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3BR Beachfront Homestead Condo. Great Beach. Amazing Sunsets. Directly on Lake

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Beautiful sunsets from our deck or the beach
Beautiful sandy beach
Long beautiful sandy beach
Pathway to our sugar sand beach
Sunny deck with colorful flowers

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Crystal River Marina
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1 (2nd floor)

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (2nd floor)

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3 (1st floor)

1 Single Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

3BR Beachfront Homestead Condo. Great Beach. Amazing Sunsets. Directly on Lake

*** Bathrooms remodel in 2022 with full tiled walk in showers. Full kitchen remodel in 2021: All new cabinets, quartz counter tops, lighting, flooring, windows and appliances. Open concept layout ***

Bright, beautiful, beachfront condominium. Direct walk out to the beach on beautiful Sleeping Bear Bay. Our condo is a 2-story, 3 bedroom, 2 bath townhouse, which offers free internet wifi, 55" LED Smart TV in living room, 32" LED Smart TVs in all bedrooms and updated bathrooms with granite vanity counter tops. Sleeps up to 7 with queen size bed in master and 3 twin beds in each of the other 2 bedrooms.

Enjoy breathtaking sunsets over Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes and North and South Manitou Islands from our beachside deck. Stroll to the Crystal River, and tube down to the mouth of the river at Lake Michigan. Walk or bike to the charming Village of Glen Arbor for a morning cup of coffee at Leelanau Coffee Roasting or eat at famous Art's Tavern. Dine outdoors on the deck at Boonedocks, with live music every evening during the summer.

Canoes, kayaks and tube rentals available in Glen Arbor for longer excursions down the Crystal River. Climb the magnificent sand dunes at the Dune Climb-just a short drive away. Tour the wineries of Leelanau County or golf on one of the area's beautiful golf courses. Enjoy hiking on the miles of National Lakeshore Park trails around the Homestead and Glen Arbor, or just walk on the beautiful sand beach and hunt for petosky stones. Come experience the pristine beauty of Leelanau County and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
**Note: Wilderness units do not have A/C. We do not have a BBQ grill. Starter shampoo, conditioner and body wash are not included. We cannot offer access to the Beach Club, pools or tennis courts at The Homestead.**

Keywords: Beachfront, Homestead, Glen Arbor, Condo, Condominium, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
QUIET HOURS: 11:00 PM to 8:00 AM daily NO PARTIES- You may not host a party in our condo, at any portion of the Wilderness property, nor at the beach
We rent full weeks, Sunday to Sunday in July and August

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 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

Located in Glen Arbor, this condo is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Kayaking and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • beach near Crystal River Marina - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • beach near Crystal River - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Glen Lake - 4 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Glen Arbor Wines - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Mill - ‬10 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 3BR Beachfront Homestead Condo. Great Beach. Amazing Sunsets. Directly on Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at 3BR Beachfront Homestead Condo. Great Beach. Amazing Sunsets. Directly on Lake?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 3BR Beachfront Homestead Condo. Great Beach. Amazing Sunsets. Directly on Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3BR Beachfront Homestead Condo. Great Beach. Amazing Sunsets. Directly on Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3BR Beachfront Homestead Condo. Great Beach. Amazing Sunsets. Directly on Lake located?

Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor condo building is within a 10-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Crystal River and Glen Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 71 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The condo was clean and nice and a perfect spot to relax for the weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Pierre J.

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

glen arbor adventures

We had a great week, amazing to be so close to the water.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Early summer getaway

This is a very clean property in a wonderful location. The beach is beautiful. Great getaway for the family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andre K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Well appointed and well cared-for condo in a beautiful lake front location. Hosts were responsive. Would stay here avain
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Raymond R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful 14 day stay. We liked the updated kitchen and bathrooms.The direct access to the Lake Michigan beach was a real plus for our 4 and 2 year old granddaughters.The view of the Manitou Inlet and the Manitou Islands was spectacular. We would definitely stay in this condo again!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anita H.

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

Beautiful Place

Owners were wonderful, place was beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William V.

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

Great location

Great location and accommodations. Thanks!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

Beautiful sunsets

Lovely location and property
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Incredible beach week

Absolutely loved our beach vacation this year. The unit was nicely appointed, clean and comfortable. Loved the ease of being able to walk right out the beach directly from the deck. Glen arbor is our favorite summer destination and we can’t wait for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler C.

Wonderful experience!

Wonderful location, well maintained, very clean, and very easy to follow check in instructions. We had a fabulous stay at this property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thanks so much for your kind words. We're glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David J.

Gorgeous Home and Location!

Well appointed, easy to work with owners, everything was in great condition and clean! Will definitely be back to this amazing area and this rental!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thanks so much for your kind words. We're so glad you liked our place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Latha K.

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

Great location, clean & updated property!

Stunning view, backyard is the beach (can’t beat that!), perfect location to visit all nearby must see places, property was crisp and clean. Ann & Rick were amazing hosts!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope you have you back again. Thank you so much for your kind words.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy G.

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

Lovely property

Very nice property, lovely view, very quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you Amy. We love the view too and the peaceful setting. Hope to have you back next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa H.

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

Beautiful Views!!

We enjoyed our stay... very clean and well kept condo! The view is beautiful from the deck or from a short walk to the beach! Quiet and relaxing location!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Anniversary Get Away

We love Glen Arbor with its quaint shops and beautiful beaches:) It’s such a lovely spot with its gorgeous landscape and scenic roads. We had great communication with the property owners and the accommodations were as advertised.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2023
Thank you for selecting our place to celebrate your anniversary! We so happy you enjoyed your stay. Please keep us in mind for your next visit to The Homestead.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Wonderful Stay on the shores of Lake Michigan

Our family had a wonderful stay, with every need met. It was lovely to be steps away from the water and to be able to cook our meals while on vacation in the recently updated kitchen. Too much to do in one stay, we will certainly be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your stay and would love to have you back so you can continue to explore the area. The lake and the beach are our favorites but there is so many outdoor activities to enjoy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsey W.

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

Perfect Vacation

Our family had an amazing stay. The place was very clean and had some nice updates done that made the stay very comfortable. The view of the lake and the short walk to the beach was perfect for our young children. The host are great communicators and very accommodating. We will be booking this place again!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caryn D.

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

Sunset Paradise

If your looking for relaxation it will be easy to find here. Very comfortable “home”, enjoy your stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you Caryn for you kind words. There's nothing better than sitting on the deck or taking a chair down to the beach and reading a god book with the view of Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear Point and the Manitou Islands and the calming sound of the waves.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim & Diane H.

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

Vacation in Glen Arbor!

The owners were fanatic to work with and very helpful in answering questions. Would highly recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie G.

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

Perfect Long Weekend

We had a great time! The view is fantastic, hiking the dunes was so fun, and Glen Arbor is the perfect little town! We’ll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
So glad you enjoyed your time at our place and thank you for your kind review. We'd love to have you come back. Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Bay are a special place.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

marianne m.

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

Family trip to glen arbor

Wonderful experience! Townhouse was nicely decorated and clean. Loved the easy beach access and views of Lake MI
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you for your kind words. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay. We love the lake and views too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura G.

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

Paradise

This is a beautiful property that is well maintained in a gorgeous setting on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bill S.

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

Wonderful Place

Very clean and just steps from the beach. Beautiful sunsets! Close to restaurants, wineries, dunes, and hiking and biking. The condo was well furnished and the kitchen and bathroom updates were very nice. We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2024
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! And, thank you for your kind words about our place. We'd love to have you back for another stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adrian l.

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

Beautiful stay!

This was such a great experience for our family! The location was perfect. The sunsets were unforgettable. The beach was award winning! The inside of the condo was clean and comfortable. We would love to stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay! And, thank you for your kind words. We love the beach and the sunsets too. Hope to have you stay with us again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie C.

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

On the beach

Beach is clean and quiet, perfect for a family who wants to avoid the crowd. Beautiful, natural setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you Stephanie. We love the peaceful setting and all the outdoor options - hiking trails, the dune climb, Pearce Stocking drive and of course the wonder lake and beach.

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