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Charming home near the lake with a fireplace, central AC, washer/dryer & grill

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A small, single-story house with a porch, a covered patio, and a garage.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a bookshelf.
A deck with a round table and chairs, surrounded by trees and a garden.
A house surrounded by a wooded area with a gravel driveway.
A room with a dining table, two chairs, a sofa, a fireplace, and a large arched window.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Glen Lake
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Internet
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Glen Arbor, MI
  • Place, Crystal River
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Glen Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Number of living rooms

About this property

Charming home near the lake with a fireplace, central AC, washer/dryer & grill

Summary:

Dancin' Bear



The Space:

This charming two-bedroom home in Glen Arbor is half a block to Lake Michigan and walking distance to the shops and restaurants of downtown. Inside, relax in the comfort of the living room. Gather for a group movie night. Prepare meals together in the well-appointed kitchen. Keep warm by the fireplace on chilly nights. When you’re not at the lake, lounge on the peaceful back deck, it’s the perfect place to enjoy a good book. It also makes an idyllic setting for dinner. Grill and then dien alfresco together. However you choose to spend your time, this home is where vacation memories are made. THINGS TO KNOW Summer rentals are Sunday to Sunday. This property is managed by Vacasa Michigan LLC.

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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 5241140vb
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Glen Arbor

Downtown Glen Arbor, a neighbourhood in 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.
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Glen Arbor, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal River - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • beach near Downtown Glen Arbor - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Glen Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Sleeping Bear Point Coast Guard Station Maritime Museum - 7 min drive - 5.5 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Art's Tavern - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cherry Republic - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪La Becasse - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Trattoria Funistrada - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Leelanau Coffee Roasting Co. - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming home near the lake with a fireplace, central AC, washer/dryer & grill pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Charming home near the lake with a fireplace, central AC, washer/dryer & grill?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming home near the lake with a fireplace, central AC, washer/dryer & grill?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming home near the lake with a fireplace, central AC, washer/dryer & grill located?

Located in Downtown Glen Arbor, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Crystal River and Glen Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 17 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home is well furnished and equipped. Everything in Glen Arbor is within walking distance, and a beautiful Lake Michigan beach is right at the end of the street. It’s a great choice for a Sleeping Bear Dunes trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time at this property. Perfect location and had everything we needed. It’s a little bit dated, but it’s a vacation rental. There are a couple of “upgrades” we would recommend: A coat rack, hand towel rack by the sink in the bathroom. Overall, a nice, quiet place. Perfect for two couples.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Nov 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughtful review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the location and amenities of the home. We appreciate your understanding regarding some of the dated aspects, which are quite common in vacation rentals, and your kind suggestions for upgrades like a coat rack and hand towel rack. Feedback like yours is invaluable as we continually strive to enhance our guests' experience. This home truly is a great fit for two couples, and we're so glad it worked well for your group. We would love the opportunity to host you again in the future and make your next stay even more comfortable.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Dancing Bear

Excellent place. We look forward to our next stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Due D.

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

Glen Arbor

Great place
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lindsey M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house was the perfect location for the things we wanted to do. It's close to the beach, Leland, and Traverse City. Great location for local shopping and dining. We loved the two king sized beds and sofa bed. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals from Costco. The home is charming. Yes, there is some peeling paint and cosmetic updates needed, but if are looking for a comfortable, central location this is it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Oct 2025
Hi, Lindsey, thank you for your review. We appreciate you taking the time to provide us with your valuable feedback. We appreciate our guests' feedback as a means to improve and will consider this feedback to make necessary upgrades. We hope to host you again soon!
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Stacy E.

Enjoyed our stay!

Great location! 3 minute walk to beach, shops and restaurants. Home was clean and has plenty of room for a family or a getaway for two like we did. We would definitely come back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kathleen k.

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

Mother’s Day trip

The house was perfect for our Mother’s Day trip. It was four girls and we slept comfortably. The house location was walking distance to everything we wanted to see in town! The beach was done the road as well. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Alexa S.

Great stay right downtown

Great up north cabin feel, clean and as expected from the listing. Easy access into the house upon arrival.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Landon S.

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

Cute and comfy

The kids loved the loft! Nice and close to the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erica O.

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

Great Location

Awesome location to walk to everything! House was perfectly stocked even had tons of games we enjoyed. So much room!! Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Jodi C.

Dancin' Bear

Great location - you can easily walk anywhere in Glen Arbor.
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Timothy T.

needs some work on the outside. looks like part of the fence is going to collapse.

nice central location.
From a partner site

2/10 Terrible

Paul N.

Bats living in the attic, providing unpleasant odor.

Excellent location
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Diane B.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
We wanted an early check-in. We called several times and were told that if the property was cleaned early we would be notified. Check in was at 4:00 - we were there at 3:00. Non one was around but we couldn't enter the property because no one bothered to let us know that the it was ready.The place was very dirty. The floor hadn't been cleaned for a long time. There was dust bunnies and dirt all over the floors. I thought there was a nut shell on the floor, but it was actually an old piece of bacon from a prior visit.A lots of little things: shortage of hangers, burned out light bulbs, and 80% of the louver closets doors had hardware that was broken.There was cracked or broken dry wall in the kitchen and bathrooms. Definitely needs a serious cleaning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Irene F.

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

Perfect location - comfortable house

We could walk to the beach, walk to groceries and restaurants, and, it was perfectly quiet and private. It wasn't clear from property description that second full bathroom adjoined the upstairs/loft bedroom but it did! We enjoyed our stay thoroughly and hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

6/10 Okay

Mary Ellen W.

Great Location

Nice floor plan. But house is tired. Stained shower. Peeling exterior paint. Very old furniture. Would book again if I had to, but not with excited anticipation
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
Hi Mary. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about your recent stay. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated the nice floor plan of the house. However, we sincerely apologize for the condition issues you encountered, including the stained shower, peeling exterior paint, and old furniture. Your feedback is invaluable, and we take it seriously as we strive to enhance our guests' experiences. We will certainly look into these matters to ensure improvements are made. We appreciate your honesty and hope that if you choose to stay with us again, your experience will be much more enjoyable. Thank you for your feedback.
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Debra S.

Very comfortable home

Dancing Bear was a very nice place to spend the weekend. Perfect for two couples. It was very clean. We spent alot of time playing cards and games at the kitchen table. The only negative was the gas fireplace didn't work. It would have been nice to be able to use it since it was a cold and rainy weekend.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Debra, thank you for sharing your experience with us, we're so pleased you enjoyed your stay! We're so sorry that the fireplace was not working and want you to know you could have reached out to us as we would have been happy to send over a team member to make sure everything was operating properly. We enjoyed having you as our guest and we hope to host you again in the future.

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