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Spacious vintage home. Walk to Lake Michigan. A/C. Pet ok.

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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, Glen Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Spacious vintage home. Walk to Lake Michigan. A/C. Pet ok.

Enjoy Glen Arbor in this one-of-a-kind; very cool 4 bedroom/3 bath historical home that sleeps 12. This home once belonged to the founder of Glen Arbor and is a little piece of Glen Arbor history. "Barefootin on M22" is a great home and is an easy walk to a beautiful Lake Michigan beach down a quiet dirt road. 2 level home faces East, located on River Rd. (M-22).

Living area large enough for your whole group on main floor. DVD, WIFI, whole house stereo with iPod docking, what else do you need for entertainment? Full kitchen (wish dishwasher) off living area new appliances, new furnishings, new décor! Plenty of room to make a meal and enjoying one to, dining table for 10. 3 large bedrooms on main floor each have 1 Queen bed. Spacious, open-style sleeping quarters upstairs has 2 Queens and 2 Twins plus TV. Two bathrooms on the main level and one upstairs. Remodeled with a "green," mindset, this house has low-flow bathroom fixtures, CFL's, and recycling bins provided. Perfect fall location too! You will not regret staying at this fine home.

Outside, enjoy the gorgeous deck and patio area. Just perfect for a get together around the fire pit at the end of the day. Frontage on the Crystal River just across the street from the home with 3 shared kayaks provided. (shared with neighboring property) Easy walk to lovely Lake Michigan! Gas grill and fire pit.

A great spot to stay when you want to enjoy Leelanau. Just a 5 minute drive to the Sleeping Bear Dunes climb. A 5 minute walk to Sunset Point Beach on Lake Michigan, with great views of North and South Manitou Islands. M22 is a 1/2 mile into the heart of Glen Arbor where you can dine, shop, even play mini-golf! Bocce ball and croquet provided for outdoor fun. Board games are in the house for those rare rainy days. Walk down the street and rent a bike to tour the area. Enjoy kayaking on the Crystal River.

Central air conditioning. Your well-mannered pet is welcome.

-- THE PROPERTY --

Gas Grill | Sauna | Sandy Beach | Pool Table

Sleeps 12.

Bedroom 1: king bed || Bedroom 2: queen bed || Bedroom 3: queen bed || Bedroom 4: 2 queen beds, 2 twin beds

OUTDOORS: Fire pit, gas grill, private yard, porch, outdoor dining table & chairs, river access, three shared kayaks, cornhole game

INDOORS: WiFi, DVD player, smart TV, docking station for stereo system

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, French press, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, iron & ironing board, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, central A/C & heating

MISC: internal stairs, living space on two levels

-- POLICIES --

- Pets allowed with fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: For reservations between Memorial Day and Labor Day, cancellations must be received at least 90 days prior to arrival in order for a full refund to be issued. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 90 days prior to arrival. For off-season reservations, cancellations must be received at least 30 days prior to arrival. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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 holiday home is in the city centre. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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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
  • Glen Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Front Street - 37 min drive - 59.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Mill - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪The Foothills Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious vintage home. Walk to Lake Michigan. A/C. Pet ok. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Spacious vintage home. Walk to Lake Michigan. A/C. Pet ok.?

As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Spacious vintage home. Walk to Lake Michigan. A/C. Pet ok. on 26 May 2026 start from AU$487, 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 Spacious vintage home. Walk to Lake Michigan. A/C. Pet ok.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Spacious vintage home. Walk to Lake Michigan. A/C. Pet ok.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious vintage home. Walk to Lake Michigan. A/C. Pet ok.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Spacious vintage home. Walk to Lake Michigan. A/C. Pet ok. located?

Located in the heart of Glen Arbor, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Crystal River and Lake Michigan. Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is 0.6 mi (1 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 29 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Loraine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the spaciousness of this house and were very comfortable. The kitchen is very well equipped and we had everything we needed. The location was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the old antique aspect of the house. Was very large and accommodated all of us. Already planning our return trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

Big family home near Glen Arbor

Great location, access to area attractions and amenities--trails, lakefront, dunes, etc.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was very convenient to Glen Arbor (walking distance) and many other locations. Well stocked kitchen, very comfortable beds, the most pleasant surprise - 3/10 miles up the side street is a public pet friendly beach that is never had too many people. We had 6 adults, 5 kids and 2 dogs - never felt like we needed more space. No reservations in coming back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Cindy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is spacious, full of charm, and has plenty of character. It easily accommodated our large family and even our small pug. We loved being just a short walk from beautiful Lake Michigan and downtown Glen Arbor. The yard games provided by the host were much appreciated. The only reasons I rated it 4 stars instead of 5 were the proximity of the house to the road and the number of cobwebs we noticed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Quaint stay

We had a great time at Barefootin on 22! The Great Granddaughters loved the upstairs bedroom. Close to all the quaint little towns to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

Great Location & Access for Active Visitors

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Easy walks to town, Lake Michigan beach, Crystal River, and running/biking trails. Great access to outdoor activities, good match for our active extended family of 8 plus dogs. Appliances/furnishings good, a bit worn in some cases.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra R.

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

Glen Arbor Historic cottage

It was beautiful and spacious. We all enjoyed the opportunity to enjoy each others company but also have space of our own. The kayaks were fun and the beach was very close! Just a suggestion- would be great to have oven mitts and kitchen towels but otherwise great!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay

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: The house is lovely, the view is amazing! Convenient to everything around sleeping bear, this is a wonderful place to stay to visit Sleeping Bear.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa N.

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

Great Glen Arbor Vacation

The house is right on M22 but still felt like a cozy getaway. Plenty of space for our large extended family to relax in and out. The kitchen was well stocked and spacious enough for a few cooks to create wonderful meals. Highly recommend it for a large group of older kids and adults. Matt was a great host and available for questions!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Wonderful Memories Made!

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: Our family had a fantastic time and this house was a spacious yet cozy feeling “home base” for beach going, hiking, kayaking, shopping, sightseeing and dining!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen T.

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

Great option for families.

It is, as described, a historic property, so do not be disappointed by lack of a modern floor plan or furnishings. Main floor is spacious, and very quiet despite proximity to M22. The upstairs suite was great for two grandsons and their parents. We all enjoyed congregating on the back deck, and the short walk to the Lake was a special feature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather H.

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

Beautiful location - spacious home

This home is ideally located for kayaking the Crystal River (across the street). The dune hike is a short drive away. The quaint town of Glen Arbor is less than a mile away. Lake Michigan sunsets are less than 1/2 mile away. Home was very large and had a nice set up with a hangout space upstairs
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Stacy A.

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

Lovely Beach

Short walk to a GREAT beach!! We loved walking up the beach into the town of Glen Arbor in the mornings to get our coffee. House is very roomy. Beds are comfy. Upstairs is huge, it was great for our college age kids. Outdoor area was a bit overgrown and road noise was loud, so we walked down to the beach for most of our outdoor relaxing. Location is a good launching point for visiting all the nearby towns.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Great house in Glen Arbor

House was great size & had everything we needed for a 3 family trip in late summer. We didn’t have any issues during our stay. Wish check out time was a little later or flexible, but understand the cleaning of this large house takes time. Booking was easy & mgmt company thorough. The house is a short walk to swim or watch the sunset at Lake Michigan. About 1 mile walk to town for a bite, brew, or browse of th shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

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

Home Away From Home

I cannot say enough good things about this place. THE LOCATION!!! It's a 5 minute walk down our street to lake Michigan, the river across the street you can kayak, and a 15 minute walk to town. The house is amazing and so much space for 12 people. We came here for our friends birthday and it was the perfect place for us to all be together. We will absolutely be back
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

4/10 Poor

rita p.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Unclean

The unit has potential…good for large groups, close to town and beach. We were very disappointed with cleanliness especially since property manager (dust and cobwebs under furniture and corners,
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Marcia W.

Like visiting an old frind.

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: We have stayed at M22 House several times but had not been back for 5 years. We felt the same inviting, cozy atmosphere that we felt years ago. The space is so large for our family and dogs and we love the walk to the beach. Lots of room to spread out and so close to town and bike trails. We are buying a home in Glen Arbor but will definitely recommend this place to our friends and family!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2021
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Robert H.

Friends getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The curb appeal is lacking and is on a fairly busy road. However, once you start enjoying the house it makes up for location. The 10 friends enjoyed the very large living and dining areas. The kitchen and baths have been updated; watch your balance on the shower tiled floors though. The owner was very responsive and brought over a new toaster and coffee pot the day after we reported it. Management was very responsive also. Would recommend this house for a large group.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
Archival

8/10 Good

Sharla P.

A great location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Overall thought the property was decent. Terrific location other than the traffic noise. Upon our arrival we found the house was not all that clean. Hair in the showers, dust everywhere. One of the first floor bedrooms could not be used due to the slumping mattress. The couches in the main room were also slumping and uncomfortable. Lack of vents in the bedrooms made it very warm.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Archival

8/10 Good

Marsha S.

Beautiful Glen Arbor and Lake Michigan!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Too much to do for just a weekend stay. The home is huge and very well furnished for large gatherings and multiple families. The kayaks were an unadvertised treat. So close to Lake Michigan or town makes this a prime location. If you don't want to paddle to the lake, just carry the kayaks down the road 1/4 mile to a private beach.Our only 'not so great' comment would be to ask the cleaners to get the dust & webs from the light fixtures, doorways and corners more often. But it is a great home with lots of character.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lynda & Mark R.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Okay overall but "a few feet literally" from a very busy noisy highway (not completely unexpected) and noisy bridge replacement project (completely unexpected) with very noisy large water pump 24/7. Both very noisy. Spacious and very clean except for the mice and poop; we caught 2 with available traps but there were more. Communication (by text) was mostly nonexistent, took days if ever, essentially unresponsive to simple requests. Some issues with lights. No kitchen windows opened -- needed for fresh air when cooking. Property needs a specific named Host with a cell phone that is responsive like every VRBO or similar we've ever stayed at. Host by committee/office means no one is responsible or responsive. Otherwise liked the location close to Glen Arbor and gorgeous beach!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Great house in a beautiful setting

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: The house is much larger than it looks on the outside. We had a group of 7 adults and 2 dogs, and still had plenty of space for everybody to hang out, sleep, shower, etc. The decor of the home is a charming mix of old and new. There is a public beach just down the street (within walking distance, but maybe not if you are hauling a bunch of beach gear with you). Downtown Glen Arbor is just a mile down the road. The house was clean and comfortable. The yard is a bit small, and the home is of course on a busier road, but the noise wasn't an issue for us (it gets very quiet at night). I would love to stay here again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt O.

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

Disney 218 takes over Barefootin on M22

Very old Gas station now rental property worked out perfectly for a group of friends to crash at for a wedding in Glen Lake! This property has a lot of character and a bit different layout because as mentioned it use to be a service station! With that said, if you have little ones be aware it is right next to main road so if you open the back door, keep the screen door latched. Check in process with rental company is very easy to deal with. (They even worked with us on the possibility of getting in early. That just depends on the order the homes get cleaned it sounded like) Place was very clean on arrival. And no issues with the property itself. IF you have never been to Glen Lake, the house is very close to “downtown”. Also Lake Michigan is a short walk down the side street. And if you have an event to attend at The Homestead as we did, that is a very short drive as well. Would rent the house again when back in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

About as perfect as it comes

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: For my group of 11 friends and I, this property was just about perfect. The walk up the street to the beach, the included kayaks, built in speaker system, fire pit, corn hole boards and grills were very nice amenities. The property was very clean and pretty much as explained in the description. The three bedrooms downstairs were quiet and the upstairs loft made it nice for an additional 5 friends to sleep comfortably. With the two tables outside on the deck there was enough seating for all eleven of us. Honestly the only two issues we had with the property was that the internet did not ever work correctly (Something the owner said he would look in to) and that the water heater didn't seem to keep up with my groups needs when getting ready for the day. There were a few of us that had to take lukewarm showers, which for some would have been dealbreakers. Overall a very nice property that is close to everything. Will stay at again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2017

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