Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!

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A lakeside view with a sunset, a row of chairs, and a tree.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a sink, and a refrigerator. There is a dining table with chairs and a window with curtains.
A rustic interior with a stone fireplace, wooden ceiling beams, and a kitchen area with bar stools.
A single-story cabin with large windows, a front porch, and a small deck.
A hallway with a stone wall, wooden paneling, a mounted cow head, and a framed picture on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Glen Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Swimming pool
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Downtown Glen Arbor
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪47 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Glen Arbor

Located in Glen Arbor, this villa is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Map
Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Glen Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • beach near Downtown Glen Arbor - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Crystal River - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 9 min drive - 6.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪River Club Glen Arbor - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Does Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake! have a pool?

Yes, this property has a pool.

Is Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful villa on the sugar sand shores of Big Glen Lake! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor villa is steps from Glen Lake and 1.3 mi (2 km) from Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal River are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location and amazing host!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
The cottage is small but clean. The host was extremely accommodating!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We had an amazing time! The grounds were perfect for our family and the host was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Driftwood was perfect for our short stay, wish we were staying longer and would definitely stay again. The house had exactly what we needed and then some, was clean and had a charm to it. The host Chris was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent location.

Everything was wonderful. We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cottage gives you the memories you had of your childhood with your family staying at a cottage on the lake. Is is quaint and had plenty of room for our family. Watch for the note about towels and sheets though.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

We had never visited Michigan before this and absolutely fell in love! This little cabin is in a beautiful spot with fun things to do right there on the lake, like use of paddle boards and other water toys and kids loved playing pickle all and basketball and we all learned shuffleboard for the first time. Peaceful and beautiful location, great for families or couples!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Summer Fun

Our family had such a great time here at the Driftwood Cabin. We had the best time taking advantage of the kayaks, paddle boards, fire place and sand toys all provided. Christian is the best host and went over and beyond to make our family feel comfortable. 10/10 for our first family vacation as a family of 5. Can’t wait to return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

The cottage is older, but well equipped with everything you’ll need for the week and impeccably clean. Chris, the property manager was available and always helpful. The location is what truly made this stay shine. Walking distance or a short drive to Glen Arbor’s downtown. A quiet, secluded part of beautiful Glen Lake with its own private beach. A short drive to Sleeping Bear and also Pyramid Point, Leland, North Port and other great up north cities. We would definitely stay at this location again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome setting

The cottage was very clean and comfortable. Access to the beach and other activities was right out the door. Manager/owner was helpful and very friendly, also quick to fix our one issue. (propane tank ran out of gas, replaced within 5 minutes) We would definitely return!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place has it all

We had such a great stay at the Driftwood cabin. Everything was extremely clean and comfortable. Even though the weather in early June was a bit chilly for much lake activity, there was still plenty to do to keep our 3 teens busy, happy and off their phones! The lovely town of Glen Arbor is within walking distance, yet the cabin was very quiet and and restful. I could have just sat and enjoyed the lake view all day. Chris was very helpful and available. We would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2024
Thank you for visiting and really good to hear you made the most of the weather you had that week. Love to have you back soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect location

Our family has a lovely time at the Driftwood cottage even though the weather didn’t cooperate. Chris is incredibly helpful and friendly, he went out of his way for us and we really appreciated everything! We got to enjoy the beach/water the first day but the rest of the time was cold and/or rainy. Fortunately there is a pickle ball court that we were able to use and we made great memories. The cottage is close enough to walk into Glen Arbor so we did that and went on a hike at the dune climb. The cottage is super cute and had everything we needed. Lots of time spent playing games and being together as a family which we value as our kids are getting older. The beach frontage is beyond fabulous and we would love to return to enjoy the lake and sun at some point!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A step back in time on a one-of-a-kind property. Perfect for families with kids of all ages, or maybe just a quiet retreat. With the town of Glen Arbor within walking distance, Glen Lake, the Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Dunes, there’s something for everyone. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property on big Glen lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Northern Michigan lake cabin, just what we had hoped for! Easy water access, right next to a marina where you can rent jet skis or a pontoon boat, within walking distance to Lake Michigan and the cute little shops in Glen Arbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice weekend away

Enjoyed our Labor Day weekend away. Beautiful setting and Glen Lake is always the best! Host was helpful and caring for our short trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property & location

You can’t beat this cottage property, the location, or the hospitality of the host. The lake/beach area was a dream (we used the stand up paddleboards, shuffleboard, picnic, and beach area often). You are super close to town, and the property itself was exactly what I was hoping a beach cottage would be. It had all the amenities we needed, was spacious, and we were incredibly comfortable. The host was super friendly and accessible. Perfect vacation destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful relaxing family vacation!!!

We had a fabulous time here with our two young kids! Our cottage was very clean, comfortable, and was fully stocked. We loved being able to walk right out to Big Glen Lake. It is crystal clear and absolutely stunning! The shuffle board was right out front that we played daily. We really enjoyed the paddle boards and paddle boat. So much to do right at the resort but so close to town and the dunes. Also, the owner Chis is so nice and incredibly helpful. This is one of our best vacations! We will definitely be back!!!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Comfortable family vacation

Family of five enjoyed our week of vacation. Relaxing setting with things for the kids to do. Clean, well stocked cabin. Beautiful grounds and views. Very responsive owner. Walk to Glen Arbor. Visit the dunes.
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