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Walk to Glen Lake
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Barbecue
Air-conditioning
Refrigerator
Internet
Washing machine
Fireplace
Explore the area
Glen Arbor, MI
Crystal River
Place, Crystal River
13 min walk
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
Place, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
15 min walk
Glen Lake
Place, Glen Lake
18 min walk
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
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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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.
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.
How much does it cost to stay at Charming home near the lake with a fireplace, central AC, washer/dryer & grill?
As of 20 June 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming home near the lake with a fireplace, central AC, washer/dryer & grill on 27 Sept 2026 start from AU$525, 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.
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.
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.
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.
Jeremy P.
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.
4 Sept 2024
Dancing Bear
Excellent place. We look forward to our next stay.
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.
Lindsey M.
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.
29 Mar 2024
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!!
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!
kathleen k.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alexa S.
6 Nov 2024
Great stay right downtown
Great up north cabin feel, clean and as expected from the listing. Easy access into the house upon arrival.
Awesome location to walk to everything! House was perfectly stocked even had tons of games we enjoyed. So much room!! Would definitely stay again!
Erica O.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Jodi C.
21 Sept 2023
Dancin' Bear
Great location - you can easily walk anywhere in Glen Arbor.
Jodi C.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Timothy T.
14 Feb 2023
needs some work on the outside. looks like part of the fence is going to collapse.
nice central location.
Timothy T.
From a partner site
2/10 Terrible
Paul N.
30 July 2024
Bats living in the attic, providing unpleasant odor.
Excellent location
Paul N.
Verified
2/10 Terrible
Diane B.
5 May 2026
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.
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.
Irene F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Mary Ellen W.
8 Oct 2024
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
Mary Ellen W.
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.
8 Feb 2023
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.
Debra S.
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.