Modern home in Glen Arbor. Steam shower. Walk to lake. Air conditioning.
Must be booked Sunday-Sunday in summer months.
Located in the charming town of Glen Arbor, the Barn on Bay Lane is a luxury home right outside of town. This wonderful open-concept home is situated in a beautiful park-like natural setting and around the corner from Lake Michigan. Three bedrooms (one is a loft) and two baths, welcome up to six guests. Will consider one dog 40 pounds or less. This property is beautifully furnished and modern, with gleaming hardwood floors.
Step into the spacious living room/kitchen/dining room area off of the deck. There are high ceilings and natural light pours in. It is a warm and welcoming space. Each window looks out on the restful natural surroundings.
There are two queen beds in the main level bedrooms and two full beds in the loft. With two full bathrooms. The primary bedroom steps out onto the spacious deck wrapped around part of the house.
The kitchen is well-appointed. If you love to cook, this kitchen does the trick. It is a Chef's kitchen with lots of counter space, a gas stove, and plenty of utensils. The living room features an electric fireplace to add ambiance, and a Smart TV with streaming only (no cable). WIFI provided.
The views from this space are lovely with cattails, cedars, and wildflowers peeking through. The nature lover will find the grounds enchanting with woodland animals and birds coming to visit. Outdoors, whether on the deck or sitting around the fire pit, relaxation and enjoyment await. A gas grill is provided as well as outdoor dining chairs and a picnic area. There is even an outdoor shower!
Lake Michigan is just 0.3 miles away and an easy walk down a quiet dirt road. The Crystal River is across the main road (M-22) and also has a dock.
Glen Arbor shops and dining are only minutes down the road, you can walk if you'd like! The Sleeping Bear Dune Climb is a 4.5 mile drive. The Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail connects nearby for biking and walking.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Sleeps 6.
Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Bedroom 3: (LOFT) two full beds
OUTDOORS: deck, gas grill, outdoor dining chairs and table, outdoor shower, hammock, fire pit, two kayaks
INDOORS: WIFI, books, stereo, games, electric fireplace
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 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
About the area
Glen Arbor
Glen Arbor is home to this holiday home. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating.
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
beach near Crystal River - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
beach near Crystal River Marina - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
beach near Downtown Glen Arbor - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
Getting around
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
Art's Tavern - 18 min walk
Cherry Republic - 18 min walk
La Becasse - 11 min drive
Glen Arbor Wines - 19 min walk
The Mill - 6 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Is Modern home in Glen Arbor. Steam shower. Walk to lake. Air conditioning. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Modern home in Glen Arbor. Steam shower. Walk to lake. Air conditioning.?
As of 16 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Modern home in Glen Arbor. Steam shower. Walk to lake. Air conditioning. on 7 September 2026 start from NZ$687, 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.
What time is check-in at Modern home in Glen Arbor. Steam shower. Walk to lake. Air conditioning.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Modern home in Glen Arbor. Steam shower. Walk to lake. Air conditioning.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Modern home in Glen Arbor. Steam shower. Walk to lake. Air conditioning. located?
Situated in Glen Arbor, this holiday home is within a 5-minute walk of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) away.
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Beautiful house and decor. Very well stocked. Excellent location, close to the beach, Crystal river and Glen Arbor. Highly recommend! Owner was great to work with.
We had a couples weeknd close to downtown, beautiful clean house.
Rachel W.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 November 2023
Thank you for your review!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wendy C.
2 September 2025
The Barn on the Bay
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Wonderful property. Clean and modern with all the amenities. Very short walk to Lake Michigan beach! We loved that it was pet friendly! We will rent again!
Wendy C.
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2025
Thank you! We appreciate your review and are glad to know that you enjoyed this home.
What a lovely place. Beautiful and new home. Great kitchen for cooking meals. Ideal location for exploring the dunes and other parks and hikes in the area. Will definitely be back!
The property was beautiful! Great location a hidden gem!
Our family had the best time. Perfect house and amazing location with Lake Michigan a 5 mins walk away. Matt was friendly and so accommodating! Will definitely stay again.
Visiting family. Loved the proximity of the beach and town shopping. Great hiking trails. Great restaurants. Cherry Republic! Very well appointed and clean house. Good communication with management.
Couldn’t ask for a place more convenient to Lake Michigan, the Crystal River, and town! Loved being able to kayak the river right from home. Very convenient to all the great hiking and biking we like to do as well, and the weather was great! We hope to be back soon!
The “barn” was perfect- nicely decorated, spacious, and very clean!
This was the perfect place for our family. Plenty of open space to gather as a family but also space for the teens to have some alone time. Great location! Walk to the water, short drive or bike to town, short trip to sleeping bear dunes. Super clean, super easy. We loved this place!
The Barn was a spacious place where our family was able to enjoy our time together. It is close to Traverse city. Lots of charm!
Melissa R.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 November 2023
Thank you for your review. So glad you enjoyed this home!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
11 October 2023
Peaceful Location
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Everything was as described, very peaceful and clean.
This property was an excellent stay for 8 days! The property management company was very helpful. The kitchen is new and well-designed with all the amenities needed for our stay. The outdoor shower is a plus when returning from the beach (a short walk down the road.)to rinse off and keep the house sand-free. Only items missing was shampoo/soap and enough Toilet paper to last our stay. This may be improved upon when there is a longer stay booked into the property. WE HIGHLY recommended this property and property management company for your next stay Up North in the Glen Arbor area! 5 stars ***** Pure Michigan! Enjoy!
A great location close to everything---the beach, food, hiking and biking trails. A thoughtfully designed home which is tastefully decorated in a California/Scandinavian motif---relaxing and homey.
Cynthia C.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 June 2022
Thank you ! We are pleased to know that you enjoyed this unique home!
Great property in a nice location close to town. Photos do not show the backyard with fire pit, and bathroom in master bedroom which were both very nice. Only letdown was that the steam shower in master bath was not functional.
This house and location were perfect! We had a great stay with a perfect combination of enjoying the quaint town of Glen Arbor, the lake, the dunes and the house was perfect to return to in order to recharge for the next activity.
The loft was perfect for our kids and the bedrooms were perfectly comfortable for my in-laws and my husband and me.
The open floor concept allowed us all to be together during meal prep, games, etc.
Thanks for an amazing stay, and we can’t wait to return!
Vicki W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 4 November 2021
Thank you! We look forward to your return.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn W.
24 June 2025
Weekend Trip
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Rochelle from Visit up North Rental was awesome with helping us find the best place to stay! She touched base with us the following day to see if we were OK after the storm went through and if everything was OK with the place. (Which it was!) She was very professional and easy to work with with. We had a wonderful time staying at the Barn on Bay Lane. It met all of our expectation and more. Great place to stay at.
Carolyn W.
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2025
We are so pleased to know that you enjoyed this home and that our company was helpful.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ted J.
26 July 2024
Barn on Bay Ln great for humans and dogs
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Barn on Bay Lane is a great place to stay in Glen Arbor. Clean and modern with fairly well equipped kitchen for eating in plus allowing for dog. This year was our second consecutive stay, no problems.
Ted J.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2024
So glad you enjoyed - we look forward to your return.
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