Step from the condo’s deck onto the beach in the Homestead Resort's best location of South Beach. This spacious, lovely condo provides stunning bay and beach views of the Manitou Islands and Sleeping Bear Bay, gorgeous sunsets every night of the year, and all without the hassle of having to walk several flights of stairs! Fully compliant for VRBO-directed cleaning due to COVID-19.
Four bedrooms, three full baths and living, dining and family rooms over two floors provide plenty of living space for everyone. Fully stocked kitchen, wireless and high speed internet, cable and Roku TV channels, fireplace, gas grill, washer and dryer, linens and towels provided, plus beach chairs, toys and umbrellas, and inner tubes to float in the lake or Crystal River. Perfect setting for a vacation you will remember for years to come.
Master bedroom on main floor has a king bed and jetted tub, second bedroom on the main floor also has a queen bed and full bath across the hall. Both upstairs bedrooms have air conditioning. Third bedroom downstairs has double bed and twin bed, and fourth bedroom has queen bed and twin bed. Full bath downstairs.
The condo is stocked with games and movies, dining room table seats 8. The kitchen is well stocked with all the essentials needed to cook any meal, and the gas grill on the deck makes dinners easy to prepare. Deck furniture on both decks for complete relaxation.
Galleries, wineries, shops and restaurants in Glen Arbor and Leland and the many hiking and biking trails, dunes and beaches in the Sleeping Beach Dunes National Lakeshore make this a beautiful gem of the Great Lakes!
NOTE: Rental does not include use of the Homestead’s pools and tennis courts, but all other parts of the resort are available for your use (spa, restaurants, nature trails, and golf course/ski hills).
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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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Frequently asked questions
Is Beautiful 4-bedroom Homestead South Beach Condo pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Beautiful 4-bedroom Homestead South Beach Condo?
As of 26 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Beautiful 4-bedroom Homestead South Beach Condo on 27 Mar 2026 start from AU$533, 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 Beautiful 4-bedroom Homestead South Beach Condo?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Beautiful 4-bedroom Homestead South Beach Condo?
Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Beautiful 4-bedroom Homestead South Beach Condo?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Beautiful 4-bedroom Homestead South Beach Condo located?
Nestled on the beach, this Glen Arbor condo building is within a 15-minute walk of Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Crystal River and Glen Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Best view and most equipped kitchen of any unit I've stayed in for the past 40 years. Main floor bedrooms need room darkening shades as the security lights make it hard to sleep at night. Replacement MR Coffee pot leaks and hand rails in the bathtubs would provide security. I had a concern about black mold in basement bathroom-see photos. Wonderfully quiet neighborhood in the Homestead. Would stay there again.
c p.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2025
Thanks for your suggestions. We’ve never had a problem with mold downstairs but our cleaners quickly responded to your photos to ensure none develops, and coffee pot has been replaced. Glad you enjoyed your stay!
This unit is fantastic, the views are incredible, it’s well maintained with a lot of items available for renters (inner tubes, beach chairs and umbrellas, and beach toys) so you don’t have to lug up those items. We really enjoy staying in this condo, it has everything you need for a fun family vacation. We’ve stayed here for multiple years, and plan to keep coming up. The host is very thoughtful and responsive.
Nice layout for two families. Great views. Needs updating.
Curtis K.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Curtis, thanks for your input, glad to hear in our subsequent conversation that you had such a wonderful time and found the beds and condo layout so comfortable.
My wife and I had a wonderful 16 day stay at this property. We were joined for part of the trip with our son, daughter-in-law, and 3 and 1 year old grand daughters. The size of the property was perfect for our family.
The ability to exit the porch on the condo and have direct access to the beach was great!
In the future, we hope to again stay in this condo.
The condo is spacious and comfortable and equipped to make a beach stay great. Lots of square footage with zone out space for a group. The view from the covered deck is beautiful.
Although the kitchen is pretty small, it is reasonably well equipped to make all meals.
Good communication with the host made for an enjoyable stay.
There were six of us women on our annual getaway who stayed in the four bedroom condo. The condo was very clean and fit all of our needs. The sunsets on Lake Michigan were spectacular and the fall colors were amazing. We all had a wonderful time shopping, going to several restaurants for dinner and playing games when we arrived at the condo in the evening.
We had a wonderful stay at this condo. What a beautiful view of Lake Michigan, a great location to town and other outdoor activities, and we appreciated the well stocked kitchen and open floor plan in the condo. The condo was very clean upon arrival and the owner was very helpful and offered suggestions of places to see and restaurants to check out. Easy check in/out. It was perfect home for our family vacation.
Laura C.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Mar 2020
Thank you Laura, glad you and your family had such a wonderful vacation at our condo!
Everything about this condo was wonderful. First thing I noticed this place was spotless. It does have some dated decor but everything is very well maintained and clean. The view and access to the beach can not be beat. Everything you need for a comfortable stay is provided. Kitchen supplies, beach chairs, plenty of outdoor seating, washer/dryer. 100% recommend.
The number one feature of course was the proximity to the lake. The number two feature was the cleanliness. The number three feature was quiet, which may have been due partially to most children returning to school and not renting to party goers. Total satisfaction!
From booking to finish, the whole experience was easy, professional and seamless. We enjoyed the cleanliness, quiet, and comfort of the place - and of course the view was terrific. The condo was perfectly situated to explore the beach, the surrounding areas and the park, and perfectly laid out for simply hanging out with family. It had all the equipment necessary, too, so no dashing to town for this or that, which made it nice for the hanging-out part. Directions were perfect, and rules made sense. The host was gracious and helpful.To sum up, it was a great place for a getaway!
Kathryn W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
John M.
17 June 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Great first floor location overlooking Lake Michigan
Unfortunately the condo did not have functional WiFi until the middle of day 6 (Thursday) so we could not maintain communications nor have the wherewithal to search for restaurants and other local activities, until day 6. Very disappointing, especially for a high priced condo such as this one. But the condo was fine otherwise and we enjoyed our stay.
John M.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2023
John, I appreciate your frustration with the internet, an issue we've never had before, and from our many texts you know that I talked with Spectrum daily to try to obtain service to suit your needs. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay otherwise.
Verified
6/10 Okay
Debra J.
14 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Mini Vacation for 4 nights
I have several things to say. First of all, the mattresses on both beds upstairs (the only ones we used) were terrible. They desperately need to be replaced. The air conditioning existed only in the two upstairs bedrooms with a plug in conditioner. We were disappointed the living area was not air conditioned. Advertising a "hot tub" was misleading. I texted the host and asked where the hot tub was and she said it was the jet tub in the master bathroom. That was not what we were expecting. The guest room door upstairs does not close tight. The toilets are still the lower toilets and it would be nice if they were upgraded to the new modern higher toilets, especially for older people like the 2 of us. The TV sound seems to be going on the blink - just an fyi. There were large ants here and there - not a big problem but thought you should be aware. The blue and white beach chairs do not lock in sitting position so could not use them. The sink in the master bath drains slow. Sorry to bring all this up but feel these are things you should know.
The premises were very clean. The views spectacular. We enjoyed the peacefulness, security and safeness of the area. The water pressure was good. The condo is well stocked. We enjoyed the deck very much. The biggest thing was neither of us got a good night's sleep any night because of the uncomfortable beds. For what we paid, we expected much better.
Debra J.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2024
Debra,
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I’m glad you liked the wonderful views, serenity and peacefulness of the setting, the decks and the condo’s many provisions. I’m sorry you disliked the mattresses, which we’ve never heard from other renters and guests. The master bedroom mattress is a Sleep Comfort bed, so perhaps using the adjustment feature that was on the bed stand might have helped. I will make sure that and the directions are obvious for future renters.
We do not advertise the condo as air conditioned or that there’s a hot tub, and our photos show the bathroom toilets so perhaps a closer reading of a rental’s features might be worthwhile in the future.
We provide several beach chairs to choose from and have never had trouble locking the ones you mentioned, but am sorry you did. Hopefully the many other beach chairs, including the plastic Adirondack chairs on the lower deck, provided other options for your use. We’ve also never had a problem with ants or other insects, but will notify our cleaners to be on the lookout.
Sally is an amazing host. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a welcoming and very clean condo, with breathtaking views of the lake and Manitou Islands. Prior to arriving, Sally was great about communicating and even worked with us on adjusting our check in time to give us more time to enjoy the condo and all the area has to offer. She even had extra towels dropped off to us the first night to make sure that all of our group had more than enough.
Evenings spent by the wood burning fireplace after long days of hiking the Empire bluffs and visiting wineries were the perfect way to close out each day. Beautiful beach to walk and relax. Close to many trails, activities, shops, and restaurants.
Kitchen was stocked with the essentials like seasonings, dishes, evoo, etc. Bathrooms fully stocked with shampoo, conditioner, hair dryers, etc.
Check out was a breeze and all seven of us overworked moms left the weekend refreshed and relaxed. We are hoping to book again next year!!
I really enjoyed my stay here. Beautiful views, easy beach access, short drives to all parts of Sleeping Bear Dunes.
If you’re picky you may find the beds a little uncomfortable and the interior design out of style, but it’s a lake house and I thought everything was within my expectations.
This condo is spacious and well stocked! Appreciated all the extra supplies. We were quite pleased with how comfortable we were and did not have any concern for "updated furnishings." It is clean, comfortable, and just what we were looking for. Hoping to return next year!
Jim,
Thank you for your positive review, and for taking great care of our condo. I'm happy to reimburse you for the grill tank, if you can provide a mailing address or Venmo account.
Thanks again,
Sally
South Beach is my favorite place in Glen Arbor; steps from Lake Michigan and the Crystal River; and a bike ride away from downtown. It doesn’t get much better than this. This is our 4th year in a row staying in the same location.
This was our first year, however, renting this particular property. The best parts are the number of beds, the balcony with access to the beach and the downstairs living room with additional access to the beach. The window A/C units in the upstairs bedrooms were super helpful during some hot/humid August nights.
The apartment is not updated as you can see from the pictures, but it is comfortable, well-equipped and super clean! We had an amazing time. And would definitely stay again!
Three generations have enjoyed this special spot since the condo was built in 1985. We love to hike and ride on the peninsula's many trails and enjoy the beaches, parks and towns almost as much as hanging out on the private beach right outside the condo's doors. For our family, it is the perfect home away from home.
Why they chose this property
The area is a great place to make family memories that will last a lifetime, and the condo provides everything to help you do that. The people of Glen Arbor and the surrounding areas are welcoming and helpful. This area of Michigan is a gift to all who visit and we hope you enjoy it as much as we do.
What makes this property unique
The area is unique in its beauty in all four seasons, and was voted as the 'Most Beautiful Place in America' by Good Morning America! The views from the decks and beach are spectacular and relaxing, the Homestead has plenty of amenities to enjoy (spa, golf, skiing, restaurants, workout facilities, nature trails, private beach). The condo's first floor location is great for carrying in groceries and luggage without any flights of stairs, and for getting to the beach easily. This is a warm and welcoming condo that provides a stunning view in all four seasons of the year!