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Glen Arbor Lake Michigan Beachfront Condominium

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Welcome to Southbeach
Comfortable Living Room
Expansive Use of Door Walls
Remodeled Kitchen
View from Kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Glen Arbor Lake Michigan Beachfront Condominium

First floor air conditioned condominium with direct access to Lake Michigan sugar sand beach. The unit is located at the southern most area of The Homestead Resort and is about 1 1/2 miles from the town of Glen Arbor. Expansive sliding glass doors overlook Sleeping Bear Bay and the Manitou Islands. The master suite contains a a queen bed and attached oversized bath. The guest room also is configured with a queen bed. The guest bath includes a full shower and is located just off the hallway. A full kitchen with microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator with icemaker, a large dining room and convenient laundry room is included. Ceiling fans are in both bedrooms and living room providing great ventilation, but to maximize comfort our unit has air conditioning. It is one of the few that has this amenity.

During the busy summer months, a 7 night stay is required..Cancellations prior to 60 days of arrival will receive 100% of their deposit. From 30-60 days a 50% return is maintained. After your booking process is completed with VRBO, and they provide me your e-mail, I will communicate with you directly from my e-mail regarding Association Rules and all other pertinent information. I believe a mutual trust between owner and guest is essential regarding communications and is confirmed by the various comments from previous guests.

Recent guests have used words such as 'perfect', 'inspirational', and 'awesome' to describe their vacation experience at our condo. Our oldest granddaughter claims "This condo is just a walk from heaven. At night you can watch the sun set over beautiful Lake Michigan creating magical colors." Our youngest says she likes the comfort of the mini couch.(love seat) The condo looks directly out at Sleeping Bear Bay and the sand dunes. Glen Arbor and nearby towns of Leland, Suttons Bay, and Northport offer excellent dining and shopping opportunities. The pristine Crystal River is at your backdoor and the majestic Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore surrounds the area with unbelievable and breathtaking views. While the resort's Beach Club is not available to renters, several of their retail shops (including their Spa) along with their restaurants are open to the public.

Stay a few days or a few weeks - you will not be disappointed.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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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
Direct communication between my e-mail and guest’s e-mail is required after booking.

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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Glen Lake - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 9 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Front Street - 38 min drive - 58.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Glen Arbor Lake Michigan Beachfront Condominium pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Glen Arbor Lake Michigan Beachfront Condominium?

As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Glen Arbor Lake Michigan Beachfront Condominium on 11 April 2026 start from NZ$811, 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 Glen Arbor Lake Michigan Beachfront Condominium?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Glen Arbor Lake Michigan Beachfront Condominium?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Glen Arbor Lake Michigan Beachfront Condominium?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Glen Arbor Lake Michigan Beachfront Condominium located?

Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Crystal River and Glen Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ellen S.

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

Beautiful place!

We really enjoyed our stay in this lovely condo! The setting is spectacular and the condo is nicely outfitted with a stocked kitchen and comfortable furniture. This is one of the nicest Homestead condos we’ve rented and we look forward to returning!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2023
Thanks Ellen. We are very proud of our vacation home and enjoy being in such a beautiful area. Glenn
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris W.

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

Great location, cozy condo, beautiful beach

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The condo was in pristine condition. The nightly sunsets were not to be missed. The beach was lovely and uncrowded. And we enjoyed exploring nearby Glen Arbor and various hiking trails.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary J.

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

Vacation Gem

A lovely condo. Very well equipped. The best part of our stay was the view.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Perfect

Perfect in every way!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda M.

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

Great location!!

Great centrally located condo right on the beach of Lake Michigan. Convenient to wineries, Traverse City, Leland, Sleeping Bear Dunes. Owner takes extra effort to ensure a “homey” stay, providing little extras such as Kleenex, coffee filters, soap, tp, etc. We will definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

"South Beach" condo on Lake Michigan in Glen Arbor

Beautiful condo/property on the beach. Panoramic view of the lake from rear windows of condo. Very clean unit. Gorgeous kitchen. Very well equipped, including W&D, great A/C and Weber grill on the deck/patio. Unit faces west so you can enjoy sunsets over the lake. Host/owner is super nice/helpful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

robin s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent view from kitchen/dining/living room. Our only issue was uneven heat/air where bedrooms/bathrooms were concerned. I followed directions, to the tee, for the 3 thermostats to control the comfort of the space. I had to replace batteries in one of the thermostats and it made no difference.Our host was great to work with, sending clear, concise, emails to make our stay a memorable one. Just need to work on the heating/cooling issue.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen P.

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

Memorial weekend

Great Condo friendly neighbors very close to beach We have stayed in many different units at the Homestead best one yet
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Glen arbor weekend

Had a great weekend . Property is perfect great views of the lake. Owner was very responsive to any questions . We will be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Bluewater Paradise

We have vacationed at Southbeach for many years (1997) and by far this property has exceeded our expectations and any of the other properties that we have visited. The Owner has been hands on through the entire process and clearly take great pride in the ownership of the condo. The recent renovations eliminated the compartmentalization of the living spaces; was well thought out functionally and provided a bright and beautiful rendition of Lake Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary P.

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

Great Views and Relaxing

Stayed 12 days at this condo. First thing we noticed was the cleanliness 😀and then the beautiful view! Had great sunsets and saw a few storms coming in. Very quiet and peaceful. Lots of great hikes and the bike trail is a little over a mile from the condo. WiFi is great! Everything you need is provided:). We will definitely stay again!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl D.

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

So relaxing and quiet!

We have stayed at multiple properties at the Homestead and this is probably our favorite. Very comfortable and clean. We love this area of northern Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven M.

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

Pure Michigan Sunsets!

Property is perfect size for 3-4, no one on top of one another. The property has a incredible view of the lake and we had spectacular sunsets 6 of the 7 nights we were here. Couldn’t ask for better weather. Kitchen is perfect size with everything you need to make dinner. Beach is 50 yards from the patio. Glen Arbor is a great little town, just a short 10 min bike ride to all the shops, just over a mile. Loved our stay and everyone we talked too were so friendly. We will be heading back soon. Steve, Eva and Renee P.S. You have to go to the Farmers Market on Tuesday to get the best Croissants, they are incredible!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren P.

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

Beautiful condo in Glen Arbor!

A wonderful, updated condo located steps away from Lake Michigan. Excellent views and a great getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt K.

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

A beautiful spot in the Lake Michigan shore. I would definitely rent this condo again.

This unit is perfect if you are looking for quiet amongst natural beauty. The condo is nicely appointed and very comfortable for our family of four. Glen Arbor is also a great place to visit. I would rent this condo again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

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

Glen Arbor Gem

The condo was exactly as advertised. Fantastic setup, clean and quiet. We really enjoyed the sunsets on the deck, the location to town and the many trails and sights on the peninsula. We will definitely be back for another visit. Thank you (owners) for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann G.

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

A lovely condo and perfect location

We would definitely visit this condo again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Preston A.

Perfect Spot

Perfect location. Very nice very clean condo. Wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else! The owners were great to work with as well.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Wonderfully Refreshing!

The condo is great! Clean, tastefully decorated, and a great place to relax and unwind. My favorite part has to be the sunsets over the lake. Wow! I have never seen a more spectacular sunset than what I saw a few steps from the deck of this condo. A crescendo of colors, from black to blue to red, to orange, and finally to yellow loudly and elegantly announced the setting of the sun. It was like a symphony--inspiring, delightful, and invigorating!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Katie P.

Fantastic place to stay!

Our family of five recently spent a week in this condo and found it to be the perfect vacation spot! The location was incredible...steps from the beach with a view that cannot be beat! The condo itself was very well appointed and comfortable. Highly recommend this as a place to stay. The owner was so easy to communicate with and gave us helpful tips on sites to explore. We are definitely planning to come back next year...maybe for more than one week!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful condo in a spectacular location

This condo comes exactly as advertised on VRBO. It looks out on Lake Michigan, the Manitou Islands, and Sleeping Bear Dunes from a covered deck, a perfect spot from which to observe sunset. Actually, we spent much of the day on the deck, reading and watching the surf. The condo is immaculate and well-appointed with great views of the lake through the sliding glass doors that line the lakeside wall of the unit. While there are other condos in the building, the patios are situated so as to provide privacy. It is conveniently located for the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail (for biking and walking) that extends for many miles northeast and southwest of Glen Arbor, and is at most a 10-minute bike ride from town. While the beach is not wide, it is easily accessible for walking or kayaking. Nearby Good Harbor Bay and beach is excellent for beach walking. Glen Arbor is a charming town with great restaurants and shopping. The owner was easy to work with, responsive and helpful. I highly recommend this condo; just don't sign up for the week I want!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

Beachside fun!

This property is just wonderful. The condo is spotless and well appointed. The deck has steps leading right to the beach! We spent two summer vacations at this property and loved every minute, the sunsets are fantastic, the beach is tight at your feet and the adorable town of glen arbor is a short bike ride or nice walk away! The owners are lovely and super helpful too.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Ed and Pam H.

Great Condo

This was a very nice condo. Accommodated two couples very well. Beautiful setting overlooking lake Michigan and sitting literally on the beach. We have stayed at the Homestead complex several times over the past 30 years. Working with the owner went very well.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Randy P.

Excellent Choice

We spent a lovely week at this condo and could not have been happier. Well appointed, clean, great location for everything this lovely area has to offer. Beautiful beach right outside the door with the most stunning sunsets I can remember. We have been traveling to this area for many years and this is one of our favorite spots that we have every stayed. Glenn was a pleasure to work with and we look forward to our next visit.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Jessica F.

Lansing, MI Family

What a beautiful condo! We really enjoyed the amenities and view. There is a lot to do in Glen Arbor. One of our favorite places. Bike the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail. Drive the scenic "Pierce Stocking drive through the national forrest......bring your camera! Climb the dunes, Kayak the Crystal River. You can rent Kayaks in town at a very reasonable price. Arts Tavern is a fun local watering hole and has THE BEST breakfast in town.....bring cash, they do not take credit cards. Cherry Republic is a must if you like cherries! Just relaxing on the deck or strolling the beach is also amazing. We already booked for another vacation there! Thank you Kathy and Glenn!

About the host

Hosted by Glenn Schwartz

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Currently residing in Tennessee my wife and I enjoy returning to Glen Arbor several weeks each year. The area is protected by the surrounding Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore and offers a multitude of outdoor attractions. We enjoy the nearby golf courses, a bike ride on the paved Heritage Trail, or simply relaxing on the beach. Lately, we've added boating on Glen Lake as well as sailing on Grand Traverse Bay.

Why they chose this property

The Lake Michigan shoreline has always been the main reason why we purchased this particular condominium.

What makes this property unique

In addition to all of the outdoor activities, the changing of the seasons, including the solitude of winter, has been a source of stress relief. Nature, with all of its power, makes your daily life a little more meaningful.

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