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Charming, Updated Home in the Heart of Downtown Glen Arbor!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedroomsSleeps 674.3 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Glen Arbor, MI
- Place, Crystal River10 min walk
- Place, Glen Lake15 min walk
- Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore16 min walk
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)45 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Common area 1
1 Double Sofa Bed
Bathroom 1
Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
About this property
Charming, Updated Home in the Heart of Downtown Glen Arbor!
Charming home in the heart of downtown Glen Arbor. This two bedroom, one bathroom cottage style home was originally built in the 1950's, but was fully remodeled 4 years ago. The first bedroom has a queen bed, the second bedroom has a queen bed, there's a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, and the home can accommodate up to a maximum of 6 people with the sleeper sofa. Linens and towels are provided, there is air conditioning and heat, and a drip coffee maker and Keurig in the kitchen. There were also brand new mattresses put in the home in September of 2022! There is also new bedding, rugs, and a new smart TV. The dining area has a table with two chairs, and there are two additional folding chairs in a bedroom closet. The patio table outside seats four. This home is located directly across from the Glen Arbor Town Park, is only two blocks to Lake Michigan, several blocks from Glen Lake, and you can walk everywhere in town! Restaurants, galleries, shops, the grocery store and bars are all right around the corner! Glen Arbor sits in the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, and the famed Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Drive are a short 5 mile drive. Hiking, biking, boating, skiing (water and snow), wine tours, beer tours, and so much more are available for recreational fun! Or, visit one of our other charming small towns on the Leelanau Peninsula, such as Leland, Northport, Suttons Bay, Omena and Lake Leelanau for day trips! We're also a convenient 30-45 minute drive to Traverse City and its airport, festivals, and shopping. There's no better place for summers at the beach, fall leaf tours, winter snowshoeing and cross country skiing, and spring cherry blossoms. Let us host you in this beautiful part of the country! We have an established rental history, and can't wait to have you as our guests. Two cars maximum allowed in the driveway in front of the home. All other cars to be parked in downtown Glen Arbor. *Bluebird has been rented for the last four years on VRBO to rave reviews, but we now have a new account due to the sale of our company! Bluebird will now be our one and only property to rent, and we look forward to exceeding your expectations!* THIS PROPERTY RENTS FOR FULL WEEKS ONLY FROM FRIDAY-FRIDAY IN THE SUMMERTIME! If we have a last minute opening, we may rent for a smaller period of time. Fall and winter typically have a 2-3 night minimum. Our guests always have first right of refusal to the same week/time period the following year, so we don't know until their departure if that current week is available.
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10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (3 reviews)
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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Glen Arbor
Located in Glen Arbor, this holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Glen Arbor, MI
What's nearby
- Crystal River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Glen Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
- Front Street - 37 min drive - 52.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Cherry Republic - 2 min walk
- The Mill - 2 min drive
- The Foothills Cafe - 8 min drive
- Art's Tavern - 4 min walk
- River Club Glen Arbor - 7 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Learn moreOpens in a new window9.8/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
Verified
10 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Robert G.
20 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Robert G.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ann E.
16 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ann E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Lee S.
6 August 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location! Great Time!
Lee S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Caleb D.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place in Glen Arbor
Caleb D.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Amber F.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The perfect spot!
Amber F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Megeara P.
13 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin convenient to everything
Megeara P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kurt M.
23 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kurt M.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott
28 April 2024
Scott
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Scott M.
29 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Best location in Glen Arbor
Scott M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Danielle P.
9 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Bluebird
Danielle P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Tim C.
19 February 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Adorable and so convenient
Tim C.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn K.
28 September 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short trip to Glen Arbor
Carolyn K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified
8/10 Good
ChadB1216
15 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place to stay in Glen Arbor
ChadB1216
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Donna
20 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Donna
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer A.
20 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jennifer A.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kelly B.
27 December 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelly B.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia (CJ) K.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cynthia (CJ) K.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
About the host
Hosted by Ranae Ihme
My name is Ranae, and I have worked in, owned and operated Leelanau Vacation Rentals in downtown Glen Arbor for over 20 years! This summer, our company of 150 rentals was sold to Vacasa. Bluebird has been rented for the past four years (to wonderful reviews), and as it's a home that I privately own, and even after Leelanau Vacation Rentals was sold, we decided to keep renting Bluebird on our own, as we are directly across the street in our real estate office at Leelanau Vacation Realty. The goal of myself and my team is to make your stay as enjoyable and hospital as possible! We look forward to welcoming you soon!
Why they chose this property
Bluebird has been updated with comfy furnishings, lovely finishes, is in the ideal location in the middle of town (yet next to the water), and our attention to detail is second to non!
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