Beautiful On Big Glen Lake Sandy Beach!

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A lakeside view with a row of chairs facing the water, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A single-story house with a covered porch, a small front yard, and a wooden fence in the background.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a sink.
A room with two beds, a ceiling fan, and windows with curtains.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Glen Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

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

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single 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 in the city centre and 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/biking trails.
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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) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Boonedocks - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪River Club Glen Arbor - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful On Big Glen Lake Sandy Beach! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful On Big Glen Lake Sandy Beach!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful On Big Glen Lake Sandy Beach!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful On Big Glen Lake Sandy Beach!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful On Big Glen Lake Sandy Beach! located?

Located in Glen Arbor, this beachfront villa is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Glen Lake and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Crystal River are also within 2 miles (3 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. 21 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cabin, great location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the cutest cottage in the best location. This was a best friends trip and we could not have had a more perfect week. You are only 30 minutes from Traverse City and within walking distance of downtown Glen Arbor but we loved just lounging on the beach in front of the cabin. Chris, the host, was amazing and makes a darn good burger - lol. We already decided we are definitely coming back next year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christian was very helpful and available. Whitecap was perfect for our family. Close to town and plenty to do on the property.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Check-in, communication
The cabin is very clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay, especially kayaking down the river and biking on the trail through Sleeping Bear Dunes. Fantastic!Locating the cabin, owner communication and check-in could be improved.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in June with our 3 young kids and the Glen Craft Villas were perfect! The property was very well maintained and the beach area was wonderful. The location was also great, both near downtown Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes. The cabin itself was very clean and had a large variety of kitchen supplies and a nice gas grill. We did most of our meals and cooking at the cabin. Chris, the property owner/manager, was very welcoming and accommodating. We will certainly book here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 9 June 2026
Thank you for visiting. It was a pleasure having your family have time together in comfortable surroundings. Hope to have you return soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glen Lake

Great stay at Glen Lake. We loved using the kayaks! Very clean, had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Stay

My partner and I had a lovely time. The home was very clean and had everything we needed. The beach was super relaxing and it was a super easy walk into town. Great location if you plan on bouncing around as well since you're 15-30 minutes from some other towns.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glen Arbor

This place is the perfect up north getaway. There are tons of activities to keep everyone busy, the water is beautiful and was already warm by Memorial Day this year. The owner was responsive, welcoming and gave us some great siteseeing & hiking suggestions. My family and I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perfect way to relax, renew and enjoy life!

Everything you need to enjoy a great vacation. The Villa and property has it all. Great views, quiet beach, excellent water sport area and all the comforts of home. Lots of things to do like sleeping bear dunes, walk into town, hiking, biking and much more. Glen Arbor and the surrounding area is a perfect place for families or couples looking to get away.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr 2020
We really do have the best guests on the lake. It’s like a family reunion every week.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing time!

This is an excellent spot for families. I could not recommend more. My 3 year old was devastated to leave. Clean, easy, and fun. Also, Chris was an excellent host. Will be booking again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept 2023
Thank you Kenny. It was great having you enjoy the water, beach, and property with your family. Hope to hear from you when ever you decide to return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Glen Arbor is a beautiful place to get out and explore!

We really enjoyed our stay. Very clean and comfortable! The cabin is close by many attractions. The owner was extremely helpful and even sat down with us to show us a map of many places to check out in the area. You are right on Glen Lake and there are paddle boards available to use and coming home to a nice fire in the fire pit by the lake was a plus. The drive to many locations is only 2-15 minutes away. You can rent bikes downtown if you didn’t bring any but I wish we would have brought ours. If you can, bring bikes! So many places to bike too.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was beautiful & full of every activity you would want to do with your family. The home was clean & quaint. It had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. The host Chris was easy to work with it and a very pleasant man. The bed was very comfortable. It was very close to the business part of Glen Arbor. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Summer Family Getaway

My husband and I enjoyed a wonderful week with our boys (1.5 and 4). The private beach and lakefront of this villa is pure magic and why we think this place is so special. Lake Michigan can be cold and rough in June so it was wonderful to be able to enjoy Glen Lake and not freeze! The shoreline is a huge sandbar making it perfect for little ones. We loved that we could run out of the villa right onto the soft sandy beach every day and enjoy all the sand toys and paddle boards provided. Chris is a great host and the neighboring villa guests were all very friendly.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great family getaway

Well kept, reasonably priced, conveniently located cabin on a gorgeous lake. Great setting for families with children. Helpful and knowledgeable host. Missed it the minute we left.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic get-away

Beautiful location. The owner is a great guy who wants to ensure the guests have a pleasant and memorable experience. Super casual cottage with immediate access to the beach and water toys.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Friendly

Chris and his wife couldn’t have been better hosts. The cottage was great and better in person than in the pictures. Super clean and very well maintained. Definitely noticeable pride of ownership as every aspect is covered that made our stay unforgettable. The beach and water were perfect for our family. We definitely recommend and we will be looking to stay again in the years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Experience

Chris was an outstanding host. The cottage was cozy and clean. The view was so beautiful. There was so much to do in the area, although we enjoyed just sitting by the lake and enjoying the view. We will return for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect lakeside vacation!

Glen Lake is absolutely Beautiful! The property sits on the lake and is very charming! The beach, the view and the lake access are spectacular! Our hosts were wonderful, very accommodating and responsive. We appreciate the use of all the water toys and other activities on the property. We had SO much fun and really enjoyed our family time! It is such a wonderful family atmosphere, so relaxing and perfect for kids of all ages! The property is VERY clean and so well maintained. We had everything we needed for a great home base for our stay. Glen Arbor is a quick bike ride away which was terrific! The owners take such pride in maintaining this wonderful, peaceful place. We feel fortunate we were able to enjoy the week there and hope to visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Whitecap

This property is meticulously clean. It has a tight-knit family atmosphere. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

A jewel in paradise!

Whitecap was the perfect launch point for a great vacation. Close to town, on the Heritage Trail, adjacent to Sleeping Bear Dunes... It’s hard to ask for more but the villa itself, right at the water’s edge of beautiful Glen Lake, could not have been better. We enjoy every minute of our stay and Chris was an extremely gracious and helpful host. Can’t wait to get back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

great getaway close to everything

Had a great time with my family. Quiet amazing beach that the kids could enjoy and we could have peace of mind (water only 3 ft deep out around 100 yrs off the beach). Short walk or bike ride into town. I'd highly recommend a stay...or two to relax and enjoy life
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2018
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great stay!

Upon arriving we were greeted by the generous host, Christian. Christian had a great attitude and was always available to assist us if we ever needed anything or had any questions. The property was nice and very well taken care of. The Villa was excellent! It was clean and had everything we needed. We loved the beautiful view of Glen Lake from the large window of the villa. Glen Lake is absolutely gorgeous and we had such a great time during our stay. Also, the location was awesome, only a short drive to town and local attractions. We can't wait to go back, and will definitely be referring Glen Craft Villas to our friends and family.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
Archival

10/10 Excellent

We loved it here!

The cabin is small but was comfortable for our two grown daughters and us. The cabin has the charm of an older building but has been impeccably maintained and improved over the years. Faucets, bath fixtures, carpet, counters are clearly updated. We loved the view of Glen lake, and we appreciated being able to use the row boat, paddle boards and raft. The grounds and beach are also beautifully maintained. Loved it! Chris is kind and responsive to any needs and/or questions.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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