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Waterfront 2 Bedroom Slice of Paradise - on Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor MI

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Our beach
Living room
Living room with Queen sleeper sofa
Built-ins with 55" TV and fireplace
Living space

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Laundry room
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Living room queen sleeper sofa

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Waterfront 2 Bedroom Slice of Paradise - on Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor MI

We’re thrilled you’re interested in visiting our happy place! We are a family of five and we’ve spent the last 20 years vacationing in the Glen Arbor area. Welcome to Paradise Found!

Situated at the Homestead Resort, our condo has direct sandy frontage on Lake Michigan as well as direct frontage on the Crystal River. We recently completed a full remodel including all new flooring, kitchen, bathroom, drywall, insulation, paint, built-ins, and new furniture.

We’ve maximized the space to technically sleep 8, but the size is perfectly suited for 5-6 people.

Mother Nature steals the spotlight in Glen Arbor - but there is nothing better than returning to our cozy condo after a long day exploring and enjoying the sites. When remodeling our condo, we spared no comfort-related detail. The interior space is well suited to parties of 5-6 people and is family-friendly.

Outside, there are two decks to lounge on which overlook the river and small dunes near the beach. Crystal River is located directly outside our door and flows into Lake Michigan. Grab a kayak, stand-up paddle board, or tube (all included with your stay) and float your cares away while taking in the stunning views only northern Michigan can offer. Want to be near the open water? Cross the bridge steps from the condo and find yourself on miles of Lake Michigan shoreline. Check out the walk from the deck to the beach: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1Rx0dV2bSg

The condo is located on the beach chosen by Money Magazine as "No. 1 of the 8 Best Beaches to Visit this Summer" and is surrounded by the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore which was chosen by the viewers of ABC's Good Morning America as the "Most Beautiful Place in America."

Please note: there are no Homestead Beach Club privileges with this rental. You have access to miles of beach, but not to their beach club. The bunk room does not have a window, it has two doors; a pocket door to the master and a door to the living room.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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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
The HOA will fine renter $500 if they are caught smoking in or outside property.
6 people in and around the condo is the maximum capacity at any time.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Glen Lake - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 11 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 45 min drive - 65.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Glen Arbor Wines - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterfront 2 Bedroom Slice of Paradise - on Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor MI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Waterfront 2 Bedroom Slice of Paradise - on Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor MI?

As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Waterfront 2 Bedroom Slice of Paradise - on Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor MI on 26 May 2026 start from NZ$673, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Waterfront 2 Bedroom Slice of Paradise - on Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor MI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Waterfront 2 Bedroom Slice of Paradise - on Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor MI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Waterfront 2 Bedroom Slice of Paradise - on Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor MI?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Waterfront 2 Bedroom Slice of Paradise - on Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor MI located?

Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor condo building is just steps away from Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 0.6 mi (1 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. 46 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 48 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had the perfect solo trip and this place was a gem. Not only is the location wonderful the surroundings provided so many trails to hike or bike, beaches, and beautiful scenery. I highly recommend.
View from the back deck
Crystal river outside the back deck
Sunset on the Beach within walking distance
Pyramid Point - great hiking trail
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen had everything I needed...the condo was very clean. Had extra towels...instructions on how to use items in home and ideas for restaurants and places to visit. Really enjoyed my stay as well as the magnificent view of Lke Michigan. Would definitely do again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful quiet location for fall trip. Very clean and well equipped kitchen. Nice shower and luxury towels. Plenty of outdoor toys, kayaks, a paddle board. They have an attention to detail.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john q.

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

Much Needed Getaway

Had a wonderful time hiking, biking and just relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2025
John, so happy you had a wonderful time. The environment is definitely the star of the show with my vacation rental. Hope to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristy C.

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

Great layout for a large group

The set-up of Ken
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal spot! Our family enjoyed a lovely week at Lake Michigan. The kids enjoyed the beach and water. Incredible sunsets..this place is a gem! Clean and comfortable..highly recommend. Matt was a great host, check in and check out was easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thank you Laura! Yes, the location steals the show here. Hope to have you stay again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I could summarize this property in one word, it would be serenity. Wonderful town, beautiful beach, and the condo was perfect! Matt was the best host, answering all our questions and always in communication to make sure we had everything we needed. The only downfall we had with the whole trip was the bed wasn’t very comfortable, but other than that it was a wonderful vacation and I hope to stay here again! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette B.

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

Perfect getaway

We loved this condo for our long weekend for fall break! It was a perfect getaway with beautiful surroundings and cute little towns. The condo was clean and communication with the owner were great! I definitely recommend a stay here!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 21 October 2024
Thanks Annette! Hope to have your family stay again. We love the cute towns as well! Matt
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elvis M.

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

Perfect location

Perfectly located condo. Host was great and the place was clean. Definitely booking this place again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2022
Thanks Elvis! I’m glad you and the fam enjoyed their time at our condo. Looking forward to having you back again next year.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rita R.

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

Glen Arbor

We had a wonderful stay. The location was perfect! Great Kayaking just steps out of the back porch. Beautiful river and lake!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 September 2024
Thanks for the review Rita! My favorite is to use the stand up paddle board and take it from the river into the lake. Hope to have you stay again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

claire h.

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

Great place to stay!

We had a great time there and the host provided wonderful instructions and tips for the area. We found the beds comfortable and the kitchen well stocked. The tv had Roku which was great and it was nice to have some water toys and beach chairs there. We loved that the beach and hiking were easily accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 September 2022
Claire, I am glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope to have you stay again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nico R.

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

Proposal trip

It was a very nice and clean property
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 September 2024
Nico, congrats again on your engagement! Hope to have you stay again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori A.

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

Family vacation Fun!!

This was an excellent location to stay!!! The condo was perfect for our family of four and we loved the paddle board and kayaks. Also, Matt was extremely helpful with ideas on things to do. We would highly recommend this vacation location!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 August 2023
Thanks Lori! We hope to have you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aimee K.

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

Beautiful location

Condo was perfect for us. Close to Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Very comfortable and thoughtfully furnished.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2023
Thank you Aimee, it was a pleasure to host you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane J.

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

Lovely spot!

This was a great place to stay, steps from Lake Michigan and the Crystal River. The beach was also really nice, not rocky like some Lake Michigan beaches can be. The condo was great for a small group ( 2-5 people). Everything you need for a Northern Michigan vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 August 2024
Thank you Jane! I’m glad you had a great time. We hope to have you stay again the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cornell D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, well-maintained condo, right on the Crystal River. There are a getting to be quite a few rental properties at the Homestead that are getting pretty rough around the edges, in need of updates, and not well-cleaned--this is not one of those! Unit is nice and well-equipped, and owner is responsive and helpful. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Thank you Cornell. Our favorite is the sandy beach right outside the back deck. So glad you had a great time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelli M.

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

Long weekend stay

This condo is lovely. Great location, nicely decorated, well kept and includes all you need- kayaks, paddle board, tubes, etc. Matt is a great host and was always available to answer questions during our stay. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2024
Thank you Kelli! We’d love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matthew V.

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

Special Weekend

We had an amazing time at this condo. The location is so great. So close to nature between the river, the dunes, the beach and the lake! The Kings and Steelhead were running up the Crystal. It was almost too much. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 October 2024
Thanks Matt. Glad you enjoyed your stay. The nature steals the show for sure. Looking forward to having you back again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George I.

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

BEAUTIFUL LOCATION

We had a perfect getaway and enjoyed the sunsets on the beach, winery tours, Sleeping Bear, Glen Arbor and The Homestead. We also enjoyed relaxing at the condo and the view from the deck. The condo is very tastefully decorated comfortable, and provided all of the amenities we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2021
Thanks for the review George! I am glad you enjoyed your time and hope to have you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hollie S.

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

Location, location, location

Perfect location on Crystal River with easy, close access to Lake Michigan. Matt was great to work with and responded quickly to questions. We definitely hope to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
Thanks Hollie for the review! I have to agree the location is perfect. :) We would love to have you stay again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn G.

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

Perfect location

One of the best spots at the homestead! Super clean, great updated kitchen and bathroom, easy to reach the property manager by text. The only slight issue is that the bedrooms are tiny. Otherwise awesome stay and we would return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2024
Thanks Robyn! I am glad your family enjoyed our place. My wife would prefer the bedrooms to be a little larger too. :) I tend to spend all of my time on the beach and very little time in the bedrooms. Hope to have you stay again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

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

Great location!

Beautiful place. Easy to check in, close to beach and Glen Arbor. We had no troubles while we were there. It was recently remodeled and decorated very nicely. My only suggestion would be to add a hair dryer to the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 September 2021
Thanks for the review Carrie! I am glad you enjoyed your time. I like your suggestion and will plan on adding a hair dryer. We hope to have you back again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Great memories

Such an amazing week. Perfect place for our family of five with all the amenities we needed. Thanks for a wonderful memory filled week!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
Tracey, thanks so much for the review! I am glad you had a great time. I would love to have you stay again.
Verified

8/10 Good

Mandy B.

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

Updated Homestead Stay

Very well equipped for a summer stay - rafts, kayaks, etc. Updated nice interior. Small but functional bedrooms. Great view and river/lake access. Perfect for families!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 January 2022
Thanks for your review Mandy. I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.

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