.KB
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you so much for writing this review! It’s a special place and we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Josh May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Incredible visit

Lovely stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2021
Thanking you for taking a moment to review your stay! We are so happy you enjoyed! All the best! Josh and Mary May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This spot on the lake was amazing! It accommodated our entire group of 11: nine adults and two children. The house was stocked well with the necessities as well as additional items one needs when arriving at a rental. It was pleasantly surprising! The vaulted ceilings and the three floor layout provided an expansive feel with the eleven of us which I so appreciated. We love the lake, the water sports and the equipment provided by the renters. 10 out of 10!!!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
We appreciate you taking the time to write this! Thank you! Josh May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved this house. It was clean and spacious and well stocked with everything we needed and more! Thank you for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
So glad to hear you had a nice week! Thanks for taking the time to write this note. All the best, Josh and Mary May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10! From toiletry and games to kitchen utensils and outdoor equipment, this home is fully equipped with everything you need for a perfect weekend at the lake. Conveniently located near all things Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Sparklingly clean. GORGEOUS view. The host was responsive, helpful, and made the entire experience seamless. Home was exactly as described. We loved the numerous hang out areas inside, large kitchen, spacious deck, private dock, fire pit and paddleboards. This is truly one of the best vacation rentals we've stayed in. We would return in a heartbeat; in fact, we never wanted to leave! Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
What a great review! Thank you so much! Josh May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, well decorated, comfortable, family friendly, beautiful lake view and lake front firepit with seating, paddle boards, and more. This large home had spectacular view from deck, inside house, and the location was perfect. plenty of space for us all to spread out or be together. Kitchen had everything needed and the grills were great too. We are already considering a return visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you for taking this time to write this review! So glad you enjoyed the stay! Josh May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful house

The amount of space in the house was perfect for our group, especially the large kitchen. The house was beautifully decorated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and the overall size of the home! Thank you for taking the time to write this review! All the best! Josh and Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for our group.

Easy rental to enjoy the area. Beautiful space. Kitchen and dining were spacious for our group. Nearby park was a plus. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 August 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are so happy you enjoyed the home and area! All the best! Josh and Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Property!

Perfect property for 12 friends at an up north wedding! Direct lake access and beautiful house with everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfectly situated house for a family get together (8 adults, 6 kids). Multiple rooms and extra mattresses made for comfy sleeping quarters for adults and kids alike. Kitchen is well stocked with pantry staples (salt, pepper, olive oils, additional seasonings). Numerous blankets, beach towels and bathroom towels made for less laundry and buckets allowed for easy transport to the lake. We rented a speedboat and it was delivered to the property for docking. Owner was prompt with providing address and responding about options for securing the boat which allowed for a seamless process.The property does require crossing M22 to reach the lake, but we encountered no issues. Garage is stocked with life vests, paddle-board, chairs and a host of other beach/lake toys. Would rent again without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are so happy you enjoyed your time there! Josh May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Better than expected!

Beautiful Glen Lake property with a well stocked home! Made our stay comfortable and memorable
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 August 2023
Beth - we are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Glen Lake is a special place, and I love that you made some great memories. All the best - Josh and Mary May
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great Owners

Great home! Wonderful kitchen. Clean, comfortable. Great owners, welcome gifts a nice feature.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Thank you Ben! So glad you enjoyed your time there! All the best! Josh and Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
As a returning family of four, we were looking forward to our time at Glen Lake. As before, it did not disappoint. If you like a comfortable home, with all the necessary amenities, enjoy sitting dockside, paddleboarding, laying in a hammock, s'mores by the lake, then this is your spot.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2025
Always great to hear you had such a nice stay! Thanks for taking the time to write this review! All the best, Josh and Mary May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trip Down Memory Lane

Two families loved this home for our Glen Lake reunion. The accommodations were perfect, the weather not so much but the fall colors were exquisite! We were comfortable, warm and the kitchen had everything we needed for our meals. We had such a good time, we might make this reunion an annual affair!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2022
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! Thanks so much for taking the the write this review! All the best! Josh and Mary
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house! We had an 11 month old, and 9 adults and all slept comfortably. The 11 month old slept upstairs and no one could hear her when she cried overnight/early in the morning. All the beach extras and towels were very nice to have. The host was responsive to questions asked. 100% would stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you for taking the time to write this review! So glad you enjoyed your stay! Josh May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ironman Michigan 70.3 Group House

This house was incredible! Glen Arbor is magical and this house offers lots of space, an incredible view of Glen Lake and easy access to its' magically blue waters as well! Josh was extremely responsive and helpful. We are hoping to stay here for next year's race as well!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We very much enjoyed our stay for our family birthday celebration. Although we live in northern Michigan, we had never been to the Leelanau Peninsula, so we had great fun exploring. Highlights included Leland/Fish Town where the huge salmon were quite visible leaping up stream, and Hop Lot brew garden. The three levels of the home provided ample space for playing games and joining each other. If the weather had been warmer, we certainly would’ve enjoyed spending time on the lake. Josh was very quick to respond to my few questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 August 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay! Josh May
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glen Arbor area golf trip

A group of 12 friends rented this property for a golf trip in the Glen Arbor area. The house was perfect for our group. Plenty of beds/space for all of us. After golf we could all hang out on the top deck of the house. A few from our group jumped in the water after golf to relax as well. Overall a great experience, and if we go back to the area again for golfing, I will be checking if this house is available and rent from Josh again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10 Stars Fantastic Girls Weekend

I can’t say enough good things about this Glen Lake home! The house was immaculate! Comfortable beds and linens! So much room for everyone! We were there for a girls weekend and felt so lucky we found this gem! The kitchen was so organized and clean! I wasn’t sure how I would like having to cross the road to reach the water, but it was perfectly fine! Beautiful views made it easy to sit back and relax! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

STOP Hammock Time :)

Our idea of a vacation is tons of downtime and this is a wonderful space to wind down. Morning coffee sitting on the dock, an evening drink on the deck, or a cozy night in watching a movie. It is a great location, about 2 miles into Glen Arbor, same to Sleeping Bear Dunes, many local beaches, farm stands, ice cream (so much ice cream), and water, water, water. The views are amazing. Our family of four had plenty of space, but the home could easily accommodate a couple families. We loved our time Up North and look forward to returning again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Visit

We loved this home. College friends with all of our kids, just perfect for us. Ability to paddle board, kayak, swim. They even provided extra boards for us to use so our entire group had enough water toys to enjoy. We also brought a jet ski, nice dock. If you have a boat the water is too shallow to get to dock, would have to moor it. We cooked a lot for a large crowd and the kitchen was well stocked with most hardware we needed. Glad I brought my huge pot to cook for a large group. Mr. May was very timely with responses. You do need to cross M22 to get to the lake, you would need to keep an eye on very young kids. The lake was perfection and the Glen Arbor location is close enough to drive to Traverse City too. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this detailed review! We are so glad that everyone enjoyed their stay! All the best! Josh and Mary
Tell us how we can improve our siteShare feedback