Facing the water, this 6-bedroom vacation home accommodates 16 guests and features 4 bathrooms. It includes 1 hot tub and offers a patio for outdoor enjoyment. Families can explore nearby mountain biking, hiking, and motorboating opportunities while enjoying water views. The property is pet-friendly and located near a shopping area.
Highlights
Beach equipment
A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
Bears Den- Hot Tub and AC. Short walk to Glen Lake. 35min to Crystal Mountain
Nestled in Glen Arbor township, this delightful house boasts 6 bedrooms including 1 king bed, 4 queen beds, and 2 twin over full sized bunk beds. With 4.5 bathrooms, all guests will feel right at home. The property also features an outdoor 8 person hot tub, propane fire pit, EV charger A/C and heat, and necessary toiletries. We think our place will help you experience everything the Glen Lake area has to offer. While not “lakefront,” a Glen Lake public access beach is a .25 mile walk down a gravel road. Fill the supplied wagon with included chairs and head down to the lake ( see photos). Visitors will enjoy visiting nearby Glen arbor ( 4.5 miles), crystal river (2.5 miles) sleeping bear dunes (8.1 miles), boat rentals on Glen Lake ( try On The Narrows Marina), and sleeping bear national park ( all around), and skiing at Crystal Mountain. Hikes abound on countless trails through the sleeping bear national park ( nps.gov) or bike rides of the infamous sleeping bear heritage trail. Mountain bikers can explore Palmer woods forest reserve ( 2m). The basement is fully equipped with a game room ( ping pong and foosball) and a separate movie room. Or relax on the patio and grill out. Finish it off with s’mores on a propane fire pit overlooking 12 acres of wildlife. Walk the pictured 0.6 mile loop on the property through the woods. Don’t forget to say hello to our resident bald eagle and 5 point buck.
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Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Please take the trash out on Tuesday night. Trash collection is Wednesday morning.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Please close hot tub cover when hot tub is not in use. Thank you.
Important information
You need to know
Property # 4884413vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the area
Maple City
Maple City is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Travelling with kids? Consider Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum and Burnett Park. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 7 min drive - 8.0 km
Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 15 min drive - 13.4 km
Traverse City Beach - 39 min drive - 51.8 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive
Restaurants
Cherry Republic - 7 min drive
Art's Tavern - 7 min drive
Pegtown Station - 11 min drive
Boonedocks - 7 min drive
River Club Glen Arbor - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Bears Den- Hot Tub and AC. Short walk to Glen Lake. 35min to Crystal Mountain pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Bears Den- Hot Tub and AC. Short walk to Glen Lake. 35min to Crystal Mountain?
As of 18 September 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bears Den- Hot Tub and AC. Short walk to Glen Lake. 35min to Crystal Mountain on 21 February 2027 start from NZ$4,070, 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 Bears Den- Hot Tub and AC. Short walk to Glen Lake. 35min to Crystal Mountain?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Bears Den- Hot Tub and AC. Short walk to Glen Lake. 35min to Crystal Mountain?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Bears Den- Hot Tub and AC. Short walk to Glen Lake. 35min to Crystal Mountain?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Bears Den- Hot Tub and AC. Short walk to Glen Lake. 35min to Crystal Mountain located?
Located in Maple City, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Glen Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Crystal River and Lime Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We had a large group and the house was spacious and very clean. The rooms are spacious, bathrooms were clean, everything you need for cooking was supplied. The area is beautiful, highly recommend, and the hosts were very responsive and extremely accommodating for our last minute circumstances.
We had an excellent stay! The property appears to be fairly new, was extremely clean and the hosts were excellent communicators. We were a party of 10 with 2 couples and their adult children. We enjoyed spending time on the beautiful patio, complete with a fireplace table, grill and a very large hot tub. Spacious kitchen with all the amenities and plenty of beds and bathrooms! Highly recommend!
We decided to take a last minute trip up to sleeping bear dunes and hit the jackpot with this home being available! We could not have imagined a nicer home to serve as our home base. We didn't have much time to plan ahead but thankfully the owners of this house have already thought of everything their guests could possibly need or want for a memorable stress-free getaway! It almost felt like we were able to take our own home with us on vacation but with SIGNIFICANT upgrades. Every amenity is thoughtfully laid out. The floor plan of the home is perfect for families large or small, well decorated, perfectly furnished and absolutely top-notch in every way. Hope we get a chance to come back!
there was a ton of room in this house, a fully equipped kitchen, lots of bathrooms. It was really great for our extended family ski gathering.The place was clean and had had everything you would need- we would come again!
Great house and location. Clean, nice bedrooms and common rooms. Well-equipped.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
amer
7 September 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place was beautiful except for the couches were torn up. It would be nice to sit on something that has no wear and tear. The property is beautiful. The beach is breathtaking.
This was a good location that was central to neighboring towns. We were a family with children. The house accommodated most of our needs. The one thing I would suggest is at least a 2nd tv. With 10 people and some were children it was limited to what and when we shared the tv.
House was clean and great communication with host.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 October 2024
Thank you for the feedback! We have added two TV's to the home.
We had a great stay! The house was very clean and matched the listing photos exactly. Host was easy to communicate with and quick to reply when we had questions on where to find something. The house feels very secluded but is a quick drive to town. We loved the outdoor firepit and the hot tub
Would highly recommend. This house was clean and spacious. Lots of beds and individual rooms for all the guest. Great space outside with gas fire pit, seating area, yard games and hot tub. Deer walked through the back yard every day multiple times even if we were outside. The kitchen had tons of space and was supplied with all the kitchen amenities a family would need. The beds and pillows were comfortable and the living room space was also great. We Went to the beach and kayaking while we stayed there but there was so much more to do in that area that we didn’t have time for. The host was very good at communication before and during our stay. This rental process is was very smooth for us I would recommend this house to anybody and we have already discussed coming back up here.
The house and property were a perfect match for our family of 14. The kitchen was very organized & well stocked with all the necessary food prep and serve items, and a bonus walk-in pantry was a great space for food management. The indoor & outdoor hang out spaces were very accommodating for the group along with well thought out bedrooms and bathrooms throughout. We received exceptional communication from the host who was very hospitable and responsive before, during, and after our stay. Bears Den is on our list of return spots for future family gatherings in northern Michigan.
Beautiful modern home located out in nature. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle, this is the place! The lake is just a very short walk away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
10/10 Excellent
Elizabeth P.
16 March 2025
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
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